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Problems with 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 POWER TRAIN

On average, the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 starts to “feel” problems with the POWER TRAIN and its various aspects after 120 535 miles.

Components Affected by POWER TRAIN Issues

We have classified the 530 complaints from 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 10 AXLE ASSEMBLY 5 DRIVELINE 4 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 1

Recently reported POWER TRAIN problems on 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) was recieved in june of 2014 and nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) was received in july of 2014. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. the contact experienced a failure. updated 02/12/16*lj *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the recall notification was received in june of 2014. the dealer stated that the part was not available for repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v796000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 35 mph, the rear of the vehicle made a loud noise without warning. the rear axle seized which caused the rear wheels to seize and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the cause of the failure was diagnosed as a loosened pinion nut on the driveshaft. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 91,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) in february of 2015, but the part to do the repair was still not available. the manufacturer stated that there was no time frame for when the part would be available. the contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v796000 (power train); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 20 mph,there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear axle pinion nut needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 115,000. the vin was not available.

The rear axle pinion nut. i want this fixed and i have yet to see a recall letter, saying that it can be fixed. i just received a interim notification . i want this fixed before i have an accident. it is all ready leaking all over my garage floor. i need an answer......now!! *tr

Driving home, the rear axle pinion nut came off, causing the driveshaft to fall out and rear end to lock up, causing the truck to skid across the road. thankfully no injuries. truck was taken to dealership on may 6, 2015, finally repaired and returned to me on june 4, 2015.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle under the recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v796000 (power train) and stated that the part needed was not available. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. when reversing, the front wheel on the driver side detached. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). however, the parts needed to do the repairs were not available. the contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the contact experienced a failure related to the recall, but the details were not available. the approximate failure mileage was 183,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500.the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 70 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the undercarriage of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the driveshaft detached. as a result, the axle assembly and pinion nut needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The drive train fell off the rear differential while traveling 45 mph. was able to negotiate a full stop but the drive shaft fell onto the street. fortunately no other vehicles were involved. i contacted chrysler and they informed me that there are two recalls that should be looked at p77 and p81 and wanted the car toed to a chrysler dealer. chrysler created a case # 26914713 and nancy (badge ng787) took my report. i paid to have the vehicle towed but i have not received any correspondence from chrysler on this case number or any remedy they paln. please advise, as i understand this is a known issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 14v817000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

This is a recall #p77/nhtsa 14v-796 i brought my vehicle to hurley chrysler, 2173 s. woodland dr, deland, florida 32720 - phone number 1-386-736-3000. they told me they would call me when the parts came in for the recall. it has been over a month and nothing from them. they were kind of nonchalant about it; like i was bothering them. i would like to get my truck fixed before something happens to it. can you please help? thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) in december of 2014; however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 14v817000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. ... updated 06-02-15 *bf updated the consumer stated the vehicle was scheduled to be repaired on may 13, 2015. 9/17/2015*js

Truck keeps stalling in drive and reverse. the truck will only run good if its in neutral. the rpms just drop suddenly, but the truck is able to start right back up with no problem. truck also has had throttle body replaced along with o2 sensors. the engine light keeps coming on and sometimes the engine light would flash for a period of time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v7960009 (power train) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a recall letter for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vin was unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train), 14v770000 (air bags), and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not available. updated 12/03/15*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at any speed, the transmission would not shift properly. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 107,301.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 14v817000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear of the vehicle seized and jerked. the check engine light illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,700.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v796000 (power train) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the recall part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v817000 (air bags) and 14v796000 (power train); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for your recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 5/29/15*cn updated 11/6/15 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear end of the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise. the contact mentioned that the rear axle pinion nut loosened and caused oil to leak from the seal onto the exterior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle also included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). the contact was waiting for the part to become available to schedule the recall appointment. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500.the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v769000 and 14v817000 (air bags, power train); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. ..updated 05/20/15 *bf updated 7/6/2015 *js

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 and 14v817000 (air bags, power train) however, the parts needed to do a repairs was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 30 mph, a loud noise emitted from outside the vehicle. the contact noticed that the rear axle disengaged from under the vehicle. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 139,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the driveshaft separated from the rear pinion nut, which caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) and stated that the parts were unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the rear driveshaft separated from the rear axle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the part was not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

2005 dodge ram 1500. consumer writes in regards to rear pinion nut and driver side airbags issues. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notice of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to do the repair was still not available. the contact stated that the rear of the vehicle was shaky and dangerous to drive. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. the failure mileage was unknown. ..updated 05-26-15 *bf the consumer stated the failure progressively worsened causing 2 rear tires to need to be replaced. updated 11/20/2015*js

While i have been lucky that nothing has happened yet, when i contacted my local dodge dealer about the recalls i was told there were no parts and they did not know when the parts would be made. some of the complaints that i have read state some have paid mechanics to make the repairs, if mechanics can get the parts why can chrysler not. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated that the parts needed were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 35 mph, a loud whining noise emitted outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and both the rear driver and passenger side wheels seized. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the rear differential needed to be replaced. a temporary repair was performed. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 5/18/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise that came from the rear and felt a resistance. the vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic who diagnosed that the u joints needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) and believed the failure was related to the recall. the manufacturer stated that the failure was not related to the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. updated 5/12/15*cn the consumer stated the dealer advised the failure was not covered because the wrong side of the shaft was broken. updated 09/16/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the rear wheel assembly seized. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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