Power Train Related Problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows 17 common power train related problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (398 problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (98 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

The Power Train problem

I took my vehicle in for the recall on sept 22,2025 and on Friday my rear end went out on my way home from work. On my recall receipt it's states they replaced the pinion nut, but after dropping my driveshaft I noticed the pinion nut was never replaced.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

While driving the vehicle came to a complete stop. It felt like someone had hit me from the back. When I got off to look I saw that no one had crashed into me. A bystander says that my drive shaft is on the floor. Had to call a tow truck to take home.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact took the vehicle to northwest Jeep Chrysler Dodge ram (10600 sw canyon rd, beaverton, or 97005, (503) 646-5111) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train), but the repair did not remedy the failure.   Read details...


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