general problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Tensioner for timing chain broke at highway speed truck stalled with no control or power steering to steer or breaks to immediate stop instead had to slow roll lucky live in small farm town with low population not alot of traffic could have been bad. Took to dealer Dodge service department they noticed oil pan gasket was leaking when removed oil pan the tensioner and timing chain pieces were all in the bottom of oil pan. . Just like the challenger and charger cars the next group to have same motor as my truck and same issues with the mds being the problem on the tensioner why breaks in first place. Why theres recalled and not my same motor and problem? any ways it failed and had to pay out of pocket on a faulty tensioner that is a very big safety concern and it I'm afraid caused more damage then that to other internal parts of my engine. . .

I want to make a complaint because the engine in my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 magnum stalling very often, engine stalling on the traffic freeway couple of times that I have to restart the vehicle quick, good thing cars going slow. The most scary time was when I was making a right turn on this busy avenue and the engine stalled and almost got hit by other's cars the engine stalling very often that already know when it dies I put it on p and restart it as quick as I can before I get hit by other car. The next issue. It makes a grinding sound underneath when taking off at very low speed. I not sure if it is the differential or a wheel but it something there I took it to the mechanic he fix something that was woren it connects to the differential but still makes the noyse. Too many problems with this truck.

There is a class action law suit for newer rams mine has always done same thing since I have owned it occasionaly during slow speed turns it will shut off it will restart imediatly I have owned vehicle 4 years bought with 127000 miles now have 205000 miles on it.

Brought my vehicle in for a tune up and recalls, they did a 23 point check and advised me to drive the vehicle 200 miles and return, started the engine after a couple of days and oil and antifreeze exploded all over the engine, was advised to refill and drive to ri suretsky, the engine cut off on the hwy, they xame and towed me saying my engine was blown, wouldnt they see this after spending 2500. 00 on repairs, my truch was in good shape pryor, thankyou.

Takata recall all trucks from 2005 was recalled but mine and my truck has all the same trubbles and I'm paying to fix I took my truck in to b inspected they told me to drive for 200 mls because check eng light was on as I was bring it back my engen diyed I toed it home 100mls on my eng they said not my problem 6000 to fix help.

An electrical fire started under hood of vehicle. No signs of anything being wrong before the fire and vehicle had been parked and sitting in driveway for at least 24 hours before fire was seen and reported to police and fire dept. Nobody was home when this happened.

Blew a rod and rear axle broke.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle for about 10 miles round trip, when the contact returned home and put the vehicle in park, the vehicle began to leak a large amount of time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, however specific details of the diagnosis could not be provided at the time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Wh.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred multiple times. While attempting to start the ignition, the vehicle smoked and failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft sensor, heat sensor, oil pressure gauge, and motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. In addition, the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (14v796000) 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 not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Js.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving the oil gauge pressure dropped after the vehicle had been stopped and after the accelerator pedal is depressed the gauge operated normally. A when the failure happens a warning light illuminates indicating the contact should check the oil pressure gauge. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil pressure gauge had failed. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 137000. Kh.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the vehicle hesitated as if it were low on fuel and then stopped without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was able to be restarted and was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure was not replicated. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

At approximately 35 mph my driveline dislodged from my rear differential and locked up the wheels (differential. ). The road was a popular well maintained paved road. Fortunately no cars or pedestrians were close by and speed was relatively low, otherwise this could have ended with serious injury or fatality. In addition to the recent incident with the differential, I have experienced other issues with this ram: -new engine after cracking both heads while driving down the freeway (it gets serviced regularly and doesn't tow often). -idle has sudden surges at a stop. -transmission skipping gears.

Took in for an oil change, after 1 1/2 hours of waiting the service man came out and showed me the plastic handle of the dip stick that broke off. I was then informed it will be a while to fix, so I went home when I picked it up I was billed $400. 00 to get the dip stick out, and replaced. I went on line and 2 different auto parts stores and they didn't have any. But the dealership had one on hand. I'm 66 years old, and went in for a $20. 00 oil change, the dipstick was only pulled out 12 times, but due to the plastic handle, it cost me $400. 00. What was wrong with the old style sticks that were one piece of metal, with a loop on the end for your finger to pull out? how many of these dip sticks break per year? as a % , what is the failure rate? someone is getting rich off this thing, and it sure isn't me. Robert dorst.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the rear wheels seized and the drive shaft fell off. The vehicle was taken to dealer mechanic the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Lb.

I purchased my 2005 Dodge ram used in 2010 with 74,000 miles. Shortly after I purchased it the truck would die when coming to a stop, no power steering, no power brakes. Well I took it to 3 different dealerships to try and get an explanation after I replaced the iac valve and cleaned every piece of the induction system including all sensors and the throttle body. I reset the ecu and started the truck and let it warm-up for 10 minutes before my test drive. This fixed the problem for 2 days then the rough idle started again and it died at the top of the street. I have been dealing with this issue for 3 years now and someone needs to be held accountable I have had 3 different dealerships look into the problem and I have tried to work it out through private mechanics. In my search for a resolution I have a documented expense well over $1937 and I still have to live with the stress of knowing my truck could die causing a serious accident. At this point I am considering selling the truck for lack of an affordable remedy. Upon researching my problem I have found hundreds of similar stories from people having the same issues as I am, please help us resolve this issue and hold the manufacturer responsible for a potentially fatal engineering flaw!.

There had never been any previous issues with my Dodge 1500 engine (2005). On July 21, 2014, while driving home from work on the highway, my temp cage started moving toward hot. I got home, turned off the car and popped the hood. The coolant was completely out! went to pep boys, filled it up and tried to start my engine, would not start. After getting it towed to three different locations the diagnosis was 4 cylinders dropping and needing an entire engine replacement. There was no "known" reason why this happened as all the mechanical parts were working properly (initially the fan was to blame -- but turned out it was working completely normal). $6,000 later (new engine and labor) I am still wondering why this happened with no answers. Insurance won't help, no mechanic can explain this to me. Please help!.

I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab with the 4. 7 and 4x4. Today while driving with cruise control set at 75 the accelerator stuck and I had to turn the key off to stop the truck. The truck has less than 54,000 miles on it. I don't have floor mats in the truck and once the truck was stopped I checked under the hood and the cable was tightly connected but lose on the throttle body and the same on the gas pedal.

The engine stating to have a bad miss. Got the truck home an it would not stay running. Got truck to a shop and they check an found that the number 5 valve is bent.

I was pulling away from a drive up window and the truck died. Lost power steering and brakes. This is not the first time this has happened and luckily I have not been driving fast when it has happened.

The motor shuts off while traveling at full speed.

Well I was about 2 to 5 miles from home the truck lost power and then about half way up the drive way the oil pressure dropped to zero and never came back up I started it back after it died and it started to knock so I turned it off and it has not been started since.

Son was driving dads 2005 1500 Dodge ram slt hemi engine pick up truck and it caught on fire today from the engine. Fire depart was called in yucaipa CA and now our truck is at the redlands auto center in redlands CA. The front tire was burned, hood, and all the electrical wiring was melted. The battery totally melted. Truck only had 55,000 miles on it.

The truck will idle then rev up, idle then rev up upon a cold start. Engine loses power during low speed turns and sometimes upon slowing to a stop. When engine power is lost, there is no power steering or brakes and can very easily cause a crash.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 quadcab lwb. While merging into traffic at 55 mph the contact accelerated and the gauges on the dashboard began fluctuating out of control. The vehicle then shut off and the gauges remained stagnant. The engine locked up and the vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the failure was caused by sludge build-up. The warranty will not cover the repair because the dealer stated that the vehicle did not receive routine oil changes. The contact insisted that the vehicle has had regular oil changes. Currently, he must pay $10,000 for a new engine. The current and failure mileages were 44,200.