general problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 - part 1

Pinion separated from front drivers' side of truck while driving, almost causing accident.

I was driving on a highway when all of a sudden I heard what I thought to be a blow out (tire) ,as I pulled over on shoulder with difficulty I looked in mirror and saw a part has fallen off, later retrieved with tow truck driver, part being a driveshaft. Rear end had seized as I maneuvered my veh. As far on shoulder as possible, I feel fortunate for outcome of incident. I had gotten a tow to my resident now not sure what my next step is to do, any advise would be helpful. Thank you.

Tl-the contact owns 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear differential bolt was loose. This caused a grinding noise coming for the rear of the vehicle from the transfer case. The vehicle was taken to an individual mechanic who confirmed the issue. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer boniface-hiers Chrysler Dodge 8181 Jeep 1775 e merritt island causeway, merritt island, FL 32952 (321) 452-1775 and the issue was supposedly repaired. The problem recurred again the the dealer stated that they fixed the recall problem which was the retainer nut and were not responsible for anything else. They even tried to sell the contact a new truck. The independent mechanic stated that the rear case cover was never even removed. The manufacturer gave the contact a case number. The contact had taken the vehicle to another dealer and they stated that they would charge $2000 to fix the problem. The failure mileage was 137,000. Tf.

Tl- the contact owns 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while being operated at higher speeds the vehicle experienced a severe vibration. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to rocky top Chrysler Jeep Dodge located 3315 winfield dunn pkwy, kodak, TN where it was confirmed that the pinon nut was loose however the failure was not severe enough to address the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue however no further assistance was offered . The failure mileage was approximately 168,000. Kh.

09/01/2017 traveling east bound on hwy 12 in san joaquin county at 11:30 pm while driving at 55 mph in between 2 jersey walls I turned left and hit the brakes hard to avoid a broken down vehicle. (note broken down vehicle had no flashers, flairs or any other warning) while applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. I started bouncing back and forth off the walls. Air bags deployed, I was airborne at one point & actually thought I was going to die and when I came to a stop I was facing the wrong direction on the hwy. . I started my vehicle to move over to the side of the road and it wouldn't move. I proceeded to walk around the vehicle and noticed the right rear wheel was missing. I believe when my brake pedal went to the floor that's when I lost the wheel. Chp called tow truck and said solo non injury accident no report needed I didn't realize and now it's been brought to my attention that the axle shaft broke on a weld and looks like there were air bubbles in the steel. I don't know if you have had any other issues with axle shafts, but I would like to file a claim. I believe the wreck was much worse due to the axle shaft breaking. Truck is totaled with a twisted frame.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, there was a loud noise and the driver side tie rod fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,912.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the rear axle fractured causing the vehicle to spin out of control and crash into a tree. In addition, the rear tire became detached from the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's passenger sustained minor back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to vibrate and jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Blew a rod and rear axle broke.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 35 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle drifted backwards and the rear end locked up. The contact applied the emergency brake. The contact researched a recall related to the rear axle pinion nut. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Takata recall-the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bag), 14v796000 (suspension) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, a loud knocking noise emitted from the rear passenger's side of the vehicle. The failure occurred one week after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who informed that the rear axle shaft exhibited 1/8 of an inch grove and declined to perform an additional repair related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph herd a noise emerging from the rear of the vehicle the the rear wheels were locked up. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road to a complete stop. The vehicle was turned off. The vehicle had to be towed to the house. The contact also stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer two days after, the diagnosis was that because the rear pinion axle nut had fractured the drive shaft collapsed. The contact also stated that the mechanic at the dealer notified him that there was a recall pending on the vehicle for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v796000 (rear axle pinion nut) that the contact did not received a recall notification. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. Bp.

I have been calling ed voyles ram in marietta GA for over 5 months regarding 2 recalls (rear axle pinion nut p77 / NHTSA 14v-796 & driver airbag inflator r25 / NHTSA 15v-313) every time I call its always the same response, "no parts", and no idea when parts will arrive. How long should this take?.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, all of the vehicle's warning lights illuminated and the brake lamps failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The driver stated that there was abnormal odor of fuel coming from the front of the vehicle and the vehicle began to violently shake. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Gl.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle started to make a grinding noise. The contact then called the local dealer and was advised that the part needed was unavailable to repair the rear pinion nut which was part of the recall. The front rack pinion was not cover under the recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. Bp.

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 contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train), 14v796000 (suspension), and 14v817000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs 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. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,563. VIN tool confirms parts are not available. Ss.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 mph, the rear wheels seized and the brake and abs warning lights illuminated. As a result, the tail pipe disengaged from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,240.

In March 2015 I received a letter stating that my truck had a recall involving the rear axle. As soon as I received this notice, I stopped driving my truck. My truck is my family's only means of transportation. Since I don't have another vehicle, I have been forced to borrow my parents and siblings vehicles. I even have been forced to take the bus. I feel that this recall should have been resolved already. Is there anything that can be done to help me with this situation? I do not feel comfortable driving my family or myself around in this vehicle. Thank you.

In March 2015 I received a letter stating that my truck had a recall involving the rear axle. As soon as I received this notice, I stopped driving my truck. In addition, while searching my VIN # on your site, I found that my truck had another recall. This recall involves the air bags. My truck is my family's only means of transportation. Since I don't have another vehicle, I have been forced to borrow my parents and siblings vehicles. I even have been forced to take the bus. I feel that these recalls should have been resolved already. Is there anything that can be done to help me with this situation? I do not feel comfortable driving my family or myself around in this vehicle. It is not safe. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v796000 (suspension) and 14v817000 (air bag) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the rear end of the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,957.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v796000 (rear axle pinion nut) and 15v313000 (air bags). The parts 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.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v79600 (suspension) and 14v81700 (air bags) were received in February 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 provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving around corners, the rear of the vehicle would drift to the side. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnostic was unknown and no repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v796000 (suspension) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts for the repairs were not available. 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.

The contact owned a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle causing the contact to lose control. The vehicle was destroyed and was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,007.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension) in March of 2015. 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 provided. The contact indicated that the VIN was also listed in the NHTSA campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags) and was informed that the parts needed were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, a loud unusual sound emitted from the vehicle as the rear wheels seized. The contact was unable to move the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Dodge ram. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the rear end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v79600 (power train) and 14v817000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Oo.

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.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension) was received in December 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 provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the rear passenger side axle suddenly broke causing the driver to loose control and crash the vehicle. The contact indicated that during the incident the rear passenger side wheel had separated from the vehicle. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified but not solution was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000. Jft.