Three problems related to transmission fluid leaking have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Re-call (p77) rear axle /pinion prior to my vehicle being served for this re-call it ran well but soon after the re-call was repaired I noticed there was a hesitation on acceleration especially noticeable on the interstate. My Dodge Ram 1500 has a hemi and there were no problems entering the interstate without any delay to reach the marked speed and merge with the traffic. After the repair on the re-call my truck would not go into a smooth transition into the gear; it would have a noticeable jerk in order to get to the speed needed to flow into the traffic. And I now my power steering has gone out; there is fluid in the container and no leaking I the driveway. I took the vehicle in the re-exam there work on the re-call they performed and the dealership started to charge me $99. To exam my complaints. I thought that re-call were not suppose to be an expense to the consumer. The dealership definitely treated me different from a regular "paying" customer. Very disappointed with this re-call.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, when the contact heard an abnormally loud noise emit from the vehicle. The contact stated that at that time that the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact seen fluid leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage unknown. Wh.
Rack and pinion leaking which is connected to the power steering pump, which uses the same fluid as the rack and pinion--both have to be repaired and replaced. The tie rods are broken and connected to the rack and pinion fluid, which ultimately led to the tierods breaking due to fluid leakage. We are also having problems with the transmission, not shifting into 4 wheel drive--our prior vehicle was also a Dodge Ram 1500, in which we had tie rod issues and major automatic power transmission and power steering fluid issues. Truck just purchased and currently in the shop pending replacement tie rods, power steering pump replacement and any other fluid issues they find to get the components working in synergy.