2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Problems

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel wobbled, and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle remained with the dealer for 45 days; however, the vehicle was not repaired. An alternate dealer was contacted. The contact was informed that the parts were ordered to repair the vehicle and would be notified when the parts were delivered. The dealer had not notified the contact if the parts were delivered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V528000 (Steering), 16V352000 (Air Bags), and 15V313000 (Air Bags); however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact other local dealers for possible assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

STEERING WENT OUT AND TRUCK ROLLED. VERIFIED PER MECHANIC FAILURE ON RECALLED PART/S

SWAY AND BODY ROLL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY VIBRATED. THE FAILURES CEASED ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A POTHOLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.

The dealer has told me for years that the air bad can not be found...there out of stock

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel wobbled, and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle remained with the dealer for 45 days; however, the vehicle was not repaired. An alternate dealer was contacted. The contact was informed that the parts were ordered to repair the vehicle and would be notified when the parts were delivered. The dealer had not notified the contact if the parts were delivered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V528000 (Steering), 16V352000 (Air Bags), and 15V313000 (Air Bags); however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact other local dealers for possible assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS POWER STEERING LEAKING UNDERNEATH IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE POWER STEERING LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE TRANSMISSION LINES WERE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PRIOR TO REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE COMPUTER IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THERE WERE SEVERAL FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

REVERSE GEAR DID NOT ENGAGE WHEN BACKING IN DRIVE WAY. DODGE DEALER SERVICE UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE DURING SERVICE PERFORMED ON SEP 3-4, 2009. *TR

The room fcm power distribution module corrodes and causes electrical problems. Headlights can go out while driving, taillights, break lights etc. There is many complaints on the web about this issue and dodge has not fixed the problem. I was driving at night and my headlights went completely out. Luckily I was able to avoid any accident and come to a controlled stop. If I had been on a curve I would have lost sight of the road. This is a well known issue among dodge trucks. This is a safety recall as it can cause an accident and death.

ALL LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, ETC.) COME ON WHILE VEHICLE TURNED OFF AND TURN OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS RUN ALL THE TIME AND CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF. DRAINS BATTERY WHILE NOT RUNNING, THEN WILL NOT START. FACTORY TRAINED MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A "BAD TIPM" (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE), AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT ORDER A NEW TIPM AS DODGE DOES NOT MAKE THESE ANYMORE (VEHICLE IS 12 YEARS OLD). MY VEHICLE IS PRACTICALLY USELESS AND NOW VALUELESS, AS I CAN NOT GET NEEDED PARTS TO REPAIR. MY EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN THAT AFTERMARKET PARTS (INCLUDING FAN CLUTCH FOR THIS VEHICLE) DOES NOT WORK WELL AND END UP NEEDING REPLACEMENT ALMOST AS SOON AS REPAIRS ARE DONE. THIS REALLY SUCKS THAT AN AMERICAN AUTO MANUFACTURER CAN FAIL TO MAKE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR 12 YEAR OLD VEHICLES. I GUESS THEY NEED TO SELL A NEW ONE THAT BAD! NOT ANOTHER DODGE, FOR SURE

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted to the selected gear, but the vehicle would not move. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

ENGINES NEEDING CAM SHAFTS LIFTERS TIMING CHAINS THEY OVER HEAT ELECTRIC FANS NOT WORKING BATTERIES EXPLODE TRANSMISSIONS STOP SHIFTING BAD VALVE BODIES BAD ELECTRICAL PARTS THESE TRUCKS ARE DRIVEN AROUND ONE LOCATION AT 35 MPH OR LESS 24-7 AND PARKED FOR LONG TIMES AT IDLE. NO CITY OR HWY DRIVING 4 DIFFERENT TRUCKS AT DEALERSHIPS SINCE 9/16/2020 STILL NOT REPAIRED

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY GASOLINE STARTED SPEWING UNDER PRESSURE FROM TOP OF FUEL PUMP, PULLED INTO PARKING LOT AWAY FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND WAITED FIVE TO TEN MINUTES BEFORE GASOLINE STOPPED SPRAYING OUT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME WHERE I COULD CHECK TO FIND OUT IF IT WAS ONLY A RUBBER HOSE AS I EXPECTED OR SOMETHING ELSE. I FOUND OUT IT WAS A FITTING AT TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP WHICH LOOKS LIKE METAL CONNECTOR WHERE THE GASOLINE WAS SPRAYING OUT OF A PIN HOLE, I LOST ABOUT 5 GALLONS OF GAS IN 14 MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. WITHIN SECONDS, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND FOUND UNKNOWN PARTS HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE, CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT, UNIVERSAL JOINT, FUEL LINES, AND BRAKES LINES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 270,000.

ENGINES NEEDING CAM SHAFTS LIFTERS TIMING CHAINS THEY OVER HEAT ELECTRIC FANS NOT WORKING BATTERIES EXPLODE TRANSMISSIONS STOP SHIFTING BAD VALVE BODIES BAD ELECTRICAL PARTS THESE TRUCKS ARE DRIVEN AROUND ONE LOCATION AT 35 MPH OR LESS 24-7 AND PARKED FOR LONG TIMES AT IDLE. NO CITY OR HWY DRIVING 4 DIFFERENT TRUCKS AT DEALERSHIPS SINCE 9/16/2020 STILL NOT REPAIRED

TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES JUST SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. TRUCK HAD BEEN PARKED AND NOT STARTED IN 5 DAYS.

THE HEATER IN THE TRUCK WILL NOT THROW OUT HEAT IN VENTS ON TOP OF DASH AND ONLY PUT HEAT OUT ON DRIVERS SIDE IN OTHER VENTS FOR FLOOR OR PANEL. SO THERE IS NO HEAT COMING OUT OF DEFROSTER VENTS. WILL NOT DEFROST FRONT WINDSHIELD. CANNOT SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD CANNOT SAFELY DRIVE VEHICLE. THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS.

VEHICLES WIPERS DON'T WORK CORRECTLY. THEY GO ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. I HAVE WITNESSED THEM TURNING ON WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED COMPLETELY OFF WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. WHILE DRIVING THE WIPERS WON'T GO ON WHEN I NEED THEM MOST.

The room fcm power distribution module corrodes and causes electrical problems. Headlights can go out while driving, taillights, break lights etc. There is many complaints on the web about this issue and dodge has not fixed the problem. I was driving at night and my headlights went completely out. Luckily I was able to avoid any accident and come to a controlled stop. If I had been on a curve I would have lost sight of the road. This is a well known issue among dodge trucks. This is a safety recall as it can cause an accident and death.

ALL LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, ETC.) COME ON WHILE VEHICLE TURNED OFF AND TURN OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS RUN ALL THE TIME AND CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF. DRAINS BATTERY WHILE NOT RUNNING, THEN WILL NOT START. FACTORY TRAINED MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A "BAD TIPM" (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE), AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT ORDER A NEW TIPM AS DODGE DOES NOT MAKE THESE ANYMORE (VEHICLE IS 12 YEARS OLD). MY VEHICLE IS PRACTICALLY USELESS AND NOW VALUELESS, AS I CAN NOT GET NEEDED PARTS TO REPAIR. MY EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN THAT AFTERMARKET PARTS (INCLUDING FAN CLUTCH FOR THIS VEHICLE) DOES NOT WORK WELL AND END UP NEEDING REPLACEMENT ALMOST AS SOON AS REPAIRS ARE DONE. THIS REALLY SUCKS THAT AN AMERICAN AUTO MANUFACTURER CAN FAIL TO MAKE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR 12 YEAR OLD VEHICLES. I GUESS THEY NEED TO SELL A NEW ONE THAT BAD! NOT ANOTHER DODGE, FOR SURE

DODGE DEATH WOBBLE HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES THE LAST TIME IT BROKE THE TIE ROD END AND THREW ME OFF THE ROAD

2005 RAM 2500 4X4. KMC XD ROCKSTAR RIMS (20*10"), 37*12.5*20 NITTO TERRA GRAPPLER TIRES. I'VE HAD THE XD RIMS FOR 2 1/2 YEARS, NO PROBLEMS, ALL HIWAY MILES, NO OFF-ROADING. SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR 3 DAYS, I NOTICED A FLAT TIRE, AFTER AIRING UP TO 50 PSI AS DESCRIBED ON DOOR JAM, I SPRAYED DOWN WITH SOAPY WATER LOOKING FOR LEAK, HUGE BUBBLE OCCURRED ON THE BASE OF THE RIM, CLEANED THE AREA AND FOUND A 3/4" CRACK LEAKING AIR. KMC WILL EVALUATE THE RIM FOR WARRANTY. I'VE SINCE READ MANY STORIES OF THE SAME WHEEL HAVING CRACKS.

White paint job from the factory has totaly failed down to the bare metal in some places and has cracks all over the truck. I understand that their was a formula change in the paint for a couple years. My truck is one of them . The paint job is totaly failed. This a factory defect. Can you help me with this issue. This was my first new truck ever and have cared for it to the best ability. The cost of a paint job is scary. Thanks

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A PIECE OF THE BODY FILLER FALL OUT FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT EIGHT INCHES FROM THE FRAME WAS CORRODED THROUGH. THE CONTACT CALLED GIBSON AUTO & RV SALES AT (864) 467-9080 (LOCATED AT 3103 N PLEASANTBURG DR, GREENVILLE, NC 29609), WHICH WAS WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD SEND A CHECK FOR THE REPAIR OF THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,130.

BRAKE PEDAL MOVES SIDE TO SIDE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE HAS POWER ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS. FIRST NOTICED SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHILE DRIVING AND IS NOW ABOUT HALF TO THREE QUARTERS OF AN INCH PLAY. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. WITHIN SECONDS, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND FOUND UNKNOWN PARTS HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE, CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT, UNIVERSAL JOINT, FUEL LINES, AND BRAKES LINES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 270,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH AND WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION SITE. THE DRIVER SUFFERED A NECK INJURY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED A FRACTURED STERNUM AND INJURIES TO THE RIGHT FOOT AND LEFT LUNG. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WAS REQUIRED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.

I HAD TAKEN MY TRUCK TO GET IT SERVICED BECAUSE THE STEERING FELT OFF AND WHEN I WOULD GO TO STOP IT SOUNDED LIKE METAL SHAKING. WHEN I GOT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE LEFT TIE ROD WAS CRACKED AND THE STEERING LINKAGE WAS JUST HANGING THERE ABOUT TO FALL OFF. THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON IT BEFORE I HAD PURCHASED THE TRUCK SO I CALLED CHRYSLER GROUP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS DEEMED THAT THE TRUCK DIDN'T HAVE THE "SPECIFIC RECALLED" PART. SO I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET AROUND $3,000 TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON. THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM LISTED IN THE RECALL, "BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE." IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MINE. I WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER GROUP THAT SINCE MY TRUCK HAD BEEN CHECKED FOR THE SPECIFIC PART BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND IT WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL THEY WOULDN'T COVER IT. THEY DID SAY TO KEEP ALL MY RECIEPTS IN CASE THERE IS A FUTURE RECALL ON THAT SPECIFIC PART. *TR

THE LOCK ON MY DRIVER DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB, OUTER MANUAL LOCK, OR INTERIOR POWER LOCK. CANNOT EVEN PULL UP THE LOCK, CAN ONLY OPEN DOOR BY PULLING INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. RESEARCHED AND THIS IS A PRETTY COMMON PROBLEM ACROSS ALL DODGE MODELS AROUND MY YEAR MODEL. *TR

DRIVER DOOR LOCK IS STUCK DOWN IN LOCK POSITION. POWER DOOR LOCKS AND KEY WILL NOT OPEN DOOR. DOOR WILL OPEN FROM INSIDE DOOR LATCH. HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ON THE FORUMS. *TR

The contact owns a Britax car seat, Model Name: Advocate ClickTight, Manufacture Date: August 26, 2016, installed in a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that a crack on the right side of the headrest had formed without incident. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The car seat had yet to be repaired or replaced. The purchase date of was August 2017.

TAKARA INFLATORS APRIL 28TH 2019 WE TOOK OUR TRUCK TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALLS FIXED AS THEY REQUESTED. MAINLY THE AIRBAGS AND THEY DID A 28 POINT INSPECTION. JULY 1ST 2019 SOMEONE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF MY HUSBAND AND THEY WERE INVOLVED IN A BAD ACCIDENT. THE AIRBAGS NEVER WENT OFF. MY HUSBAND HIT THE STEERING WHEEL SO HARD THERE'S A BRUISE AND MARK ON HIS CHEST AND THE SHAPE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. IT ALSO MESSED UP THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE GEAR SELECTOR. THE TRUCK IS TOTALED THE FRAME IS BENT THE SUSPENSIONS RIPPED OFF BUT WE CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. INSURANCE IS BEING A PAIN. DODGE SAID THEY'D SEND OUT AN INVESTIGATOR SO FAR NO ONE SHOWED UP. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS.

THE FINAL DRIVE CONTROL MODULE IS FAULTY IN DODGE 4X4 TRUCKS, I HAVE A 2005 DODGE POWERWAGON AND THIS LITE HAS COME ON AND OFF FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. I HAVE HAD IT IN DODGE SERVICE IN DENISON, IOWA IN 2009 AND 2010 AND THE MECHANIC HOOKED UP A READER TO MY VEHICLE WITH THE "SERV 4WD" LIGHT ON YET STATED HE GETS NO READING? EVERY TIME I HAVE TRIED TO GET MY VEHICLE TO SERVICE IN MY HOME TOWN THE LIGHT GOES OUT PRIOR TO GETTING TO DODGE. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ITEM YET DODGE HAS FAILED TO REACT. THE STORIES OF PAYING 800.00 PLUS FOR REPLACEMENT AND STILL THE LIGHT COMES ON? PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM, HOW IS THIS NOT A RECALL? I CAN BACKUP AND THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF ? I HAVE A OWN OWNER PAID FOR TRUCK AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP AS IT WAS NOT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY! *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT PURCHASED FOUR NEW NITTO TERRA GRAPPLER AT (NA) TIRES, SIZE 285/70R17 FOR HIS VEHICLE, BUT STATED THAT THEY FLEX TOO MUCH. WHENEVER HE TURNS THE VEHICLE, HE FEELS AS IF THE TIRES ARE FALLING OFF. WHEN CHANGING LANES, THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND BEGINS TO SWERVE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO FILE A WARRANTY CLAIM WITH ONE OF THE DEALERS. THE MANUFACTURER THEN CALLED THE DEALER BACK AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRES; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE COMPENSATION. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE A/C SCHRADER VALVE HAD BECOME STICKY AND WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED HOWEVER, YEARS LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO THEN ADVISED THAT THE EVAPORATOR VALVE WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,498 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,498. UPDATED 01/09/13*LJ UPDATED 1/11/2013 *JS