| Issue ID | 543793 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10122601 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/05/05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 dodge ram 1500 experiencing problems with premature tire wear, rusted components underneath the vehicle, loose front passenger seat, transmission shifting, speedometer inaccurate, and problems with the body paint. *mr the ride height was low in the front, there was stiff suspension, there was a loose strip rubber above the left door, the suspension bar may have been cracked, there was abnormal scalloping on the front tire outside tread, there was an exhaust pipe leak, the exhaust system components showed signs of overheating. The lower portion of the right side steering knuckle showed a visible line that could possibly crack. The engine idling was harsh when moving the shift into reverse. *sc *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2522 |
| Number of Occurences | 15 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | PASADENA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16K85JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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