| Issue ID | 559984 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10135767 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 03/09/05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4x4, 5. 7 liter hemi engine, auto trans. 3,000 miles on truck. Engine is loud during idle, almost as if there is lifters sticking and or inproper engine tolerances. Fuel mileage is very poor, 10-12 miles per gallon in city or highway. Window sticker on truck stated 14-city/16-highway when purchased, way off. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | 0 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PFLUGERVILLE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D45JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/05/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SOUTH POINT DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 512 443 9333 |
| Dealer's city | AUSTIN |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 78745 |