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2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1141616
Internal NHTSA #	10667369
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2005
File date	05/08/13
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Noticed some vibration from the rear end. We were traveling on us12 headed east. Traveling at 55 mph, started going into moscow mi. Started slowing to 35 mph, drive shaft came off we coasted the rest of the way to the center of the town. Called for a wrecker who tried to load our truck only to find the rear end had locked up. He had to go back and get a flat bed and dragged the truck on. Took us to a chrysler dealer [xxx] . Who never mentioned dodge was having an issue. We were very lucky the rear end did not lock up at 55 mph. Guess someone as looking out for us! The rear end had to be replaced, i still have a vibration i think the drive shaft is bent? Cist $3148. 90 to repair plus the wrecker and a three day stay at a motel waiting for a new rear end. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6)
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	103057
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHEBOYGAN, MI
VIN pattern	1D7HU16N65JXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	35
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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