This is an online automotive information provider of a detailed information on complaints, defects and recalls for Dodge RAM 2500 2005 electrical system ignition switch. Our users can find data on mass market car models from most popular brands. The service allows to compare and analyze statistics for reported problems, complaints, recalls for various manufacturers. We hope our site will help with selecting of a reliable and safe car. By using this tool, you will be able to get records with description of safety issues for vehicles, equipment, tires and child restraints. These issues include safety recalls for your Dodge RAM 2500 2005 electrical system ignition switch and complaints other owners have filed.

Enter valid VIN:

2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Electrical System Ignition Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	639400
Internal NHTSA #	10198833
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 2500
Model Year	2005
File date	05/08/07
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Issue began just after the warranty period was over, if i tilted my steering wheel upward the horn honked repeatedly and headlamps flashed. Then a week later, intermittently smell "electrical burn" and the a/c blower motor would stop, then start etc etc. I removed the covers to the steering column and the 10 ga. Blue and red wires are burned along with the plug / pigtail. Ignition switch, pigtail and wires were extremely hot and melting. Fire is eminent. Ign. Switch is available but i will be forced to buy the full wiring harness! I have not done the repair due to the financial setback from a bad design. Dodge had this exact condition in 2000 on 1994-1996 models, see nhtsa campaign: 00v135000. This is the same conditions, high electrical current from blower motor routed thru ignition switch instead of a relay when the blower is on high for an extended period of time. No fire yet but at this rate there will bes soon.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	39500
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BRIDGE CITY, TX
VIN pattern	3D7KR28C85GXXXXXX
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	22/10/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	70
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	PORT LAVACA DODGE CHRY
Dealer's telephone number	1-800-PT-LAVACA
Dealer's city	PORT LAVACA
Dealer's state code	TX
Dealer's ZIP code	77979

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.

Last decoded VIN:

WBA8X31040G441620 VN1F9C1LH37265293 WDD2053456L033322 2C3AA63H15H524013 JTDKG963205046765 L3J05120AC9840079 WBAUD91050PZ10370 LZZ5BLVF5SN454488 VF1UDC1K642288062 WAUZZZ8AZMA136311 2HGFA1F57AH57AH52 5Y2SL65867Z434821

Rating: 4.7 from 5 (3783 reviews)

2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Electrical System Ignition Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Electrical System Ignition Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?