Major Problems with 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
POWER TRAIN
Victims: 3
Mileage: 111081 miles
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Victims: 3
Mileage: 141000 miles
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
AIR BAGS
Victims: 2
Mileage: 103147 miles
Browse 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 complaints by category
Problems with POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 1500 owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| POWER TRAIN my 2005 dodge truck started having a vibration in it at 300 miles. have had it in 5 times in... |
530
~ 55491 miles |
| AIR BAGS 2005 dodge ram srt left rear wheel broke away from the axle resulting in a rollover and the air bags |
349
~ 23756 miles |
| ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while making a turn at a low... |
72
~ 83159 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2004 dodge ram was in the driveway and had not been used for at least 24 hours. an electrical... |
53
~ 71124 miles |
| STEERING i have a 2005 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. this truck was bought new of the lot and has a... |
52
~ 89849 miles |
| SUSPENSION 2005 dodge ram 1500 experiencing problems with premature tire wear rusted components underneath the vehicle loose front passenger seat transmission... |
49
~ 67935 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1) anything anywhere anytime any speed. (2) engine stall. brakes and stearing in-operable total control failure of vehicle. (3) flash... |
39
~ 47118 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2005 dodge ram 1500 developed a problem with the sensor in the driver's seat belt. *mr the consumer was in... |
31
~ 76534 miles |
| WHEELS offset accident at approx 30 mph. hit parked car. damage to fender. passenger wheel broke off. also brake lines severed.... |
29
~ 139907 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES the front brake will lock up on one side causing the rotor caliper hub and wheel to become so hot... |
22
~ 82865 miles |
| REAR > SUSPENSION we purchased the car on 6/30/05.on 7/4/05 my dayghters friend was driving on the freeway when he heard a loud... |
19
~ 92319 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the fuel tank on this truck leaks the tank and the parts on it seem to be faulty there are... |
17
~ 109174 miles |
| VISIBILITY when heading to work was going approximately 70 mph on the interstate when i looked in sideview mirror and saw... |
17
~ 51457 miles |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signals!!!!!! turn on left the right one flashes!! bright lights stick on and sometimes my wipers work when turning... |
17
~ 56421 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: vehicle runs fine when it's cold. but when it's warm it runs differently. it fuels itself. when coasting above... |
17
~ 74891 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer stated that inspection was done on vehicle and the hood was found to be corroded. rusting activity was... |
15
~ 44731 miles |
| DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds while letting go of the steering wheel the vehicle drifted quickly... |
14
~ 92492 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the contact owns a 2005 dodge ran 1500 slt. while coming to a stop at a stop light... |
14
~ 38268 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: the consumer's son was driving when vehicle swerved to miss a deer and it tipped over into a ditch... |
13
~ 27198 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE kept hearing a noise in the dash of my truck after investigating the noise i found that the windshield had |
12
~ 57199 miles |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER the blend door on the 2005 dodge ram goes bad easily. when this happens the ac/ and heater re-circulation is... |
11
~ 66822 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2005 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 5.7 liter hemi engine auto trans. 3 000 miles on truck. engine is... |
10
~ 65181 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2005 dodge ram 1500 experiencing problems with premature tire wear rusted components underneath the vehicle loose front passenger seat transmission... |
10
~ 19735 miles |
| TIRES i just bought a new 2005 dodge magnum 1500 ram long bed from the dealer in november 2005. after the... |
8
~ 61456 miles |
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN driving down interstate towing lightweight enclosed trailer. saw smoke and oil coming from the rear end. rear differential locked up... |
7
~ 142305 miles |
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500 quadcab lwb. while driving 65 mph in below zero temperatures the pvc... |
7
~ 85864 miles |
| SEATS 2005 ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 / 5.7l hemi 1) intermittently stalls at low rpm. after multiple times reporting the... |
7
~ 39038 miles |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the truck will start surging between 30 -65 mph and the engine will fail causing loss of brakes and power... |
6
~ 103926 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION right front wheel assembly separated from the vehicle causing extensive damage to the front suspension bumper quarter panel. usaa insurance |
6
~ 48778 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving at 30mph the vehicle was involved in a crash. the brake pedal was depressed... |
6
~ 33739 miles |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i closed the door on 2005 dodge ram 1500 to go around the truck to get me grand daughter out... |
5
~ 49497 miles |
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN shortly after purchasing the vehicle i was backing up in driveway and the vehicle hesitated began moving and then stalled.... |
5
~ 34494 miles |
| AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2005 dodge ram srt left rear wheel broke away from the axle resulting in a rollover and the air bags |
5
~ 49206 miles |
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact started the vehicle and there was an unusual clicking... |
4
~ 92573 miles |
| DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN rear axle locked up broke output shaft of transfer case twisted the pinion gear in half while driving in town |
4
~ 54064 miles |
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving at a speed of 30 mph the outside sidewall and tread completely separated on the tire. these were... |
4
~ 34049 miles |
| SEAT BELTS involved in low speed crash. airbag did not deploy. lap/shoulder harness didn't restrain me. suffered fracture nose..hematoma of eye...truck suffered |
4
~ 17225 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake rotor warping front and rear-front replaced at approx 15000 miles and both front and rear replaced at 29000 miles. |
4
~ 8500 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2005 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 5.7 liter hemi engine auto trans. 3 000 miles on truck. engine is... |
4
~ 9088 miles |
| STRUCTURE 2005 dodge ram 1500 experiencing problems with premature tire wear rusted components underneath the vehicle loose front passenger seat transmission... |
4
~ 19381 miles |
| WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION wheel bearing hub assembly failed causing right front wheel to lock up and fall inward as vehicle was being driven. |
3
~ 96265 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1) anything anywhere anytime any speed. (2) engine stall. brakes and stearing in-operable total control failure of vehicle. (3) flash... |
3
~ 2233 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my 2005 dodge ram has been stalling on and off for the last three years. it seams that it will... |
2
~ 55000 miles |
| PARKING BRAKE tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the plastic emergency brake lever broke off. the... |
2
~ 12500 miles |
| EQUIPMENT the truck will start surging between 30 -65 mph and the engine will fail causing loss of brakes and power... |
2
~ 30279 miles |
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the front passenger wheel broke off at low speed. seems that the lower control arm (axle) just snapped in two.... |
2
~ 73500 miles |
| SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS vehicle was involved in 2 separate accidents. air bags did not deploy in either. vehicle was repaired at dealership after |
2
~ 30500 miles |
| STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when refueling the vehicle the automatic shut-off on the pump works correctly but the tank will bubble up fuel causing... |
2
~ 19001 miles |
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1) coming to a stop light/sign has stalled 10 times (2) stalls in the intersection - could cause an accident |
2
~ 17024 miles |
| ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE 2005 dodge ram 1500 experiencing problems with premature tire wear rusted components underneath the vehicle loose front passenger seat transmission... |
2
~ 7311 miles |
| SIDEWALL > TIRES 2005 dodge ram 1500 experiencing problems with premature tire wear rusted components underneath the vehicle loose front passenger seat transmission... |
2
~ 1261 miles |
| HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE the consumer stated that inspection was done on vehicle and the hood was found to be corroded. rusting activity was... |
2
~ 73000 miles |
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign... |
1
~ 178000 miles |
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the catalytic converter failed due to defective... |
1
~ 111000 miles |
| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the engine stalled without warning. shortly before... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the engine stalled without warning. shortly before... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
| CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving various speeds the vehicle suddenly shut off. after restarting... |
1
~ 32000 miles |
| PINION SHAFT > RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph there was... |
1
~ 103000 miles |
| UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 2005 dodge ram 1500. consumer writes in regards to powertrain front hub assembly and rear drive shaft u joints safety... |
1
|
| HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2005 dodge ram 1500. consumer writes in regards to powertrain front hub assembly and rear drive shaft u joints safety... |
1
|
| TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN driving down interstate towing lightweight enclosed trailer. saw smoke and oil coming from the rear end. rear differential locked up... |
1
~ 138000 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2005 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. drivers side door handle stuck in the lock position. will not unlock from the |
1
~ 119878 miles |
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. when releasing the emergency brake the latch detached. the failure recurred... |
1
~ 75000 miles |
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 55 mph the power steering failed. as a... |
1
|
| HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE > PARKING BRAKE while backing out my driveway i went to turn the wheel and there was a shudder i went to put... |
1
|
| TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when applying left turn signal often the vehicles right signal activates very dangerous as other drivers may make adjustments based |
1
~ 95000 miles |
| SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when applying left turn signal often the vehicles right signal activates very dangerous as other drivers may make adjustments based |
1
~ 95000 miles |
| LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2005 dodge ram 1500 unit 1 was traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike in the center lane at the 104... |
1
|
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the windshield wipers would not function. the... |
1
~ 32000 miles |
| REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i have a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the windshield wipers work incorrectly. they may work fine or they may stop... |
1
~ 40000 miles |
| SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated the right turn signal failed. in addition the... |
1
~ 30000 miles |
| SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated the right turn signal failed. in addition the... |
1
~ 30000 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while driving at unknown speeds and parking the... |
1
~ 70000 miles |
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle. he... |
1
~ 67000 miles |
| TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING at 37 000 miles i lost control of my 2005 dodge ram 1500 truck and went off the road. i... |
1
~ 37000 miles |
| DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2005 ram 1500 decelerated while in cruise control on an upgrade. after several seconds the vehicle kicked down and raced... |
1
~ 17660 miles |
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT vehicle is stalling and losing complete loss of power very hard to steer vehicle. occurs usually at low speeds while... |
1
~ 106000 miles |
| LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500 quadcab lwb. while driving 50 mph one of the ball joints fell... |
1
~ 48000 miles |
| UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500 quadcab lwb. while driving 50 mph one of the ball joints fell... |
1
~ 48000 miles |
| SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated there was a warning light on the dashboard stating "lamp out" which illuminated intermittently. this was... |
1
~ 28000 miles |
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY about 1:00 pm on september 26th i opened the front drivers side door on my 2005 dodge ram 1500 5.7... |
1
~ 7958 miles |
| RIM > WHEELS right front wheel assembly separated from the vehicle causing extensive damage to the front suspension bumper quarter panel. usaa insurance |
1
|
| AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds while letting go of the steering wheel the vehicle drifted quickly... |
1
~ 15900 miles |
| TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission in my 2005 dodge ram 1500 quad cab pick-up truck with only 3656 miles on it is making a... |
1
~ 3500 miles |
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when headlights are on--usually at night--dash lights will dim and intensify intermittently while driving. dome light has come on occasionally.... |
1
~ 5100 miles |
| SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY 05/dodge truck ram 1500/quad 140wb 4x2 transmission shifts all the time in over drive . it doesn't shift in... |
1
~ 8753 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC offset accident at approx 30 mph. hit parked car. damage to fender. passenger wheel broke off. also brake lines severed.... |
1
~ 5000 miles |
| LUBRICANT > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my transmission suddenly failed (42k) without any warning whatsoever (present or past) while driving along a very busy highway. the... |
1
~ 42000 miles |
| PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i have had (2)two close calls from a 2005 dodge ram 1500 due to equipment failures. (1) the power steering... |
1
~ 44000 miles |
| RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2005 dodge ram 1500 experiencing problems with premature tire wear rusted components underneath the vehicle loose front passenger seat transmission... |
1
~ 2522 miles |
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2005 dodge ram 1500 experiencing problems with premature tire wear rusted components underneath the vehicle loose front passenger seat transmission... |
1
~ 2522 miles |
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