Complaints
47
per 10K Sold
1.2
US Sales
400,543
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:27,171 mi
Fires:1
#25 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:204,800 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 1 | 27,171 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 204,800 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
27,171
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
204,800
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Dodge Ram — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Dodge Ram reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 Dodge Ram has 47 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Dodge Ram?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (9 complaints, avg 27,171 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 204,800 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Dodge Ram?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,610 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Dodge Ram?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Dodge Ram include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Dodge Ram as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Dodge Ram?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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