Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 166 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 13 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 61,500 miles.

Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most engine complaints (191), compared with 166 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 166 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 14% of all 1,168 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 13 crashes, 5 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 61,500 miles.

Engine complaints: 166; 14% of 1,168
Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 61,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2005, latest Oct 23, 2023.

166 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2023 Q4; peak 2015 Q1 (12).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Ram 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005166 (14%)
200674 (9%)
200756 (11%)
200855 (10%)
200969 (10%)
201080 (16%)
2011169 (25%)
2012191 (27%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 166 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 13 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 61,500 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most engine complaints (191), compared with 166 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.