Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,000 miles.

Which Dodge Ram 2500 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 has the most engine complaints (56), compared with 24 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 6% of all 422 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest engine complaint count among 8 Ram 2500 model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 55,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 24; 6% of 422
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 55,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 29, 2005, latest Feb 4, 2021.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Feb 2021; peak May 2005 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Ram 2500 model year

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

200524 (6%)
200625 (4%)
200740 (11%)
200847 (15%)
200914 (7%)
201027 (11%)
201142 (14%)
201256 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 2500 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 has the most engine complaints (56), compared with 24 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.