Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,161 miles.

Which Dodge Ram 3500 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 has the most engine complaints (47), compared with 18 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500, 9% of all 196 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 8 Ram 3500 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 86,161 miles.

Engine complaints: 18; 9% of 196
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 86,161 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2005, latest Jul 29, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Jul 2023; peak May 2005 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Ram 3500 model year

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

200518 (9%)
200614 (5%)
200736 (17%)
200825 (14%)
20092 (2%)
201024 (16%)
201126 (12%)
201247 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,161 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 3500 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 has the most engine complaints (47), compared with 18 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.