2005 Dodge Ram Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
83/100
#2 most-complained of 7 Ram years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2005 Dodge Ram has 40 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 83 out of 100 — #2 highest of 7 Ram model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (16 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 40
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2005 Dodge Ram problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine16 (40%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (28%)
- Brakes5 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (10%)
- Electrical System3 (8%)
- Steering2 (5%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Fuel System1 (3%)
- HVAC1 (3%)
- Other1 (3%)
2005 Dodge Ram recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 compared with other Ram years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Dodge Ram a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2005 Dodge Ram ranks #2 of 7 among Ram model years (Complaint Index 83/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 40 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Ram?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (16 complaints), transmission & powertrain (11 complaints), and brakes (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 22,500 miles.
- Does the 2005 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2005 Dodge Ram in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.