Complaints
47
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 AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:27,171 mi
Fires:1
#25 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:204,800 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:17,715 mi
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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 AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | — | 1 | 27,171 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 1 | — | 204,800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 17,715 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 20,167 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | 14,208 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 | — | — | 18,012 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 8,956 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi |
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