2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,897miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of the 1,173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,897 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall all trucks from 2005 was recalled but mine and my truck has all the same trubbles and I'm paying to fix I took my truck in to b inspected they told me to drive for 200 mls because check eng light was on as I was bring it back my engen diyed I toed it home 100mls on my eng they said not my problem 6000 to fix help.”
NHTSA complaint #11090008, filed 2018-04, 100,000 miles“Engine stalls while driving, this has happen twice in one week and could of been very dangerous if I was on the interstate, I took it to a shop and they said it put out a code for the wheel speed sensor and the stalling is happening because when the truck is moving it's putting out a signal saying it is parked.”
NHTSA complaint #10673112, filed 2015-01, 86,000 miles“Over the last few days the vehicle idle has been extremely erratic. Today pulling up to a stop sign at a slight curve, the vehicle/engine just shut off. I was able to restart it but it was a very dangerous situation as my power brakes and power steering both shut off unexpectedly and could have caused a major accident if there had been other cars coming.”
NHTSA complaint #10491751, filed 2013-01, 77,000 miles“Stalled as I was pulling off highway, going into gas station. Lost steering almost hit gas pumps. This is the second time I have reported this. It has happened several times. I also reported the issue to a dealership a few years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11190365, filed 2019-03, 200,243 miles“Brought my vehicle in for a tune up and recalls, they did a 23 point check and advised me to drive the vehicle 200 miles and return, started the engine after a couple of days and oil and antifreeze exploded all over the engine, was advised to refill and drive to ri suretsky, the engine cut off on the hwy, they xame and towed me saying my engine was blown, wouldnt they see this after spending 2500.00 on repairs, my truch was in good shape pryor, thankyou.”
NHTSA complaint #11062463, filed 2018-01, 100 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 163 | 23% |
| 2011 | 151 | 22% |
| 2010 | 62 | 13% |
| 2009 | 50 | 7% |
| 2008 | 35 | 6% |
| 2007 | 35 | 7% |
| 2006 | 33 | 4% |
| 2005 | 76 | 6% |
| 2004 | 74 | 7% |
| 2003 | 21 | 2% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500
594 complaintsAir bags
376 complaintsSuspension
82 complaintsEngine cooling
77 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaintsWheels
32 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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