2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,786miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 1,173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,786 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver's seat track failed in my 2005 Dodge ram. My truck had just over 12,000 miles and was still in new condition and has never been abused. The I have the upgraded fully adjustable seat in my new truck. Once the seat track failed the seat had around six inches of free-play forward and back. I would apply the brakes and the seat would lunge forward toward the dash. As I would accelerate the seat would lunge backward. I refused to drive the vehicle until it was repaired as I didn't feel safe driving it. The dealer replaced the seat track for me since it was under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283631, filed 2009-09, 12,321 miles“2005 Dodge RAM 1500 truck 4x2 quad, was in motion at posted highway speed, with minimal wind present. As an eyewitness & owner of the vehicle, the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle, rolling the truck 4 -5 times before landing on its top (upside down). Damage throughout was severe and extensive. No airbags deployed and both occupants were wearing their safety belts. Front passenger head rest ripped away from seat and was found about 100 yards away from accident scene, stuck in a bush. Right rear tire (passenger side), snapped off and broke away from the rear axel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11003906, filed 2017-07, 103,147 miles“2005 Dodge RAM 1500 experiencing problems with premature tire wear, rusted components underneath the vehicle, loose front passenger seat, transmission shifting, speedometer inaccurate, and problems with the body paint. The ride height was low in the front, there was stiff suspension, there was a loose strip rubber above the left door, the suspension bar may have been cracked, there was abnormal scalloping on the front tire outside tread, there was an exhaust pipe leak, the exhaust system components showed signs of overheating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10122601, filed 2005-05, 2,522 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 3 | 0% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500
594 complaintsAir bags
376 complaintsSuspension
82 complaintsEngine cooling
77 complaintsEngine
76 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaintsWheels
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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