2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 422 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500, 2% of the 422 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 3 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.
“I purchased a 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 3 months ago and only have 10,000 miles on the truck. On friday, november 11, 2005, I returned home and noticed that my brake lights remained after I exited the truck. I tried turning the lights on and off, and they remained on. I decided to drive to the maxwell chrysler dealer a few blocks away as I was afraid my battery would go dead. As I was proceeding down my street, I noticed the brake indicator light came on. I went to brake, and there was no brake pedal! It had fallen off. I made it to the dealership using my emergency brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10142594, filed 2005-11, 10,370 miles“Brake pedal moves side to side when applying the brake. The vehicle has power adjustable brake and accelerator pedals. First noticed slight movement while driving and is now about half to three quarters of an inch play.”
NHTSA complaint #11326626, filed 2020-05, 348,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 diesel truck. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, he applied the brakes for a traffic stop and the vehicle accelerated. In addition, the engine rmps increased to 2000. The brake pedal was engaged with both feet in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but had not been repaired or diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10563410, filed 2014-02, 116,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM 2500. While driving approximately 80 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. Within seconds, a loud noise was heard under the vehicle. The driver was able to coast onto the road shoulder and found unknown parts had separated from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case, constant velocity joint, universal joint, fuel lines, and brakes lines failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 270,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10960389, filed 2017-03, 270,000 miles“The contact owned a 2005 Dodge RAM 2500. While driving approximately 75 MPH and while applying the brakes to slow down, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a construction site. The driver suffered a neck injury and the front passenger suffered a fractured sternum and injuries to the right foot and left lung. Medical assistance was required and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10703482, filed 2015-04, 137,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034393Jun 26, 2026Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 34 | 7% |
| 2000 | 29 | 14% |
| 1999 | 72 | 23% |
| 1998 | 44 | 20% |
| 1997 | 39 | 18% |
| 1996 | 80 | 27% |
| 1995 | 61 | 23% |
| 1994 | 42 | 25% |
| 1993 | 17 | 44% |
| 1992 | 10 | 31% |
| 1991 | 8 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500
153 complaintsSuspension
77 complaintsAir bags
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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