2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 422 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 422 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“After changing the oil I noticed a quarter size rust bubble on the side of the oil pan about 1/2 from the bottom. I took a rag and wiped it off in an attempt to spray some paint on it but as soon as I wiped it the new oil started running out at a slow drip. I ultimately ended up replacing the oil pan. After I had the pan of it looked like the pan had been painted with rust on the outside. The inside of the pan was fine but I had 10 or 15 rust spots that were bubbling under the paint.”
NHTSA complaint #10734976, filed 2015-07, 150,000 miles“The oil pan has a silver dollar sized rust-through forming at the bottom, rear, right corner and is now letting oil seep through. I discovered this when I noticed a small puddle of oil under the truck and inspected it. Luckily, I caught this before it caused a major problem. Had I not noticed this defect and it failed while driving, it could have caused a fire by allowing oil to blow on to the exhaust system. Alternatively, it also could have allowed 12 quarts of oil to leak on to the highway, destroyed my turbo and/or engine, or caused loss of control when the engine seized up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10653734, filed 2014-11, 170,256 miles“Engines needing cam shafts lifters timing chains they over heat electric fans not working batteries explode transmissions stop shifting bad valve bodies bad electrical parts these trucks are driven around one location at 35 MPH or less 24-7 and parked for long times at idle. No city or hwy driving 4 different trucks at dealerships since 9/16/2020 still not repaired”
NHTSA complaint #11394625, filed 2021-02, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the headlights, windshield wipers, instrument panel lights, and gauges failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis testing. The mechanic stated that the engine cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10762790, filed 2015-09, 36,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 44 | 16% |
| 2011 | 29 | 10% |
| 2010 | 20 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 5% |
| 2007 | 16 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
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 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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