2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 422 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 422 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,200 miles.
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 lock on my driver door is stuck in the locked position and will not unlock with the key fob, outer manual lock, or interior power lock. Cannot even pull up the lock, can only open door by pulling interior door handle. Researched and this is a pretty common problem across all Dodge models around my year model.”
NHTSA complaint #10605135, filed 2014-06, 181,000 miles“I have been locked out of my 2005 Dodge 2500 truck with the engine running. The lock assembly on the truck became non-operational with the key and door handle. Even with a spare key, it was useless. I had to call my wife to bring me the extra fob ( electronic door opener) to get in the truck. A contributing fact was that there was not a lock on the passenger handle. My question is what would happen if the vehicle was a standard model without a fob? The dealership said that they have seen this happen several times. By the way, my dealer was very helpful. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158965, filed 2006-06, 14,500 miles“Driver door power lock actuator failed, resulting in disabling the outside door handle and the only key cylinder on the vehicle. As a result, the keys were locked in the truck with the motor running, and there was no way to enter the vehicle with a spare key since there is no lock cylinder on the passenger side door on this truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10446142, filed 2012-02, 60,200 miles“Driver door lock is stuck down in lock position. Power door locks and key will not open door. Door will open from inside door latch. Have been many complaints on this issue on the forums.”
NHTSA complaint #10448605, filed 2012-02, 67,750 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that the passenger side door would not unlock when using the key. The dealer repaired the vehicle, however, the contact was unsure of what they repaired. The current mileage was 18,500 and failure mileage was 18,400.”
NHTSA complaint #10202049, filed 2007-09, 18,400 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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