2005 Dodge RAM 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,251miles
- 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 3500, 5% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,251 miles. 1 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.
“While traveling on the highway at 65 miles per hr if I hit a bump or the spaces on the road by overpasses( the space between the regular road and the overpass) the whole front-end of the truck vibrates to the extent that I loose control of the truck not being able to steer of slow down (using the breaks) due to the severe vibrations( I researched this and in my research they refer to this as the death wobble. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559380, filed 2014-01, 82,251 miles“My brake pedal in my Dodge RAM 3500 is loose. It actually moves left to right a couple inches. I feel it to be a major safety concern. Dodge claims its not a warranty covered item. And I would need to pay a few hundred dollars to fix it. Then they say there is about 100 people on the backorder list for this part.”
NHTSA complaint #10283307, filed 2009-09, 81,000 miles“The ABS control module on my 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 has failed. The failure was indicated by the barking brake light and ABS light illuminating on the instrument panel, and the module motor continuing to run without applying the brakes. Turning the ignition off would not stop the module motor from running. My dealer does not have the module in stock and chrysler corp is backordered on the item.the dealer's mechanic said he had personally seen 5 or 6 of these failures. My concern is that this is a safety item, and an integral part of the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10348374, filed 2010-08, 116,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that the ABS warning indicator illuminated and two pins detached from the brake control module. The vehicle was unable to be driven safely due to the brake failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11228696, filed 2019-07, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM 3500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact also stated that the ability to steer and brake seized. The contact crashed into the center divider before coming to a stop. The frontal air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a dislocated right arm, which required medical attention. The contact did not specify if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10695079, filed 2015-03, 119,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 13 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 15 | 14% |
| 1998 | 20 | 19% |
| 1997 | 17 | 14% |
| 1996 | 38 | 31% |
| 1995 | 28 | 26% |
| 1994 | 18 | 26% |
| 1993 | 5 | 25% |
| 1992 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500
61 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500
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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