2005 Dodge RAM 3500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,161miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500, 3% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,161 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.
“Dt: Dodge ram with cummins diesel engine . The consumer was unable to decelerate when letting off of the throttle. Had one minor fender bender, and a near miss as a result of feeling as though the motor was still pulling. No repairs, but has been to dealer twice. Contacted chrysler, who stated this was programmed into the computer to do this due to the automatic transmission which magnified the problem. Had no plans to change this design. Currently this is still a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10126686, filed 2005-08, 1,000 miles“A massive amount of people in forums have encountered the same problem. When you start the vehicle it will idle pretty rough with black smoke. If and when you press the accelerator pedal it will continue to throttle up on its own. In park or driving! FORUM POST: #1. While driving my 04 Dodge 3500 Cummins down the street, at a speed of around 45mph, all of a sudden it went to wide-open throttle. It completely caught me off guard and the first thing I did was hit the brake. It had very little effect on what was happening. …”
NHTSA complaint #11425292, filed 2021-07“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 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 diesel. The contact stated was attempting to park the vehicle 5 MPH in a residential driveway. The vehicle was placed in park and then into drive when there was an abnormal acceleration. The contact depressed the brakes and shifted into reverse yet the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact shifted into park and was able to stop the unintended acceleration yet the engine continued to exhibit an unusual increase in rpms. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis of the failure or repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10364381, filed 2010-11, 86,161 miles“Problems with continuous acceleration on 2005 Dodge ram 2500 even after cruise control is disengaged. Prior to this incident the consumer had been driving with the cruise control on but not engaged due to braking. When the vehicle was turned off then turned back on the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to locate the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10117808, filed 2005-04Related service bulletins
- 10015057Aug 17, 2005Idle speed vibration with g56 transmission.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 11 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
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 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
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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