NHTSA lists 40 complaints for the 2005 Dodge Ram, 5 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE RAM.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 | 37.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | 27.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 12.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 7.5% |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 7.5% |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 5.0% |
| STEERING | 2 | 5.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 2.5% |
| ENGINE | 1 | 2.5% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | 2.5% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SOFTWARE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING | HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST | 1 |
| STEERING | RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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13 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Date: 2010-02-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
DODGE: ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR (FCA) AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE/NEW DIAGNOSTICS AVAILABLE FOR DTC P0251. ENGINE SURGES AT IDLE OR MIL ILLUMINATION. FURTHER INVESTIGATION MAY IDENTIFY DTC P0251-CP3 PUMP REGULATOR CONTROL-DIESEL. IF P0251 IS PRESENT, FOLLOW THE DIAGNOSTICS IN THIS SB. IF OTHER
Date: 2008-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM FREEZES IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES -- INVOLVES INSTALLING REVISED PCV SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *NJ
Date: 2007-04-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *KB
Date: 2007-04-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
ENGINE OFF-IDLE SPEED LIMIT FEATURE TO PROTECT TURBOCHARGER WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING. *KB
Date: 2007-04-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
TRAILER TOWING MIRROR - NEW MIRROR GLASS LOCKING TAB - NEW REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *KB
Date: 2007-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
NEW 48RE FEATURE THAT ALLOWS NORMAL SHIFT SCHEDULE WITH FULL DISABLE OF 4TH GEAR OVERDRIVE. *KB
Date: 2007-03-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
5.9L TURBO - DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. *KB
Date: 2006-10-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
AXLE FLUID LEVEL. *KB
Date: 2006-10-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES.
FRONT END SHIMMY ON 4X4 VEHICLES WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROUGH SURFACES IN THE ROAD. *KB
Date: 2006-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES.
POWER WAGON - LEADS OR DRIFTS ONLY TO THE RIGHT ON LOW CROWN ROADS. *TT
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| RAM | 40 |
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