2005 Dodge RAM 3500

◆ Worse than typical

2005 Dodge RAM 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:31:09.542Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2005: 196 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1991	4
1992	10
1993	20
1994	70
1995	108
1996	124
1997	125
1998	105
1999	104
2000	58
2001	130
2002	44
2003	286
2004	214
2005	196
2006	257
2007	208
2008	173
2009	105
2010	150
2011	223
2012	365

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 26%

26% of complaints: steering — 51 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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Recall that the dealer would not fix

NHTSA ODI report, 20251123

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 33 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMERWILL INFORM THE MANUFACTURER.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041210

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF THE DRIVE GEAR INTO REVERSE ON ITS OWN, CAUSING IT TO RUN INTO A LIBRARY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER BUT COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE OCCURRENCE.*AK VEHICLE IS A DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD CAB 4X4 (NOT ON PRODUCTS LIST). *DSY

NHTSA ODI report, 20050222

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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May 13,2020. 11:32am Driving north, my drive side tire violently shook & suddenly gave way pulling me hard left. I struggling to keep truck in my lane but lost control of steering , the airbags also deployed. Blocking my view.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220503

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131108

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20040826 — EA (closed 20051222)

FALSE PARK

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 196

I 20050516 — PE (closed 20051103)

ENGINE STALL

I 20051102 — EA (closed 20070829)

ENGINE STALL

R 20060320 — power train

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVING THE KEY, THE DRIVER MAY INADVE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM A SOFTWARE MODIFICATION TO EQUIP THESE VEHICLES WITH AN OUT-OF-PARK ALARM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 05V462000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070312 — suspension

CERTAIN LKI ENTERPRISES, INC., BRAND NAME SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION, PITMAN ARMS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2007 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT DURI

Remedy: LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LKI AT 1-800-551-4955.

Campaign 07E009000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080115 — visibility

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIM

Campaign 07E104000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100524 — steering

FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES.

Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTEC

Campaign 10E013000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20111003 — steering

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTUR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF C

Campaign 11V350000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140117 — steering

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Meg

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

Campaign 13V528000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140519 — PE (closed 20141223)

Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20141020 — AQ (closed 20160516)

Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529

R 20150203 — air bags

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S.

Campaign 14V770000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture