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2005 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes problems

40 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints
40
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
7
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Foundation components: disc: rotor
    4
  • Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
    1
  • Foundation components: disc: caliper
    1
  • Driveline: hydraulic
    1
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge RAM 1500 brakes problems in other years

19931995200020052012

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Grinding brakes 12Brake failure 9ABS 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 16, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · AR

Had taken my vehicle in for the recall they said it was fine , after wards two months later my front right break locked up. But now my rear end that was supposed to been fixed from recall vut now it is making loud noise

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 221,771 miles · CA

R61 anti-lock brake system (ABS) module ... Through 2005 model year dodge ram 1500/2500/3500 pickup, 2004 through 2005 model. R61 doesn't provide relief for 2005 dodge ram 1500 owners

Filed Mar 9, 2020 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · TX

I have replaced brake booster, brake pads, and master cylinder and brake booster and master cylinder has been replaced twice by a local garage. And still I have to pump the brakes and pray I stop.

Filed Nov 23, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 213,300 miles · NJ

We dont use the four wheel drive very often. There was a heavy snowfall the other day. I put the transmision in neuteral tried to put the four wheel drive shifter into four wheel drive and the four wheel drive shifter came loose. And the antilock brake lights on the dashboard came on and I had to give a lot of extra braking time. It is in the shop at this time. But I almost ran into someone. I missed them by only a few feet

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · IA

2005 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to powertrain, front hub assembly and rear drive shaft u joints safety issues. *m the consumer provided invoices that state emergency brake is not working, as well as the upper control arms with ball joints need replacing.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Brakes, Lights · 122,500 miles · NC

Abs sensor comes on over 55mph. Exterior lighting keeps blowing bulbs and sometimes the tail lights completely shut off, sometimes brake lights inoperable. Windshield wipers work when they want to or only at the highest frequency. All occurs while vechicle is being driven in city street conditions other than on highway when I have to go above 55mph

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Brakes, Locks · 75,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. When releasing the emergency brake, the latch detached. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the latch was replaced; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 148,000 miles · DC · crash · 1 injury

Getting off the off ramp I could not stop in a second vibrations started another car in that car went to another car with a pregnant girl...... I have asked over and over for help and costs are killing my business and had brake problems etc. You guys please help me here...?

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Brakes · 93,000 miles · MI

I am writing to warn you of a very dangerous problem with your remanufactured brake caliper part # le5383 purchased from a napa parts dealer in ann arbor, mi by main street motors. I had two of these calipers installed on my 2005 dodge ram 1500 pickup truck at main street motors on may 18, 2016. The left front caliper failed immediately, within the first couple of times I applied the brakes. I was able to get it back to main street motors before running out of brake fluid and crashing, luckily.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Body, Brakes · ME

The truck is falling apart. The welds are coming apart & the whole body is rotting faster than I can fix it. I will not be able to get another inspection sticker. I have replaced the transfer case, water pump, serpentine belt & pulleys, rear drive shaft, upper & lower ball joints, tyrods and the whole brake system. The truck needs to be recalled.

Questions about the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes

Does the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have bad brakes?

The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2003 (73 complaints), 1998 (64 complaints) and 2001 (59 complaints).

Other 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 problems

Transmission 595Airbags 376Engine 153Suspension 82Electrical 63Steering 59Fuel system 40Visibility 37Wheels 32Body 24Lights 22Acceleration 17Tires 12Driver assistance 9Seats 8Locks 6Seat belts 4

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