The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V462000 (POWER TRAIN). The vehicle was taken to a tire specialist to install larger tires on the vehicle. The contact was informed that the tires were too big and could not be installed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the employees switched the tires and added two low-drive tires on the front end and two larger tires in the rear. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH back to the residence, the vehicle vibrated violently. The contact almost crashed three times. The contact stated that while the vehicle jerked, the steering wheel was difficult to control. In addition, the odometer failed to function as intended. The contact called the tire shop and asked the contact to drive the vehicle to the shop for an inspection. The contact had safety concerns about driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
2005 Dodge RAM 3500 electrical problems
15 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 89,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Integrated trailer brake control1
- Instrument cluster/panel1
- Ignition1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge RAM 3500 electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction
On December 16, 2104, Chrysler Group LLC submitted a Safety Recall Report to the federal safety agency describing a defect in the clutch ignition interlock switches in approximately 66,819 model year (MY) 2006 through early-2007 Dodge Ram Trucks, Dodge Dakota, and Mitsubishi Raider vehicles equipped with manual transmissions and built between July 1, 2005 and July 31, 2006 (the federal safety agency Recall No. 14V‑795, Chrysler Recall No. P80), including 38,969 MY 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles that are part of the subject vehicle population for PE14-013.Chrysler's Safety Report states that:1) the clutch ignition interlock switch return springs may experience fatigue failure due to material issues; 2) if the return springs are broken, the switch contacts may not reflect actual clutch pedal position; and 3) the failures could result in a vehicle experiencing unintended movement if the ignition is cranked when the clutch pedal is not being pressed.Chrysler's recall remedy will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch on all affected vehicles with a switch with a more robust design.On May 19, 2014, ODI opened PE14-013 to investigate clutch ignition interlock failure in MY 2004 through 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with manual transmissions, based on two MY 2006 complaints and one MY 2004 complaint.One of the MY 2006 complaints involved a fatality that occurred when a young child was able to start a MY 2006 Ram 3500 truck that was parked with the transmission in gear, without depressing the clutch.The diesel engine started and the vehicle moved forward under power running over another child resulting in fatal injuries.ODI's analysis of failure data from all sources identified a total of 14 complaints and 16 warranty claims for the subject vehicles.Thirteen (13) of the complaints and all 16 warranty claims were for the 38,969 MY 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks that were included in 14V‑795.The single complaint that was outside the scope of Chrysler's recall was the MY 2004 ODI complaint identified in the opening resume for PE14-013.Further analysis of this incident indicates that the cause of the clutch switch failure in this vehicle was spring damage caused by hydraulic fluid leakage from the clutch master cylinder into the switch.The field data did not show any other similar incidents of switch failures caused by clutch master cylinder leakage. This investigation is closed based on Chrysler's recall.
PE14013
What 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. The stated that the blower motor failed. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and found that the blower motor wires were burned and caused the blower motor to fail. The contact stated that the blower motor wire and the ignition were all in the same harness. The vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic for the failure and the wires were replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000...updated 07/21/17 *bf
Wipers on my truck have a mind of their own they work completely random, sometimes not at all, sometimes stop while driving, intermittent sometimes goes full blast. This has been an ongoing issue for years with countless write ups and complaints online but no support from chrysler. It is a huge safety concern as you can lose visibility when they stop for no reason or dont turn on in heavy rain.
2005 dodge ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to the integrated power module safety problems and driver airbag inflator recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the part known as the integrated power module that controlled the head lights, brake lights and stop relay for trailer braking was not available in the united states. The part is subject to corrosion and is currently on back order.
Driving down highway car in front was slow when I passed car fan cut my wire on clutchfan engin light came on got home a few minites after look under hood seen wire was cut this is the 2nd time this happened in 2 days
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger doors malfunctioned. The contact mentioned that the failure was due to the fractured wiring harness and the failed latches. The vehicle was repaired by the vehicle owner. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Wiring harness on both rear doors have broken and no long will power lock and indicate the door is ajar aswell as rear speakers are no longer functional.
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. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and had an engineer inspect the vehicle. The engineer determined that the fire began in the engine compartment due to the battery. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 05/16/2014*lj status update. 02/26/15.*jb
Preparing to turn left from us69 onto county road. Left turn signal on. Began the turn and a pickup began to pass on the left. He ran off of the left side of the highway at a highway speed. Very nearly rolled. Couldn't understand why he would pass as I was turning left. Later, a friend was following me and called me on me cell and asked if I knew my right blinker was flashing when I changed lanes to the left. Pulled over to test. Sometimes it would blink left. Other times it would go immediately to the right blinker. Other times it will start left and switch to the right. Googling the problem, I find it is a problem with the multifunction switch and from the dodge diesel forums, been around for awhile and quite common. Dodge evidently denies there is a problem. Totally inconceivable that a part could fail and have the exact opposite thing happen than what was intended. If there have not been fatalities or injuries related to this, I would be surprised. Maybe not even realized. Here is a link to one of the forums and the first post form 08 is almost identical as what happened to me. Http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?t=208543&highlight=turn+signal
I signal left with the turn signal but the right turn signal activates. It happens about 30% of the time. Gathering information to correct it now. From the boards it appears it is the multi-function switch.
Questions about the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 electrical
Does the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (53 complaints), 2012 (45 complaints) and 2007 (24 complaints).
Other 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
Steering 61Airbags 33Transmission 32Suspension 17Engine 13Fuel system 12Brakes 9Visibility 9Lights 7Acceleration 5Tires 5Wheels 3Body 2Locks 2Seat belts 2Seats 2
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