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2005 Dodge Ram engine problems

16 complaints (40% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 11,000.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
40%
typical mileage
11,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    4
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    1
  • Engine: gasoline
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Ram engine problems in other years

19901995200020052010

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Dodge Ram engine

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

Stalling 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 14, 2012 · Engine · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle also stalled when the contact made a stop or attempted a turn. In addition, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate over 60 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated for over one year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no failures but the check engine light remained illuminated. The contact also had the spark plugs replaced but the failure was not corrected. The current mileage was 201,000. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jul 1, 2011 · Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall when accelerating from a stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 72,360.

Filed Apr 1, 2011 · Engine · 113,000 miles · UT · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram. The contact was traveling 70 MPH when the vehicle began smoking. The contact pulled to the side and opened hood and found fluids draining from the engine. The contact was assisted by roadside assistance who discovered that the fourth cylinder was leaking from the engine. The vehicle was then towed to a mechanic. The technician advised that the computer should have shut down the engine when as pressure was lost. The contact had the cylinder replaced. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 115,758.

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Engine · 21,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns 2005 dodge ram. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH the vehicle would stall. When the vehicle stalled in heavy traffic a crash could occur. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that they are unaware of the failure. The contact stated is concerned about the vehicle stalling and the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 21,000.

Filed May 16, 2008 · Engine · 5,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram. The contact stated that the vehicle generates excessive heat while driving at any speed. All of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel and the vehicle sporadically stalled. He took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 47,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Engine · 24,000 miles · TN

Purchased a 2005 dodge ram 1500 on a 3-year lease. The vehicle has 24,000+/- miles. During the last of jan. 2008 the engine in the vehicle started knocking. I took the vehicle back to the leasing dealer on february 4, 2008. The next day or so, I received a phone call from the dealer service rep. Wanting "proof" of oil changes. I explained that I would not be able to provide receipt's since I do the oil & filter changes myself. I am a farmer and have my own pit built specifically for that purpose. I did not hear anything for another week, I called back and they were still asking for service receipts. Finally contacted chrysler and a representative said they would have an answer within 24 hours. They called 2 weeks later saying they would not honor the warranty because the oil was filled with sludge and that it was my fault that the engine had failed. I disagree of course and will be pursuing this through the court system. Having own a multitude of vehicles in my 64 year old life, I can assure you that a motor should not go bad after 24,000 miles if the oil had never been changed, which was not the case.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Engine · MD

2005 dodge ram stalling.

Filed Nov 20, 2007 · Engine · 13,000 miles · GA

2005 dodge ram 1500 stalls when making turns. This started when the truck had about 12k miles and seems to be getting worse. I have taken to the dealership, and told there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Of course now it has 43k and is out of warranty so I cannot afford to take for $100 diagnostic everytime truck stalls, just to be told nothing is wrong. This is very dangerous because the steering and brakes are almost non existent when this happens and it usually happens when making a turn. I just hope that it doesn't happen in heavy traffic. I have read online that this is not just my truck and others have the same problem. Why does dodge not step up and correct the problem? Does it take a death before they do?

Filed Aug 4, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 11,000 miles · NJ

(1) vehicle stalls without warning while driving it, vibration while applying brakes,humming noise coming from trans and vehicle vibration at 50 to 65 miles an hour (2) these problems nearly caused an accident on 4 deferent occasions,complained to the dealership many times how unsafe this vehicle is and they won't fix the problems. (3) I finally had to pay them to replace the rotors and brake pad front and rear,how the stalling, the vibration ,humming from the trans at 50 to 65 still occurs to date and was refused at two other dealerships and turned away.

Filed Jun 11, 2007 · Engine · 10 miles · TX

My truck is a 2005 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. It stalls when slowing down to turn corners.

Questions about the 2005 Dodge Ram engine

Does the 2005 Dodge Ram have engine problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Dodge Ram, 40% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2005 Dodge Ram engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 11,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram engine?

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

Other 2005 Dodge Ram problems

Transmission 11Brakes 5Electrical 3Suspension 3Steering 2Airbags 1Fuel system 1Seats 1Tires 1Visibility 1

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