2005 Dodge Ram 1500 engine problems
155 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 155 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 140 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 25 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 24 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 29 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 140 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Son was driving dads 2005 1500 dodge ram slt hemi engine pick up truck and it caught on fire today from the engine. Fire depart was called in yucaipa ca and now our truck is at the redlands auto center in redlands ca. The front tire was burned, hood, and all the electrical wiring was melted. The battery totally melted. Truck only had 55,000 miles on it.
2005 dodge ram 1500 pick up truck. Rough engine noise and stall. Engine under 70,000 miles and engine replacement necessary. Talked to several mechanics, including dodge, and the hemi 7 engine has leakage issues. It ruins the engine. Dodge refuses to cover the damage. It has cost me over $6,000 including towing.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
- Drivetrain & axles 582 complaints
- Air bags 378 complaints
- Suspension 84 complaints
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Steering 60 complaints
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Fuel system 41 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints