Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Dodge Ram
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Dodge Ram has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E009000 AFTERMARKET WINDSHEILD WIPER MODULES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E001000 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT STEERING LINKAGES/POWERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 15 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
Of the 40 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 40 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Dodge RAM experiences frequent engine and power train issues, reflected in numerous complaints. Breakdowns are costly and maintenance demands are above average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| transmission | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| cooling system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake pad inspection
- transmission fluid replacement
- engine coolant flush
- spark plug replacement
- tire rotation and balancing
- battery check and cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- check engine light
- transmission slipping
- brake pedal vibration
- overheating engine
- electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Dodge Ram at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.