2005 Dodge Ram 1500 engine and engine cooling problems
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the catalytic converter failed due to defective sensors. The dealer advised that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 111,000.”
filed Mar 21, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 mph, the rear wheels seized and the brake and abs warning lights illuminated. As a result, the tail pipe disengaged from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle needed to…”
filed Mar 17, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 21 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 116 | 11% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 56 | 5% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 58 | 7% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 51 | 5% |
| 2000 Ram 1500 | 25 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.