2005 Dodge Ram 2500 structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“White paint job from the factory has totaly failed down to the bare metal in some places and has cracks all over the truck. I understand that their was a formula change in the paint for a couple years. My truck is one of them . The paint job is totaly failed. This a factory defect. Can you help me…”
filed Oct 31, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. When the contact purchased the vehicle, he noticed a piece of the body filler fall out from under the front driver's door. He also noticed that eight inches from the frame was corroded through. The contact called gibson auto & rv sales at (864) 467-9080…”
filed Apr 15, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 35 | 6% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 146 | 22% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 40 | 26% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 181 | 39% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 56 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
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.