2005 Dodge Ram Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Dodge Ram. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9
1fires
POWER TRAIN
5
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
1
Total complaints47

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 40 mph, the vehicle abruptly came to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway. After a visual inspection, the driver observed that the draft shaft had become disconnected. No warning lights were…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-11-07

“The contact owns a 2005 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle had nearly come to a stop as if the brake pedal had been depressed. The contact stated that his foot had been on the accelerator pedal and he had tried to accelerate but the vehicle was not…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-06-24

“The contact owns a 2005 dodge ram. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the failure recurred. Additionally, while the contact was turning at 10 mph, the axle snapped. The vehicle lost motive power and had to be…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2022-10-15

“The contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was wobbling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that there was a thumb-sized crack on the driveshaft. The two universal joints and the driveshaft assembly were…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2021-06-09

“The contact owns a 2005 dodge ram. The contact stated while driving 65 mph and slowing down, the vehicle started vibrating. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic that stated that the rear axle pinion differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2020-10-01

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2011-03-18

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2010-09-06

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2010-06-10
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Dodge Ram as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.