CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,173 complaints with NHTSA, including 109 crashes, 16 fires, 68 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (598 reports).
2005 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture over time.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may be affected by moisture intrusion over time.
Most common 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 1,173 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 598 |
| Air Bags | 378 |
| Suspension | 84 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 79 |
| Engine | 76 |
| Electrical System | 63 |
| Steering | 60 |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 |
| Wheels | 32 |
| Visibility | 28 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500.The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and declined to perform the recall repair, due to parts not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
The truck broke down on the side of the road and it was determined that the Driveshaft fell off. Once it arrived at Wilson Motors, the representative told me the vehicle broke due to a nut and bolt that held the driveshaft onto the rear axle. This faulty issue was known by Dodge and there was a recall on these parts in 2014. I was not the original owner of the vehicle and was not aware of the recall as I bought the truck in 2021. No attempt to contact me was made by Dodge to provide me information on the recall. The parts to do the recall are obsolete and Dodge insists they have no responsibility in fixing the vehicle, even though the parts are well known to Dodge as being defective. The nut
My vehicle was involved in a severe frontal collision where I T-boned another vehicle that failed to yield the right-of-way while I was traveling at approximately 30 mph. The impact caused significant structural front-end damage to my truck. Despite a direct frontal collision at a clear deployment speed threshold (30 mph), the airbags completely failed to deploy. This vehicleâs airbag system was previously repaired under an official manufacturer safety recall. The remedy was completed by an authorized dealership several years ago. The replacement components installed during that recall service failed to function as intended during this qualifying crash event, pointing to a critical remedy
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that several local dealers were contacted by phone, and the contact was informed that the parts would be available within 2-3 months. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be registered with an unrepaired recall. The message âDo not driveâ was displayed.
Was driving down XXX around 3 am when my truck started shaking and vibrating severally and then my rearend blinded an my driveshaft snapped all the ears off causing my driveshaft to fail. Leaving in a very dangerous way. So dangerous that they got a tow truck to in ten minutes the vehicle was loaded with us still inside because of the dangerous situation. I had my truck towed to my mechanic. To get fixed .not knowing that there was a safety recall p77 on my truck I had already paid for the repairs and have been seeking reimbursement eversince.this happened on XXX .but keep getting the runaround they're telling me that the recall had nothing to do with what happened. I asked them how they cou
2005 Dodge RAM 1500 questions
Does the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500?
Based on 1,173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (598), Air Bags (378), Suspension (84).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.