2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 25,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “automatic transmission” (17% of reports).
- 63power train complaints
- 25,000median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Automatic transmission: mentioned in 11 of 63 complaints (17%)
- Engine running: mentioned in 8 of 63 complaints (13%)
- Went reverse: mentioned in 5 of 63 complaints (8%)
- Driver door: mentioned in 5 of 63 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 63 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 35 | 12% | 48,250 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 16 | 5% | 44,761 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 13 | 6% | 118,000 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 6 | 3% | 37,500 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 20 | 6% | 79,000 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 17 | 5% | 64,621 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 37 | 6% | 80,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 63 | 15% | 25,000 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 110 | 19% | 26,200 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 55 | 8% | 12,000 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 19 | 12% | 65,000 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 28 | 6% | 44,929 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 15 | 7% | 50,520 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 35 | 11% | 56,880 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 29 | 13% | 95,105 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 32 | 15% | 97,420 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 44 | 15% | 105,500 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 39 | 15% | 160,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Problem: On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines and automatic transmissions, in an attempt to exit the vehicle quickly without shutting off the engine and removing the key, the driver may inadvertently leave the automatic transmission shift control in indicated reverse.
Risk: This error is an unintended action that may result in a lack of transmission park pawl engagement and possibly delayed rearward movement of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will perform a software modification to equip these vehicles with an out-of-park alarm. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted to the selected gear, but the vehicle would not move. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or…
Engines needing cam shafts lifters timing chains they over heat electric fans not working batteries explode transmissions stop shifting bad valve bodies bad electrical parts these trucks are driven around one location at 35 mph or less 24-7 and parked for long times at idle. No city or hwy driving…
The truck with attached trailer was parked on an inclined driveway. The truck was placed in park and the key was removed from the ignition. I proceeded to load a compact tractor approximately 2500 lbs. The truck started to roll down the hill and crashed thru a fence doing extensive damage to the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Dodge RAM 2500s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about power train for the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 (15% of the 422 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 25,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “automatic transmission”, in 11 of 63 complaints, followed by “engine running” (8).
Other 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (153)
- Suspension problems (77)
- Air Bags problems (76)
See all 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 problems or power train problems across all RAM 2500 years.