2005 Dodge SRT-4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 29, 2015 · 35 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SRT-4 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Dodge SRT-4. The most reported problem area is power train (12 complaints, 34%), typically at around 6,800 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Dodge SRT-4
2003-2005 Dodge SRT-4 photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Dodge SRT-4 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train12 · ~6,800 mi
Electrical System6 · ~5,038 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling5 · ~300 mi
Equipment3 · ~4,594 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline3 · ~16,000 mi
Steering3 · ~40,400 mi
Structure3 · ~30,000 mi
Tires3 · ~10,600 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~21,448 mi
Air Bags1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1234%6,800——
Electrical System617%5,038——
Engine and Engine Cooling514%300——
Equipment39%4,594——
Fuel System, Gasoline39%16,000——
Steering39%40,400——
Structure39%30,000——
Tires39%10,600——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic26%21,448——
Air Bags13%———
Electronic Stability Control13%———
Exterior Lighting13%10,000——
Fuel System, Other13%———
Seats13%———
Suspension13%8,000——
Vehicle Speed Control13%23,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 13 complaints
2005: 132005132006: 102006102007: 9200792009: 2200922015: 120151

n = 35 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Dodge SRT-4 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Dodge SRT-4.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge srt-4. While driving approximately 35-40 mph, the vehicle was shifted from second to third gear. The gear seized and fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift selector fractured and the third gear fork was fractured. The…

Power Train · received Jun 29, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10731127

Our 2005 neon srt/4 is a high performance car with a manual transmission. They made 8,000 in 2005. 5,000 cars came equipped with the t-304 manual transmission. The third gear in this transmission locked up while driving in traffic. The car revved to 8,000rpm and stalled, breaking parts. A definite…

Power Train · received Aug 4, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10279375

I own a 2005 dodge neon srt4. Its well known that 3rd gear shift selector bends over time and makes 3rd gear grind or pop out. I have experienced this problem since i have 25k on my car and its now at 49k. I've taken it to a few local dealer ships but none resolved the problem. *tr

Power Train · received Jul 20, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10277460

When car is at a stop and turning steering wheel sharp to proceed forward with a turn car stalls. *tr

Steering · received Dec 7, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10211132

The van can be driven with the doors left open, no warnings given that doors are open. This allows people or packages to fall out of the side or rear doors without the driver knowing packages/people have fallen out of the van. If the side door is open and one makes a left turn, packages/cargo could…

Structure · received Nov 28, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10210205

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge SRT-4?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 12 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge SRT-4?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Dodge SRT-4 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SRT-4 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.