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Dodge RAM 1500 2005 Power Train Problems

598 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 - 51% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage598 complaints

598 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

14V796000Reported December 16, 2014 - 257,065 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 257,065 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags377Engine155Suspension84Electrical System63Steering60Brakes41
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.