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2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

76Engine complaints
6.5%Of all 1,165 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN547 · 47%
AIR BAGS359 · 30.8%
ENGINE76 · 6.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM56 · 4.8%
STEERING54 · 4.6%

Share of the 1,165 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500: 76 of 1,165 complaints on file (6.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 have in total?

1,165 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 108 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 66 reported injuries, and 5 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.