2005 Chevrolet SSR vs 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet SSR | 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 1,166 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 557 | 37 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 108 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–15 | 9–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 12,000 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet SSR | Dodge Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 593 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 372 |
| Suspension | 0 | 82 |
| Engine | 2 | 76 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 77 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 63 |
| Steering | 0 | 59 |
| Wheels | 0 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 140 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 47 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 13 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
2005 Chevrolet SSR
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.