2005 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2005 Ford Ranger
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 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2005 Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,166 | 289 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 37 | 30 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 108 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 9–16 | 15–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 87,000 mi | 59,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Ram 1500 | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 593 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 372 | 132 |
| Suspension | 82 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 77 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 63 | 21 |
| Engine | 76 | 7 |
| Steering | 59 | 5 |
| Structure | 24 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 140 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 47 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 34 |
| Steering problems | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
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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.