2005 Dodge Ram engine and engine cooling problems

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Dodge Ram — 38% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

38%

share of all complaints

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median reported mileage

0 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall when accelerating from a stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…”
filed Jul 1, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram. The contact was traveling 70 mph when the vehicle began smoking. The contact pulled to the side and opened hood and found fluids draining from the engine. The contact was assisted by roadside assistance who discovered that the fourth cylinder was leaking from…”
filed Apr 1, 2011

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Dodge: electronic fuel control actuator (fca) available for service/new diagnostics available for dtc p0251. Engine surges at idle or mil illumination. Further investigation may identify dtc p0251-cp3 pump regulator…
SB-14-001-10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 2, 2010
Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures -- involves installing revised pcv system components. *nj
2500108 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 8, 2008
Engine off-idle speed limit feature to protect turbocharger when vehicle is not moving. *kb
1803007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 26, 2007
5.9l turbo - diesel engine system enhancements. *kb
1802207 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 14, 2007