2005 Dodge Ram power train problems

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Dodge Ram — 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Power Train complaints

28%

share of all complaints

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median reported mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 40 MPH, the vehicle abruptly came to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway. After a visual inspection, the driver observed that the draft shaft had become disconnected. No warning lights were…”
filed Nov 7, 2024
“The contact owns a 2005 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH the vehicle had nearly come to a stop as if the brake pedal had been depressed. The contact stated that his foot had been on the accelerator pedal and he had tried to accelerate but the vehicle was not…”
filed Jul 10, 2023
“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V796000 (Power Train) however, the failure recurred. Additionally, while the contact was turning at 10 MPH, the axle snapped. The vehicle lost motive power and had to be towed to a friend's…”
filed Feb 3, 2023

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

Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. *kb
1802907 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 26, 2007
New 48re feature that allows normal shift schedule with full disable of 4th gear overdrive. *kb
2100607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2007