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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 20 repairs.
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
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| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016210000 miUS $140 | EGR VALVE REPLACEMENT | ||
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2012105000 miUS $1200 | The front axle broke. | ||
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
500-horsepower 8.3L V10 4-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Wyoming, United States - Aug 2008 | |||
| Aug 200814600 mi | replace master brake cylinder, had spongy pedal feel. Repaired under warranty. | ||
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in South Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201234300 mi | Dash cracked & defroster vent fell to pieces into the defroster duct while driving down the road. Truck is otherwise in excellent shape. Dodge cust.ser.referred me to dealer that was going to charge me $85 to look at it. Done with Dodge. | ||
| Aug 201845000 miUS $100 | Known issue with the transmission delayed engagement and/or truck surging with codes 0700 and 0841. Possibly caused by defective factory transmission filter. Original canister filter part number was one of the suspected faulty ones. Replaced sump and canister filters and fluid. Problem has gone away at least for now. | ||
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015107000 miUS $60 | water pump | ||
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jun 201144640 miC $600 | Transmission was slipping, but still driveable. Repair was done prior to real damage occuring. | ||
| Jun 201479360 miC $400 | The vehicle was making grinding noises. The bearings needed to be changed. | ||
| Nov 201484940 mi | Actually - we will be trading in this vehicle. The Water Pump went, and it needs new tires, and well it is an 05. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Montana, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 200728000 mi | Power steering unit. no charge oxgen sensor & catalytic converter no charge | ||
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Dec 2017142000 mi | The tail gate latch failed to operate. Required removal screw on panel and lubrication | ||
| Jun 2018146000 miUS $400 | Prop shaft U joints replaced. | ||
| Sep 2018147000 miUS $880 | new AC compressor. AC clutch had failed | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2021174000 miUS $400 | CHANGED COMPRESSOR | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2011131000 miUS $425 | replaced water pump. replaced fan. | ||
| Mar 2014142000 miUS $165 | leaking power steering return hose | ||
| Sep 2015150000 miUS $200 | replaced drive shaft u-joints | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in South Carolina, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018159000 miUS $250 | Driver outter tie rod and passenger lower ball joint. | ||
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
500-horsepower 8.3L V10 6-speed manual RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - May 2020 | |||
| Aug 201440300 mi | Replaced power steering pump.it was leaking. | ||
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Manitoba, Canada - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 200931000 mi | New power steering pump | ||
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