2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Ram 1500 2005

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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%)

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (0%)

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

105000 mi

US $1200
The front axle broke. 

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

45000 mi

US $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. 

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

44640 mi

C $600
Transmission was slipping, but still driveable. Repair was done prior to real damage occuring. 

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

150000 mi

US $200
replaced drive shaft u-joints 
146000 mi

US $400
Prop shaft U joints replaced. 

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Transmission Problems

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