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2005 Dodge Ram HD repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 55 repairs.
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2005 Dodge Ram HD repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

Dodge in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2011 - Aug 2012
Jan 2012

176700 mi

C $712
REPLACED WATER PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. ALSO REPLACED ALL THE ANTI FREEZE. 
Apr 2012

179900 mi

C $350
Power door locks quit working. Dealer repaired problem. 
Dodge in Illinois, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2014
Jan 2014

93000 mi

US $220
Loud grinding noise from front end, passenger front tire able to wobble once lifted off ground. Replaced wheel bearing. 
Jul 2014

121300 mi

US $300
Fuel line completely blew while driving 
Aug 2014

123000 mi

US $100
Passenger side front u joint needed replacing 
Sep 2014

128000 mi

US $200
Needed new rear shocks 
Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2016
Jul 2013

122200 mi

US $3000
Emergency brake failure - some parts deteriorated others needed replaced.  Also found that pads were wet from leaky wheel seals - replaced as well. 
Nov 2013

128000 mi
Air conditioner quit - it was determined that the coil under the dash had developed a leak. once that was repaired it was determined there was another failure - the electric fan behind the radiator was not running when called for. truck would not start in cold conditions after previous repair - fan motor vibrated badly on high 
Jun 2016

150000 mi

US $200
Hood would not stay up - replaced hood support lifts - the "Shocks" 
Dodge in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2015 - Aug 2016
Apr 2015

115720 mi
For the second time since I bought this truck a wiper arm end failed and the the only part available is the entire wiper arms and motor assembly, just stupid engineering! 
May 2016

126440 mi

C $4500
Both front wheel bearing hubs and all the steering linkages.(Right tie rod fell off while driving). Front breaks including rotors. 
Aug 2016

129580 mi

C $650
Installed from the cat back a new SS Banks exhaust system. This is the third and I hope the last exhaust system 
Dodge in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2012
May 2012

36900 mi
Hunting between gear 2-3 or torque converter. Dealer claims could not duplicate, but it has gotten worse since then. 
Dodge in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

59520 mi

C $10
Fuse went that controlled all lights in the interior 
Apr 2014

70760 mi

C $1000
worn out tie-rod ends shocks gone ball joints worn out 
Oct 2015

80080 mi

C $150
Starter went bad 
Dodge in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2016
Sep 2014

117000 mi

US $289
4 wheel drive gearbox linkage to hand shifter in the cab. Rubber bushings disintegrated in the linkage and needed to be replaced. Also had transmission serviced and 6 tires rotated in this service. 
Dodge in Montana, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2014
Jan 2012

86000 mi

US $700
No grease in spline where the two halves of driveshaft come together (two-piece shaft), caused binding and ruined all u-joints. Shop says this is typical problem, and parts are non-greaseable. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Dodge in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2013 - Aug 2018
Aug 2015

139860 mi

C $200
Front u joint on front drive shaft replaced 
Jan 2017

148800 mi
CV joint on front driveshaft failed. Transfer case broke away from transmission. Nothing done yet, waiting on estimates but probably can't afford it now, will either park it for a while or sell it. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Dodge in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015

93200 mi

US $65
Swaybar end link ball joints worn and boots torn. Replaced right and left front sway bar end link assemblies 
Apr 2015

94000 mi

US $42
Illumination bulbs had burned out in HVAC control panel and instrument cluster. R&R both and replaced all illumination bulbs - 3 in HVAC panel and 11 in instrument cluster. 
Oct 2016

111000 mi

US $60
Replaced worn original rear brake pads and replaced worn caliper slide pins and boots that were starting to stick 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder manual 4WD

Dodge in Illinois, United States
Apr 2015 - Feb 2022
Jun 2016

101000 mi

US $50
Power steering switch failed, rust being the primary cause (salt belt truck). 
Dec 2016

107000 mi

US $50
Metal line from water pump to heater hose rusted and had a pinhole leak. Water pump replaced. 
Jun 2017

108000 mi

US $100
Replaced broken exhaust manifold studs 
Sep 2017

110000 mi

US $2000
Replaced steering linkage due to worn tie rod end. Updated to 08.5 up Mopar parts Rebuilt entire front suspension and installed Spyntec Manual locking hub conversion. 
Jun 2018

113000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear pads, rotors, calipers and both rubber lines. Mostly due to rust and as preventive maintenance. 2nd brake service for this vehicle so pad life has been good. Also replaced parking brake shoes and replaced the drivers side wheel seal. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Dodge in Indiana, United States
Apr 2015 - May 2018
Apr 2017

120000 mi

US $25
New rear pads 
Dodge in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Oct 2016

146320 mi

C $75
Lost #4 cylinder, misfire. No movement on intake valve. Known issue with the 5.7 Hemi. Almost certain to be seized roller lifter which wore the cam lobe down. Repair entails new valve springs (another weak point on the Hemi) new roller . . . 
Jul 2018

164920 mi

C $1000
One cylinder not firing. Suspected camshaft but one end of one push rod had been hammered flat. 4 push rods in total replaced. Incidental throttle shaft gasket replaced and MAP sensor. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

Dodge in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017

225000 mi

US $80
Replaced sway bar links. 

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2004.5 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

Dodge in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Dec 2015
May 2014

106300 mi

US $120
trouble code stuck in ECM and had to have dealer re-flash the ECM. 
Dodge in Oregon, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013

119700 mi

US $350
Tie rod ends were replaced previously but adjustments not done correctly. Additionally the dampening piston was replaced. Previously not diagnosed correctly. 
Dodge in Texas, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2015
Aug 2012

73700 mi

US $475
Fuel Lift Pump Failed. Ordered Dodge upgrade kit on-line and self installed. 
Sep 2014

90000 mi

US $25
Right rear turn signal will not work, "Lamp out" indication on dash panel even with brand new bulbs installed. Cause has not been determined at this point, and issue continues to be a problem. 
Oct 2014

90200 mi

US $60
Replaced Tail-light bulb circuit board. 

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2004.5 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Dodge in Colorado, United States
Oct 2016 - Sep 2023
Dec 2016

172000 mi

US $900
Water pump failed. Replaced water pump and radiator hoses. 
May 2017

183000 mi

US $150
Replaced front brake pads 
Nov 2017

193000 mi

US $2250
Replace rear rotors and pads Replace tie rod end and ball joints Replace front left hub assembly. 
Jun 2021

250000 mi

US $6000
Rebuild transmission, new torque converter, replace cooling lines 
Jun 2022

260000 mi

US $2400
Replace pads, rotors, shoes; repair parking brake cable; also replace hub seals Replace muffler and tail pipe (severely rusted out) 
Oct 2022

265000 mi

US $1500
Replace injectors 
Nov 2022

268000 mi

US $1000
Replace injectors feed tube 
May 2023

274000 mi

US $2000
Replace fuel lift pump 
Jul 2023

274000 mi

US $5000
Replace fuel injection pump. Also replace timing chain cover gasket and oil pan. 

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