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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.
2005 Dodge Ram HD repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (39%)
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 2012176700 miC $712 | REPLACED WATER PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. ALSO REPLACED ALL THE ANTI FREEZE. | ||
| Apr 2012179900 miC $350 | Power door locks quit working. Dealer repaired problem. | ||
| Dodge in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 201493000 miUS $220 | Loud grinding noise from front end, passenger front tire able to wobble once lifted off ground. Replaced wheel bearing. | ||
| Jul 2014121300 miUS $300 | Fuel line completely blew while driving | ||
| Aug 2014123000 miUS $100 | Passenger side front u joint needed replacing | ||
| Sep 2014128000 miUS $200 | Needed new rear shocks | ||
| Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 2013122200 miUS $3000 | Emergency brake failure - some parts deteriorated others needed replaced. Also found that pads were wet from leaky wheel seals - replaced as well. | ||
| Nov 2013128000 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 2016150000 miUS $200 | Hood would not stay up - replaced hood support lifts - the "Shocks" | ||
| Dodge in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Apr 2015115720 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 2016126440 miC $4500 | Both front wheel bearing hubs and all the steering linkages.(Right tie rod fell off while driving). Front breaks including rotors. | ||
| Aug 2016129580 miC $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 201236900 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 201259520 miC $10 | Fuse went that controlled all lights in the interior | ||
| Apr 201470760 miC $1000 | worn out tie-rod ends shocks gone ball joints worn out | ||
| Oct 201580080 miC $150 | Starter went bad | ||
| Dodge in South Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 2014117000 miUS $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 201286000 miUS $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. | ||
2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| Dodge in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 2015139860 miC $200 | Front u joint on front drive shaft replaced | ||
| Jan 2017148800 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. | ||
2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Dodge in New Jersey, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201593200 miUS $65 | Swaybar end link ball joints worn and boots torn. Replaced right and left front sway bar end link assemblies | ||
| Apr 201594000 miUS $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 2016111000 miUS $60 | Replaced worn original rear brake pads and replaced worn caliper slide pins and boots that were starting to stick | ||
2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
8-cylinder manual 4WD
| Dodge in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jun 2016101000 miUS $50 | Power steering switch failed, rust being the primary cause (salt belt truck). | ||
| Dec 2016107000 miUS $50 | Metal line from water pump to heater hose rusted and had a pinhole leak. Water pump replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017108000 miUS $100 | Replaced broken exhaust manifold studs | ||
| Sep 2017110000 miUS $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 2018113000 miUS $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. | ||
2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Dodge in Indiana, United States Apr 2015 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017120000 miUS $25 | New rear pads | ||
| Dodge in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016146320 miC $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 2018164920 miC $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. | ||
2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD
| Dodge in South Carolina, United States Jan 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017225000 miUS $80 | Replaced sway bar links. | ||
2004.5 Dodge Ram HD
Engine not specified
| Dodge in California, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 2014106300 miUS $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 2013119700 miUS $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 201273700 miUS $475 | Fuel Lift Pump Failed. Ordered Dodge upgrade kit on-line and self installed. | ||
| Sep 201490000 miUS $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 201490200 miUS $60 | Replaced Tail-light bulb circuit board. | ||
2004.5 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| Dodge in Colorado, United States Oct 2016 - Sep 2023 | |||
| Dec 2016172000 miUS $900 | Water pump failed. Replaced water pump and radiator hoses. | ||
| May 2017183000 miUS $150 | Replaced front brake pads | ||
| Nov 2017193000 miUS $2250 | Replace rear rotors and pads Replace tie rod end and ball joints Replace front left hub assembly. | ||
| Jun 2021250000 miUS $6000 | Rebuild transmission, new torque converter, replace cooling lines | ||
| Jun 2022260000 miUS $2400 | Replace pads, rotors, shoes; repair parking brake cable; also replace hub seals Replace muffler and tail pipe (severely rusted out) | ||
| Oct 2022265000 miUS $1500 | Replace injectors | ||
| Nov 2022268000 miUS $1000 | Replace injectors feed tube | ||
| May 2023274000 miUS $2000 | Replace fuel lift pump | ||
| Jul 2023274000 miUS $5000 | Replace fuel injection pump. Also replace timing chain cover gasket and oil pan. | ||
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