2005 DODGE RAM 2500

9 recalls, 541 complaints - 59 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2... Read more

Consequence

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and tempe... Read more

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on ... Read more

4,648,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Ch... Read more

4,077,169 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high ab... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For al... Read more

250,896 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assemb... Read more

Consequence

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

706,664 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, ... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

242,780 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Defect Description

FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES. THE PITMAN ARM CAN FRACTURE AND BREAK AWAY FROM THE STEERING BOX CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CON... Read more

Consequence

STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 1-877-432-2832.

1,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FABTECH MOTORSPORTS

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Defect Description

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDER... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy

SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER... Read more

1,657 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC.

SUSPENSION

Defect Description

CERTAIN LKI ENTERPRISES, INC., BRAND NAME SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION, PITMAN ARMS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2007 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT DURING PRODUCTION, THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE UPPER SPLINED ATTACHMENT ATTACHMEN... Read more

Consequence

PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LKI AT 1-800-551-4955.

3,350 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: L.K.I. ENTERPRISES, INC.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVING THE KEY, THE DRIVER MAY INADVERTENTLY LEAVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL IN INDICATED REVERSE.

Consequence

THIS ERROR IS AN UNINTENDED ACTION THAT MAY RESULT IN A LACK OF TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL ENGAGEMENT AND POSSIBLY DELAYED REARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM A SOFTWARE MODIFICATION TO EQUIP THESE VEHICLES WITH AN OUT-OF-PARK ALARM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

250,433 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

541 total complaints 55 crashes 8 fires 36 injuries 3 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	143
AIR BAGS	74
SUSPENSION	54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	34
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	30
POWER TRAIN	21
SUSPENSION:FRONT	19
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	14
VISIBILITY/WIPER	11
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	8

Incident date: Jun 23, 2026

The dealer has told me for years that the air bad can not be found...there out of stock

Incident date: Nov 18, 2024

See attached document for complaint. RE: NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 25V695 To whom it may concern, In August 2025 we took our 2016 CMAX into the Ford Dealer we purchased it from to have the check out the back-up camera that was not working and have a service done. They charges us $225.00 to check it out... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Journey. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a distorted image, and the scre... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2008

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact stated that occasionally after the vehicle had been driven and park... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2024

The truck has been jumping/idling oddly & after getting gas, is very difficult to restart. Our mechanic said the fuel pump is bad & that it was recalled, but when I contacted the dealership, they are claiming it is not covered under the recall.

Incident date: Sep 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormally loud clunking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that he turned off the AWD mode and ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2023

I bought a 2019 Ram July of 2022 - I drove it home and pick up my dad to drive my old truck back (didn’t trade it in), as I was pulling up to the dealership, I experienced a huge safety issue with the truck continuing to accelerate after multiple alarms were flashing on my dash - service electroni... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2022

The contact owns a Britax car seat, Model Name: Advocate ClickTight, Manufacture Date: August 26, 2016, installed in a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that a crack on the right side of the headrest had formed without incident. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The car s... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2022

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted to the selected gear, but the vehicle would not move. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or de... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2021

The room fcm power distribution module corrodes and causes electrical problems. Headlights can go out while driving, taillights, break lights etc. There is many complaints on the web about this issue and dodge has not fixed the problem. I was driving at night and my headlights went completely out. L... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2021

Incident date: Sep 16, 2020

ENGINES NEEDING CAM SHAFTS LIFTERS TIMING CHAINS THEY OVER HEAT ELECTRIC FANS NOT WORKING BATTERIES EXPLODE TRANSMISSIONS STOP SHIFTING BAD VALVE BODIES BAD ELECTRICAL PARTS THESE TRUCKS ARE DRIVEN AROUND ONE LOCATION AT 35 MPH OR LESS 24-7 AND PARKED FOR LONG TIMES AT IDLE. NO CITY OR HWY DRIVING 4... Read more

Incident date: Sep 16, 2020

Incident date: Dec 14, 2020

THE HEATER IN THE TRUCK WILL NOT THROW OUT HEAT IN VENTS ON TOP OF DASH AND ONLY PUT HEAT OUT ON DRIVERS SIDE IN OTHER VENTS FOR FLOOR OR PANEL. SO THERE IS NO HEAT COMING OUT OF DEFROSTER VENTS. WILL NOT DEFROST FRONT WINDSHIELD. CANNOT SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD CANNOT SAFELY DRIVE VEHICLE. THIS IS A W... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2020

THE TRUCK WITH ATTACHED TRAILER WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINED DRIVEWAY. THE TRUCK WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. I PROCEEDED TO LOAD A COMPACT TRACTOR APPROXIMATELY 2500 LBS. THE TRUCK STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL AND CRASHED THRU A FENCE DOING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jul 20, 2020

TRUCK EXPERIENCES THE "DEATH WOBBLE". IT HAS HAD THE FRONT END REDONE TWICE, STILL HAS THE PROBLEM. WHEN I'M DRIVING ABOVE 50MPH, AND HIT A BUMP, SOMETIMES THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL BEGIN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND WOBBLE. WHEN IT OCCURS, IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. IT ... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2020

BRAKE PEDAL MOVES SIDE TO SIDE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE HAS POWER ADJUSTABLE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS. FIRST NOTICED SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHILE DRIVING AND IS NOW ABOUT HALF TO THREE QUARTERS OF AN INCH PLAY. *TR

Incident date: Apr 13, 2020

TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES JUST SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. TRUCK HAD BEEN PARKED AND NOT STARTED IN 5 DAYS.

Fire

Incident date: Mar 5, 2020

DASH IS CRACKING IN MULTIPLE AREA. SEEMS TO BE GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. DEFROST VENTS ARE FALLING APART AND BECOMING LODGED IN THE VENTS. WORRIED ABOUT THESE PIECES BREAKING AND BECOMING SHARPS PROJECTILES IN THE EVENING OF A COLLISION. NOT SAFE.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2007

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT A NORMAL RATE OF SPEED, VARIOUS FUEL INJECTORS BURNED THE PISTONS WITHOUT WARNING AND DAMAGED THE MOTOR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO KEN GARFF WEST VALLEY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (4175 W 3500 S, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120) AND DO... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2019

SWAY AND BODY ROLL

Incident date: Nov 21, 2019

SWAY AND BODY ROLL

Incident date: Sep 8, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY VIBRATED. THE FAILURES CEASED ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONTACT EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT VEERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHERE IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AND WAS TAKEN... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2019

SPARE TIRE CARRIER. THE CABLE THAT HOIST THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE BED OF THE TRUCK BROKE AT THE END OF THE CABLE CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH WHILE TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER. THE CAMPER RAN OVER THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY FIFTH WHEEL. BO... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2019

TAKARA INFLATORS APRIL 28TH 2019 WE TOOK OUR TRUCK TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALLS FIXED AS THEY REQUESTED. MAINLY THE AIRBAGS AND THEY DID A 28 POINT INSPECTION. JULY 1ST 2019 SOMEONE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF MY HUSBAND AND THEY WERE INVOLVED IN A BAD ACCIDENT. THE AIRBAGS NEVER WENT OFF... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 1, 2019

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 30, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A PIECE OF THE BODY FILLER FALL OUT FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT EIGHT INCHES FROM THE FRAME WAS CORRODED THROUGH. THE CONTACT CALLED GIBSON AUTO & RV SALES AT (864) 467-9080 (L... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2019

TAKAMA RECALL DEATH WOBBLE IN MOTION

Incident date: Feb 3, 2019

DODGE DEATH WOBBLE HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES THE LAST TIME IT BROKE THE TIE ROD END AND THREW ME OFF THE ROAD

Crash

Incident date: Feb 3, 2019

DODGE DEATH WOBBLE HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES THE LAST TIME IT BROKE THE TIE ROD END AND THREW ME OFF THE ROAD

Crash

Incident date: Feb 3, 2019

DODGE DEATH WOBBLE HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES THE LAST TIME IT BROKE THE TIE ROD END AND THREW ME OFF THE ROAD

Crash

Incident date: Dec 14, 2018

DID NOT RECIEVE INFORMATION ABOUT A AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. I LOST CONTROL DRIVING ON ICE WENT OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH AT 55MPH AND HIT A TREE WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SIDE WAS REPLACED IN 2015. THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS RECALLED AND II WAS NEV... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 5, 2016

VEHICLES WIPERS DON'T WORK CORRECTLY. THEY GO ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. I HAVE WITNESSED THEM TURNING ON WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED COMPLETELY OFF WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. WHILE DRIVING THE WIPERS WON'T GO ON WHEN I NEED THEM MOST.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2015

I RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER. I BELIEVE IT WAS RECALL N64. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX TRUCK AS IT IS LIFTED AND THEY ARE THE ONES WHO DID IT, SAID IT DID NOT NEED NEW PARTS AS PARTS WERE REPLACED WHEN THEY LIFTED IT. WELL, IT DEATH WOBBLES IF YOU GO O... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2018

MAY 2018, PUT TRUCK IN PARK AND LEFT IT RUNNING TO GO IN TO GET SOMETHING. WE WERE IN AN RV PARK AT THE TIME. A MINUTE OR SO LATER, IT WENT IN REVERSE AND BACKED INTO A TRAILER CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH. GEARSHIFT SHOWEDIT WAS STILL IN 'P'. ALARM HAS SINCE BEEN PUT IN UNDER RECALL E17 AFTER WE REQUES... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 8, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2018

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY GASOLINE STARTED SPEWING UNDER PRESSURE FROM TOP OF FUEL PUMP, PULLED INTO PARKING LOT AWAY FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND WAITED FIVE TO TEN MINUTES BEFORE GASOLINE STOPPED SPRAYING OUT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME WHERE I COULD CHECK TO FIND OUT IF IT WAS ONLY A RUBBER HOSE AS ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2018

VEHICLE JUST CAME OFF THE EXPRESSWAY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT STEERING BALL JOINT BROKE AS VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED, THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS REPLACED BY DODGE UNDER RECALL. THEY DID NOT WANT TO EXCEPT LIABILITY FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT HAS BEEN A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND THE DRIVERS SIDE THEY REPLACED UNDE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2017

WHEN I HIT A BUMP POT HOLE OR ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD MY VEHICLE GET S THE DREADED DEATH WOBBLE AND I HAVE TO IMMEDIATELY REDUCE MY SPEED TO AROUND 30 MILES PER HOUR AND I'M AFRAI ITS GOING TO BREAK SOMETHING IN MY STEERING AND CAUSE A CRASH OR I'M GOING TO GET REAR ENDED WHICH HAS ALMOST HAPPENED... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2018

ALL LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, ETC.) COME ON WHILE VEHICLE TURNED OFF AND TURN OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS RUN ALL THE TIME AND CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF. DRAINS BATTERY WHILE NOT RUNNING, THEN WILL NOT START. FACTORY TRAINED MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A "BAD TIPM"... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2018

Incident date: Apr 19, 2018

DRIVING ACCROSS THE KINGSTON RHINECLIFF BRIDGE AND HEARD CLUNKING AND SCRAPING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK BED. I PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND NOTICED THE GAS TANK STRAP HAD RUSTED AND FAILED LEAVING THE GAS TANK HANGING.

Incident date: Mar 5, 2018

WHILE DRIVING, MY SEAT BELTS LOCK UP AND WILL NOT ALLOW ANY MOVEMENT - HOLDING THE OCCUPANT TIGHTLY TO THE BACK OF THE SEAT, INDUCING TREMENDOUS ANXIETY. WITH EACH MOVEMENT OF THE OCCUPANT, THE SEATBELT TIGHTENS. SEATBELT MUST BE UNBUCKLED TO RELEAVE PRESSURE.

Incident date: Mar 21, 2018

WIPERS WORK FINE IN HIGH OR LOW POSITION BUT ARE SPORADIC AND OR STOP COMPLETELY IN THE INTERMITTENT POSITION.

Incident date: Jul 15, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN OPEN POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING THE INCIDENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTAC... Read more

Incident date: May 26, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (MILTON RUBEN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 3508 ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2017

INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN INTO THE DEALER UPON NOTICE OF THE RECALL FOR TEKATA TK HOLDINGS AIR BAGS. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED IN THIS ACCIDENT,BUT COULD HAVE BEEN MINIMIZED IF OUR AIRBAGS WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. THE OTH... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 DODGE RAM 2500

59 manufacturer communications from 44 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	9
350000 EQUIPMENT	9
160000 STRUCTURE	8
100000 POWER TRAIN	8
010000 STEERING	2
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER	2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	2

100000 POWER TRAIN

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag

100000 POWER TRAIN

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

350000 EQUIPMENT

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

160000 STRUCTURE

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

350000 EQUIPMENT

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for improperly crimped hose fittings. Improperly crimped hose fittings could cause a potential fluid leak at

100000 POWER TRAIN

This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the hose end fittings. Parts will be inspected for incorrectly threaded fittings causing inability to complet

350000 EQUIPMENT

Connecting to the DRB III Emulator for Cummins Engines

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with

160000 STRUCTURE

Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253

350000 EQUIPMENT

020000 SUSPENSION

If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part number is 68039930AA. The part number is embossed on the pitman arm.~If

010000 STEERING

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch

140000 AIR BAGS

56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

350000 EQUIPMENT

Fluid Leak From Washer Reservoir (X44 Warranty Extension 5 Years/100,000 Miles (160,000 KMS)) This bulletin involves inspecting and/or replacing the washer reservoir. A customer may have a condition where fluid is leaking from the washer

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

350000 EQUIPMENT

68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available

092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available

017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

DODGE: BULLETIN PROVIDING ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES FOR TIE ROD BALL STUD HOUSING FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT. MODEL YRS FOR CAB CHASSIS (REG AND MEGA PICKUPS AND 4X4) 2003-2011. *PE

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

CHRYSLER GROUP: THERE ARE DIAGNOSTIC ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM. *RM

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

1-2 SHIFT HUNT AT LIGHT THROTTLE. *KB

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF REVERSE. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM FREEZES IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND ASSOCIATED VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL. EMISSIONS RECALL E21 TO REPLACED PCM/VECI LABEL. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

WATER LEAK AT ROOF MOUNTED MARKER LAMPS. *SC

100000 POWER TRAIN

45RFE/545RFE TRANS - DELAYED ENGAGEMENT DUE TO COOLER RETURN FILTER REPLACEMENT. *SC

100000 POWER TRAIN

RFE TRANSMISSION - DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AFTER AN EXTENDED OFF PERIOD. *SC

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

IDLE SPEED VIBRATION WITH G56 TRANSMISSION. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

NEW 42RLE VARIABLE LINE PRESSURE TRANSMISSION (VLP). *TT

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0430 OR P0420 - CATALYST EFFICIENCY. *TT UPDATE. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL#05-009-TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG . THE DRAIN PLUG MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. *SC

010000 STEERING

STEERING COLUMN SNAPPING OR TICKING SOUND. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

IDLE FLUCTUATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL #05-003. 2005 RAM TRUCK POWER WAGON LOWER CONTROL ARM POPPING SOUND. *SC

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL #05-002. 2005 RAM TRUCK A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN TUBE PLUGGED. *SC

160000 STRUCTURE

RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL #05-001. SUN VISORS WHICH DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOOSE OR RATTING VISORS. *SC

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 2500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003

FALSE PARK

THERE HAVE BEEN 50 COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND DAIMLERCHRYSLER ALLEGING INCIDENTS OF REVERSE POWERED ROLLAWAY IN SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT WERE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED.THE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN 42 CRASHES AND 3 INJURIES. ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER,... INCIDENT VEHICLE INSPECTIONS HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MISADJUSTED OR BROKEN PARTS.A TYPICAL INCIDENT IS BELIEVED TO INVOLVE THE FOLLOWING SET OF CONDITIONS:(1) WITH THE VEHICLE ON A RELATIVELY LEVEL SURFACE, AN ATTEMPTED SHIFT INTO PARK INADVERTENTLY PLACES THE TRANSMISSION IN A POSITION BETWEEN THE REVERSE AND PARK GEAR DETENTS; (2) THE DRIVER EXITS THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE RUNNING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED; AND (3) AFTER SOME DELAY, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TRAVELING REARWARD.IN PRIOR INVESTIGATIONS OF OTHER DAIMLERCHRYSLER PRODUCTS, REVERSE MOTION WAS FOUND TO RESULT FROM A GRADUAL PRESSURIZATION OF THE REVERSE CIRCUIT (HYDRAULIC REVERSE). DAIMLERCHRYSLER ATTRIBUTES THE INCIDENTS TO OPERATOR ERROR IN USING A SYSTEM THAT FUNCTIONED AS DESIGNED.ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER, THE ALLEGED DEFECT CANNOT OCCUR IF THE DRIVER:(1) SHIFTS FULLY INTO PARK AS INDICATED BY END OF SHIFTER TRAVEL SLAM, THE FORWARD THROW OF THE SHIFT LEVER, AND/OR THE ILLUMINATION OF THE PARK INDICATION IN THE PRNDL DISPLAY; (2) REMOVES THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION; (3) TURNS THE ENGINE OFF; OR (4) ENGAGES THE PARKING BRAKE. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH:(1) DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RE-SPECIFIC TRANSMISSIONS THAT HAVE BEEN THE SUBJECT OF TWO PREVIOUS ODI REVERSE POWERED ROLLAWAY INVESTIGATIONS (EA96-006 & EA01-017); AND (2) A COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT MECHANISM WITH AN ELECTRONIC GEAR POSITION INDICATOR (PRNDL) THAT IS LOCATED IN THE DASH DISPLAY DIRECTLY FORWARD OF THE STEERING WHEEL.TWO PEER POPULATIONS OF DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE ANALYZED FOR COMPARISON WITH THE SUBJECT VEHICLES:(1) MY 2001-02 RAM 2500/3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIMILAR TRANSMISSIONS, BUT A DIFFERENT SHIFTER WITH A MECHANICAL PRNDL; AND (2) MY 2003-04 RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME SHIFTER AS THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUT DIFFERENT TRANSMISSIONS.THE COMPLAINT RATE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN IN THE TWO PEER POPULATIONS.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL

ALLEGED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN FRAY OR SEVER DURING NORMAL USE RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE OR AN INABILITY TO ACCELERATE.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

OVERSENSITIVE STEERING

ODI has received 14 consumer complaints concerning steering control concerns.Complainants typically alleged that the steering is loose, oversensitive, or has excessive play.They further alleged that this phenomena contributes to the vehicle wondering back and forth and being difficult to maintain in... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER

ALLEGE FAILURE OF THE COIL SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET AT ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY ALLOW COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, AND POTENTIALLY AFFECT STEERING OR BRAKING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

ALLEGED FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

IN 1994, CHRYSLER INTRODUCTED A PLASTIC FUEL TANK, THAT WAS SHAPED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE METAL TANK IT REPLACED.DUE TO THE DIFFERENT SHAPE OF THE NEW TANK,GLAVAL HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH SCREWS, THAT IT INSTALLS, RUPTURING THE FUEL TANK.THIS PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED DURING EARLY PRODUCTION AND GLAVAL COR... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

TRANS HOSE SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

DODGE RAM 2500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 2500 across all model years (1994, 2012).

88 Total Recalls

8,102 Total Complaints

7 Investigations

464 Reported Crashes

188 Reported Fires

14 Reported Deaths

DODGE RAM 2500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2012	5	385	View
2011	4	389	View
2010	4	0	View
2009	5	261	View
2008	9	405	View
2007	11	506	View
2006	9	903	View
2005 (current)	9	541
2004	9	756	View
2003	9	866	View
2002	2	210	View
2001	2	561	View
2000	2	269	View
1999	2	422	View
1998	2	310	View
1997	1	275	View
1996	1	365	View
1995	1	354	View
1994	1	210	View
1993	0	55	View
1992	0	43	View
1991	0	16	View

Other DODGE Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
DURANGO	234	19,190	View
CARAVAN	213	14,304	View
GRAND CARAVAN	203	18,754	View
CHARGER	200	8,152	View
RAM	176	5,521	View
DAKOTA	153	9,250	View
CHALLENGER	102	2,357	View
STRATUS	94	3,621	View

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