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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | – |
| Visibility | 1 | – |
| Suspension | 1 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 24, 201616V352000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideThese 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… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V352000
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| May 27, 201515V313000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 15V313000
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| Dec 3, 201414V770000 | Air bagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V770000
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| Nov 6, 201313V528000 | Steering: linkages tie rod assemblyA failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V528000
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| Jul 6, 201111V350000 | Steering: linkages tie rod assemblyTHIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V350000
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| May 3, 201010E013000 | Steering: gear box shaft pitmanSTEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10E013000
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Owner complaints by component422
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 153 | 36 |
| Suspension | 77 | 18 |
| Air bags | 76 | 18 |
| Power train | 63 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 17 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 3 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 2 |
| Diesel | 8 | 2 |
| Wheels | 7 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 7 | 2 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The dealer has told me for years that the air bad can not be found...there out of stock”
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel wobbled, and the air bag warning light illuminated.”
- Structure
“White paint job from the factory has totaly failed down to the bare metal in some places and has cracks all over the truck. I understand that their was a formula change in the paint for a couple years.”
Other Dodge Ram 2500 model years
- 20095 recalls214 complaints
- 20087 recalls317 complaints
- 20078 recalls361 complaints
- 20066 recalls670 complaints
- 20056 recalls422 complaints
- 20046 recalls582 complaints
- 20036 recalls661 complaints
- 20020 recalls155 complaints
- 20011 recall473 complaints
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2005 Dodge Ram 2500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recent, 16V352000 (reported May 24, 2016), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: steering (3), visibility (1), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 153 complaints out of 422 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 44 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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