THE CLUTCH PEDAL CONNECTING ROD TO THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. IT HAPPENS IF YOU BUMP THE PEDAL BACKWARDS WITH YOUR FOOT GOING FOR THE BRAKE. THEN YOU CAN'T PUSH IN THE CLUTCH! YOU HAVE TO PULL IT OUT OF GEAR PULL OVER AND PUT THE ROD BACK IN.…

12/30/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10817134.0

2005 Ram 2500 · steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN 13V528000 (STEERING) BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT HE COULD NOT…

12/30/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10557703.0

2005 Ram 2500 · steering

TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH ON I-10 HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD CAUSED MY 2005 DODGE RAM 2500HD 4X4 DIESEL TO SHAKE SO VIOLENTLY I THOUGHT MY BREAK CALIPER HAD BROKEN FREE OF ITS MOUNT. HITTING THE BREAKS ONLY PROLONGED THE VIOLENT SHAKING. I HAD TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL DODGE…

12/30/2011 · NHTSA ODI #10441757.0

2005 Ram 2500 · steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BOUNCES AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN PAVEMENTS OR BRIDGES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. THE STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED THE FIRST TIME. THE REPAIR…

12/30/2008 · NHTSA ODI #10253196.0

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moderate NHTSA 05V462000 06/10/2005

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

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.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 421 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 153 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The suspension is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Dodge Ram 2500 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 421 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $900, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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