2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Review

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is a Regular Cab Pickup 2-dr style car measuring 229.70 in length and 74.10 in height. Made in United States, 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 has 21 trims priced by the manufacturer at 30,725 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. It’s seating 3 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 35.00 gallon. The engine is 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V and uses 14 of gasoline in the city and 14 on highways.

Make: Dodge
Model: Ram 1500
Trims Available: 21
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 6
MSRP: $30,725 USD
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY
Tires: 245/70R17
Tank Size: 35 gallon

Dodge Ram 1500 2005 Trims

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 14 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 14 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 14 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 14 - 16 City / 18 - 21 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 14 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 14 - 16 City / 18 - 21 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 3.7L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 14 - 16 City / 18 - 21 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Short Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 14 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 14 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SRT-10 2WD

Engine: 8.3L V10 OHV 20V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 9 City / 15 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SRT-10 Quad Cab 2WD

Engine: 8.3L V10 OHV 20V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 9 City / 12 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 14 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 14 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab Long Bed 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6
MPG: 13 - 14 City / 17 - 18 HWY

Vin Numbers

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  • 1D7HU18P05J589153
  • 1D7HU18N95S259889
  • 1D7HU18D35J636570
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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 07E104000 started on /Date(1197349200000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

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'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

Recall 10E013000 started on /Date(1272859200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 CONTROL.

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.

Recall 10E040000 started on /Date(1282536000000-0400)/.

Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN CARQUEST, NATIONAL, AND PERCISION BRAND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS 515073 AND 515073, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS. THE INBOARD ROLL FORM USED TO MAINTAIN THE HUB ASSEMBLY CAN FATIGUE RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE TWO WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) APPLICATIONS. THE RISK OF THESE ISSUES DO NOT OCCUR ON THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) APPLICATIONS, AND INSTALLATION ON THE 4WD APPLICATIONS ARE NOT PART OF THIS RECALL.

Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR IF THE WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND TECHNICIANS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HUB ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.

Recall 14V796000 started on /Date(1418706000000-0500)/.

Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 28, 2004, to August 3, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized spline on the pinion gear.

Consequence: If the pinion nut loosens, the rear axle may seize, and/or the driveshaft may detach resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a retention feature to the pinion nut, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2015, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P77.

Recall 14V770000 started on /Date(1417582800000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s 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 all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.

Recall 15V313000 started on /Date(1432699200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

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: 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 Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Recall 16V352000 started on /Date(1464062400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

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 temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: 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 March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is made in United States between 1994 to 2009.

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 can go 490 miles in the city and 630 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is its excellent fuel economy. 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 has a 4.7L V8 SOHC 16V engine and It gets 14/18 - 19 mpg city/highway.

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$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Dakota

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Durango

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Grand Caravan

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Magnum

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Neon

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Ram 1500

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Ram 2500

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Ram 3500

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Spinter Chassis Cab

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Sprinter Van

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Sprinter Wagon

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge SRT-4

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Stratus

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

Dodge Viper

$20,455 - $50,710
14 City / 18 - 19 HWY
21 Trims
3
1
4.7L V8 SOHC 16V

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