40 problems have been reported for the 2005 Dodge RAM. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2005 Dodge RAM. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 15 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (8 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Electrical System | |
| Suspension | |
| Steering | |
| Seats | |
| Air Bag | |
| Diesel Fuel System | |
| Visibility | |
| Tire |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2005 Dodge RAM in 2005.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge RAM, the following table can be used to compare the 2005 Dodge RAM with the Dodge RAM from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2005 RAM is 40 while the average number of problems reported for the 16 model years of the Dodge RAM is 172.