general problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Two problems related to structure have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2005 Ram 1500.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2023

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a banging noise followed by a dragging noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately stopped and upon inspection it was discovered that the fuel tank straps had failed and the fuel tank had fallen to the ground and was being dragged while the vehicle was being driven. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were severely rusted. The contact stated that the fuel tank was filled with gasoline during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2009

Rubber door seal on front doors tearing from opening and closing the door. Vehicle is 2005 model Ram 1500 with less than 32,000 miles.


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