Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (two problems).
Driver ran over tire rubber debris causing a thud under truck. Five minutes later a very loud thud noise occurred, no warning lights on dash, driver pulled off the highway immediately and exited truck. The grass was on fire underneath the truck. Explosion occurred. Read details...
Exhaust manifold cracked along center causing exhaust to enter cab area unknown to driver until sickened later. After consulting with several parts suppliers and mechanics it was discovered that this is a common problem among these model years and Chrysler corp. Has done nothing about the problem. Read details...
2005 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 cummins diesel engine #4 injector tube (line) cracked and sprayed entire engine compartment with fuel due to the fact that it happened wile driving the under carriage was fuel soaked also. I had it towed to a dealer for repair. Read details...