2005 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical system problems
The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 has 70 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
70
Electrical System complaints
4%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. AFTER AN INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS FAULTY WIRING UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA has 70 complaints about the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical system — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.