2005 Dodge Ram for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2005 Dodge Ram for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 2005 Dodge Ram
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 236 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (64), power train (43) and air bags (34). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V770000 | 2014-12-03 | air bags | 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.... |
| 13V528000 | 2013-11-06 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break. |
| 11V350000 | 2011-07-06 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED... |
| 05V462000 | 2005-10-06 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVING THE KEY, THE DRIVER MAY INADVERTENTLY LEAVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL IN INDICATED REVERSE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 Dodge Ram for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2005 Dodge Ram for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 2005 Dodge Ram for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the Ram
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Specs, explained
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
What the Ram is like
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with.
Best uses
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week with the Ram answers more than any brochure.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2005 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Get an offer
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2005 Dodge Ram from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2005 Dodge Ram for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2005 Dodge Ram
Does CarmaCars sell the 2005 Dodge Ram?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2005 Dodge Ram before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2005 Dodge Ram have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.