Are Dodge trucks worth buying? 2005 Dodge Ram 200k mile review

A Chevy guy's take on a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi after 5 years of ownership. Issues, repairs, pros/cons and my general opinion on this generation of Dodge trucks.

[@alonzofarmer3994]

I have a 2008 with 235,000 miles on a 5.7 HEMI... Runs like a new truck, clean like a brand new truck and everything works!!! I bought it a year ago for $6000... hadn't had a single issue yet!!! I Absolutely love this show truck my first Dodge ever!

[@frankgar4560]

You still have it?

[@goldgitter3548]

I am actually impressed with this honest video. I have the same at 225000 miles and still get 15.4 everywhere.

[@frankiesgarage5431]

These trucks go forever

[@ThighErda]

@Guy martin he's describing any truck made in 1999-2001

[@virketalpatel]

🧢

[@MAGNUM05]

I see more of these around myself

[@TATA.2002]

No@@virketalpatel

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Btw those 3rd gen hemi ram trucks are better quality than any chevy ever made

[@drakewesterman9798]

Ur funny

[@gabrielgomez6898]

Lets be completely honest these 02-05 rams and 03-06 chevys are the best most reliable trucks with good power ever made

[@flavortown289]

@@gabrielgomez6898 Lmao, my uncle’s 2005 with a 5.7 would full throttle out of nowhere, it also had issues with the lifters and cam phaser. It’s sitting in my grandma’s backyard sinking into the ground. Biggest piece of shit ever made.

[@gabrielgomez6898]

@@flavortown289 your the only ive heard with that problem

[@flavortown289]

@@gabrielgomez6898 I guess that’s a good thing

[@raycash9368]

I’ve never had a problem with mines it sound healthy shifts beautiful I have 192xxx also my paint is in excellent condition no leaks or whatsoever , it all depends on maintenance ‘

[@OPflaker]

I love my 2005 Ram Hemi Magnum, I bought it at 160k and I got it running nice loud and smooth on 227k now

[@AngelPerez-sd7uw]

How much you buy it for?

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

The 5.7 hemi is a underrated ass kicker I have kept up with some fast cars I’ve seen on the road in my 03 1500. I have beat some fast cars too. Mine isn’t stock it’s making 450hp maxed out on the power system is my guess. How it’s been for many years... it’s probably sitting at 390 395hp... it don’t feel like it though but the original owner is confident that that is where it’s at currently. It is on a 93 gas tune. Power is always there and it’s so instant. Sensitive gas pedal. It’s awesome. Great motor and it’s in a PICKUP. Legendary in my opinion. It can still kick ass to this day even though some motors and the newer version 5.7 hemis have more power shit I still think the old original 5.7 hemi magnum is the ass kicker. Just add that little amount of horsepower and you got a 12 or 13 second machine. I have ran 11s in my truck. Great motors just treat em well....... as tempting as it is don’t beat on any engine they’ll last you if you don’t beat on em

[@lukedays8495]

The reverse light is the circuit board, its only 15 bucks a piece and they're super easy to change. I had the same issue and fixed it yesterday

[@MrOnlinmrine]

This is probably the best video with no bs about this gen Ram I've seen 👍

[@kevinmason9783]

My 03 3500 has 580,xxx miles and still runs and pulls great. Have to replace lower ball joints for 3rd time but cheaper than a new truck payment.

[@2america826]

I just bought a 2000 dodge ram 1500 with 211k miles it runs and drives ok needs some love for sure but for 2k I can't complain

[@marcusrios4678]

The doors not unlocking is the wiring where you open the door, expose the wires and you'll see some of the wires that might be snapped in half, because when you open and close the door, the wires get folded over and over until they snap. Just match the wire colors and add a little more more wire to it, that way when you open the door the wires will have enough room to move around. I have an 08 ram but two wheel drive with a 5 speed automatic, and has the 5.7 hemi.

[@heartbreakkracker]

Great trucks. I just did a short video on my 05 1500 Big Horn. I've owned it almost 2 years. Clean truck for age and area.

[@dylanneff8338]

Issues I’ve had with my 2007: Broken leaf spring, ac condenser fan went out, broken cv axle, power steering pump went out, and has gone through 1 battery since I’ve had it, it’s been mine for about 4 years now.

[@flavortown289]

My uncle’s 2005 would just accelerate full throttle out of nowhere. Did it on a highway one time, and then another time at a gas station.

[@safesidetreatments8166]

We are buying one with 135k on it, no rust at all . Dodge trucks are awesome

[@connorbreslin8140]

How did that go?

[@timothyfoeks6446]

My Uncle Phil used to own a 2005 dodge ram 1500 it was pretty much the same truck the only difference was his was a thunder road addition and he sold that truck with over 200,000 miles and it still ran good !!!!

[@tech4u680]

I've got the same one had it since 2011 good truck mines a 2006 with 177000 miles on it

[@marcusrios4678]

The rear tall lights not turning on is the Circuitry where you plug in the bulbs. There's a lot of build up in there or the circuitry mechanism is burned out due to moisture. You might have to replace it.

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

They go man. Mine is a 2003. 205k rims and drives fantastic and is clean. Very little surface rust on frame, little rocker panel rust spots, rear fenders are rotted which sucks other than that annoying shit (typical old dodge) it’s a fantastic truck. This will last you... people should try their best taking care of the rust before it starts getting worse... the original owner of mine didn’t do it much but he did treat it very well and enjoyed the truck, he bought it brand new

[@teoyamahar1639]

2005 ram here In NY, 5.7 SLT premium everything inside. Sun roof leaks from the handles by door when rains are heavy. Drains get clogged fast even after I blow them out. Fuel pump went which was a pain but I cut a access panel above it in the bed. I don’t carry anything heavy and built a support for it. Covered by the be liner anyways. Rear left door doesn’t unlock with key or button either has to be manual Body rust been minimal but I stayed on top of it. Above the rear wheels I’ve re done with bondo but starting to pop back up. Will probably just buy replacement panels next time. power steering hose rusted off, took me about 2hrs to replace no biggie. rear left brake hose completely rusted off too had to get that re done. crankshaft sensor, O2 sensors, gas cap, & a hose underneath to the emissions box (forgot the name ) had to get replaced. I eliminated the muffler on it (was super rusted) but kept the resonator. Sounds awesome. Rear left taillights gets rusted out but I replaced all the lights on the truck to newer LED assembly’s so it didn’t bother me.

[@michaeldepow6663]

Take plug off the switch on drivers side. Stick a screwdriver into it and bend them tighter and all locks and windows will work again. Wires split in door jambs sometimes also, butt connect and shrink wrap. I'm on my third one of these. I've had an 02 and 04 1500 and a 03 2500. They are so easy to work on. They all have needed a new power steering pump and 1 radiator

[@derekrs1683]

got an 07 1500 LARAMIE with 256000km paid 4800 CDN. lifted with extra 20 rims. soo many other extras.. feels like I'm driving a jet. coming from an 03 sierra 1500, its a nice change but still trust my old chevy more.

[@flo-grownplumber6]

I paid 167$ for an 07 Hemi 4x4 1500 Bighorn and love it. K&N Filter, Superchips tune, new Duratracs, Flowmaster cat back 40 series and tomorrow she gets leveled. In the future i'm looking at Bilstein 5100's and full Powerstop Z36 brake replacement. I've also replaced the headlights and housings and went with Hikari LED and LED foglamps with LED interior lighting as well. Also replaced stock speakers with Kickers in front and rear. Currently at 215,000 and runs like a champ.

[@Trek2539]

What a deal. This one sorta bit the dust with the spreading rust and a bunch of little things going wrong at a time. Now I'm running an 05 Chevy with 248k on the stock 5.3, 28k that I've put on

[@robertgreen5400]

I have a 07 Ram Laramie I bought with 22,000 miles. Biggest thing I had go was the gas tank had to be changed cause of evap valve issues and I have a vent door broke for the floor and it’s a $2000 repair but not worried about fixing. It now has 180,000 and only thing motor wise that’s had to be replaced was water pump at 160,000 and I had broken manifold bolts at around 120,000. I replaced spark plugs at 160,000 but we’re not that bad. I have done oil changes very constantly 3 to 5,000 miles and before every long trip. Tow a camper as well. I have small rust in rear wheel wells which I think started by going to new York for Christmas one year which I can re paint my self. I live in tennesse and truck has spent it’s life there since 2010 and only one year in Pennsylvania I’m currently saving up to get new Ram but will probably keep this truck for extra and for kids when they start driving it’s been a good truck over all. I maybe have 3 to $4000 in total repairs at 180,000 miles which I think is not bad when you think I’ve had it paid off since 2014 so that been a cheap truck to drive in 7 years

[@austin_94gt18]

The motor blowing is a common valve seat issue in the heads. They like to drop valve seats and start grenading. Its recommemed to have a shop prematurely fix the issue at about 150k miles

[@nickpalmer1688]

I’ve got a 2004 with 180k and it’s perfect. I’ve watched a few videos on them and everyone says they are averaging 12/13 mpg. I’m getting almost 16 and rarely drive highway

[@Trek2539]

I've never squeezed out more than 15 in town with this one

[@heartbreakkracker]

I get between 13.5 and 15 when I run it hard. 15-16mpg with more highway mixed in. I just did a video walk through on my 05 1500 4.7.

[@teoyamahar1639]

They sell replacement fenders you can cut the rust out and put them in above the rear wheel

[@cdog087g4]

I have a 4x4 05 with the shifter running like new 257k miles no rust anywhere and it’s a friggin beast

[@bradobbink6564]

mines a 2006 with a 5.9 Cummins ..... best pickup i have ever had . another guy has one and has 680.000 on his i have 170.000 on mine. and 22.6 mpg. cross my fingers

[@michaeldepow6663]

Clean throttle body and fix blend door for ac. Door locks and windows are a 5 min fix. I love these trucks

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Front abs was an option i had it on my.03 in my videos.

[@funify11x]

313000 miles on one i just got, am i worried? Nope, gona pull my boat and my camper where ever i want to lol

[@Trek2539]

If it wasn't for the rust I might've kept this one. Still ran and shifted great at 208k

[@brokenarrow6491]

I have a 2004 and it's still going starting to rust above the rear wheel wells but still runs good.

[@Trek2539]

I hate the rust. Without that this truck could've kept going

[@quietguy-ei1xy]

Bought a 2004 regular cab 4x4 with 98k miles in 2019... sat in a farmer field for years rarely used. Rusted bed nobody wanted it... paid 800 bucks the frame is rock solid. The 5 speed works like new. The interior is like new and the 4.7 shocked me.... after owning several hemi rams (last one was solid with 350k miles all original drivetrain perfect working order) found rhe 4.7 was wonderful. I don't speed anymore and towed a full size 4x4 Suburban across town on a heavy double axle equipment trailer. Towed the 10k pound load just fine. I've done nothing but tune up and tires put 10k miles on it and man I smile every time I start it. I think this generation of trucks are great. Would never buy any of the newer trucks and I will be one of those guys promoting the 3rd gen rams and buying them until our prime minister Biden bans gas motors. Eh I'm stuck in my ways and when I drive down the road towing a load past a new ford or chevy with a 800 dollar a month payment infeel warm and fuzzy. Also the cabins on these things are built to last. Unlike the chevys of that Era which handles and doors fall off these rams just work and don't fall apart. Definitely great trucks for a working man.

[@quietguy-ei1xy]

It's funny how you mention the trans yeah a lot of people (ford guys) seem to doubt these transmissions... I think the 350k miles on my hemi with the 350hp motor and towing all the time never missed a beat. So I think the facts speak for themselves. Mopar all day!

[@micahstevenson118]

Mine runs strong at 298k but I’ve kept up with it cosmetically and mechanically. Transmission might have another 50k and once that gives she’s gone.

[@Trek2539]

I recently sold this truck. SD winters aren't easy on vehicles. I once had a 2000 Chevy with 296k original motor/trans

[@MidnightPolaris800]

@@Trek2539 i had a 04 ram hemi with 396k i sold it orig all drivetrain to a guy who still uses it as a plow truck

[@adamwuttemberger7923]

I have a 05 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.7 Hemi approaching 200k, love the Chevy bowtie floor mats😂

[@That-guy539]

I have the same truck in a bit better shape I have the 360 (5.9) 202xxx I put in a jasper remanufactured in it and getting ready to do the same with the transmission love it because it’s paid off and I hate car payments

[@Crayonmuncher11]

Not sure if you ever fixed that passenger side lock. You just need a new module you can get one on Amazon for $10

[@WiseWarriorsPath2]

so what do i do then Asher?

[@emmvee1678]

Hope it's not like the 99 i got that had to have the transmission replaced twice before 100k miles.

[@zanderburchfield5832]

The transmissions are alot better after the 2nd gens

[@blendermaster581]

Got a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 at 260,000 miles and hasn’t had any issues

[@AQS521]

When I see rust all I can think is how grateful I am to live in the south hahaha

[@mikebraun9673]

good god, I thought my Toyota was bad.... after watching this... I am counting my blessings

[@Trek2539]

I had a Chevy that was just as bad and the frame started to crumble after 6 months of using it

[@robertavendano3532]

Sounds like it’s been a pretty good truck to me

[@Trek2539]

Yeah we got a lot of use out of it. The rust made it hard to get much money out of the sale though

[@gpilsitz1783]

Those Chevy floor mats are probably the source of your problems!😂

[@Trek2539]

I've had better luck with my Chevys. This was the best dodge out of the 3 I've had

[@dustdevil240]

05 last yr without the crappy mds

[@marciobal6046]

U can fix the rust

[@businessproper8070]

Chevy mats in a dodge driving my OCD up the wall 😭

[@user-hn8wm5xd9f]

MY FRIEND HE BOUGHT A TRUCK FOR 4,000 THEN SPEND 8,000 TO FIX IT UP WTF

[@thatlolguy6799]

WOOOOOOOOOO SOUTH DAKOTA I MIGHT KNOW YOU

[@thtblack5.7]

My dads 05 had 280k miles before he totaled it and I bought an 05 with 207k miles

[@twomovesahead_media]

how much?

[@thtblack5.7]

@@twomovesahead_media I bought the truck for 6k and now it has 220k

[@darrellfincher2948]

oops dude we know now why its still running so long---you put chevy floor mats in it--thats what did the trick! hahaha

[@garrettfriend4772]

Fenders flairs are the worst thing you can put on truck when they have rust already on them..! I see people do it all the time. Just makes it worse........

[@scrappyjunk8793]

as the truck drivers say its a rusty one stack mack with a cracker box hanging on the back lol needs a cummins engine

[@Trek2539]

I had an 06 Cummins for a few years but I liked my 6.7 Powerstroke better tbh. A lot of old Dodges up here are just as rusty as this one. Pretty ugly but makes it perfect as a 4wd winter beater.

[@tomcarver9212]

Chevy floor mats!?!?

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Dude u just can’t. It’s illegal. Why oh why put another brand in a vehicle. It’s a dodge truck it should have dodge floor mats. You can buy a chevy and put the Chevy mats in the Chevy..... orrrrr u can leave it in your home and use em as shoe mats

[@Trek2539]

I knew people would look at them weird but I didn't think it'd ruin anyone's day😏. I had these from a Chevy that I sold and threw them in. Not gonna waste money buying extra floor mats for a truck that's falling apart.

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

@@Trek2539 it didn’t ruin my day 😆 I was actually thinking you may of had a previous pickup ( a Chevy) before this and you just threw those in. I like all 3 brands... Chevy being my 3rd, Ford second, I’m a dodge guy so dodge favorite. Heh heh it just looks so not good having another logo in a different truck. Eh lol lol. Yea why buy more mats when you have some already.

[@mescnick]

Big deal haha.

[@yungnguyen82]

stay far away from dodge, total junk except the ones with the diesels. Falll apart as they age.