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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 consumer reviews

$20,455–$24,900 MSRP range
side view of 2005 Ram 1500 Dodge
(102 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.4
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Do NOT buy a 4x4 quad cab 4.7

I currently own a 2005 4x4 QC 4.7 very good truck, I love everything about it ...but the motor. The 4.7 is not that bad but is only enough to move the truck. It's a heavy truck, to heavy for that 4.7 if your only wanting a single cab 4x2 truck then go for it but with the 5.7 you will not be disappointed. Plus you can say you have a hemi!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I enjoy this pickup truck! I drove it from Kansas.

Great! Reliable source of transportation. I drove it for Kansas, and been to FT. Lauderdale, Florida, and Weston, Florida., West Palm beach & back to Jacksonville, Florida with no mechanical problems. I bought this vehicle from a nissan dealership who sold it as the first owner of this vehicle. The truck had around 49, 900 actual mile at the time of purchase in 2013, and now have around 65, 700 actual miles and running great!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Make Sure The Reality Matches Perception

The truck meets my needs. Manufacture MPG 15 to 19 will never happen on this truck. When you buy a "used" vehicle, it comes with a "history". Some of that is visible. Sadly some isn't and a "dear" price is paid. I have invest over $4,000 in the vehicle since I purchased it on January 1st of this year.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My 2005 Dodge 1500 Hemi V8 is a quality truck.

Although it has one dent (lower rear quarter panel, below the gas fill up door, it is still a good looking truck. It's color is Texas A&M red (purplish). Grey interior with a small ash burn in the drivers seat. It has AM/FM, CD, A/C is Arctic cold. Drivers seat is automatic with some height adjustment. Also, it comes with a vinyl bed and tail gate covering.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very dependable, and good on gas.

Towed a 2013 Z-1 camper with no problem in about a 60 radius. It also has to BIG HORN EDITION. 6 CD Player/changer. Super gas_wise. Got 18 city and 21 highway.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Rust is common in the north

I bought a 2005 used in 2011 and it was in perfect shape but as time went on and it being used by a new driver and not garage kept in Ohio winters, it has rusted pretty badly on the wells and the rear bumper. Performance has yet to show any signs of giving up, the 5.7 Hemi gets the regular cab moving quickly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Pretty good

I was nice going out and taking a look at all the vehicles they had available.They were nice and courteous help out alot

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reiable Car I've Owned

This truck is a beauty. You will not be disappointed! It is in excellent condition and with the Hemi engine you'll like the power of this truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great truck good deal

These guys are a great team made it a good experience were very good dealing with my children and made it fun for them very professional check them out!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent Truck

Very reliable, stylish and fun to drive. Plenty of power! I had the truck for 3 years and my daughter owned it for the last 3 years. Brakes, oil and filters were the only things replaced on a regular basis. Still going strong!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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