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2005 Dodge Ram 3500 consumer reviews

$26,725–$29,805 MSRP range
side view of 2005 Ram 3500 Dodge
(8 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.4
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My 2005 3500 has 466,000 miles with zero warning lights

My 2005 3500 has 466,000 miles with zero warning lights and has no signs of giving up anytime soon, fuel filter and oil changes are its lifeblood and this truck was meant to last

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Strong Truck with All Customized Extras!

This Truck is a workhorse, powerful diesel engine, towed my 12,000 pound boat couple times a year without hesitation. I customized this truck with unique accent striping, fender flares, diamond plate bed rails, chrome air deflector, bully bar, 20" custom Enkei Rims with 35" Dia M/T Tires for this aggressive look!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Its work truck if you have money for repairs.

Ok as a commuter but unreliable as a work truck. Engine is great, the rest not so much. I've hauled travel trailers for 3 years and the thing always needs repairs. 2 transmission overhauls, transfer case broke, a/c compressor, windshield wiper motor, water pump, front drive shaft and on and on. It was always in the shop on my days off.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best used vehicle I've ever owned

This is a Ram 3500 HD - a big diesel dually that can tow the big 5th wheel behind it - with power to spare. I bought it used from Junction Auto - a bunch of straight dealing folks! And nice and easy to deal with. The truck has done everything I have asked of it and beyond. The next test is to tow the 5th wheel from Ohio down to Myrtle Beach (through the mountains in Virginia). I do not believe it's going to be an issue.

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 Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Have had the truck since it was new. love it

Truck can haul anything and is very comfortable to drive. The interior is very nice. Cummins engine is the best for this year of 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 Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Lovin' my Dodge 3500.

Lovin' my Dodge Ram 3500. Runs great with no problems in the years I've owned it. Low miles, so many more miles to go before it is broken in.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Great for towing!

Great for towing and long road trips! The 5.9L I6 cummings turbo diesel engine is is perfect and ranks in the top 5.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Diesel Truck I have ever owned

The 05' Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4. I currently have 200,000km's put on it, every km pulling heavy loads of steel, hay, lumber, whatever I needed. Other than regular oil changes and maintenance, I haven't had a single mechanical failure. Very solid work truck that in my opinion will go another 4-500,000km's yet. I would recommend this truck to anyone looking for a reliable working truck made to pull or haul whatever you need.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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