2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Review

Name: 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Review
Brand: Dodge
Price: 5800 USD
Rating: 4.7 (148 reviews)

2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 2WD SB w/Hemi Package

2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB

2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SRT-10 4dr Quad Cab Rwd SB

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Pros

Optional "Hemi" V8, sharp steering, compliant ride, spacious interior, available side curtain airbags.

Cons

Poor fuel mileage, cramped rear seat, fewer body configurations than its competition, ABS not standard.

What’s new

The 3.7-liter V6 and 4.7-liter V8 receive a standard six-speed manual transmission. Crew cab models can be equipped with a power sunroof and Sirius Satellite Radio this year.

Edmunds says

Still the king of big-truck attitude, the Ram 1500 can handle the diverse duties of comfortable daily driver and capable workhorse with equal ease.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$272/mo

$264/mo

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Just RAM it!

tvilla, 02/10/2012

2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

My first dodge and its an 05 ram HEMI 4x4 quad cab w/20's. The power is awesome. Got this ram with 59k miles and now have 111000. It has been flawless. It has taken me anywhere I have wanted to go. I have traveled and slept in it many times so it is very comfortable. Was moving from Tx to Az with a camper shell. So I packed it out as much as would fit. Put my wifes 4000 pound car on a …

Great versatile truck with 4.7L

amf, 06/17/2010

2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

I purchased a used quad cab with the 4.7 L and the 5 speed auto. It had the 20" wheels, which the dealer traded out for me to the chrome 16's. Dynamite combo; this gives you the 4.7 L with 3.9 gears and standard wheels which == good towing (7k), good power and good mileage (16-18 HWY). I've towed tractors, horses and building materials for 3 years with no repairs. Better truck than …

2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.7 liter Hemi Quad Cab, SLT

lee5720, 12/13/2010

2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

I bought this truck new and have never regretted it. I like it very much. The ride is very comfortable and the dash board controls are easy to understand and easy to reach while driving.

Can't be beat

DVP16, 11/23/2006

2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

I drove Chevy trucks for years. When I test drove the Ram I realized what a truck should be. The Hemi is by far the best aspect of the truck but the fit and finish is solid also. Anyone driving a Ford or Chevy should take a Ram Hemi for a drive and feel what a real truck feels like.

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2005 Ram Pickup 1500 Highlights

Type:

Quad Cab

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$24,625
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$272/month
Seating	6 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	8,350 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Ram Pickup 1500 include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Great versatile truck with 4.7L

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Just RAM it!

Great versatile truck with 4.7L

2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.7 liter Hemi Quad Cab, SLT

Can't be beat

2005 Ram Pickup 1500 Highlights

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2dr Regular Cab ST Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}