Most common 2005 Dodge SRT-4 problems
Share of the 35 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge SRT-4 complaints by model year
What 2005 Dodge SRT-4 owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
2005 Dodge Ram 3500 st reg cab 4x2 (this make not available under vehicle information) truck jumped out of gear into reverse while in park at a gas station and hit a pole by the gas pump causing damage to the rear bumper and tailgate. It then shifted gear into drive and went forward hitting a pole by the front door of the store damaging the front bumper, hood, and air conditioner compressor. The park light now does not light up when in the park position. The truck was brought to the dealership for inspection, but was told there was nothing wrong with the truck, it was in drivable condition, and that I must file a claim with my insurance company to get the damages repaired. Complaints filed with the manufacturer and other related parties.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge SRT-4. While driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle was shifted from second to third gear. The gear seized and fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift selector fractured and the third gear fork was fractured. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Electrical system
2005 Dodge durango slt 2wd on 4/11/2005 while driving with my 2 yr old son the vehicle stalled while accelerating through a busy intersection. I was almost hit by 2 vehicles. The vehicle was towed to jack caruso''s regency Dodge. It took the dealership 2 days and several fuses before coming to the conclusion that it the wiring at the back of the right side cylinder head needed to be repair and a capacitor needed to be replaced. On 6/15/2005 while driving with my 2 yr old son the vehicle stalled again while accelerating through a busy intersection. Again, I was almost hit by on coming traffic. The vehicle was towed, again, to jack caruso''s regency Dodge. When I called the dealer 6/16/2005 I was advised that it was the same problem but they were performing additional diagnostic''s to see if anything else was wrong. At this point I advised I no longer feel safe driving this truck. …
***model is incorrect because true model, 3500 pickup, is not offered as selection*** back up lights would only work when shifter was held in reverse. Back up lights eventually became inoperative diagnosed by mechanic as bad transmission switch. Not replaced yet. Grab handle broke while in use by elderly gentleman. Handle was replaced and mount reinforced with metal backing. Cd player/ radio fails to work. Nothing done at this time. Door seals torn by upper door hinge. Looks to be designed incorrectly and interferes with lip of door resulting in tearing, air and water leakage. Nothing done at this time.
Engine & cooling
Bought car new and I am having the gears get stuck and it uses or leaks about a quart of oil between oil changes and car only has 29,500 miles and the dealership refuses to make it right they say this is normal if so it should have been put on the sticker of the car.I would not have bought it it requires full synthetic oil which runs about 5.50 a quart. I am close to warranty to run out and need some help asap!!!!
2005 SUV Dodge durango w Hemi engine stalled making a turn at low speed. Engine died and all systems shutdown. Loss of power steering made it a scary 10 seconds. Vehicle put in park and re-started again. Based on prior complaints this is not the first time. Dodge needs to investigate and produce a recall before a fatality occurs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Dodge SRT-4 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the SRT-4 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Dodge SRT-4?
The transmission & drivetrain — 12 complaints, 34% of all complaints for this model year, most often about manual transmission. Next are the electrical system (6) and engine & cooling (5).
How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge SRT-4 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Dodge SRT-4. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2005 Dodge SRT-4 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 85% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.