The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the airbags: both the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and posing a serious injury risk to occupants.
The second airbag recall covers the passenger-side inflator under the same failure mode, where the inflator casing can burst rather than deploy cleanly. These two recalls together mean both front airbags carry this risk, and prior repair attempts on these Takata-type inflators did not always fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles. On the drivetrain side, the rear axle pinion nut can work loose over time, which can cause the rear axle to seize or the driveshaft to drop away from the vehicle entirely, either of which can cause a sudden loss of control.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator can allow moisture inside over time, which may cause it to rupture when deployed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle pinion nut can loosen because the pinion gear spline is undersized, which may cause the nut to work free over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a retention feature on the pinion nut to prevent it from loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
