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2005 Dodge SRT-4 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Dodge SRT-4, most often about the transmission (34% of complaints, typically around 7,000 miles). It is the most complained-about SRT-4 model year since 2000.

Complaints35
Recalls0
Crashes reported4
Fires reported0
Injuries reported41 death reported

Most common 2005 Dodge SRT-4 problems

  1. Transmission

    12 complaints · 34%

    Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, automatic transmission, axle assembly, driveline.

    My 2005 Dodge SRT-4 with 6800 miles was stored all winter and I took it out because my other vehicle broke down. I pulled out of my driveway and shifted from first to second and then I shifted to third it felt like my clutch was slipping so I lift off the gas and I heard a big boom. Well come to find out the flywheel…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 6,800 miles
    I have been "locked-out" of gear in my 2005 SRT-4 multiple times. Even with the clutch pedal is fully and properly pressed, the transmission refuses to shift and engage a gear. This has happened to me in first, second, and third gear. When it occurs, I am stuck in neutral, unable to accelerate. This has happened in…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 6,800 miles

  2. Electrical

    6 complaints · 17%

    Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring.

    ***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.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 10,000 miles

  3. Engine

    5 complaints · 14%

    Parts named most often: engine.

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 15,000 miles

  4. Fuel system

    4 complaints · 11%

    Parts named most often: fuel injection system, storage, carburetor system, delivery.

    My 2005 Dodge grand caravan would not start one evening. I called a tow truck after several attempts to start the van. The van had less than 15000 miles on it. I had it delivered to landers Dodge located in southaven, ms. This was on a sunday, so I went up there on the following monday to see what was wrong with my…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 14,000 miles

  5. Wheels and tires

    3 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: valve, bead.

    I was driving home from work when the front right tire appeared to blowout causing the car to skid in the curb. My husband came and put the little spare on and I was to take it a Dodge dealer the next morning for them to inspect the tire for abnormalities, etc. About a half block from the original blowout the car…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 9,400 miles
    My 2005 Dodge neon with 11k miles was purchased exactly one year ago new by me. The car came equipped with bf goodrich g-force t/a kdw 225/45zr16 tires. In moderately heavy traffic on rt 495n in haverhill, ma this afternoon, commuting home from my business, the car started shuddering and shimmying on the right hand…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 11,800 miles

  6. Equipment

    3 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: electrical, appliance.

    2005 Dodge sprinter 2500 van with front and rear air conditioner. When air conditioners are running, the engine will inadvertently stop running. While driving the van at highway speeds of 70 MPH with air conditioners on, the engine dies. We pull the car over, turn off all the air conditioners, put the car back to park…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 9,000 miles

  7. Body and structure

    3 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: body.

    ***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.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 10,000 miles
    The van can be driven with the doors left open, no warnings given that doors are open. This allows people or packages to fall out of the side or rear doors without the driver knowing packages/people have fallen out of the van. If the side door is open and one makes a left turn, packages/cargo could slide out the side…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 50,000 miles

  8. Steering

    3 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: rack and pinion.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2005 Dodge SRT-4 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2005 Dodge SRT-4

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge SRT-4?
By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (12 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2005 Dodge SRT-4 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Dodge SRT-4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2005 a bad year for the Dodge SRT-4?
It is the most complained-about SRT-4 model year since 2000, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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