3rd gen problems?

[CBeard]

Well I sold my second gen Dodge and it had its problems to fix. Like steering and lift pump. Now i'm looking at a 2005 3rd Gen truck. What problems should I look for?

 

[jgillott]

Ball joints, u-joints, and the blend door are common areas to take a look at to start.

 

[Carlacee]

I'm replacing my ball joints right now. Uppers are going bad so I thought I'd do the lowers as well.

 

[JGrandy]

Number 3 and 6 fuel injector lines cracking at the injector. Improved lines and a new line damper are cheap and are available from Mopar.

 

[p-Bar]

If it's a 4x4 take it down the freeway and check for vibration . A lot of problems there with U joints as mentioned above

 

[Grizzly]

No problems with my 05, so far.

 

[brods]

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...scussions/136405-trouble-spots-3rd-gen-s.html

Don't remember if the rear door wiring was listed in that thread, but several people have had the issue: #ad

 

[DFairhurst]

Only problem I've had that were not self induced is front end problems UPPER BALL JOINTS,axles ujoints and broken steering box. the dealer replaced the ball joints 3 times before the 3/36 then went a w/ moog "they were the only ones availble @the time carli's were not out yet but i would go w/ them now not the moog". Run fuel filters 5 micron or bette. High pressure fuel systems DONT like dirty fuel thats what ruins injectors.

 

[Motorhead]

My understanding is the '05s came with a plastic, end tanked intercooler... NO good. Alot were replaced under warranty.

 

[amsoilman]

My 03' 4X4 w/NV5600 has definately been a very good truck! Only had one problem in 90,000 miles, but was taken care of during the warranty period. This truck has been an awsome truck!