2005 Dodge SRT-4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2005 Dodge SRT-4, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Dodge SRT-4 has problems

35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train122
Electrical system60
Engine and engine cooling50
Structure30
Equipment30
Steering30
Fuel system, gasoline30
Tires30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
7 other systems72

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2005 Dodge SRT-4 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other SRT-4 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SRT-4 median. How we score

'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SRT-4 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10731127 · Jun 29, 2015 · 65,000 miles
OUR 2005 NEON SRT/4 IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THEY MADE 8,000 IN 2005. 5,000 CARS CAME EQUIPPED WITH THE T-304 MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE THIRD GEAR IN THIS TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR REVVED TO 8,000RPM AND STALLED, BREAKING PARTS. A DEFINITE…
Complaint 10279375 · Aug 4, 2009 · 68,000 miles
I OWN A 2005 DODGE NEON SRT4. ITS WELL KNOWN THAT 3RD GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR BENDS OVER TIME AND MAKES 3RD GEAR GRIND OR POP OUT. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM SINCE I HAVE 25K ON MY CAR AND ITS NOW AT 49K. I'VE TAKEN IT TO A FEW LOCAL DEALER SHIPS BUT NONE RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. *TR
Complaint 10277460 · Jul 20, 2009 · 25,000 miles

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