2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 82about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 82 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500, 7% of the 1,173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A recall was posted for 2006 and newer Dodge ram for front wheel bearings. My 2005 had both front wheel bearings fail at less than 90,000 miles. Same manufacture of wheel bearings. Secondly, a recall was also given for a failed electrical switch pertaining to ignition switch and heater blower motor. Mine also failed in a cloud of smoke and smell of burning electrical component. I have both failed components, currently and would like to be included in these recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10875320, filed 2016-06, 90,000 miles“After I purchase this vehicle during my personal inspection of the suspension I noticed that the rubber boot on both lower ball joints were completely deteriorated. If this is not repaired the ball joints would fail creating an accident and possible personal injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10531956, filed 2013-07, 37,980 miles“2005 Dodge ram developed severe front end wobble at all speeds known as death wobble. Truck was purchased as certified pre-owned and bought extended warranty but they will not fix it. They told me shocks were bad and I replaced them at my own cost and it still continues to get worse every mile more.”
NHTSA complaint #10297083, filed 2009-12, 45,670 miles“The frame on my Dodge ram has broken welds on both sides of the frame where the lower control arms mount to the frame. They have failed due to manufacturing defects during the welding process. The truck has never been wrecked, driven off road, or done any towing. Dodge refuses any assistance in replacing the frame because it has aged out of their warranty. The truck has 74,138 miles on it and is not drivable without a new frame. I had the truck in twice under warranty service for drivability issues under braking and steering over bumps. …”
NHTSA complaint #10817569, filed 2016-01, 74,138 miles“While driving down the road the truck just stalls for no reason. I lose all control. I almost hit a car. I went over the curb into someone's yard. I have seen hundreds of complaints from Dodge owners with the same exact problem. There is something wrong with that model. The RPM's jump and the truck just dies. Its happened to me on the freeway, on rural roads, and city streets. This is going to cause somebody serious injury. I parked my truck and stopped driving it because it is not safe to drive. Something needs to be done immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #10617175, filed 2014-07, 89,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220411Jun 5, 2013If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part number is…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 40 | 6% |
| 2010 | 29 | 6% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 49 | 9% |
| 2007 | 69 | 13% |
| 2006 | 106 | 13% |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 | 66 | 6% |
| 2003 | 57 | 5% |
| 2002 | 71 | 9% |
| 2001 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 | 35 | 7% |
| 1999 | 31 | 5% |
| 1998 | 34 | 7% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 16 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500
594 complaintsAir bags
376 complaintsEngine cooling
77 complaintsEngine
76 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
37 complaintsWheels
32 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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