2005 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 153about this part
- Share
- 36%of 422 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,924miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 153 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500, 36% of the 422 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,924 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I hit a bump pot hole or rough spot in the road my vehicle get s the dreaded death wobble and I have to immediately reduce my speed to around 30 miles per hour and I'm afrai its going to break something in my steering and cause a crash or I'm going to get rear ended which has almost happened several time because of other drivers following to close”
NHTSA complaint #11100675, filed 2018-06, 235,000 miles“On pa 81 hit a bump in the road at 65 MPH. Thought I had a flat tire but was not the case. After looking on the web you tube and asking people I found that I had a death wobble. This was very scary and the kids in the back though we were going to crash as did I. This death wobble should be looked at and fixed before someone gets into a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10641128, filed 2014-10, 49,000 miles“This past july 2016 my truck developed the Dodge death wobble. I had never heard of this until it happened to my truck. Very scary! Heard there were buy backs and recalls for this. I phoned Dodge and they said my truck was not included in either. Ended up costing me about 2000.00 to have the whole front end replaced. This happens at about 60 MPH and you hit a bump in the road. Come on Dodge how about some help.”
NHTSA complaint #10919305, filed 2016-10, 137,000 miles“At 50 MPH if the truck hits a bump on the road, it goes to a violent shake until the truck is slowed to 30mph. Very scary as the truck got thrown into the other lane. This has been happening for a year now. The dealer can't seem to fix the issue. I already spend $2500 and now it seems I need to spend another $1500.”
NHTSA complaint #10554052, filed 2013-11, 60,000 miles“I have a 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 and recently the infamous death wobble has returned. It seems to happen only when the temperature of the outside air is above freezing, I'm going more than 65mph, and I hit a bump. The vehicle shakes uncontrollably, is almost impossible to keep the steering straight, and dangerously hard to remain in one lane. I must slow down rapidly to a speed under 45 to regain control.”
NHTSA complaint #10562417, filed 2014-01, 96,147 milesRelated recalls
- 13V528000Nov 6, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis…Covers: Dodge RAM 2500 2003–2008, RAM 3500 2003–2008, RAM 1500 2006–2008
- 11V350000Jul 6, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011…Covers: Dodge RAM 2500 2003–2011, RAM 3500 2003–2011, RAM 1500 2008
Related 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…
- 10041904Aug 9, 2011Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. Model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011.
- 10011930May 3, 2005Steering column snapping or ticking sound.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 109 | 39% |
| 2011 | 210 | 70% |
| 2010 | 152 | 64% |
| 2009 | 155 | 72% |
| 2008 | 175 | 55% |
| 2007 | 200 | 55% |
| 2006 | 231 | 34% |
| 2005 | 153 | 36% |
| 2004 | 140 | 24% |
| 2003 | 159 | 24% |
| 2002 | 20 | 13% |
| 2001 | 69 | 15% |
| 2000 | 38 | 18% |
| 1999 | 36 | 12% |
| 1998 | 24 | 11% |
| 1997 | 10 | 5% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 14 | 5% |
| 1994 | 15 | 9% |
| 1993 | 6 | 15% |
| 1992 | 5 | 16% |
| 1991 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500
77 complaintsAir bags
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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