2005 Dodge RAM 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 31%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500, 31% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,800 miles. 6 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.
“I was driving and hit a bump and my truck shook violently!!!!! I called dick poe Dodge, they called it the 'death wobble.' they told me I had to pay $95.00 for a diagnostic test!!! I found a recall on your site and they inspected the steering and said nothing was wrong.......nothing's wrong!!!!!!!!!!! I still have the death wobble!!! Very afraid to drive the truck!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10704352, filed 2015-04, 146,600 miles“While traveling on the highway at 65 miles per hr if I hit a bump or the spaces on the road by overpasses( the space between the regular road and the overpass) the whole front-end of the truck vibrates to the extent that I loose control of the truck not being able to steer of slow down (using the breaks) due to the severe vibrations( I researched this and in my research they refer to this as the death wobble. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559380, filed 2014-01, 82,251 miles“To whom it may concern, I received a recall notice to fix a tie rod on my 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 pickup in january 2014. Recall #n62/NHTSA 13v-528. Took it promptly to marshall motors in salina kansas. Where they inspected it and confirmed there was an issue. They took my recall notice and personal information. Told me that they would call me.it is now 7/01/2014 no call. I have contacted them 2 times and there answer is part is on backorder.”
NHTSA complaint #10607270, filed 2014-07, 150,000 miles“Hit a bump in the road and truck went into a death wobble...had to come to a complete stop to gain control again. It has happened three more times since then. I found a kit on the internet to strengthen the steering gear box and the tie rods but am about ready to be done with Dodge. I only drive the truck now at 55 or below and won't let anyone ride with me. This is a real and persistent danger to myself and the people on the road with me. I am a fairly strong man (farmer and cattleman) and I could not control the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10726671, filed 2015-06, 197,600 miles“Recieved notification of part recall n62/nhtsa13v-528 in december 2013. Had vehicle inspected 01-06-2014 vehicle identified needed part changed. Was told parts were not available at that time, only 2 parts per week being delivered. I was number 100 on list. At that rate it would have taken 2 yrs - keep receiving warning notices about safety and if this part fails it's fatal and how concerned chrysler was for my safety.. Yet no parts. Contacted local dealership 4 times, they said I was on the list to be called and notified when part came in- never got a call. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606158, filed 2014-06, 85,000 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 3500 2003–2008, RAM 2500 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 3500 2003–2011, RAM 2500 2003–2011, RAM 1500 2008
Related service bulletins
- 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.
- 10011958Nov 29, 2004Power steering fluid contamination.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 222 | 61% |
| 2011 | 164 | 73% |
| 2010 | 92 | 61% |
| 2009 | 69 | 66% |
| 2008 | 94 | 54% |
| 2007 | 88 | 42% |
| 2006 | 75 | 29% |
| 2005 | 61 | 31% |
| 2004 | 41 | 19% |
| 2003 | 37 | 13% |
| 2002 | 8 | 18% |
| 2001 | 17 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 11 | 11% |
| 1998 | 8 | 8% |
| 1997 | 10 | 8% |
| 1996 | 10 | 8% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 10% |
| 1993 | 4 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500
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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