2005 Dodge RAM Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Dodge RAM, 8% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 05 Dodge RAM and I snapped my axle for the second time! The first time I did it I slid into a curb and snapped the end of my axle clean off with the whole brake system still attached to rim and tire which was completely intact. All hit had damaged on it was a scratch on the rim. I thought it was a freak accident so I took care of it myself and purchased the same exact axle. A couple weeks ago I was driving on a flat dirt road at about thirty miles per hour when a coyote ran out in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10334154, filed 2010-06“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge RAM. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact realized that the vehicle was leaning and the rear passenger side was dragging on the ground. She immediately attempted to straighten the vehicle, but it continued to drag and lean. The vehicle immediately stopped after striking the barrier on the front passenger side. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the axle failed and the wheel and drum were four lanes across the highway. The police arrived and filed a report. The contact sustained minor injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10208243, filed 2007-11, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10020924Oct 20, 2006Axle fluid level.
- 10020139May 2, 2006Rear suspension vibration while driving at highway speeds.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 | 42 | 13% |
| 2000 | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 31 | 6% |
| 1997 | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 | 49 | 8% |
| 1995 | 59 | 10% |
| 1994 | 47 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge RAM
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge RAM
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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