2005 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 106,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (28% of reports).
- 82suspension complaints
- 106,000median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 57%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear axle: mentioned in 23 of 82 complaints (28%)
- Power train: mentioned in 17 of 82 complaints (21%)
- Pinion nut: mentioned in 11 of 82 complaints (13%)
- Abnormal noise: mentioned in 6 of 82 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 56 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 82 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Dodge RAM 1500 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 20 | 3% | 50,500 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 40 | 6% | 25,250 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 28 | 6% | 64,600 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 34 | 5% | 62,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 49 | 9% | 52,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 69 | 13% | 59,000 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 106 | 13% | 61,555 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 82 | 7% | 106,000 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 66 | 6% | 80,881 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 57 | 5% | 69,500 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 71 | 9% | 56,000 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 69 | 6% | 47,568 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 35 | 7% | 82,350 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 31 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 34 | 7% | 81,920 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 21 | 6% | 123,500 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 27 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 9 | 4% | 55,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Pinion separated from front drivers' side of truck while driving, almost causing accident.
I was driving on a highway when all of a sudden I heard what I thought to be a blow out (tire) ,as I pulled over on shoulder with difficulty I looked in mirror and saw a part has fallen off, later retrieved with tow truck driver, part being a driveshaft. Rear end had seized as I maneuvered my veh…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle went over five potholes causing damage to the front suspension, the control arm and tie rod. The vehicle was taken to get an alignment and the independent mechanic technician informed the contact that the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Dodge RAM 1500s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about suspension for the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 (7% of the 1,170 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 106,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2005 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 23 of 82 complaints, followed by “power train” (17).
Other 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
See all 2005 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or suspension problems across all RAM 1500 years.