2005 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems
82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 7, 2021
“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…”
filed Oct 6, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 40 | 6% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 28 | 6% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 49 | 9% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 69 | 13% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 106 | 13% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 66 | 6% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 57 | 5% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 71 | 9% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 Ram 1500 | 35 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.