2005 Dodge Ram 2500 steering problems
153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel wobbled, and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle…”
filed Feb 18, 2026
“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and the steering wheel started to shake violently. Additionally, the contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the…”
filed Sep 8, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Left tie rod assembly may breakCampaign 13V528000 · Nov 6, 2013
- SteeringCampaign 11V350000 · Jul 6, 2011
Steering problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 109 | 39% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 210 | 71% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 152 | 64% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 155 | 72% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 175 | 55% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 199 | 55% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 231 | 35% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 140 | 24% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 159 | 24% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 20 | 13% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 69 | 15% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 38 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
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.