Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 have steering problems?

NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 15 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,000 miles.

Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most steering complaints?

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most steering complaints (103), compared with 59 for the 2005.

Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 5% of all 1,168 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest steering complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 10 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 67,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 59; 5% of 1,168
Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 10
Median mileage: 67,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2005, latest Nov 16, 2022.

59 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2005 to Nov 2022; peak Jul 2015 (6).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Ram 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200559 (5%)
200684 (11%)
200760 (12%)
2008103 (19%)
200928 (4%)
201040 (8%)
201145 (7%)
201247 (7%)
20141 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 have steering problems?: NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 15 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most steering complaints?: The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most steering complaints (103), compared with 59 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.