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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 10% of all 1,168 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 21 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 105,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
117
10% of 1,168
Crashes reported
21
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
105,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2005, latest Jul 31, 2023.

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter202005 Q22007 Q32010 Q42013 Q32015 Q12016 Q32018 Q1
117 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2023 Q3; peak 2015 Q1 (20).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 1500 model year

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

  1. 2005117 (10%)
  2. 2006130 (16%)
  3. 200791 (18%)
  4. 200872 (13%)
  5. 200999 (15%)
  6. 201040 (8%)
  7. 201157 (8%)
  8. 201234 (5%)
  9. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 21 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 105,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most suspension complaints (130), compared with 117 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.