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2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 19% of all 422 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 8 Ram 2500 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 88,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
82
19% of 422
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
88,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 27, 2005, latest Dec 1, 2019.

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter72005 Q22009 Q22010 Q32011 Q42013 Q22014 Q42016 Q42019 Q3
82 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2019 Q4; peak 2009 Q4 (7).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 2500 model year

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

  1. 200582 (19%)
  2. 2006121 (18%)
  3. 200797 (27%)
  4. 200856 (18%)
  5. 200922 (10%)
  6. 201038 (16%)
  7. 201144 (15%)
  8. 201231 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 2500 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 has the most suspension complaints (121), compared with 82 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 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.