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2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500, 11% of all 196 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest suspension complaint count among 8 Ram 3500 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 75,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
22
11% of 196
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 15, 2005, latest Dec 5, 2025.

2005 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2005Aug 2009Apr 2011Mar 2014Jan 2016Jul 2021May 2022
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to Dec 2025; peak Apr 2012 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 3500 model year

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

  1. 200522 (11%)
  2. 200629 (11%)
  3. 200740 (19%)
  4. 200831 (18%)
  5. 200914 (13%)
  6. 201028 (19%)
  7. 201130 (13%)
  8. 201252 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 3500 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 has the most suspension complaints (52), compared with 22 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 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.