2005 DODGE RAM 1500 Suspensionfront Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionfront Issues in the 2005 DODGE RAM 1500
6 suspensionfront complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionfront Complaints
RACK AND PINION LEAKING WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP, WHICH USES THE SAME FLUID AS THE RACK AND PINION--BOTH HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AND REPLACED. THE TIE RODS ARE BROKEN AND CONNECTED TO THE RACK AND PINION FLUID, WHICH ULTIMATELY LED TO THE TIERODS BREAKING DUE TO FLUID LEAKAGE. WE ARE ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, NOT SHIFTING INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE--OUR PRIOR VEHICLE WAS ALSO A DODGE RAM 1500, IN WHICH WE HAD TIE ROD ISSUES AND MAJOR AUTOMATIC POWER TRANSMISSION AND POWER STEERING FLUID ISSUES. TRUCK JUST PURCHASED AND CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP PENDING REPLACEMENT TIE RODS, POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT AND ANY OTHER FLUID ISSUES THEY FIND TO GET THE COMPONENTS WORKING IN SYNERGY. *TR
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED IN 2007 UNDER WARRANTY. DODGE STATES IT IS BAD AGAIN. TRUCK NOW HAS 64000 MILES ON IT. ALSO THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT BEARING AND SPINDLE HAD TO BE REPLACED IN 2009 BECAUSE OF A THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE 2006 MODEL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION AT FACTORY. *TR
2005 DODGE RAM DEVELOPED SEVERE FRONT END WOBBLE AT ALL SPEEDS KNOWN AS DEATH WOBBLE. TRUCK WAS PURCHASED AS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED AND BOUGHT EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. THEY TOLD ME SHOCKS WERE BAD AND I REPLACED THEM AT MY OWN COST AND IT STILL CONTINUES TO GET WORSE EVERY MILE MORE. *TR
THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BROKE OFF AT LOW SPEED. SEEMS THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM (AXLE) JUST SNAPPED IN TWO. NO OTHER VEHICLES WHERE INVOLVED, POT HOLES OR CURB. THE WHEEL BROKE OFF PULLING EVERYTHING APART INSIDE THE WHEEL WELL EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE LINE. THE TRUCK LANDED ON TOP OF THE WHEEL PREVENTING IT FROM FLIPPING OVER. I SPOKE WITH CHRYSLER DODGE AND ALL THOUGH ADMITTING THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SHOULD NEVER BREAK SAID THAT IT WASN'T A DEFECTED PART BECAUSE I HADN'T HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICED THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP . THIS WAS A VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM. IF IT WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN FOR ONLY DOING 15MPH WHEN IT HAPPENED IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY AND POSSIBLE DEATH. DODGE HAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FAULTY BALL JOINTS BUT DON'T SEEM TO CARE ALL THOUGH THIS MAY HAVE BEEN A PRELIMINARY PROBLEM LEADING UP TO THE AXLE...
TURNING A CORNER WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE COLLAPSED RESULTING IN THE TRUCK MAKING IMPACT WITH A CURB AT APPROX. 20 MPH. THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL SIGNS OF ANY FAILURE LEADING UP TO THIS POINT. REPORTED INCIDENT TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY REPORTED IS WAS AN UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. TRUCK IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AND OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION, BUMPER QUARTER PANEL. USAA INSURANCE COMPANY PAID FOR REPAIR. HAVE FILED A CLAIM WITH DAIMLER/CHRYSLER TO REIMBURSE FOR REPAIR. HAVE NO RESPONSE. *NM
Other 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Power Train
546 complaints
Air Bags
356 complaints
Engine
76 complaints
Electrical System
56 complaints
Steering
54 complaints
Suspension
52 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
39 complaints
Unknown Or Other
37 complaints
Wheels
30 complaints
Service Brakes
25 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
22 complaints
Suspensionrear
19 complaints
Exterior Lighting
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
Visibility
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
14 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
14 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
12 complaints
Visibilitywiper
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
8 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
7 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
5 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Power Traindriveline
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint