2005 DODGE RAM 2500 Equipment Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 2005 DODGE RAM 2500
3 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE MY 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 FRONT END WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND JUST ABOUT CAUSE ME TO CRASH WHILE DRIVING A VARIOUS SPEEDS. I'VE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE REPLACED THE STEERING DAMPENER SEVERAL TIMES YET IT STILL HAS THE PROBLEM. I STARTED RESEARCHING IT ON THE INTERNET AND THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME EXACT THING. IT IS DESCRIBED AS THE SHAKE OF DEATH OR DEATH WOBBLE. THERE IS NO FACTORY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT ARE OPTIONS FOR REPLACING FRONT END PARTS FOR ABOUT $500-800 DOLLARS. SOMEONE SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS AS PEOPLE MAY HAVE DIED BECAUSE OF IT. ESPECIALLY IF IT HAPPENS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
DRAW-TITE GOOSENECK HITCH FOR 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 PICK-UP. THE FRAME MOUNTED U-BOLTS CONNECTING THE HITCH TO THE FRAME SHEARED OFF UNDER LIGHT TO MEDIUM LOAD. *TR
FRONT LEFT TIRE WORE VERY UNEVENLY W/ 85K MILES. TRUCK VIBRATES AND BOUNCES. REPLACED ALL TIRES. TRUCK STILL VIBRATES WITH NEW TIRES AND SEEMS TO HAVE A SELF PERPETUATED BOUNCE - MOST OFTEN OCCURS AT 45 TO 65 MPH, UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION, WHILE MAKING A LONG SWOOPING RIGHT CURVE - BUT HAPPENS ELSEWHERE LESS FREQUENTLY. CERTIFIED DODGE SHOP FOLLOWED TSB AND REPLACED ORIGINAL TIE ROD (NO LONGER AVAILABLE BY ITSELF) WITH MULTIPLE ARM DAMPER / TIE/ PITMAN ARM PARTS # 68039930-AA, 52106909-AE, 52122362-AE, 52122370-AB. TRUCK STILL VIBRATES AND BOUNCES - VERY UNSETTLING! YOU DEFINITELY FEEL LIKE YOU DON'T HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK WHILE IT'S BOUNCING. ADD ICE OR SNOW AND ????ALSO NEW DAMPER PARTS NOW SQUEAK WHEN BODY LEANS - LIKE WHEN I TAKE A HARD RIGHT AT LOW SPEEDS IN A PARKING LOT. RETURNED TO SHOP. THEY SUGGESTED I CHANGE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID (NEVER DONE TO DATE), SO...
Other 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas
Steering
147 complaints
Air Bags
74 complaints
Suspension
54 complaints
Electrical System
32 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
30 complaints
Power Train
20 complaints
Suspensionfront
19 complaints
Exterior Lighting
14 complaints
Visibilitywiper
11 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
5 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Child Seatshellheadrest
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint