Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Recurrent issue as I drive at speeds ranging from 35 MPH to 75 MPH and I hit a patch,hole or bump in the road my truck will start vibrating violently,feels like I am on a poko stick and I cannot control the steering.I took me accross 4 interstate lanes until I could stop the vibration which only quits when you come to a complete stop.the latest occurance took me into the quardrail damaging the passenger side.I had the truck looked at by the Chrysler dealership and was told nothin was wrong.the left tieror had an outstanding recall but they said mine was inspected and did not need replaced.this has occured between 11 to 15 times since I bought the truck late last year and I believe it to be a serious issue needing investigating.
October 31, 2015, I experienced the Dodge "death wobble" twice within 10 minutes, speed approximately 50 to 55 MPH on a 2 lane east bound road in modesto, calif., driving straight. Luckily, no cars were close by. Previously, I have experienced a single wheel "death wobble". I am having to change the track bar bushings every 15,000 to 20,000 miles. They are worn out or in pieces. I have found the frame and the front differential are not in alignment. The differential needs to be pulled into alignment with the frame 1/4 inch(approx.) to install the bolt through the frame mount and the track bar bushing. This truck has never been in a collision to the front. The "death wobble" has been noticed on many truck websites. If I had been in traffic, it would have caused an accident. What is NHTSA doing about a recall by Dodge to fix the problem, permanently? The truck was new when I bought it. …
I received the recall for the front suspension problems and took truck to dealer. I believe it was recall n64. Dealer refused to fix truck as it is lifted and they are the ones who did it, said it did not need new parts as parts were replaced when they lifted it. Well, it death wobbles if you go over 40 MPH and was doing it when I took it to them. Cannot use freeway, surface streets only with affects mileage, it might get 8-9 mpg if I am lucky. The truck shakes violently and it feels like it is bucking. It needs to be stopped to stop it from shaking. The front tires are being eaten from the violent shake. In fact it did it on a surface street the other day. The road had been repaired and as there was no way to avoid it, I ran over the patch. It did it again. A lady behind me stopped to see if I was OK.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While exiting the freeway at 65 MPH, the contact attempted to make a left turn and the vehicle shook violently. The contact veered the vehicle to the shoulder of the road where it came to a complete stop. The vehicle resumed normal operation and was taken to orange coast Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat (2929 harbor blvd, costa mesa, ca 92626, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the front end linkages needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 35 MPH, the contact suddenly depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle shook side to side violently. The contact noticed that the lower control arms on both the driver and passenger sides folded or bowed like an inverted v. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arms needed to be replaced as well as the front driveshaft. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/10/2017 updated 01/11/17.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 35 MPH, the contact suddenly depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle shook side to side violently. The contact noticed that the lower control arms on both the driver and passenger sides folded or bowed like an inverted v. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arms needed to be replaced as well as the front driveshaft. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving at high speeds, the vehicle shook violently without warning and the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the diagnostic results were unknown. The independent mechanic also stated that the power steering cap detached from the vehicle and caused the power steering fluid to pour out. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,834.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 60 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle violently vibrated. The failures ceased once the vehicle was stopped. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure occurred because the vehicle drove over a pothole. The failure mileage was 250,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to shake violently (death wobble) without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the ball bearings and dampers failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to steer straight, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. In addition, the front end of the vehicle shakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Suspension complaints in other Ram 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500?
NHTSA has 77 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 18% of the model year's 422 complaints. The component named most often is front (19 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 89,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury and 1 death to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.