2005 Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 60 complaints for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 16 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 16 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the power steering failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a concrete embankment and rolled over several times. The vehicle burst into flames, which were extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed and indicated that a fractured rear axle caused the failure. The crash caused a fatality. The vehicle was towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
I just replaced the driver side wheel bearing, two years ago it was the passenger side. I have spoken to three other ram owners who have had the same experience.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
- Drivetrain & axles 582 complaints
- Air bags 378 complaints
- Engine 155 complaints
- Suspension 84 complaints
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Fuel system 41 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints