2005 Dodge RAM 1500: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Suspension · 180,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle went over five potholes causing damage to the front suspension, the control arm and tie rod. The vehicle was taken to get an alignment and the independent mechanic technician informed the contact that the front suspension, control arm and tie rod needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle now experiencing a rattling noise while driving since he hit the potholes. The dealer nor manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · IA

2005 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to powertrain, front hub assembly and rear drive shaft u joints safety issues. *m the consumer provided invoices that state emergency brake is not working, as well as the upper control arms with ball joints need replacing.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Suspension · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the upper and lower control arms were completely worn out. The contact did not believe that the failure was due to normal wear and tear. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Steering · 100,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH over a pothole, the steering column and front end of the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where both the front passenger and driver side tie rods and shocks were replaced. The failure recurred two weeks after the vehicle was serviced. The mechanic stated that the steering column assembly and other related components would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Body, Brakes · ME

The truck is falling apart. The welds are coming apart & the whole body is rotting faster than I can fix it. I will not be able to get another inspection sticker. I have replaced the transfer case, water pump, serpentine belt & pulleys, rear drive shaft, upper & lower ball joints, tyrods and the whole brake system. The truck needs to be recalled.

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Suspension · 145,912 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, there was a loud noise and the driver side tie rod fractured. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,912. Updated 05/31/2016*lj consumer stated parts were replaced on 1/21/12 with chrysler parts updated 6/5/18

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 74,138 miles · AR

The frame on my dodge ram has broken welds on both sides of the frame where the lower control arms mount to the frame. They have failed due to manufacturing defects during the welding process. The truck has never been wrecked, driven off road, or done any towing. Dodge refuses any assistance in replacing the frame because it has aged out of their warranty. The truck has 74,138 miles on it and is not drivable without a new frame. I had the truck in twice under warranty service for drivability issues under braking and steering over bumps. Neither time were the cracks in the frame found or addressed. Every time the brakes are applied, the steering wheel shakes uncontrollably and is unsafe to drive. I found the damage while changing the oil and was about to replace the frt hub bearing assembly on the passenger side since the driver's side had already failed and had been replaced earlier. Contacted chrysler and was told that my truck had aged out of warranty, but that taking it to a dealer they would be able to find a technical service bulletin that may cover it. I googled tsb's and found one on the 2006 dodge ram frames for the exact same area affected on my truck, but dodge still won't address this issue. I've been dealing with this for over six months and want my truck fixed or replaced.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Steering · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 2 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel seized. The engine was turned off and resumed normal operation after it was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the tie rod was replaced. The contact was uncertain of the location of the faulty tie rod. The failure persisted after the repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. In 2011, the vehicle was also serviced for a steering failure; however, the replacement part was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Suspension, Tires · NM

2005 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall and vehicle tire malfunction while driving. *smd the consumer stated the tire came off the vehicle and the ball joint was on the ground..

Filed Apr 5, 2015 · Suspension · 115,000 miles · OR

The front right upper ball joint of the upper control arm separated while pulling out of a parking lot. The ball joint pulled out of the socket. The tire then laid over and the truck had to be towed.

Filed Jul 26, 2013 · Suspension · 37,980 miles · PR

After I purchase this vehicle during my personal inspection of the suspension I noticed that the rubber boot on both lower ball joints were completely deteriorated. If this is not repaired the ball joints would fail creating an accident and possible personal injury.

Filed Jul 15, 2011 · Steering · 40,883 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that she would hear a rumbling noise coming from the front driver side tire when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that the front driver side tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred approximately three months later. The vehicle was taken back to the independent repair shop where the front driver's side tie rod was again replaced. The failure recurred approximately two years later. The vehicle was not yet taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was also informed of a recall but the recall only pertained to later model year vehicles. The failure mileage was 40,883 and the current mileage was 80,000.