"compressor went out and was replaced, but prior to that, the a/c was not being fed to the passenger side of the cab. "Unfortunately typical junky unitized bearings" However the Dodge dealership wanted to charge nearly 3x the repair costs (labor + parts) as our local mechan" Repairs were relatively straightforward and not so costly as to be prohibitive if done by an educated owner or responsible mechanic. It never was unsafe to drive, but the few problems we have encountered came on quickly. "Considering we didn't have any trouble with the truck until after we crossed the 100,000 miles-driven mark, we anticipated having to begin doing some work to the vehicle. Should have learned from my last Ram as it also had suspension problems" "This truck has had several issues with suspension problems. "All related to above answer-Poor/weak design by Dodge during a several year period" "While driving on the highway experienced extreme shaking, ended up being rear gear wear" "This truck has the infamous "death wobble."" Dealer replaced steering link and solved problem" Thought it was loose bolt or something minor. Well known factory defects/poor design on that model for a period of several years in that generation of Dodge 2500 & 3500 trucks" "Poor design of both steering and front-end suspension systems. "Had a to replace 2 NAPA rack and pinion systems both of which broke in about 4 months. Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion) "Bushing wearing out causing death wobble at high speeds, replaced on average of 100000 miles" If grease fittings were used, this probably would not have occurred. Every oil change, all steering components were wiped with an oily rag. "Ball joints were extremely worn only after about 90000 miles. They are too small and wear out with alarming regularity, and are extremely expensive to replace" "The design of the ball joints on the front axle of this vehicle is atrocious. (2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie 5.9-L 6 Cyl diesel) I know this as I have held them in comparison, I also have changed them myself and do have many years of experience" "the ball joints are way undersized for the weight of the truck similar vehicles that weigh 1/2 as much have similar sized ball joints. "At 114000 miles all ball joints had to be replaced.
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