2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,313 miles. The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (36% of reports).
- 122suspension complaints
- 78,313median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 87%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Death wobble: mentioned in 44 of 122 complaints (36%)
- Front end: mentioned in 36 of 122 complaints (30%)
- Ball joints: mentioned in 24 of 122 complaints (20%)
- Hit bump: mentioned in 14 of 122 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 108 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 122 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 22 | 8% | 36,500 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 37 | 12% | 37,000 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 32 | 14% | 33,500 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 15 | 7% | 72,000 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 48 | 15% | 54,847 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 93 | 26% | 51,747 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 106 | 16% | 76,491 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 77 | 18% | 89,400 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 106 | 18% | 65,000 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 122 | 18% | 78,313 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 14 | 9% | 49,000 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 39 | 8% | 78,000 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 23 | 11% | 103,500 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 22 | 7% | 26,296 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 19 | 8% | 138,000 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 20 | 9% | 70,000 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 23 | 8% | 189,500 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 22 | 8% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
We have a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel crew cab pickup that occasionally after hitting a bump or on rough roads the steering mechanism or suspension develops an uncontrollable harmonic vibration with one or the other front wheels bouncing. The only way to stop the vibration is to come to a complete…
I was driving on I55 this morning and all of a sudden my truck started vibrating really bad, the steering wheel was veering, I had to constantly fight to keep in my lane. And when I touched my brakes it veered. Riding really rough, and has power loss. I took it to the nearest shop and they said my…
I was traveling at about 20 mph, slowing down to make a turn when i heard a loud cracking sound. I pulled over but could not determine the source of the sound. I decided to return to the house to investigate further. On my way home, i stopped at a coffee shop and when tried to back up into a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Dodge RAM 2500s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 122 owner complaints about suspension for the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 (18% of the 661 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,313 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 44 of 122 complaints, followed by “front end” (36).
Other 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (159)
- Structure problems (146)
- Air Bags problems (138)
- Power Train problems (55)
See all 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 problems or suspension problems across all RAM 2500 years.