Dodge RAM 3500 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 331 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Dodge RAM 3500 across 18 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “front end” (26% of reports).
- 331suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 67%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.
- Front end: mentioned in 86 of 331 complaints (26%)
- Death wobble: mentioned in 62 of 331 complaints (19%)
- Tie rod: mentioned in 59 of 331 complaints (18%)
- Ball joints: mentioned in 51 of 331 complaints (15%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 242 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 331 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Dodge RAM 3500 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 3500 | 36 | 10% | 21,500 |
| 2011 RAM 3500 | 28 | 12% | 34,500 |
| 2010 RAM 3500 | 23 | 15% | 48,750 |
| 2009 RAM 3500 | 12 | 11% | 59,856 |
| 2008 RAM 3500 | 22 | 13% | 72,000 |
| 2007 RAM 3500 | 31 | 15% | 74,800 |
| 2006 RAM 3500 | 20 | 8% | 80,000 |
| 2005 RAM 3500 | 17 | 9% | 75,000 |
| 2004 RAM 3500 | 25 | 12% | 86,000 |
| 2003 RAM 3500 | 32 | 11% | 65,500 |
| 2002 RAM 3500 | 5 | 11% | 45,000 |
| 2001 RAM 3500 | 14 | 11% | 62,050 |
| 2000 RAM 3500 | 11 | 19% | 105,000 |
| 1999 RAM 3500 | 7 | 7% | 138,500 |
| 1998 RAM 3500 | 4 | 4% | 173,000 |
| 1997 RAM 3500 | 8 | 6% | 97,305 |
| 1996 RAM 3500 | 16 | 13% | 81,545 |
| 1995 RAM 3500 | 20 | 19% | 119,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Dodge RAM 3500. 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.
Seemingly at random whenever the truck goes over a bump at about 25MPH to 65MPH the whole truck will start to shake violently and uncontrollably like an earthquake is happening and the steering wheel will shake back and fourth and not stop until the truck comes to a complete stop. I've had it…
At random any time the truck goes over a bump in the road at about 25MPH to 65MPH the whole truck will start to shake violently and uncontrollably like an earthquake is happening and the steering wheel will shake back and fourth and not stop until the truck comes to a complete stop. I've had it…
upper control arm cracked which is a safety violation and should be a recall. TRW 52106776 Control arm is the cracked part in the picture My son replace both control arm and send it for alignment total cost was as below; Parts $280 + Alignment $192.59= $472.59 I like Dodge to refund me for $460
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving uphill at 55 MPH, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not exceeding 55 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving to the destination. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a clunking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact who is a certified mechanic, inspected the vehicle. Upon expecting the vehicle, the contact determined that both upper control arms…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 3500s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 331 owner complaints about suspension for the Dodge RAM 3500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM 3500 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Dodge RAM 3500?
The most frequent phrase is “front end”, in 86 of 331 complaints, followed by “death wobble” (62).
Other Dodge RAM 3500 problems
- Steering problems (1,017)
- Power Train problems (349)
- Air Bags problems (314)
- Electrical System problems (276)
- Structure problems (173)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (147)
- Exterior Lighting problems (144)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (124)
See all Dodge RAM 3500 problems.