RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 434 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the RAM 1500 across 15 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (111). The words owners use most often: “air suspension” (38% of reports).
- 434suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $3,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 64%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.
- Air suspension: mentioned in 163 of 434 complaints (38%)
- Bump stops: mentioned in 27 of 434 complaints (6%)
- Cold weather: mentioned in 26 of 434 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the RAM 1500 at $3,350, and half of them between $2,200 and $5,000.
Based on 18 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 233 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 434 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 9 an injury.
RAM 1500 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2024 1500 | 1 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 2023 1500 | 4 | 2% | 53,000 |
| 2022 1500 | 15 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2021 1500 | 9 | 1% | 40,126 |
| 2020 1500 | 14 | 2% | 15,000 |
| 2019 1500 | 33 | 2% | 10,200 |
| 2018 1500 | 21 | 3% | 11,500 |
| 2017 1500 | 50 | 6% | 42,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 68 | 4% | 51,500 |
| 2015 1500 | 56 | 4% | 53,000 |
| 2014 1500 | 111 | 6% | 66,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 44 | 3% | 70,500 |
| 2009 1500 | 4 | 11% | 106,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Model years: 2014
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.
Risk: Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
After driving approximately 30-45 minutes a message on the dashboard showed up saying "Immediate Air Suspension Service/Repair Required". The suspension locked up at this point. Driving down the interstate at speeds of 70 mph was not safe for the vehicle or the occupants. This problem was addressed…
Rack shudders back and forth Durring professional alignment. No one touching the steering wheel the computer in the rack seems to move the wheels and steering wheel on its own. When hitting any dip in the road the steering goes slack as if there is no resistance at all on the wheel and the tires go…
The contact owns a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started riding very rough and felt very heavy, with the suspension warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly lowered due to the failure, and the contact had to activate the…
While driving on the highway the truck lowered to aero mode as it should. After awhile it lowered to entry mode but still said that it was in aero mode on the dash. This caused the handling of the vehicle to become very hard. Once I pulled over and got out I noticed the truck was at a dangerous low…
Air Suspension malfunction - the truck lost suspension and was dangerous to drive
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM 1500s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 434 owner complaints about suspension for the RAM 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the RAM 1500 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,350 (half paid between $2,200 and $5,000), from 18 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “air suspension”, in 163 of 434 complaints, followed by “bump stops” (27).
Other RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (2,661)
- Engine problems (2,391)
- Electrical System problems (2,372)
- Power Train problems (1,447)
- Service Brakes problems (1,092)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,072)
- Air Bags problems (572)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (537)
See all RAM 1500 problems.