RAM 2500 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the RAM 2500 across 14 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (37). The words owners use most often: “front end” (18% of reports).
- 140suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 75%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 25 of 140 complaints (18%)
- Death wobble: mentioned in 24 of 140 complaints (17%)
- Drag link: mentioned in 13 of 140 complaints (9%)
- Track bar: mentioned in 10 of 140 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 85 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 140 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
RAM 2500 suspension complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 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.
The front right strut/shock is leaking and now both have to be replaced at only 48,000 miles and 4 years old.
I havenât experienced an issue yet. A safety recall was finally issued to my 2018 Ram 2500 pickup truck in 2024. I had taken it to the local Ram dealership (Rairdonâs Ram, Bellingham, WA). On two separate occasions for my truck throwing the following warning light, âCheck Electronic Braking…
This complaint is against HENDRICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM IN HOOVER ALABAMA misaligned solid-axle geometry and compromised tire casings triggered a violent, uncontrollable oscillation through the steering system, rendering the truck an immediate highway safety hazard. The vehicle was so dangerous…
My brand new truck started shaking while accelerating past 65mph. The shaking was not dampened by the suspension at all. (I.e. it kept the same or increased strength). The shaking could cause damage, excessive loosening or wear of critical components and lead to a serious accident at these speeds…
On 5/28/2019 Recall V06 was completed on my 2014 Dodge Ram 2500. As part of that repair the adjustment nuts on the steering drag link were welded to prevent loosening and potential separation. On 3/3/2026 I had new front suspension components installed by Les Schwab Tire Center. During that service…
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM 2500s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about suspension for the RAM 2500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the RAM 2500 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “front end”, in 25 of 140 complaints, followed by “death wobble” (24).
Other RAM 2500 problems
See all RAM 2500 problems.