Suspension Problems of Dodge Ram 3500

Dodge Ram 3500 owners have reported 236 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (130 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (31 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Dodge Ram 3500

The Suspension problem

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.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

The front end of my 2007. 5 Dodge Ram 3500 will shake violently when you hit a bump in the road. Its happened numerous times and seems to be worse at higher speeds. The only way to stop it is to slow down quickly . Not to safe when on a major highway.   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

My 2011 mega cab 3500 was purchased in Nov of 2018 with only approx. 110k miles on odometer. After a short while of driving, a vibration started getting worse up until I took to a dealer at approx. 114k for a check on toe & alignment.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

This has happened before back in 2010 and I put an extra stabilizer on the front and upper and lower ball joints and a few more pieces all made by moog but the front end still shakes almost uncontrollable and I have to slow down real fast before I cause an accident I'm afraid it's going to make me   Read details...

The Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer four times. The technician diagnosed that the track bar, upper tie rods, upper control arms and the left lower and upper ball joints needed to   Read details...




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