2009 Dodge RAM 2500 suspension problems

Filed Jul 9, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 121,000 miles · MI

2009 dodge ram 2500 has what is described by many as "death wobble". At freeway speeds (70mph here in mi) if some even minor bumps, pot holes are run over the front end of the truck starts to shake uncontrollably. To get control of the vehicle again you must slow to below 55mph. Many times just the drivers side front tire as bouncing or wobbling, recently the entire front end. Vehicle has had both prior recalls for tie-rod ends completed. Had front shocks changed in case they were the issue no change, had tires changed in case there was an issue with any of the tires, no change. Had belle tire techs look for issue with bouncing/wobbling tires they said everything was tight and in working order. Also has another garage look at it for the same issue they did not find any issues. This problem that looks to be pretty widespread with owners of 2009 ram 2500s makes this vehicle unsafe at highway speeds until a fix is found. I will ask dealer about bouncing/wobbling front end again but if this is on many of these trucks the problem will end up resulting in accidents should a driver not be able to slow down quickly to regain control of the steering. This problem has been happening for over a year on and off, I had avoided driving on the freeway until the last repairs where the tires were changed and the techs said everything was good with the front end. First time on the freeway at 70mph it happened again when a few small bumps were run over, the entire cab of the truck was shaking, other drivers behind and around me slowed as I am guessing they thought I was going to loose control and crash. I had to slow below 50mph before the shaking was under control and because the other drivers slowed it allowed me to get to the right and avoid an accident. So I will no longer use the truck at anything over 45mph and only use sparingly until the issue is identified and repaired.

Filed Jul 9, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · PA

My 2009 dodge ram 2500 started hopping after I hit a slight bump in the road. I was going about 50mph when thus happened. I could do nothing but take my foot off the gas to slow the truck down. It literally hopped down the road , it felt like we were in a paint mixer bouncing down the road. This has happened several times before but was never as bad as this time. My wife was with me this time and could not believe what it was doing. She told me if she had been driving she would have panicked and most likely wrecked the truck. Everything in the truck was being tossed around. This issue must be corrected before someone gets hurt or worse.

Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 89,500 miles · PA · 1 injury

While driving the dodge ram 2500 2009 year on the highway at 60-65 MPH the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably after hitting a joint in the road between the asphalt and a bridge. I was unable to steer during this time and the vehicle shook so violently that the connectors vibrated off of the battery terminal, both batteries, at which time I lost all power. This almost resulted in my driving off of a bridge. The shaking would only stop upon coming to a complete stop. This happened 3 more times at slower speeds between 40-50 MPH. I eventually had to get a tow truck to get us to our destination. This happened on highway roads and always after hitting a small bumps. Mileage on vehicle is 89500.

Filed Aug 13, 2016 · Suspension · 61,000 miles · CA

Serious shimmy at highway speeds. Truck has 61k miles and is maintained very well.

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 64,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. While reversing, the tie rod fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 12/03/15*lj updated 4/13/18*jb; manufacturer was made aware of failure in 2012, they did not have parts to fix it. Updated 10/11/18

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 165,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering and vibrated. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. Updated 09/18/15*lj the consumer stated when he hit a pot hole or dip in the road, the steering wheel would shake violently, along with the entire truck. The consumer stated he had no control over the vehicle. Updated 09/22/15*jb....updated 10-27-15 *bf the consumer stated he replaced the ball joints, shocks and steering dampener. It remedied the problem some, but he could still feel a light shimmy in the steering wheel which progressed for several months. The consumer wanted to participate in the buy back program. Updated 01/05/16. *jb the consumer stated the manufacturer would not buy the vehicle back at the kelly blue book value. *js

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · VT

Ball joint design on these model year trucks is horrible, the upper ball joint moves up and down while the bottom is stationary, when the top joint moves it causes to much pressure on the bottom ball joint, causing it to fail. We have now replaced the upper and lower joint in june, and again the lower joint in december. Our mechanic has seen multiple trucks with the same problem. The upper ball joint needs to be redesigned. It is a costly venture to replace ball joints every 6 months.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Suspension · SC

Recall I can not get dodge land to repair. I have called 5 times. What can I do to get my truck repaired?

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH driving over a bump, the vehicle started shaking and rattling. The contact applied the brake and merged to the side of the road. The problem recurred three times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · NC

I received an important safety recall n49/the federal safety agency 13v‑529 back in dec time frame, I immediately contacted crown dodge in fayetteville, nc. They told me that they are aware of the situation and are waiting on parts to arrive and to call back in two weeks. I call back two weeks later (mid jan) they explain that they have not received any parts and was told to bring in my truck so they can order parts assigned to my VIN number which I did. After waiting several weeks I called crown dodge on 4 march 2014 and spoke with frank in the service dept. He explains to me that the parts were ordered last week. I don't understand how it has taken crown dodge over 2 months to order parts for this recall. [xxx] was unable to give a good explanation why it has taken so long to order parts. I explained to him that my truck has a severe death wobble problem and it is very hazardous to drive and I needed this issue fixed as soon as possible. I don't even let my wife drive the truck because I am afraid for her safety because of this issue. [xxx] could not tell me when the parts he supposedly ordered would come in. I am tired of waiting and hope you could shed some light on this problem I am having with crown dodge of fayetteville. Thank you helping me in this matter.. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).