Tl* the contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started to shake. As a result of the failure, the transfer case failed . The contact stated he had to apply the breaks and turn the engine off in order to stop the vehicle from shaking . The manufacturer was notified many times.. Updated 05/12/2014
1994 Dodge RAM 3500 suspension problems
11 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front3
- Front: stabilizer bar2
- Rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket1
- Front: springs: coil springs1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge RAM 3500 suspension problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Front suspension spring/shock absorber
Allege failure of the coil spring/shock absorber bracket at its attachment to the vehicle frame may allow collapse of the front suspension, and potentially affect steering or braking system performance
PE99026
What 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle hit a bump, which started a violent shaking or "death wobble" in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer reinforced the shock tower, and determined that the track bar was loose. There is a the federal safety agency recall # 94v097000 which pertains to the front suspension. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
While driving 35-40 MPH vehicle ran over a small bump. This caused the vehicle to vibrate severely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the stabilize bar bracket was ripped from the frame.
Vehicle is exhibiting possible suspension problems including excessive movement between the pickup when towing a camper. The truck has suddenly rolled to the right as though a tire had rolled oot of the rim, there are cracks in the front of the pickup box and bottom of the cab. Allowing the box to twist in relation to the frame and the height of the camper. The motion is extreme and is accompanied by clicks and pops of the sheet metal from the area of the cracks. It is also possible that the suspension problems caused the driver side u bolts to be loose.
Front axle support upper tower spring welds are cracking on l and r side.
Trailer tow harness switch burned.
Entire cab shakes at various times while driving. The dealer could not determine problem. When shaking occurs the vehicle is difficult if not impossible to steer, this resulted in driver having to go off the side of road several times.
Seat belts failed.
Vehicle is wearing out front tires excessively, dealer is not able to find problems. Tt
Vehicle vibration at 45mph, hard to steer. Tt
Questions about the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 suspension
Does the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 suspension problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 suspension?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have bad suspension?
The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most suspension complaints are 2012 (36 complaints), 2003 (32 complaints) and 2007 (31 complaints).
Other 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
Brakes 18Electrical 14Transmission 10Fuel system 7Steering 7Lights 5Body 4Acceleration 3Engine 3Seat belts 3Visibility 3Airbags 2Driver assistance 1Locks 1Tires 1
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