2011 Dodge RAM 3500 suspension problems

Filed Aug 15, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · WI

Seemingly at random whenever the truck goes over a bump 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. I've had it happen at least fifty to a hundred times since I bought it on 3-6-2026 and it only has 155,000 miles on it. The "Death Wobble has been a known problem on Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks built form 1994 through 2012 according to the internet. Yet nothing seems to have been done to fix it.

Filed Aug 15, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · WI

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. I've had it happen at least fifty to a hundred times since I bought it on 3/6/2026 and the truck only has 155,000 Miles on it. From what I've read on the internet the "death wobble" is pretty common in Ram trucks from 1994 all the way through 2012 yet Ram hasn't done anything to fix the problem.

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 250,000 miles · OK

N49 / the federal safety agency 13v‑529; #2 of the recall states they will repurchase your vehicle. We took that option. It was inspected by michael (xxxx) around 09/14/18. 09/18/18 we were offered $13,558 by jasmine (xxxxx). Rick (xxxx) signed the offer 09/25/18. Copy of the title front and back was faxed to 844‑840‑3737 per their request. A 10 day payoff was faxed by usaa. As of today 11/09/18, 2:30pm dodge agent has not contacted me to turn this vehicle in. November 1st I spoke with someone at 800‑583‑1403, ref# 57174908 (case number) and they assured me that linda (xxx) received the paperwork 10/19/18 and that it would settle soon. I was advised by someone at dodge and also jasmine that the check had already been cut. Jasmine also called and assured me that we would settle by friday 11/09/18. I called dodge today and now they say the check is in process. I reminded them that all their calls are recorded and that I was requesting to speak with a supervisor. They inform me none are available. I advised I want a return phone call by 3pm today. That I continue to get the run around and then lied to about whether the check is or has not been processed yet. I sent jasmine an email and reminded her she said this would only take 10 days and now as of today it is 45 days since the process has started. I have a copy of our signed agreement. You can request a copy of all my phones call from dodge and jasmine (xxxxxx). I have had 2 strokes, my husband died october 6th this year. This whole episode is a tremendous about of stress on me. I started crying one of my phone calls to dodge. They should never agreed to the buy back if their intention was to drag their feet. Here it is 3pm as I requested a call back even if they did not have an answer for me. No call back. (xxxx) rick (xxxx) is my husband. He died 10/06/18. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 8, 2017 · Suspension · 34,500 miles · MT

At 34500 miles. The front suspension "track bar" was completely worn out. As a result at 40 MPH (hwy 2 in mt driving straight in the east bound lane) I experienced such a vibration that the truck was uncontrollable and my only option was to slow down without braking. Luckily there were no oncoming traffic so no accident or damage to the truck occurred, thank god. I replaced the track bar and the steering damper as well and the truck is now fine. I did some research on this only to discover that chrysler has know about this problem for over a decade, yet the problem still exists. When talking to a dealer in idaho, I was told that the dodge death wobble is common. This is dangerous. The truck shook so bad that everything was blurry until the wobble stopped.

Filed Nov 26, 2017 · Suspension · 103,000 miles · TX

The track bar on the front suspension came loose and started to shake the truck violently making me loose control and go into a ditch.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Suspension · OR

I called around to multiple dealerships in my area to have a recall completed and every dealership told me that the part was back ordered and they couldn't fix it. I went to my local tire and lube shop to inquiry about the part and it was available same day at a parts store in town. For being a recall that could seriously injure or kill somebody, the dealerships didn't seem to care much about getting it fixed or helping direct us on what to do. I had my local tire and lube shop fix the issue in a day.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 36,000 miles · KY

While driving at speeds between 50-70 MPH I have run across small bumps or holes that cause either front wheel to shake uncontrollably causing me to have to reduce speed dramatically or even stop to get it back under control. I understand this is called the "dodge death wobble".

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Airbags, Fuel system · 123,476 miles · NM

I called three/3 dealers to inquire about having my vehicle recalls attended to. I have been waiting months and months for this. Jack key dodge (alamogordo, nm) put me on hold for 45 minutes after I told the reception of the n49 recall. Sierra blanca motors (ruidoso, nm) said the parts were on back order and the service manager would call me immediately (monday morning) after calling dodge....he has not called. Roswell dodge (roswell, nm) said all parts on back order and I would not be seen until november. This program is a joke. I will not have my truck repaired due to the uncaring, abrasive, and nonchalant attitude about a very serious matter. I demand to have a buyback, as is my option, and I view this as absurd that we must wait so long for our money in this age of instant communication. Absurd. I do not believe dodge can or will fix my recalls competently. Why do you allow fca to wait so long on this buyback? Why are these parts still not available? I experienced the "dodge death wobble" and this is a very serious and frightening matter. Fca simply does not care. What do you think fca or the independent appraiser is going to do with the evaluation of the value of my truck? Probably this will be a very bad appraisal as well and/or the money from fca will take for ever to be received. I want my money now so I can purchase another vehicle....not wait until october 1, 2015 for the dealer to set an appraisal time. I can not believe how bad this program is going forward. Once again....the parts are still on back order. I want my money now.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 30,000 miles · PA

A week after purchasing this vehicle, my wife complained about the steering not feeling right. As I continue to use the vehicle I notice some vibration on the steering wheel, but didn't think much of it being a problem because this is our first pickup truck and the stereotype is all pickup trucks ride ruff. Now some time have past and a few thousand miles later the steering vibration is getting worse and now I'm starting to suspect something is wrong. As I went underneath the vehicle to check the front suspension I notice the new tires which came with the vehicle when purchase was completely worn on the inside threads after 8k miles. I did some research on the net to find out that a lot of users of this vehicle are experiencing what's known as the (depth wobble). I first called dodge mfg. And complained about this issue and they inform me that this is an ongoing issue. They told me to bring to a dealer and gave me a case #. I brought the vehicle back to the dealer where it was purchased. All they did was a wheel alignment which they charge me and said they wouldn't replace the tires. Well this vehicle is still doing the same thing! Only 40k miles on this vehicle and we really are not happy campers!

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 98,000 miles · OH

From 45 to 70 MPH. If you hit a bump just right in the road it will cause the steering to violently shake and have to slow to 30 MPH to bring back to normal. Ball joints steering stabilizer track bar have all been replaced truck had been to shop for alignment. Tires were put on around 90k and truck had around 98k when death wobble started happening I do not feel safe hauling anything with this vehicle or having my family ride with me.