2013 Ram 2500 suspension problems

Filed Sep 28, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 115,500 miles · FL

The track bar mounts have all the welds cracked and it causes the truck to shake uncontrollably and is very dangerous. I have almost crashed twice due to this problem. I see that fca currently has a recall for this exact problem r46, my truck falls within the model and years but for some reason is not covered under the recall. I noticed the problem driving on the highway at 60 MPH the truck began to shake in a violent and uncontrollable manner all the cars around me slammed their brakes to stay away. I was able to brake down to 20 MPH when the shaking stopped. I pulled over to the emergency lane to examine my truck and noticed the cracked welds on the track bar mount. I need to have this fixed under the recall as this is a huge safety problem for my self and my fellow drivers I share the road with.

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Suspension · 53,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 2500. While driving 65 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle violently vibrated. The contact stated that the failure would not go away until the vehicle was completely stopped. The failure occurred twice. Bob allen chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of frankfort (925 versailles rd, frankfort, ky 40601, (502) 695-0166) was contacted and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 58,000 miles · CT

While driving on interstate 84 in hartford, ct I hit a slight bump after they were resurfacing the road at about 50 miles per hour. The entire truck shook violently from the suspension into the steering wheel. Felt like all 4 tires were about to come out from under the truck. Luckily I was able to veer to the nearest exit and come to a complete stop. I took the truck onto a side road and visually inspected the undercarriage. Nothing seemed loose or seemed to have any play. The truck only has 58000 miles and I have never experienced this prior. Extremely nervous to bring this 3/4 ton up to highway speeds again.

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Suspension · 46,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 2500. While driving various highway speeds, the vehicle experienced a condition called the "death wobble" and shook violently upon hitting a bump in the road. Heritage chrysler in baltimore, maryland 21234 was made aware of the failure and replaced two of the upper ball joints, but the failure recurred. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 31,000 miles · CO

Had a death wobble in may of 2017. I was knocked off the road during a school camping trip at 60 miles an hour on a mountain pass. Luckily I managed to stop the vehicle before rolling over. Dealer fixed upper and lower ball joint and trac bar. The wobble is now back and I am deathly afraid to drive it. I live in the mountains of colorado and I use the truck to pull a large boat. If it happens on a mountain pass...I am dead!

Filed Mar 10, 2018 · Suspension · 10 miles · CO

"death wobble", this has been documented in many places on line as a problem with this truck. When traveling at highway speeds hitting any pothole will lift the truck off of the road and move out of the lane. Also when traveling on cement highways that have been cut for expansion joints the truck bounces up and down enough to shake the driver and passengers violently. Causing drivers loss of concentration and control. This really needs to be fixed through better engineering. I have also noticed that while at highway speed when taking a long curve the truck begins to jump and wobble as if it will come off of the road and loose traction with the highway surface. This has been a problem since the truck was purchased and happens everyday it is driven. So the date given below does not matter.

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Suspension · 88,000 miles · CO

"death wobble" at highway speeds,this truck will bounce to the point of shaking the driver . If hitting any size hole or cut in highway the truck feels like it comes off of the road and uncontrollably moves to another lane. On highway it shakes on large radius turns . Bad suspension design is well documented online!

Filed Feb 11, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 20,000 miles · AR

My vehicle has a ratcheting sound that comes from somewhere in the left front corner of the truck when a pothole or dip is driven over at highway speeds. I am unable to tell if this is caused by the braking system, suspension or steering mechanism. I can clearly feel the ratcheting vibrations in on the steering wheel making me believe it is part of steering or suspension. This has been going on in this truck for at least 4 years now and it seems to be getting worse over time. I have taken this truck into multiple dealers to resolve this issue, while both in warranty and out of warranty. The dealers are able to reproduce the noise but unable to find the cause and correct it. This has been an ongoing issue and I am concerned about the safety aspect. Most recently the dealer that I bought it from told me that I should just trade it in for a new one and that the people that test drive the the truck one wouldn't be able to find the issue and I would get the most money now. Seemed very shady to me. I have a complete and up to date service history on this truck and have had lots of issues with it but this one has to be the most annoying. That and the drivers side door mirror that seems to be badly engineered and being unable to see out of it while driving because of the rough ride.

Filed Aug 31, 2017 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · FL

I purchased this vehicle in washington and it was never disclosed by the dealer that the vehicle was built in canada. When I drive the truck at certain speeds the truck has a very serious vibration. I was told by a mechanic that is was displaying obvious signs of the "death wobble" when driven on the street or highway. It appears to involve the front end/suspension. I don't feel safe driving or letting my family ride in the truck. I have parked the truck and have not driven it since. I tried to contact fiat chrysler in the us. They advised that I had to speak to someone in canada since the truck was built there. Canadian fiat chrysler advised that I would have to speak to us fiat chrysler or an import export broker because the vehicle was purchased in washington. The dealer never disclosed that this truck was built in canada and that I would not be able to purchase a service contract on the vehicle through mopar.. I have tried to contact the dealership, rairdon's of bellingham, however no one has responded to any of my calls. Please note the date the vibrations started is approximate.

Filed Apr 12, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 46,000 miles · MT

I was driving down the hwy at 70 MPH when I hit a bump and the whole front end ofthe truck started to shake so bad is could not control the truck. Death wobble.