2014 Ram 2500 suspension problems

Filed Mar 4, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · NV

On 5/28/2019 Recall V06 was completed on my 2014 Dodge Ram 2500. As part of that repair the adjustment nuts on the steering drag link were welded to prevent loosening and potential separation. On 3/3/2026 I had new front suspension components installed by Les Schwab Tire Center. During that service the technician advised a wheel alignment could not be performed because the welded drag link nuts prevented the steering linkage from being adjusted. Alignment is normally required after front suspension work and necessary for proper steering geometry. Les Schwab advised that grinding the welds off the drag link to perform the alignment and then rewelding the component would be unsafe because it could introduce hidden stress or cracking in the steering component. They recommended replacing the drag link with a Moog DS801538A redesigned component. The drag link had to be replaced to restore normal steering adjustment and allow the vehicle to be properly aligned. On 3/3/2026 I requested reimbursement from Dodge/Chrysler for the drag link replacement required due to the recall repair. The request was denied. On 3/4/2026 Chrysler representatives acknowledged the welded drag link rendered the vehicle unserviceable for alignment yet still denied reimbursement. Chrysler’s Vehicle Alignment Clarification Letter states that after the recall repair, owners should still be able to obtain an alignment using an approved procedure. In my case, however, the welded drag link prevented any adjustment necessary to perform that procedure, making the vehicle unserviceable for alignment until the drag link was replaced. The recall repair rendered a steering component non-adjustable and prevented normal service, leaving the vehicle less serviceable than before the recall repair. Documentation and photos are attached.

Filed Sep 4, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · CA

I took my 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 (VIN: [XXX] ) to Glendora Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on Lone Hill Ave. for Recall R46. The dealership kept my truck most of the day but did not perform the recall. Instead, they told me something untrue—that my upgraded suspension made the repair impossible—without ever attempting the repair. They then tried to pressure me into signing a waiver of liability stating the recall could not be performed and gave me the runaround when I refused. This dealership was unwilling to help me and misled me instead of completing a federally mandated safety recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 16, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · SC

The Front Suspension Track Bar Frame Bracket R46/the federal safety agency 15V‑541. There was a recall issued in 2016 that impacted around an estimated 150,000+ vehicles. I purchased my Truck in 2020, and according to records this problem was fixed in 2016. I recently noticed something seriously wrong with the front suspension while driving, and just about lost control of my vehicle on the highway. After taking it to a certified maintenance technician for Dodge Ram, they found that the Recall was not completed at all. This problem involves faulty welding and the weld can break loose at any given moment without being fixed properly with a stability bracket. Mine gave loose on the highway going 70mph. My concern is how many other vehicles were marked as fixed, but in actuality were not.

Filed Nov 10, 2023 · Driver assistance, Suspension · TX

Death wobble at 45 and 74 mph. Driving on freeway and vehicle begins to shake violently: Has been a problem with other year models in the past after researching. Very dangerous on busy freeways.

Filed Oct 20, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · MS

On the night of September 15, 2023, I was driving home from work around 8:00 pm. I hit a bump on the interstate and my truck started the "death wobble". Having driven a Dodge truck for a very long time, I was aware of what was going on. The vehicle starts to "wobble" uncontrollably until you come to a complete stop. I was doing 70 mph and in the left lane when this happened, it immediately pulled me to the ditch in the right lane on the side of the interstate. I researched the problem and found that it had an R46 recall and the bracket in said recall had been ripped from the frame and broken in half. I hauled the vehicle to Jeff Wilson Chrysler in Brookhaven and they sent pictures to whomever for the recall and it was denied for some reason. The Service Manager then sent it to someone else because he thought that it should have been fixed based off what he has seen. I then called 1‑800‑992‑1997 to speak with someone about my issues and they proceeded to tell me that my recall had already been fixed. When I or Mr. Shane at Jeff Wilson types it in, it clearly states the R46 recall has not been fixed. There is nothing on this bar or bracket that has been done. This bracket breaking almost caused me to wreck and I cant get any help in getting it resolved. Mr. Shane at Jeff Wilson in Brookhaven has been nothing but fantastic in this matter and continues to try and help me get it resolved with no help coming from anyone above the dealership. The vehicle is undrivable and has been out of commission for 5 weeks now with no progress. Any help in this matter would be appreciated.

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Body, Steering · 80,000 miles · AR

I have a 2014 dodge ram2500 truck, there was a safety recall on the welding on the front suspension track bar frame bracket that was improperly welded during the manufacturing process. The fix was to have a bracket placed with one 60-70mm long m10 bolt with 1.5 pitch threads, one m10x1.5 pitch thread nut, three m10 flat washers I brought my truck in because it start popping every time in turned either right or left I was told that the recall fix had expired there no warranty on this to fix it now. So I'm confused it a safety issue and not covered under the recall?? Because the recall fix has no warranty the warranty is only for 2 years. So I bought a truck new with defects and it my problem that we're not known at the time from the manufacture. Not sure how this is right or fair to the customer. It a safety issue not cosmetic. My truck only has 80.000 and it a diesel should last a long time. Please help thank you

Filed Nov 26, 2020 · Suspension · 66,000 miles · MD

While driving my vehicle down the highway I had a bump/pot hole and started getting what is described as death wobble in the front end. I have had the recall done on some steering components. Not sure what they were. This is happened to me at least three times in the last month. I took it to a repair shop they looked at the front end/steering components and says they cannot find anything wrong.

Filed Sep 29, 2020 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · CA

Alignment recall performed on time, but damage done to front right tire from the recall. Alignment couldn't be done by a shop and took it to a dealer who re-did the work and charged $2000. Search indicates that chrysler ram company did a temporary fix in the recall which caused the problem. I should get a refund for the work they had to do to fix the original recall ($2000)*dt*dt*dt*jb consumer stated recall was corrected on time.*jb*dt

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Engine, Suspension · 6 miles · MO

Started up my truck to go to town, engine came on about 5 min in the drive so I took it straight to o'reillys where they did the scan and the computer said misfire in cylinder 3. So we changed the spark plugs and took it back to reset the light, started it back up and light came on again with same explanation. So we parked the vehicle until we could find what was going on, talked to a mechanic and he said probably the cam/lifter problem, he looked at the vehicle seen I had a dropped valve seat(very odd for just starting up a vehicle) so we called dodge and they insisted they had to diagnosis it so we paid a towing company to haul it to them. Dodge called me back and said dropped valve seat but also cam/lifters need replaced. I dont see how dodge can just say it's on you to fix with this many vehicle owners all having the same problem. This is expensive fixes but not only that I have a truck with a loan payment that I cannot drive till it's fixed.

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 2500 diesel. The contact discovered that the front passenger side shock absorber tower was not fully welded. The failure caused the alignment to shift and wear out both passenger side tires prematurely. The weld was discovered to be fractured when the vehicle was taken to desert sun espanola (517 n riverside dr, santa cruz, nm 87567, (505) 747-8100). The dealer stated that there was no recall on the vehicle and they could not touch or repair the vehicle despite it having bumper to bumper warranty coverage. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that he would repair the vehicle himself. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unknown.*dt