2014 Ram 3500 suspension problems

Filed May 24, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · AL

We were traveling on a highway doing 70mph and the whole truck started to shake really badly. My husband could not steer the vehicle safely, nor could he brake without losing control. He had to slow down until the shaking stopped. When we got back on the road, the vehicle did the same thing three times. This is known issue with Dodge, yet they don't have a fix for it. They call it the "death rattle"

Filed Sep 28, 2022 · Suspension · 300,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the steering wheel was consistently turning to the left independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the front driver’s side wheel was dislocated and turned to the left. The contact stated that upon wiggling the wheel to relocate into the normal position, he noticed that the front track bar bracket had started to detach from the frame. The contact stated that as he readjusted the front wheel, the front track bar bracket was pushed closer to the frame. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that front track bar bracket needed to be replaced or the entire frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V541000 (Steering) however, the dealer advised the contact that the manufacturer denied the request to cover the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2021 · Suspension · CA

The rear driver's side upper shock mount was found broken during an inspection. The part showed signs of possible metal fatigue, and not a corrosion induced failure, resulting in the metal stem (retaining the upper shock) to "snap" off the welded shock mount bracket.

Filed Nov 19, 2020 · Suspension · NM

When traveling at a speed of 50 to 75 MPH and driving over uneven pavement or transitions (bridges or intersections) that are not smooth the steering wheel shakes vigorously. The shake is to the point that you have to grip it tightly to ensure control of the vehicle to make sure you don't cause an accident. The wheels wobble back and forth vigorously just like the steering wheel. You cannot press on your brakes until your speed drops when you let off the gas. This happens on all kinds of roadways. This first happened on 09/15/2016 and still happens to this day. I have videos of this happening.

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Suspension · 95,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the rear of the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact stated that the drive shaft and tires were replaced however, the failure recurred. An unknown dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Suspension, Wheels · 117,845 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 3500. While driving, the front passenger side of the vehicle shook and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to landmark dodge chrysler jeep ram (1900 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055, (816) 836-0100) where it was diagnosed that the front end needed an alignment. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer eight times for the same failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided case number: 64579036. The failure mileage was approximately 117,845. *dt

Filed Jan 26, 2019 · Suspension · 5,000 miles · TN

Truck wears right front , outside tread off of tire. [ the first 2 inches on outside of tire tread off in less than 5000 miles]

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 120,000 miles · TX

I have had this truck inspected several times due to the steering bracket weld failures as per the recalls. I was recently at the metroplex dodge on denton dr. By love filed airport in dallas and on my way home I heard a rubbing noise coming from the front passenger side wheel I noticed the wheel well cover was loose and was rubbing against the tire. Upon further inspection I noticed the welds on the spring perch bracket which is welded on the fram rails had broken off and and pushed the plastic wheel cover off. The spring perch bent upward and the spring is about to come off. Had the spring perch bracket broken off from the remaining weld wouldn of caused a roll over. One of the recalls mentioned some steering components may have welds with insufficient fusion which causes the welds to break right off. This has happened on my truck. I was very lucky I noticed the weld break and stopped using the truck. This additional failure has to mentioned on any future recalls to prevent future accidents.

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Suspension · 173,198 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 3500. The contact stated that the front passenger side wheel bearing fractured without warning. The vehicle was towed to boerne dodge chrysler jeep ram (30300 I-10, boerne, tx 78006, (830) 443-9153 and (830) 443-9432) who replaced the front passenger wheel bearing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 173,198.

Filed Aug 18, 2018 · Suspension, Transmission · 112,000 miles · FL

Vibration that starts at 68 to 73 MPH. Replaced all tires-had balanced 3 times-swapped wheels around. Still a vibration in the rear of truck.checked rear springs , drive shaft seem ok. This truck has had a vibration since I bought it, 4 years old with 112,000 miles I thought it was just the mix matched tires that were on the truck.