2015 Ram 3500 suspension problems

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Engine, Steering · NC

I own a 2015 Ram 3500 equipped with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. An authorized Ram dealership diagnosed an engine oil leak originating from the timing gear housing-to-engine block/cylinder block gasket. The leak has progressed beyond minor seepage. Engine oil is traveling down onto the chassis/track bar area and is leaving drops on the ground. The dealer estimated the repair at approximately $4,000 because of the extensive labor required to access and reseal the timing gear housing. My concern is that an engine oil leak from this sealed housing may worsen over time and could potentially result in significant oil loss, contamination of nearby chassis components, or oil reaching hot engine/exhaust components depending on the path and severity of the leak. FCA/Stellantis has previously issued technical communications concerning oil leakage from the timing gear housing gasket. STAR Online Case [XXX], titled “Oil Leak From The Front Timing Gear Housing Gasket,” instructed dealership technicians to document the leak location, photograph the condition, and measure the breakaway torque of the timing gear housing retaining bolts. FCA also issued later engineering communications involving the rear gear housing/timing case gasket on later Ram 6.7L diesel trucks, including requests to document loose housing bolts and retain removed bolts for engineering analysis. I am submitting this complaint because I believe this may represent a recurring engine oil leakage condition involving the timing gear housing on Ram heavy-duty trucks equipped with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. I am requesting that the federal safety agency review owner complaints and manufacturer technical communications to determine whether this condition presents a broader safety-related defect. Vehicle: 2015 Ram 3500 Laramie 4x4 Engine: 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel VIN: [XXX] Approximate repair estimate: $4,000 Dealer diagnosis: timing gear housing-to-engine block/cylinder block gasket oil leak INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(

Filed Feb 17, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · CT

There was a recall forced by the NTSB for a condition where the track bar adjustment nut would come loose and the truck would lose steering. The recall on the track bar was rectified by the dealer by welding the nut on the track bar. Now that the nut has been welded a proper alignment can not be preformed. There is no longer adjustment available due to the welded nut. The only way to properly fix this is to replace the track bar. I have had many communications with ram (stellantis) and they refuse to remedy this as they tell me they have complied with the NTSB’s resolution.

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 41,000 miles · OR

I was towing my travel trailer and entered a slight left turn at approximately 50mph when my front driver side tire started to shake/wobble uncontrollably. I slowed down and it stopped. Dealership replaced both front hubs and bearings. When I hit a small bump while turning and not towing, it still shakes/wobbles uncontrollably. I notified dealership about it and they still failed to make the repair. The vehicle is still under warranty.

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Suspension · 54,000 miles · CA

The truck was recalled and a temporary weld was placed on the front steering alignment until parts could be obtained for a permanent fix. Now it shows as repaired but a permanet repair was never made. I can not align my steering because it is welded. At the very least this will cause uneven tire wear and premature replacement

Filed Feb 5, 2020 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started the message 'service air suspension system 'illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer millsboro chrysler, jeep, ram located at 28380 dupont blvd, millsboro, de 19966 however, the mechanic was not able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately four times for the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 120,000 miles · CA

Death wobble violent shaking tire bouncing or something. I almost crashed my truck, I replaced the hubs didn't fix it, I had the tires balanced same problem, I replaced front shocks same problem, I don't want the truck I could die in this unsafe truck, dealer will not take it back. Can you help. (xxxxx) redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 7, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 55,000 miles · CO

While driving the truck and turning slightly left, I hit a small bump on the road and my truck started vibrating uncontrollably and I lost the ability to steer the vehicle. The vehicle vibrated so hard that I slid across other lanes of traffic to my right without being able to steer. I brought the vehicle to a complete stop on the side of the road. After the complete stop, I was able to drive and steer the vehicle. Since this incident happened, I have had the same issue happen when I'm driving while turning and hitting a bump. I've had this happen on interstate highways, state highways and flyover on ramps. The dealership does not know what is wrong and is unable to fix the problem at the moment.

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Suspension · 70,221 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. While driving approximately 78 MPH, an abnormal noise was coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle shook violently. The contact noticed that the thread on the nut from the inner tie rod was shaking. The vehicle was taken to legacy chrysler dodge jeep ram (1798 highway 3175 n byp, natchitoches, la 71457, (318) 238-3383) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,221. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Suspension · 5,000 miles · UT

Many consumers are referring to the issue as "death wobble". At highway speeds (50+) any slight bump will cause a violent wobble in the steering. There was a safety recall (r46) for 2013-2014s and chrysler indicated they took care of the issue but I am having the same issue with my 2015 ram 3500 laramie longhorn. In addition, the truck goes thru front tires in 10-15k miles.

Filed May 26, 2018 · Seats, Steering · 59,000 miles · TX

Takata recall when driving my vehicle on the highway or freeway at high speeds of 65 to 80 MPH the whole truck begins to vibrate.have gotten it checked mechanically for faults.tires have been checked as well as steering components and suspension and everything is in good shape.was told that its normal for a 2015 ram 3500 dually to vibrate so much .its not.there absolutely no readon why a newish truck should vibrate so much that it feels like its going to fall apart on its own.its not normal and all the people on the forums with the same problem have been told by the dealers that it is normal.it is a driving hazard that its only a matter of time before dodge has lawsuits on its front door for neglicence on their part for the bad vibrations making bolts fall off and causing a wreck.