2011 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Death wobble - I was driving in heavy traffic on a 4 lane highway. I drove over a bridge expansion joint and suddenly the truck began shaking violently. I could not steer. I could not brake. We nearly collided with a highway divider and other vehicles. I had to coast down to 30 mph or so when it…”
filed Oct 30, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 2500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a pop sound from the front end of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the front driver side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was towed…”
filed Dec 8, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 22 | 8% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 32 | 14% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 15 | 7% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 48 | 15% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 93 | 26% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 106 | 16% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 77 | 18% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 106 | 18% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 122 | 18% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 39 | 8% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 23 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.