2017 RAM 3500 suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2017 RAM 3500 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“V06 Recall was attempted, but welding could not be done correctly - was told that was the "best they could do" truck continued to steer poorly (constantly have to hold the steering wheel to one side or the truck will veer out of the lane) bc steer ahead wrong, and to wear outer edge of the tires to…”
filed Sep 9, 2025
“Steering and/or front suspension developed into what is called a death wobble at 70mph. The steering wheel had so much hard wobble that it became almost uncontrollable to hold onto it, and keep the vehicle moving straight which put the vehicle onto the shoulder and into a shallow ditch. Has the…”
filed Aug 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 3500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 3500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 3500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 3500 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 3500 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 3500 | 9 | 7% |
| 2015 3500 | 16 | 12% |
| 2014 3500 | 34 | 17% |
| 2013 3500 | 18 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 RAM 3500
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.