2011 Dodge RAM 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 12%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500, 12% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 resolved itself.”
NHTSA complaint #11041489, filed 2017-10, 95,500 miles“While driving at 65 miles per hour, and crossing a bridge expansion joint, truck began shaking violently. Shaking did not stop until I was able to reduce the speed below 45mph. Similar incidents continue to occur every time I drive the truck. This could easily lead to a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10629263, filed 2014-08, 28,000 miles“I was driving on I-10 going west by blthe, ca I went over a bridge and ran over the joint between the bridge and the road the truck went into a speed wobble it didn't stop until I got on the brakes hard down to 40 MPH I have had it happen several times more always at bridges or rough spots on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10556116, filed 2013-12, 43,679 miles“Hit pothole on the highway and truck started to shake violently. I was unable to steer the truck. Truck was literally bouncing down the highway until I slowed down to aprox. 30mph. This has happened at least 3 times in the last week. If this were to happen on a curve in the road I would be dead.”
NHTSA complaint #10441399, filed 2011-12, 7,400 miles“I have a 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 hd with 27,000 miles. This truck was bought new from the dealer. This truck now has a severe problem with steering. When driving at highway speeds if the truck hits a bump in the road the front end will go into a very violent shaking. This is severe enough to cause loss of control of the vehicle. After a simple search of the internet I found this to be called the death wobble and appears to be a known common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10452101, filed 2012-03, 27,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 22 | 8% |
| 2011 | 37 | 12% |
| 2010 | 32 | 14% |
| 2009 | 15 | 7% |
| 2008 | 48 | 15% |
| 2007 | 93 | 26% |
| 2006 | 106 | 16% |
| 2005 | 77 | 18% |
| 2004 | 106 | 18% |
| 2003 | 122 | 18% |
| 2002 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 | 39 | 8% |
| 2000 | 23 | 11% |
| 1999 | 22 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 9% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 22 | 8% |
| 1994 | 14 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500
210 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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