1994 Dodge RAM 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 16%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500, 16% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 35-40 MPH vehicle ran over a small bump. This caused the vehicle to vibrate severely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the stabilize bar bracket was ripped from the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10099292, filed 2004-11, 173,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started to shake. As a result of the failure, the transfer case failed . The contact stated he had to apply the breaks and turn the engine off in order to stop the vehicle from shaking . The manufacturer was notified many times.. Updated 05/12/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10574078, filed 2014-03, 60,000 miles“The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle hit a bump, which started a violent shaking or death wobble in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer reinforced the shock tower, and determined that the track bar was loose. There is a NHTSA recall # 94v097000 which pertains to the front suspension. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10163383, filed 2006-07, 95,000 miles“Entire cab shakes at various times while driving. The dealer could not determine problem. When shaking occurs the vehicle is difficult if not impossible to steer, this resulted in driver having to go off the side of road several times.”
NHTSA complaint #521127, filed 1997-08“Vehicle is exhibiting possible suspension problems including excessive movement between the pickup when towing a camper. The truck has suddenly rolled to the right as though a tire had rolled oot of the rim, there are cracks in the front of the pickup box and bottom of the cab. Allowing the box to twist in relation to the frame and the height of the camper. The motion is extreme and is accompanied by clicks and pops of the sheet metal from the area of the cracks. It is also possible that the suspension problems caused the driver side u bolts to be loose.”
NHTSA complaint #566931, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10148823Jun 11, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 36 | 10% |
| 2011 | 28 | 12% |
| 2010 | 23 | 15% |
| 2009 | 12 | 11% |
| 2008 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 | 31 | 15% |
| 2006 | 20 | 8% |
| 2005 | 17 | 9% |
| 2004 | 25 | 12% |
| 2003 | 32 | 11% |
| 2002 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 14 | 11% |
| 2000 | 11 | 19% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 16 | 13% |
| 1995 | 20 | 19% |
| 1994 | 11 | 16% |
| 1993 | 3 | 15% |
| 1992 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge RAM 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology