2001 Dodge RAM 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500, 11% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,050 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.
“My husband noticed a problem with the steering, took to dealer for service, told me it needed track bar and piston, I questioned the cost he then told me only needed a front end alignment, went to repair facility recommended by dealer, specialist wouldn't do work ball joints were bad. Took it back to dealer they refused to work on the vehicle. Took truck to another Dodge dealer, ball joints were so bad they were dangerous, track bar, inner tie rod, and the hub bearings crumbled when they were removed. This vehicle has an extended warranty, that is only covering the ball joints. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138479, filed 2005-10, 49,100 miles“2001 Dodge RAM 3500 2 wheel drive. Front end death wobble . Happens over 40 MPH when you hit a large bump. Won't stop till you slow down. Have had since new and started to fail after 36,000 mile warranty expired. Have changed ball joints and idler arm and has been to several front end shops saying nothings wrong. Currently the truck has 67,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10365175, filed 2010-11, 39,000 miles“After driving over a common highway protuberance, the vehicle violently shook until the vehicle could be brought to a complete stop. This has happen on four different occasions. The first time the dealer said this was due to uneven front tire pressure. The third time, the dealer stated that they could not find what was causing the problem, because the problem is a random occerance that can not be easily duplicated.”
NHTSA complaint #10080489, filed 2004-07, 12,000 miles“The front passenger side wheel bearing became inoperable, and the wheel disengaged completely. This has happened a total of two times. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10108865, filed 2005-01, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge RAM 3500. While driving approximately 40 to 45 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred. The mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle had the death wobble . The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 03/09/16”
NHTSA complaint #10744998, filed 2015-07, 75,000 milesSuspension: 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 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
31 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM 3500
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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