2011 Dodge RAM 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 12%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500, 12% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at speeds between 50-70 MPH I have run across small bumps or holes that cause either front wheel to shake uncontrollably causing me to have to reduce speed dramatically or even stop to get it back under control. I understand this is called the Dodge death wobble .”
NHTSA complaint #10908755, filed 2016-09, 36,000 miles“From 45 to 70 MPH. If you hit a bump just right in the road it will cause the steering to violently shake and have to slow to 30 MPH to bring back to normal. Ball joints steering stabilizer track bar have all been replaced truck had been to shop for alignment. Tires were put on around 90k and truck had around 98k when death wobble started happening I do not feel safe hauling anything with this vehicle or having my family ride with me.”
NHTSA complaint #10750196, filed 2015-08, 98,000 miles“A week after purchasing this vehicle, my wife complained about the steering not feeling right. As I continue to use the vehicle I notice some vibration on the steering wheel, but didn't think much of it being a problem because this is our first pickup truck and the stereotype is all pickup trucks ride ruff. Now some time have past and a few thousand miles later the steering vibration is getting worse and now I'm starting to suspect something is wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10762440, filed 2015-09, 30,000 miles“Left tie rod snapped causing complete loss of control. The shock absorber that is bolted to the gear box control rod from the right tie rod to the left was busted causing oil to leak out. This occurred while I was reversing into my driveway going a very slow speed. I was just at the Dodge dealership today in regards this recall on a recall and the associates at the Dodge dealership located in beeville texas advised me to bring my vehicle back in two to three months because there were others ahead.”
NHTSA complaint #10617812, filed 2014-07, 75,547 miles“Traveling west bound on galen road in lafayette tennessee at 45mph I hit a small bump in the road and experienced a violent shaking in the front end that would not stop until I brought the vehicle to a stop I later checked the tire pressure which was good I believe there is a defect in the steering. Upon more investigation I found out the slang for this is called the death wobble.. After spending 60,000.00 on this truck I believe chrysler should be responsible for taking care of a permanent fix .”
NHTSA complaint #10504584, filed 2013-03, 50,300 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 | 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 2011 Dodge RAM 3500
164 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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