2026 Ram 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2026 Ram 1500, 3% of the 103 complaints for this model year.
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 tailgate wont open at all ! I tried the button in the overhead console ,the key fob and manually! Nothing works and I can't get a dealership to get me a loaner to look at it because I can't be with out transportation! It's a little frustrating I have a new truck that was less then 1month old at the time. Not to mention the other electrical issues like (system keep unpairing my phone),my airbag RH rear canister makes a loud bursting noise or the light indicator in the mirror come on and system is froze until I turn the truck off and back on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11761422, filed 2026-09“I was merging onto Interstate 20 with my 7x16 enclosed trailer properly hitched to my 2026 RAM 1500 with factory four corner air suspension. Upon reaching 63MPH the truck lowered from normal ride height to aerodynamic ride height. This caused a sudden and significant shift in ride stability and introduced sway that normally would not exist. The owners manual states that when in tow/haul mode and with a trailer connected to the truck with an integrated trailer brake controller module the truck will remain at normal ride height regardless of speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11709299, filed 2026-01“The auto leveling air suspension in my 2026 RAM 1500 does not operate as designed. The vehicle is designed to lower from normal ride height to aero ride height at speeds above 63mph. However, it is not supposed to raise or lower at any speed automatically with a trailer with an integrated trailer brake controller attached to it. In January 2026, I was merging onto the highway with my 7x16 enclosed trailer and the rear end of the truck because unstable the stability control activated and when I looked at the dash it stated aero ride height achieved. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749799, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 11038317Sep 30, 2026Service Air Suspension Message Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● "Service Air Suspension" warning message displayed after manually changing the air suspension…
- 11036743Aug 25, 2026Service Air Suspension Message Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● "Service Air Suspension" warning message after altering ride height using the digital buttons on…
- 11035040Jul 10, 2026Service Air Suspension Message Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● "Service Air Suspension" warning message after altering ride height using the digital buttons on…
- 11034316Jun 16, 2026Service Air Suspension Message Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● "Service Air Suspension" warning message after altering ride height using the digital buttons on…
- 11033953Jun 10, 2026Shock absorber - suspension
- 11033952Jun 10, 2026Shock absorber - suspension
- 11033872Jun 5, 2026Service Air Suspension Message Customers may experience the following: ● Customer may experience a "Service Air Suspension" warning message after altering ride height using the…
- 11031690Apr 24, 2026Excessive Payload Message In Cluster Display Appears Even After Owner Removes The Cargo.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 16 | 3% |
| 2021 | 9 | 1% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 33 | 2% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 50 | 6% |
| 2016 | 68 | 4% |
| 2015 | 56 | 4% |
| 2014 | 111 | 6% |
| 2013 | 44 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2026 Ram 1500
50 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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