2017 Ram 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,930miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Ram 2500, 2% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,930 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had the Ram 3500 recal corrected with a spot weld at the don franklin somerset kentucky dealer. It may be approved NHTSA but according to DOT officers it is an illegal fix. Stated that it isnt approvec by the fmcsa. If I am shut down due to tnis spot weld, I will loose revenue in the thousands. If there is a permenent fix it needs to be done asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11235037, filed 2019-07, 192,000 miles“Vehicle was in for service and mechanic informed me of front tires are cupping significantly. They informed me this is not new for a new truck. Took the truck to dodge they told me it is perfectly normal if you don't rotate tires enough. This is very inconsistent. I did rotate tires but within 5000 mile problem. Represents itself and tires have to be rebalance to off set uneven wear.”
NHTSA complaint #11115694, filed 2018-08, 15,000 miles“During a recall service of my Ram truck at local dealership I was told that the front right tire showed excessive wear on the outer layer. Bought, and got 4 new tires installed. Got alignment. Truck leans noticeable to the front right. Alignment person told that truck has a suspension problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11174394, filed 2019-02, 35,771 miles“I took my 2017 Ram 2500 into the local dealer, urse dodge, for a draglink recall. Ram's repair for draglink recall was to weld jam nuts. The welding of the jam nuts completely disabled the functionality of the link for purposes of proper alignment to the truck. I have talked to Ram customer care and the local dealer urse dodge, both urse and Ram customer service claim that welding the is the recall repair as of now. Nowhere can I find any statements of a final and permanent repair coming. I noticed tire wear on my tires and took the truck for an alignment to ntb in bridgeport wv. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230325, filed 2019-07, 66,000 miles“Front passenger side underbody frame bolt & nut came out causing load noise and frame engine support shifted down 25mils and forward. Occurred in parking lot 5 MPH going over speed bump. Requested dealership to check all other underbody torque setting.”
NHTSA complaint #11388885, filed 2021-01, 66,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10248846Nov 13, 2023Steering Drag Link If drag link had been welded due to V06 recall repair and there is an alignment concern, prior to drag link replacement ensure that the welded draglink toe…
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10176570May 9, 2020Rear Axle Vibration, Shudder Or Chatter This bulletin involves changing the rear axle lube to possibly address a chatter, shudder or vibration. The customer may describe the…
- 10175475Mar 6, 2020Chatter, Shudder, or Vibration From Rear Axle During Turns
- 10175063Mar 6, 2020Chatter, Shudder, or Vibration From Rear Axle During Turns
- 10174143Mar 6, 2020Chatter, Shudder, or Vibration From Rear Axle During Turns
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 10 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 21 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 2% |
| 2016 | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 37 | 11% |
| 2013 | 23 | 13% |
| 2009 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ram 2500
515 complaintsElectrical system
121 complaintsVehicle speed control
72 complaintsForward collision avoidance
63 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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