2019 Ram 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2019 Ram 2500, 2% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,700 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.
“Power steering continues to go out, vibration and sticking as I press the brake, and clunking in the suspension. Dealership cannot figure it out!!!!! Vibration occurs constantly, more so on start up. Clunking occurs when going around a turn at any MPH. I have videos to show both issues!”
NHTSA complaint #11364087, filed 2020-10, 1,600 miles“I have the factory rear air suspension, and for the most part, it works very well. There are a coupe of serious safety issues that I believe could easily be resolved with a little programming. With the factory air suspension, it auto-levels. This means you can no longer use how much the truck suspension squats to gauge the load that the truck is carrying. It is important to be able to gauge the amount of weight the truck is carrying, especially when loading a trailer (such as a piece of equipment on the trailer), so that the combination can be safely driven and handle well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11338568, filed 2020-07, 11,800 miles“vehicle is 2019 year, 2500 series, crew cab, 4wd, cummins 6.7 turbo diesel. Steering systems wanders and will not steer straight at all speeds. vehicle was bought used with 127,000 miles and was to be used just to pull a 9,000lb travel trailer. as of 03/27/2025 vehicle has been in repair shop over 4 weeks now. upper and lower ball joints replaced, steering gear box replaced, entire suspension system has been triple checked for worn or damaged parts but no problems found. front end alignment done 4 times but settings will not stay as adjusted to factory specs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11651011, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 11023168Sep 12, 2025Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts.
- 11018676May 21, 2025"Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts. "
- 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.
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 2019 Ram 2500
63 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram 2500
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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