2013 Ram 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 16%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Ram 3500, 16% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Starting in july 2014 my 2013 Ram 3500 has had death wobble at least 6-7 times. Going down interstate around 65-75 MPH if the right tire hits a pot hole the front end starts to shake uncontrollably. In order to get the truck to stop I have to come down on the brakes very hard almost to a complete stop. This is very dangerous not know when it can happen and a semi truck is right behind you.”
NHTSA complaint #10667869, filed 2014-12, 10,000 miles“Dodge death wobble. While driving our 2013 dodge Ram 3500 6.7 turbo diesel pickup truck at about 40 MPH the front end started violently shacking. I could not steer or control the vehicle at that point. This has happened now twice. First time I was on a freeway and almost caused a serious accident and the second time I was on a two lane hwy and almost drove off a cliff. Both occurrences I was only able to slow down but had zero control over steering. Once I got slowed down to about 10 MPH I was able to let off the brake and the violent shaking stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10990713, filed 2017-05, 35,000 miles“While driving on the highway the truck starting shaking violently, the speed was reduced the shake ceased but the front driver side tire came off. When taken in a dodge dealership to inquire about repair,was told they could not repair it. This vehicle has lost power when driving on the interstate highway due to faulty fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #10778710, filed 2015-09, 80,000 miles“I received in late october 2015 a letter from FCA (fiat chrysler automobiles) regarding safety recall r46/NHTSA 15v-541, which states 2013 Ram 3500 trucks may have an improperly welded front suspension track bar frame bracket, which could separate while driving, causing a hazardous situation including loss of steering control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808334, filed 2015-12, 53,000 miles“On highway at 60mph hit bump staring to shake violently slowdown to 30 mpg to stop it from shakeing this is about the six time dealer says nothing wronge some call it the dealth wobble.”
NHTSA complaint #10947210, filed 2017-01, 63,000 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.
- 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 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 | 15 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 | 17 | 12% |
| 2014 | 34 | 17% |
| 2013 | 18 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 3500
38 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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