2017 Ram 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Ram 3500, 5% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on I-95 in georgia, all 8 of the lug studs on the drivers side dual rear wheels sheared off, causing the outer wheel to shoot past the truck in traffic, while attempting to stop the vehicle. Vehicle was moving at a rate of 60 MPH when the onset of severe vibration caused me to look for a safe place to pull over, and slow down. Thank god the other rear wheel remained on the hub, though completely unsecured. The truck has just 4,500 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11058072, filed 2018-01, 4,500 miles“Online research best describes this problem as the dodge death wobble . When an uneven spot or a pothole in the road is driven through, the front wheels wobble and shimmy violently until the vehicle is stopped. The local dealer as well as a local alignment shop have been unable to determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11092583, filed 2018-05, 70,000 miles“The entire truck shakes at 70mph and above. It feels like the tires are extremely out of balance. The dealer has balanced and road force balanced the tires, but this has not solved the problem. Chrysler knows about this problem but is unwilling to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11120877, filed 2018-08, 500 miles“There is a chassis vibration issue where the entire truck shakes at speeds over 60 MPH. The seats shake and the whole truck shakes as if a tire is really out of balance. There is no shake in the steering wheel however, and new tires, and recently balanced tires, have no effect on the issue. It seems to start in the rear of the vehicle. Many people on the forums report the same problem and no one has found a fix for it that I know of. Dealers just throw new tires and wheels at the problem with no resolution. …”
NHTSA complaint #11024841, filed 2017-09, 500 miles“2017 Ram 3500 dually 4x4 68rfe, first time truck was taken out on the highway out of town where speed limit was 75. Truck has a very pronounced shake in the rear. This is felt in cab of the truck, but not the steering wheel. Passenger seat shakes back and forth. Like rear is oscillating, and a droning can be heard. It comes and goes in intensity. Happens on all types of road surfaces. Ram field engineer, and regional manager say it is known issue. Taken other trucks out with very minor vibration, and also with no vibration. This was done with service manager to confirm issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947943, filed 2017-01, 200 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 | 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 2017 Ram 3500
194 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ram 3500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology