2021 Ram 3500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2021 Ram 3500, 3% of the 62 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.
“Both front ball joints wore out at 20,000 miles The 3rd break light leaks into the cab at 26,000 miles & won't be warrantied even though there's an active recall for our same truck, same part just different model”
NHTSA complaint #11708936, filed 2026-01Related 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 | 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 2021 Ram 3500
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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