Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
This is the 3rd time this happened to me. The first time I was driving around 55 and the truck started to shake so bad I could not actually hold onto the steering wheel, and I made it to the side of the road. I thought was a flat tire and I pulled over to find nothing wrong. The second was bad as it shook so violently, I was unable to make it to the side of the road, so I hit the brakes in the middle of traffic to stop. This 3rd time I happen to be traveling 65 mph on the interstate in PA and hit a small bump and all of the sudden the truck felt like it was bouncing off of the road. I hit the brakes to slow down and drove to the side and into a field. I purchased tie rods and actually the entire front suspension. This was the worst shaking I have ever felt in 45 years of driving. This is going to get me killed when this happens on the road. Please help. [redacted]
The second day I owned my 2010 power wagon I experienced the death wobble. It only had 16,000 miles on it. Took it back to the dealership replaced steering dampener and tires. This worked for only a few months. That was 2011 when it started. It is now April 2015 have been having the same issue every few months. I have rebuilt the entire front end helped for a little while but it soon came back. I have put 4 sets of tires on it also in this time period. I installed an aftermarket dual steering stabilizer same result. My truck only has 63,400 miles on it now. Two days ago running down the toll road hit an expansion joint at 70 miles per hour and started the death wobble cars scattered all around me as truck shakes violently until you can slowly slow your speed down to about 30 miles per hour praying that nobody slams into you. This happened twice in a matter of about five miles. …
Driving on rt 90 west albany ny truck and trailer went in a death wobble and went of the roadway this was the first accident turned truck around brought it to keene Chrysler in keene new hampshire they change all tires alined front end sent me on my way next accident tie rode broke on left side truck landed in ditch dented bumpers towed to lambert Chrysler Ram Jeep auto 5 river rd claremont new hampshire 03743 . Then the next accident acourd on 06/26/2013 same tie rode broke again truck had to be towed to lambert auto sales in claremont nh [phone].. …
Driving up country road at 45 MPH in my Dodge Ram 2500 diesel, with only 40K miles on it. All of a sudden, death wobble hits. No ability to steer and no brakes. Right wheel gets jammed into frame of truck at 45mph and can't spin so violent and uncontrollable shaking. Evidenced by tire marks on the frame of my truck. Have photos. Sends me up the side of the road, and almost flips the truck upside down. Managed to get truck under control, by slamming on my brakes, in oncoming traffic, my dog hits the windshield. Police officer was right behind me and witnessed the entire event, told me I was lucky to be alive. When I called Dodge they denied everything. Looked up internet and found "death wobble" which is exactly what transpired with the truck. Fortunately at the time I was not hauling my horse trailer or all would have been dead. …
I have recently experienced "the death wobble" in my truck. (2010 Dodge Ram 2500) I was traveling on the highway at approximately 75 miles per hour, when I hit a small bump and my truck began shaking violently and uncontrollably on the front end. Applying my breaks did not help. All I could do is hold on for the ride until I slowed down to approximately 35 miles per hour. I pulled over and examined my truck thinking that something was severely damaged due to the extreme nature of the incident and could not find any damages. I slowly drove home afraid of it happening again. I did not know what the violent shaking in my truck was called until I researched this scary experience. Upon conducting my research, I learned that this is a common problem with my year, make and model of vehicle. I have already taken it in for a couple of recall items regarding steering issues. …
I was driving in my truck with my friend on sr 101. Approximate speed was 60 MPH. We went around a bend in the road over a concrete bridge expansion joint where the pavement changed levels. The truck jumped and began violently vibrating and forced me into passenger side guard rail of the bridge. The vibrating continued until I slowed down to approx 10 MPH. The problem I thought was fixed with new steering stabilizer and shocks, a.k.a. The death wobble has returned. After research on the internet, I called my local Dodge dealership with skepticism. He knew of no recalls and it would not be covered under warranty. I do not feel safe in the vehicle and do not want my family riding in the truck. I have escaped injury to this point. This is my 1st posting. Please help. What should I do?
Personal vehicle, one of two, drove on interstate 87. Experienced violent shaking on the front end when driving over pavement to bridge transition angled left wheel first, while traveling at 70 MPH. Steering wheel shock violently for 4 to 5 seconds. This happened twice on my trip up north. I have had similar experience, but not as severe. I believe the pavement to bridge then bridge to pavement transition being angled, amplitude the severity of the front end shaking. My vehicle did have recall work already done, that has not corrected the problem. Though I love my Ram, I will not let anyone else drive this vehicle. I keep both hands on the wheel, white knuckled at times. I consider the vehicle unsafe for driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle rode over a bump in the roadway and experienced the death wobble. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics due to the failure to be diagnosed and repaired. The contact stated that the steering track bar, the steering column stabilizer, inner and outer tie rods, steering dampener, ball joints and wheel bearings were replaced however, the failure recurred. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ram 2500. In March of 2013, the driver side tie rod assembly was replaced under the manufacturer's recall (l16). In December of 2014, the driver side tie rod assembly was replaced again per NHTSA campaign number: 16V529000(suspension). In November of 2015, the driver side tie rod failed while driving at a slow rate of speed. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the front suspension was unstable and the vehicle swayed from left to right. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel each time the failure recurred. The vehicle shook violently in the front and the rear. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 12/09/15.
Suspension complaints in other Ram 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 14% of the model year's 236 complaints. The component named most often is front (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 35,000 miles, and 39% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.