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 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Dear sir or ma'am, I am writing you to report a severe problem that occurred to me on 3/5/16, and again on 4/9/16. I was traveling at approximately 65 MPH on both occasions on washington state highways. The front end of my 2011 Ram 2500 pick up began to shake violently. It was so intense that I was afraid that I might lose control of the vehicle. I slowed down and pulled to the side of the road and the problem stopped. After I got back on the road I traveled about a mile, and the problem occurred again. My wife brought the truck into a repair shop on 3/7/16 to see if there was a problem with the tires or suspension. The shop said the tires were balanced and that they did not find any obvious problem with the suspension. After a quick internet search I discovered a number of people describing the exact problem that I had experienced. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ram 2500. The contact received a recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering), but the remedy did not provide a solution. The contact stated that there was an extensive wobble in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time where it was indicated that the parts needed to be replaced again. The dealer replaced the front tie rods, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was unable to be driven over 45 MPH. The vehicle continued to wobble in the front, which was extremely unsafe while driving at highway speeds. The manufacturer was notified of the failure each time and provided no solution to the dealer to address the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
While driving either pulling our 30ft 5th wheel or while not towing, hit rough spot in road truck shakes violently and is hard to control even braking! Has been serviced in May 2016 and changed torquestions bar. Same scenario has continued for 3 months only more often. Supposedly was fixed before 2 1/2 months trip to ak, bc & yt. Back again for same scenario as it occurs more often! Truck is always in motion and between 45 & 65mph when this occurs both country roads and freeway/highway! This is a serious uncontrollable scenario that could cause accident for driver and other cars on the road when this happens. Eugene, or
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ram 2500. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact heard a pop sound from the front end of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the front driver side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired per a manufacturer's recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired last year per the manufacturer's (n49) recall. The approximate failure mileage was 174,650.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 50 MPH over a bump in the road, the front end wobbled uncontrollably. The vehicle traveled in and out of a ditch to a complete stop. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering bolt joints and stabilizing bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Updated 6/25/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact drove over a bump and the steering wheel shook violently. The vehicle vibrated and became very unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stabilization bar failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump and the steering wheel shook violently. The vehicle vibrated and caused the vehicle to become very unstable. After reducing the speed to 30 MPH, the vehicle drove normally. The failure occurred on two other occasions. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Truck has the n49 recall, took it to dealer in feb 2014, wanted to do a front end alignment. Told him it was a recall. Order part (waited, waited) call back was 30th on list. Then told me they do one a week. Called back in 3 weeks, still 30th on list. On June 26 the truck started to shake, lost control and went in ditch, pushing the front in. Chrysler said there was no indication of manufacturing defect after they conducted an investigation.
Truck circulating dirt road after 25 miles constant. The billet shock tower, left deformed material fatigue. Deforming the chassis support area, and the shock is destroyed. Generating a wobble uncontrollably, cutting rods. Both wheels being uncontrolled. The upper coil support, shows a clear in its zone fatigue. This same fault happened at 3500 miles, and Chrysler dealer in chile, just change the bars tracks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering). The details of the failure were not available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000. The VIN was not available.
Suspension complaints in other Ram 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500, 12% of the model year's 298 complaints. The component named most often is front › stabilizer bar (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2011 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 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 37,000 miles, and 26% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury 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.