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 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 3500. While the contact was servicing the vehicle, he noticed cracks and corrosion in the coil spring tower. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.
1995 Ram 3500 Dodge death wobble, or shake! Even after new shocks, steering damper, ball joints, tie rod ends. Etc Dodge dealer just threw up there hands ! This has gone on at my expense since 1999 - 2011. Please do something !!!
While driving a 1995 Dodge 3500 truck around a slight left turn and running over a pothole, the truck's front end began to shake violently until coming to a complete stop. The symptoms matched that of the "death wobble".
Spring/shock tower has multiple cracks, recall (99V214000), seems to cover this however dealership claims otherwise. Damage is obvious however dates as well as VIN. Number does not coincide with recall as noted by dealership. Area of concern is the same area that the recall addresses.
Whenever vehicle was traveling at highway speed of 40 or more and hit a bump or pothole, it caused steering wheel to shimmy violently, and vehicle to lose control. Vehicle must come down to a slow speed to regain control. Dealer was contacted.
Truck shakes violently when driving at any speed or when hitting any part of a bump with no load in truck. Vehicle goes out of control. Contacted dealer five times, and problem still exists. Provide further information.
Both rear coil springs cracked. Dealer stated no warranty, and couldn't fix it.
Had received a recall. Took vehicle into dealer for repairs of front coil springs. At that time vehicle was working okay. Currently, vehicle failed to pass 25mph without shimmying & shaking.
Front end suspension system continually experiencing vibration and pulling at highway speeds resulting in excessive wear of the tires, unable to correct suspension defect.
When hittinng a rough spot in the road vehicle shimmies. Consumer has to slow down vehicle for shaking to stop. Dealer has been contacted.
NHTSA investigations
Front suspension spring/shock absorber
Allege failure of the coil spring/shock absorber bracket at its attachment to the vehicle frame May allow collapse of the front suspension, and potentially affect steering or braking system performance
Suspension complaints in other Ram 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 1995 Dodge Ram 3500?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Dodge Ram 3500, 19% of the model year's 108 complaints. The component named most often is front (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 1995 Dodge Ram 3500, though it has 1 recall 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 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 174,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
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.