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 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While traveling on the highway, when I'm at highway speeds and I hit a bump in the road the entire front end of the truck shakes and bounces uncontrollably until I slow to around 50 MPH. I have had ball joints, tie rods, shocks and steering stabilizer replaced, plus new tires and multiple alignments performed. My master mechanic said non of this will remedy the issue. The y type steering setup is the problem, the dealer told me it needs to be updated to the 09 steering but it's not covered under recall. Yet you can no longer even buy the y steering from the dealer the will only sell you the 09 t style. How is this OK? I do not have $265.00 to pay for just the parts never mind labor, because the p.o.s. Transmission needed replace "$7500.00" like every other 47re in the world. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving at approximately 70 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle began to vigorously shake without warning. The contact downshifted to slow the vehicle down. The failure recurred on several occasions at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V528000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the front passenger side tire had to be replaced four times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Trucked crossed over seam in roadway and started to shake ie shimmy so bad as to make it very difficult to maintain control of the truck I replaced the track bar with a new part problem still there.felt like might be on the right side so I changed the right tie rod end problem still there.I checked air pressure in tires still no relief from Dodge death wobble. Checked online found a ad for a steering box stabilizer ordered it and installed it seems to of had the most effect still has a slight wobble do not know what the final fix is.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel began to jerk from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was a certified mechanic who replaced the power steering box, the power steering pump, the long arm, the short arm, and the pitman arms, and the stabilizer shocks but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Vehicle shook violently after hitting small bump with right front tire at 50 MPH. Extremely hard to maintain control of vehicle. Had to slow to under 30 MPH to get shaking to stop and regain control of vehicle.
While driving my 2007 Dodge 3500 Ram 6.7l dual, 6spd manual, pulling my camper (well within towing limits,) I went over a bump on an overpass. The vehicle began jumping around violently and I left the roadway due to loss of steering and brake function. The even was so violent, my radiator broke, and I lost all of my coolant. My "front end" was destroyed, as well as many systems damaged. The interior of the truck suffered damage as well. There are many noises, vibrations, and smells that have not gone away. I found out that this is a problem so common, that it has a nickname, "the death wobble." I found out that there is a safety recall beginning the year after my model. After some research, my model year has the same parts described in the affected model years. This is a common occurrence, seemingly well known to Dodge. I was told by a certified shop that it is not safe to drive. …
While driving at highway speeds (65mph or greater) my 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 will suddenly begin to shake violently after an uneven surface in the road is struck. This has happened several times over the course of the past 2 years. The only "fix" action is to slow the vehicle by releasing the gas pedal and applying the brake. I have taken the vehicle into the dealer to have it inspected for a safety recall involving the steering and was told there was nothing wrong. I took the vehicle into a second dealership after this last episode of "death wobble" and was told that the tie rods, and steering dampening shock needed to be replaced. The vehicle is still under warranty and the dealership is in the process of ordering the parts to replace the tie rods and steering dampening shock. …
Truck steering and suspension shake when traveling over bumps or traveling at certain speeds. Multiple mechanics have explained that the entire front end of the truck is unsafe. After finding that this is such a common occurrence with Ram trucks, it seems that the issue has been covered up by Dodge as they will not assist in the cost to replace the faulty geometry that causes sloppy steering components. They recommended that I replace the tie rod and damper, and yet they recommended replacing it with a completely upgraded part that will be very expensive to fix. I also can not get this part because it currently has a recall on the part, so I am stuck without being able to fix my truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. Without warning, the front driver side tire fractured while traveling approximately 40 MPH. The steering wheel wobbled excessively and the vehicle was unstable when the failure occurred. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic diagnosed that the control arms and driver side tie rod fractured. The mechanic indicated that both tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V528000 (steering), 11V350000 (steering), 10e013000 (steering), and 07e009000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving over a bump in the road at 65 MPH, the vehicle shakes uncontrollably. On January 17, 2008, the contact lost control of the vehicle and slid into a ditch. He was able to get back on the road and drive to his residence. The contact stated that he will trade in his vehicle because he experienced the same failure with his previous 2007 Dodge Ram. He further stated that he will continue to trade in his vehicles until he gets one without a failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that someone will return his call. The current mileage was 10,200 and failure mileage was 10,000.
Suspension complaints in other Ram 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 15% of the model year's 210 complaints. The component named most often is front (8 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, though it has 11 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 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 23% 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.