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 2014 Ram 3500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the steering wheel was consistently turning to the left independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the front driver's side wheel was dislocated and turned to the left. The contact stated that upon wiggling the wheel to relocate into the normal position, he noticed that the front track bar bracket had started to detach from the frame. The contact stated that as he readjusted the front wheel, the front track bar bracket was pushed closer to the frame. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that front track bar bracket needed to be replaced or the entire frame needed to be replaced. …
We were traveling on a highway doing 70mph and the whole truck started to shake really badly. My husband could not steer the vehicle safely, nor could he brake without losing control. He had to slow down until the shaking stopped. When we got back on the road, the vehicle did the same thing three times. This is known issue with Dodge, yet they don't have a fix for it. They call it the "death rattle"
The rear driver's side upper shock mount was found broken during an inspection. The part showed signs of possible metal fatigue, and not a corrosion induced failure, resulting in the metal stem (retaining the upper shock) to "snap" off the welded shock mount bracket.
Nov 11 2015 my truck flipped during a left hand turn while pulling a 3 car hauler with 2 cars on trailer I was about 25000lbs gross plus or minus 1000lbs. I was on my way to truck stop for fuel when accident happened. My truck has an automatic transmission and the month before was having shifting issues on level ground so I took to dealership for free factory repair/ reprogram transmission have all documents. Nearly 10,000 miles later / 1 month turning and now my truck is on its side my guess is it downshifted and puh pow over it went.
There was a recall on the track bar bracket in 2016. The dealership did not fix it then when we thought they did, and cleared it out of the recall system as if it was fixed. The bracket broke in 2018 and the dealership refuses to fix it because the truck has an aftermarket lift. Chrysler will not help either due to the lift. We bought the truck this way, and have no way to take the lift off as they are requesting. We want the recalled part fixed. The truck has had a death wobble since we purchased it due to this bracket. When it was still doing it after we took it to the dealership in 2016, we contacted them and they told us they didn't know why it would still be doing it. After it broke while we were driving on the highway, we realized the original bracket was still on the truck. …
I have had this truck inspected several times due to the steering bracket weld failures as per the recalls. I was recently at the metroplex Dodge on denton dr. By love filed airport in dallas and on my way home I heard a rubbing noise coming from the front passenger side wheel I noticed the wheel well cover was loose and was rubbing against the tire. Upon further inspection I noticed the welds on the spring perch bracket which is welded on the fram rails had broken off and and pushed the plastic wheel cover off. The spring perch bent upward and the spring is about to come off. Had the spring perch bracket broken off from the remaining weld wouldn of caused a roll over. One of the recalls mentioned some steering components May have welds with insufficient fusion which causes the welds to break right off. This has happened on my truck. …
R46/NHTSA 15v-541. This recall concerns the front suspension track bar frame bracket welds. I have received three written safety recalls from FCA us llc; and have taken my truck into my dealer; prestige Chrysler in las vegas, nevada at least six times; each time they tell me they have the brackets to weld on the truck; and then when I pick the truck up they tell me that they couldn't do it because the only brackets they have are for the four wheel drive truck. This concerns me because this is a one ton diesel dually truck that I use to tow my fifth wheel trailer. The possibility of having an accident while on the highway while towing a heavy trailer is not something that I want to be constantly worried about. The dealer keeps telling me that Chrysler hasn't sent the brackets; but this is the third recall I have received in the mail since January from FCA us llc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise, the steering pulled to the left and right, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to merge the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the track bar bracket fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V541000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and off, the dashboard electrical components made an abnormal noise. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V459000 (steering) and 15V541000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and repaired; however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repairs. In addition, the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15V461000 (equipment), but failed to remedy the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,029. The VIN was not available. Updated 01/27/16
Manufacturer recall #: r46 NHTSA recall #: 15v-541 I took my recall notice and Ram 3500 2014 to the dealer to have the recall fix installed. Dealer notified me that Chrysler engineers would not allow them to install the recall/fix because the truck has the wrong frame installed. Since the truck will need to be taken apart and rebuilt in the field I expressed my concerns and opened a case with the Chrysler customer assistance center. A truck replacement was suggested and I agreed. I would like your help since nothing has been done since this decision that happened almost 6 weeks ago. Chrysler engineers expressed concerns since this is a safety issue so I am afraid to drive my truck.
Suspension complaints in other 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2014 Ram 3500?
NHTSA has 34 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 Ram 3500, 17% of the model year's 202 complaints. The component named most often is front › wheel bearing (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Ram 3500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2014 Ram 3500, though it has 15 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 2014 Ram 3500 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 27,000 miles, and 48% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 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.