2001 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 40 to 45 mph over a bump in the road, the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred. The mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle had the "death wobble". The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000…”
filed Jul 30, 2015
“2001 dodge ram 3500 2 wheel drive. Front end "death wobble". Happens over 40 mph when you hit a large bump. Won't stop till you slow down. Have had since new and started to fail after 36,000 mile warranty expired. Have changed ball joints and idler arm and has been to several front end shops saying…”
filed Nov 9, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 36 | 10% |
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 28 | 12% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 23 | 15% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 12 | 11% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 31 | 15% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 20 | 8% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 17 | 9% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 25 | 12% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 32 | 11% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 5 | 11% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 11 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.