2012 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving uphill at 55 MPH, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not exceeding 55 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving to the destination. The vehicle was…”
filed Feb 14, 2025
“Part 01: noticed premature inboard front tire wear and cupping on both lh and rh front tires at around 28000 miles. Part 02: experienced "death wobble" (uncontrollable shaking of vehicle, severe shaking of steering wheel, inability to steer vehicle) at approx 34500 miles. This happened when…”
filed Aug 11, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 26 | 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% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 14 | 11% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 11 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.