2016 RAM 3500 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2016 RAM 3500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Pursuant to a manufacturer-issued safety recall (V06) on a steering assembly component, the manufacturer's remedy permanently damaged an otherwise functioning, adjustable steering component and created a financial barrier to basic vehicle maintenance. The component, post remedy, now would have to…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
“death wobble incident in my Ram 3500. Incident occurred while pulling a 35' foot Living Quarters horse trailer weighing over 26,000 pounds on the interstate. Have major vibration, shaking, and thumping sound in truck which gets worse the faster I accelerate. Chrysler needs to issue a recall on this…”
filed May 23, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 3500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 3500 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 3500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 3500 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 3500 | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 3500 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 3500 | 16 | 12% |
| 2014 3500 | 34 | 17% |
| 2013 3500 | 18 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.