Is the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension a common complaint?

Yes. NHTSA lists 38 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 model year, making up 16% of all 236 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Ram 2500 suspension or steering?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Ram 2500.

At what mileage do suspension problems usually appear on the 2010 Ram 2500?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 32,000 miles for this problem area.

What is the 'death wobble' owners mention for this truck?

Owners describe violent front-end shaking and vibration, often triggered by a bump or expansion joint, that can affect steering control until the truck slows down.

Did any suspension-related complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data lists 3 crashes and 1 injury among the 38 complaints in this problem area for the 2010 Ram 2500.

2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 16% of all 236 complaints that year. Median failure mileage is 32,000. No related recall is listed for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 38; 16% of 236
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 32,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe a 'death wobble' where the front end shakes violently side to side after hitting a bump or road expansion joint, sometimes at highway speeds near 60-75 mph.
Several drivers report losing steering control during the shaking event, with the truck pulling toward a guardrail, shoulder, or grass median.
Some owners report tire cracking, including one case of cracks found on all four BF Goodrich tires at 24,000 miles.
A few complaints describe an unexplained squeaking noise from the rear cab area that dealership staff could not locate.
Multiple owners note the shaking or bouncing continues until they slow well below highway speed, often to around 35-40 mph, before it stops.

When 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 18, 2011, latest Dec 15, 2021.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Dec 2021; peak Aug 2012 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 2500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201038 (16%)
201144 (15%)
201231 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension a common complaint?: Yes. NHTSA lists 38 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 model year, making up 16% of all 236 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ram 2500 suspension or steering?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Ram 2500.
At what mileage do suspension problems usually appear on the 2010 Ram 2500?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 32,000 miles for this problem area.
What is the 'death wobble' owners mention for this truck?: Owners describe violent front-end shaking and vibration, often triggered by a bump or expansion joint, that can affect steering control until the truck slows down.
Did any suspension-related complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data lists 3 crashes and 1 injury among the 38 complaints in this problem area for the 2010 Ram 2500.