How common are suspension and steering complaints on the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500?

NHTSA lists 44 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area for the 2011 model year, which is 15% of the 298 total complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,250 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ram 2500 front-end wobble?

This data set shows no related recalls listed for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2011 Ram 2500, though one owner mentioned a recall referred to as 'n49' related to a front-end alignment.

Did this suspension issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2011 Ram 2500.

Is the 2011 Ram 2500 worse than other nearby years for this problem?

The 2011 model year shows 44 complaints (15% share) in this area, compared to 38 complaints (16% share) for 2010 and 31 complaints (11% share) for 2012.

2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 44 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500, 15% of all 298 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 38,250 miles. Two crashes and one injury are linked to this area, though no related recall is listed in this data.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 44; 15% of 298
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 38,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Front end develops a violent shimmy or wobble after hitting a bump, pothole, or highway expansion joint, often at 65-70 mph.
Steering becomes difficult to control during the wobble, with owners reporting they had to slow to around 25-30 mph using light brake pressure before regaining control.
Some owners describe this repeating pattern as the 'death wobble,' occurring multiple times in the same week even at low mileage.
One report describes a billet shock tower deforming from material fatigue, damaging the chassis support area and destroying the shock.
A steering damper replacement was performed on at least one truck but the shaking issue reportedly continued afterward.
One owner referenced an 'n49' recall tied to a front end alignment, though this data set lists no related recalls for this problem area.

When 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2011, latest Sep 7, 2021.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Sep 2021; peak Jan 2013 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 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.

200582 (19%)
2006121 (18%)
200797 (27%)
200856 (18%)
200922 (10%)
201038 (16%)
201144 (15%)
201231 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension and steering complaints on the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500?: NHTSA lists 44 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area for the 2011 model year, which is 15% of the 298 total complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 38,250 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ram 2500 front-end wobble?: This data set shows no related recalls listed for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2011 Ram 2500, though one owner mentioned a recall referred to as 'n49' related to a front-end alignment.
Did this suspension issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2011 Ram 2500.
Is the 2011 Ram 2500 worse than other nearby years for this problem?: The 2011 model year shows 44 complaints (15% share) in this area, compared to 38 complaints (16% share) for 2010 and 31 complaints (11% share) for 2012.