How common are suspension and steering complaints on the 2013 Ram 2500?

NHTSA shows 23 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area for the 2013 Ram 2500, which is 13% of that year's 178 total complaints.

What is the "death wobble" owners describe on the 2013 Ram 2500?

Owners describe a violent shaking of the front end at highway speed, usually triggered by a bump or pothole, that makes the truck feel hard to steer or brake until it slows down.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 42,040 miles for this problem area on the 2013 Ram 2500.

Is there a recall related to suspension or wheels on the 2013 Ram 2500?

Yes, recall campaign 17V499000 covers 2013-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks fitted with AEV cast aluminum Katla 8.5-inch road wheels, where the outer wheel surface was affected; dealers replace the wheels free of charge.

Did any of these suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records one crash and no fires or injuries among the 23 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500.

2013 Ram 2500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500, 13% of that year's 178 total complaints. The dominant pattern is the so-called "death wobble," a violent front-end shake at highway speed, with a median failure mileage of 42,040 miles and one crash reported.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 23; 13% of 178
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 42,040 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Violent front-end shaking ("death wobble") starts at highway speeds, often triggered by hitting a bump or pothole.
Steering wheel and even the passenger seat vibrate uncontrollably once the wobble begins, sometimes not settling until the truck slows to under 35-40 mph.
Owners report worn or failed ball joints, track bars, tie rods, and dampers well before expected, in some cases as early as 35,000 to 48,000 miles.
Dealer alignments and part replacements were performed but the wobble recurred for several owners.
One owner reported losing control and going off the road into a field during a death wobble episode.

When 2013 Ram 2500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 28, 2015, latest Sep 28, 2020.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Sep 2020; peak Feb 2017 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Ram 2500

NHTSA 17V499000Aug 10, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,765 vehicles
Wheels
Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss.
Risk: If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with wheels of similar value, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256 extension 500.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 2500 model year

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

201323 (13%)
201455 (16%)
201528 (13%)
201622 (9%)
201730 (4%)
201837 (1%)
20196 (3%)
202010 (6%)
20214 (4%)
202215 (8%)
20232 (4%)
20246 (10%)
20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension and steering complaints on the 2013 Ram 2500?: NHTSA shows 23 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area for the 2013 Ram 2500, which is 13% of that year's 178 total complaints.
What is the "death wobble" owners describe on the 2013 Ram 2500?: Owners describe a violent shaking of the front end at highway speed, usually triggered by a bump or pothole, that makes the truck feel hard to steer or brake until it slows down.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 42,040 miles for this problem area on the 2013 Ram 2500.
Is there a recall related to suspension or wheels on the 2013 Ram 2500?: Yes, recall campaign 17V499000 covers 2013-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks fitted with AEV cast aluminum Katla 8.5-inch road wheels, where the outer wheel surface was affected; dealers replace the wheels free of charge.
Did any of these suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records one crash and no fires or injuries among the 23 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500.