1997 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems
The 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 has 24 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
24
Suspension complaints
9%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“ON ALL DODGE RAM TRUCKS, SPECIFICALLY 2500 MODELS, HAVE A DEATH WOBBLE THAT OCCURS ALL THE TIME. WHAT HAPPENS IS, WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP OR A CRACK IN THE ROAD, THE TRUCK STARTS WOBBLING OUT OF CONTROL. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THERE'S NO WAY TO FIX IT. IT'S HORRIBLE BECAUSE IT…”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.