There are 6 owner-reported suspension complaints for the 2018 Ram 3500in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
ABS activator system and stability control out. Dodge has replacement parts but are not replacing or releasing at this time
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED WHILE EXCEEDING 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALL AMERICAN CHRYSLER DODGE (8802 E HIGHWAY 84, SLATON, TX 79364, (806) 828-7155) WHERE THE WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DRIVELINE AND REAR AXLE WERE INSPECTED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AT ANOTHER DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECORD OF AN APPOINTMENT BEING SCHEDULED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
WE TOOK YOU VEHICLE TO THE DEALER PURSUANT TO RECALL NOTICE V06 TO HAVE THE DRAG LINK REPLACED. A TEMPORARY FIX WAS PERFORMED DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REQUIREMENTS. THE TEMPORARY FIX HAS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO WEAR OUT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE EVERY 2000 MILES DUE TO THE CAMBER BEING SEVERELY OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. THE DEALER REFERRED US TO CHRYSLER CARE AND CHRYSLER CARE REFERRED US TO YOUR OFFICE. WE NEED CHRYSLER TO COMPLETE THE SAFETY RECALL REPAIR TO OUR VEHICLE.
VEHICLE REAR END SHAKES VERY BADLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE ALSO SHAKES AT LOW SPEEDS BUT NOT AS BADLY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH REAR OUTER TIRES, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. VEHICLE PASSENGER SEAT SHAKES VERY BADLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AT LOWER SPEEDS THE VEHICLE PASSENGER SEAT SHAKES AND SQUEALS.
THE BRAKES ARE VERY SOFT AND THE TRUCK LEANS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. DRIVERS SIDE REAR SITS 1 INCH LOWER AND THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE IS 1/2 LOWER THIS LEANING ISSUE CAUSES THE TRUCK TO HANDLE DIFFERENT WHEN TURNING RIGHT WHILE DRIVING.
My 2018 Ram 3500 has had a bad vibration in it since I purchased it with 20,000 miles on it. I have tried 3 different sets on tires and a new set of wheels. The vibration causes the seats, mirrors and anything not secured to shake really bad. I have taken it to 4 different shops with no luck in repairing. This has been an ongoing problem. I believe I have narrowed it down to the driveshaft, leaf springs, or the factory air suspension. Very disappointing for an $80,000 vehicle!
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026