2013 Ram 2500: Death wobble
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 2500 report: death wobble. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 35,100 miles.
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints for the 2013 2500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11361461 (filed 09/28/2020): “The track bar mounts have all the welds cracked and it causes the truck to shake uncontrollably and is very dangerous. i have almost crashed twice due to this problem. i see that fca currently has a recall for this exact problem r46, my truck falls within the …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11342618 (filed 07/31/2020): “On three separate occasions recently, the steering on my 2013 dodge 2500 exhibited a violent shaking when i hit a small linear ridge on the interstate while traveling at the posted speed limit such as going over a bridge or the line from asphalt installed over…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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