2016 Ram 2500: Bounces wobbles and shakes
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 2500 report: bounces wobbles and shakes. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 2,800 miles.
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints for the 2016 2500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751693 (filed 07/20/2026): “This complaint is against hendrick chrysler dodge jeep ram in hoover alabama misaligned solid-axle geometry and compromised tire casings triggered a violent, uncontrollable oscillation through the steering system, rendering the truck an immediate highway safet…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11662561 (filed 05/22/2025): “I received an nhtsa recall notice v06/nhtsa 19v-021 on or about april 2023, i brought this vehicle to stat line jeep dodge ram located in somerset, ma early april to fix the vehicle pursuant to the recall notice for a drag link problem/defect. upon arrival t…”
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: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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