RAM 1500 Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the RAM 1500 across 14 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (21). The words owners use most often: “goodyear wrangler” (7% of reports).
- 109wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Goodyear wrangler: mentioned in 8 of 109 complaints (7%)
- Tire blew: mentioned in 7 of 109 complaints (6%)
- Front wheel: mentioned in 7 of 109 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 109 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
RAM 1500 wheels complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electronic stability control (esc); wheels:hub
Model years: 2025
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 97B.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My tire pressure sensor system came on in my dash. Driver front wheel was not registering. Took vehicle to local Goodyear dealer to have checked. They said they were reading all the sensors in all 4 tires and they said the problem was in the sensors in my vehicle. Is this the same problem that is…
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2024 Ram 1500 and unresolved defects that I reported while the vehicle was still covered by the bumper-to-bumper warranty. My primary concern is the steering and handling. I reported multiple times that the steering wheel is crooked, the truck pulls to the…
While drive northbound on [XXX] departing [XXX] and entering [XXX], the rear passenger wheel snapped off of the truck carrying sing loss of control and the truck hit a concrete median damaging the the front driverâs side bumper and forcing it into the front driverâs side wheel flattening it…
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was a shimmy coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled into a parking lot, and the front passengerâs side tire, rim, brake assembly, and ball joint suddenly detached from the vehicle. There was no warning…
âService ABS Systemâ, âService Electronic Braking Systemâ and Traction Control warnings keep randomly occurring. Replacement ABS module is unavailable for this extremely widespread issue. Has anyone discussed a class action lawsuit for this issue? Iâve never had more problems with a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM 1500s have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about wheels for the RAM 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the RAM 1500 wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “goodyear wrangler”, in 8 of 109 complaints, followed by “tire blew” (7).
Other RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (2,661)
- Engine problems (2,391)
- Electrical System problems (2,372)
- Power Train problems (1,447)
- Service Brakes problems (1,092)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,072)
- Air Bags problems (572)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (537)
See all RAM 1500 problems.