RAM 3500 Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the RAM 3500 across 12 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (24). The words owners use most often: “front tire” (13% of reports).
- 132wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 73%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.
- Front tire: mentioned in 17 of 132 complaints (13%)
- Wheel studs: mentioned in 16 of 132 complaints (12%)
- Lug nuts: mentioned in 9 of 132 complaints (7%)
- Nexen roadian: mentioned in 8 of 132 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 132 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
RAM 3500 wheels complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Risk: Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.
Wheels
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Problem: Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss.
Risk: If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with wheels of similar value, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256 extension 500.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Pursuant to a manufacturer-issued safety recall (V06) on a steering assembly component, the manufacturer's remedy permanently damaged an otherwise functioning, adjustable steering component and created a financial barrier to basic vehicle maintenance. The component, post remedy, now would have to…
From the first day i bought the truck i noticed it had a very tight vibration coming from the rear. I thought its may just be the Firestone tires that were put on at the factory. I had to drive out of state to a small town in Nevada. After around 3500 miles the vibration became severe and felt like…
The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear outer tire detached. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle and noticed that only one stud was…
3 times to date (10,000 miles/8 months) I have failing abs speed sensors. If I stop moving when all lights come on dash the truck is in operational. I cannot shift gears, put in park or turn engine off. Loose traction control, ads, 4wd, stabiltrac, speedometer. All assitive and braking functions…
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. While the contact's husband was driving at 55 MPH, the driver's rear wheel detached. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while a pickup box trailer was hitched to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined…
Frequently asked questions
Do all RAM 3500s have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about wheels for the RAM 3500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the RAM 3500 wheels?
Yes: 2 safety recalls 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 3500?
The most frequent phrase is “front tire”, in 17 of 132 complaints, followed by “wheel studs” (16).
Other RAM 3500 problems
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