2012 Dodge RAM 3500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,820miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500, 4% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,820 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Highway driving mostly. Going through tires. Tires keep getting chopped. We haul heavy loads and worry the vehicle is not safe for the type of business we do. But we can't get rid of it because of all this recall. The previous owner had part of the recall addressed but we still feel the vehicle is not safe. We see signs of wear and damage that should not be. Like the chopped tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10780060, filed 2015-10, 95,000 miles“The wheel studs break whenever I'm changing tires, I've replaced 7 total. I have to put them on very gently then I torque down by hand. I run a fleet of trucks and do mechanic work. This is the first vehicle I've had to do this on. Right now I'm sittin on the side of the road because my right/rear tire fell off due to all my studs breaking. I have heard of other ram owners having issues, the dealer said that they and I'm over tightening but I've never had this before. These are lug nuts... Come on ram, get it together and do a recall. This is a safety concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839346, filed 2016-03, 74,820 miles“My safety issue is when a lance truck camper, model 1172 is attached to truck. The cg is 6-8 behind the rear axle (even though both Dodge and lance data sheets indicate it should be over or in front of rear wheel). In addition, when fresh water tank is full (and without a normal camping load), the gawr of the rear axle is exceeded. 400 pounds of weight is taken off the front axle when the camper is attached to the truck. An inspection of the front tires revealed significant cupping with less than 5000 miles on the new vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10537251, filed 2013-08, 3,000 miles“On highway 174, approximately 20 miles nw of meridian, tx, the 2012 RAM 3500 veered to the right and went off the road into a steep ditch. According to the state trooper's report, a witness was driving behind this truck and saw the passenger side dual wheels with axle attached come off of the truck and go across the road before the truck left the pavement. Two different employees of the wrecking yard where the truck was taken said it looks like the axle came apart. Since this accident, I have spoken to another individual that this happened to also. Updated 09/17/15 updated 11/02/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10731139, filed 2015-06, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after driving at an undisclosed speed, he stopped at the gas station and went inside to pay for fuel; however, when the contact returned to the vehicle, he became aware that the rear passenger’s side wheel was missing five studs. The contact stated that he was able to safely drive the vehicle to the dealer, where the wheel was inspected and the dealer was able to diagnose the failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11536453, filed 2023-08, 307,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V398000May 27, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in…Covers: Dodge RAM 3500 2012, Ram 3500 2013–2021, 5500 2013–2021 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10204363Nov 3, 2021Updates - safety recall y26 wheel studs
- 10229993May 19, 2021NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
- 10223381May 19, 2021NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
- 10223221May 19, 2021NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
- 10198295May 19, 2021NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 175 N-M.
- 10229988May 5, 2021NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
- 10223376May 5, 2021NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
- 10223216May 5, 2021NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
- 10198290May 5, 2021NUT, Wheel Flange Wheel Nut Service Torque should be 190 N-M.
- 10162503May 22, 2019Molding-Wheel Plane
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500
222 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology