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2016 Ram 1500 Wheels Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
1%of 1,554 total for the year
Median mileage
25,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Ram 1500, 1% of the 1,554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have had 2 tires spontaneously fail in last two weeks. The first was on the highway and caused 2200 dollars in damage to the vehicle and almost causing a wreck. The second blew out while I was in my driveway traveling at less than 5mph. Both tires appeared to fail in the same way, perpendicular to the sidewalk across the tread.”

NHTSA complaint #10957855, filed 2017-03, 19,600 miles

“Driving on a flat asphalt road at 40 MPH right rear tire blew. I was able to pull to shoulder and look at tire. The tire was opened up sidewall to sidewalk.tire has 25000 miles. I didn't run over anything and the roads were normal.tempeture was 40 and roads were dry. Not good tires. Goodyear sra 275 r 60 20”

NHTSA complaint #10937152, filed 2016-12, 25,000 miles

“I was driving on I 90 in indiana. It was raining and the road was straight. The service ABS light came on. A short time later, I heard a noise and slowed down to 50. Then the front right tire exploded. The tire was relatively new (past july]) with lots of tread. I pulled on to the shoulder and got out to see the brake glowing red hot and smoking. I believe the noise I heard before the explosion was the cv joint disintegrating. Traffic was flying past at 70 to 80 MPH. I was in 2 wheel drive. The truck is a 4x4.”

NHTSA complaint #11387881, filed 2021-01, 141,000 miles

“My truck has a noticable vibration at highway speeds of 60 MPH and above. After 3-4 trips to different dealerships, the problem still exists. After a quick search online, I realized that thousands of complaints have been posted on blogs related to this same problem with no solution from chrysler/Ram. I have had the tires balanced/rotated/road forced balance, etc. Front drive shafts replaced (it's a 4x4 model) and still the same result ... Vibration at highway speeds. …”

NHTSA complaint #10986386, filed 2017-05, 100 miles

“Front steer tire blowout. Driving in the city. After the blowout, I had to put on the temp spare. I noticed soft spots all over the tire. Where the blowout happened was also a soft spot. I would not be so concerned, but these tires had less than 26,000 miles on them and were what came from the factory when I purchased the truck brand new. They were made by goodyear. I went and had all 4 tires replaced due to the safety concerns for myself and my family. Looking at the tires, they are severely underrated for the Ram 1500 ecodiesel.”

NHTSA complaint #11244481, filed 2019-08, 25,459 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202541%
202423%
202310%
202251%
202130%
202041%
2019121%
201861%
2017131%
2016141%
2015111%
2014211%
2013121%
200913%

Other parts of the 2016 Ram 1500

Steering
314 complaintsEngine
291 complaintsBrakes
282 complaintsFuel system
281 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
202 complaintsElectrical system
193 complaintsOther or unknown
127 complaintsVehicle speed control
111 complaintsSuspension
68 complaintsEngine cooling
63 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ram 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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