2013 Ram 2500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,875miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2013 Ram 2500, 2% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,875 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My new Ram 2500 hd truck has death wobble . When at highway speeds when you hit a bump in the road just right the front end violently shakes out of control until you almost come to a complete stop. It shakes so hard I can't believe you don't have to rebuild the front end every time it happens. It has been to the dealer 5 times to be repaired and the problem still persists. I was told by the new service manager at the dealership I purchased the truck from that the problem could not be 100% fixed and that it will always come back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10822901, filed 2016-01, 25,230 miles“While traveling on the interstate north of new york city, the truck began to shake violently after hitting a bump in the road. The road was dry, sunny conditions and moderate traffic traveling about 65mph. This was the second time it happened and the first after performing work about 2 thousand miles earlier. The work included, replace front brake pads, calipers and rotors after dealer discovered possible sticky not frozen left front caliper. …”
NHTSA complaint #10949915, filed 2017-02, 37,000 miles“Driving on the ma route 128 s highway around 65-70 MPH, I hit a pothole on the left side of the travel lane. The truck started to shake violently as described with a death wobble. The violent shaking did not stop after applying the brakes to slow through about 35-40 MPH. It felt as if all 4 tires blew simultaneously. No obvious damage was observed once stopped. This truck has less than 33900 miles at the time of the incident. The steering feels otherwise tight and responsive, the tires and wheels are stock and are wearing evenly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10925256, filed 2016-11, 33,875 milesRelated recalls
- 17V499000Aug 10, 2017Streetcar 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…Covers: Ram 2500 2013–2017, 3500 2013–2017
Related service bulletins
- 10162503May 22, 2019Molding-Wheel Plane
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 8 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 14 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 10 | 5% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 2500
43 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 2500
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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