2013 Ram 3500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2013 Ram 3500, 6% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“1st time our truck shook so bad we had to get off the highway, 2nd time truck wouldn't go into drive. 3rd time truck said it was in gear when it was in park. 4th time perform service light. Actuator. 5th time perform service light. And now this. We have owned this truck for 10 months and it has been in the shop multiple times for multiple weeks. The last time being for a 9 nine days. They have now sent it home saying they can't fix it because the recall parts are not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991388, filed 2017-05, 52,000 miles“Dodge death wobble. While driving our 2013 dodge Ram 3500 6.7 turbo diesel pickup truck at about 40 MPH the front end started violently shacking. I could not steer or control the vehicle at that point. This has happened now twice. First time I was on a freeway and almost caused a serious accident and the second time I was on a two lane hwy and almost drove off a cliff. Both occurrences I was only able to slow down but had zero control over steering. Once I got slowed down to about 10 MPH I was able to let off the brake and the violent shaking stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10990713, filed 2017-05, 35,000 miles“Vehicle Left rear wheel detached on Interstate 94 in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Resulted in death of another motorist. Michael James Brooks was operating the Black Dodge 4 Door, 2013 vehicle, traveling westbound on I-94. The vehicle tire detached and traveled into a vehicle operated by Janice Southall. The incident resulted in a rollover collision and death of Janice Southall.”
NHTSA complaint #11427856, filed 2021-08“The contact owns a 2013 Ram 3500. The contact stated that there were multiple failures concerning the vehicle and the dealer failed to provide a solution after several repairs. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced a strong death wobble vibration. The vibration caused the front seat belts to restrict and loosen. The contact had to reduce the speed to below 45 MPH to prevent the condition. The dealer diagnosed that the tires needed to be replaced by a tire repair shop and the steering box failed and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10985948, filed 2017-05, 29,468 miles“The contact owns a 2013 dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a notification of a manufacturer recall regarding the wheels; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/1/15 updated 10/13/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10714924, filed 2015-05Related 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: Ram 3500 2013–2021, 5500 2013–2021, 4500 2013–2021 +3 more
- 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 3500 2013–2017, 2500 2013–2017
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 7 | 11% |
| 2020 | 7 | 6% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 24 | 3% |
| 2017 | 21 | 7% |
| 2016 | 21 | 16% |
| 2015 | 15 | 11% |
| 2014 | 20 | 10% |
| 2013 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 3500
38 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 3500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology