2016 Ram 3500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 16%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Ram 3500, 16% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,700 miles. 2 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tire separation and vibration in all 6 tires. Vehicle has 22690 miles on it and has had tire issues since new with vibration and separation of cheap tires dodge has put on these vehicles, that they sell at a high price. Driving and made it to my garage when the tire separated. It was the front drivers side tire. Thankfully I wasn't doing highway speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11259075, filed 2019-09, 22,690 miles“Vibration in front wheel, diagnosed at dealership that the tire has a shifted belt. This tire is on the driver's side. We already replaced the passenger side front tire 2/13/19. This is a dually truck and we are concerned that this will also happen to the 4 rear tires. The vehicle currently only has 21,390 miles. This should not be occurring and is a safety hazard. I tried to contact the manufacturer but they have not returned my calls.”
NHTSA complaint #11279115, filed 2019-11, 21,000 miles“Nexen tires lt235/80-17 at ra8 original equipment with truck at purchase. This truck was purchased in march 2016 new from Ram dealer, this truck is a 2016 Ram 3500 dually. We have had two tires seperate, other wise belts inside tires broke, we were able to notice an replace before any blow outs accrued. We properly care for our tires due to that our children ride in this truck an also we haul our livestock behind this truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11101308, filed 2018-06, 12,400 miles“Cracks are developing along the circumference area bead seat of the tire causing possible tire wheel separation. I was informed by my step son and girlfriend. We haul our horses and thank goodness the truck was at home at the time of notification. I contacted alcoa , and they said they don't make these wheels for the Ram 3500 2016. So I contacted the local Ram dealer and so for no has lifted a finger to call or say hey please bring this in the get this rectified. I have extended warranty on these wheels till 2021.”
NHTSA complaint #11310108, filed 2020-02, 239,456 miles“On 8/21/2019 I experienced excessive vibration & truck pulling to the right traveling normal hwy speed. Issue was so severe, I stopped to check. Tires looked fine & pressures were ok.return trip was worse with max speed of 35mph. Next day I took the truck to an independent tire center & was told that the belts inthe front tires were separating. Tires are nexen roadian htx lt235/80/r17.they are original tires with only 8,010 miles on them. I contacted Ram thru their website. Got no response. Emailed the dealership where I bought the truck. No response. …”
NHTSA complaint #11252319, filed 2019-08, 8,010 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: 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 2016 Ram 3500
29 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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