2017 Ram 3500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 7%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,450miles
- 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 2017 Ram 3500, 7% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,450 miles. 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.
“Recently, I departed from home in my truck to head out on errands. I found it was difficult to steer. Realizing it felt like a flat front tire, I pulled off the road and found the front right tire was flat. At no time did I receive any warning from the factory installed tire pressure monitoring system. Looking at the TPMS, the pressure indicated 14 PSI, then later 11 PSI. At no time did I receive an audible or visual alarm from the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11217281, filed 2019-06, 49,851 miles“Driving on I-95 in georgia, all 8 of the lug studs on the drivers side dual rear wheels sheared off, causing the outer wheel to shoot past the truck in traffic, while attempting to stop the vehicle. Vehicle was moving at a rate of 60 MPH when the onset of severe vibration caused me to look for a safe place to pull over, and slow down. Thank god the other rear wheel remained on the hub, though completely unsecured. The truck has just 4,500 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11058072, filed 2018-01, 4,500 miles“'takata recall' mike complaint is with nexen tires, the tires have less than 16,000 miles on them and were noted to be separating I contacted nexen tire who told me to look at the warranty and refunded me a check for $150 for tires and installation for over $450 for something that is not my fault. I just found online where nixon tires have had incidents with the same exact tire that I have , I believe this was an issue they are aware about and failed the consumer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11151157, filed 2018-11, 15,450 miles“Nexen tires lt235/80r. Had a right front tire separate with 10,232 miles on it. As soon as that one was replace put on another 220 mile and the other fron tire separates. Nexen will not honor and claim and will not back their product. When the second tire separated I was pulling a 15k pound 5th wheel on the interstate. It was like I had the death wobble no matter what speed. These are dangerous tires and should be recalled. However I am not waiting with this safety all tires are being replaced. Both times during separation I was driving the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11196147, filed 2019-04, 10,232 miles“Parking brake locked up due the fact that parking brake pads had been completely worn. Details: bought vehicle at 100 miles and had always been releasing the parking lever prior to drive and at little over 2,000 miles, parking brake failed and locked up at a parking lot 150 miles away from home. I believed the parking brake system must had been engaged without my knowledge since there had been no warning light on dash. That was why it took over 2000 miles to completely wear down parking brakes to the point at the final pull/engagement, it locked up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11245736, filed 2019-07, 2,500 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
- 10225949Sep 6, 2022Bed Step If you are installing the AH level or older Bed Step kit on a D2 3500 truck, then also order two units of washer 06508010AA. Reference I-sheet K6862947AC from the bed…
- 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.
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 2017 Ram 3500
194 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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