2016 Ram 3500 wheels problems
Owners reported wheels problems in 21 complaints for the 2016 Ram 3500, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 19,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wheels problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 wheels complaints that report mileage, the median is about 19,000 miles, and 93% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The Government Owned Vehicle (GOV) was traveling North on 31E in Nashville, when truck shuttered then truck passenger side wheel fell off. Tire/wheel pinned to truck and caught fire. Drive pulled truck off to side of roadway and called 911.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ram 3500
- Steering 30 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints