Look — RAM's wheel-bearing and hub story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 154 complaints across 22 year-model entries from 2013 to 2021. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 1 fatality report on file with NHTSA tied to this category on RAM vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Repair cost runs around $400 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Across the 55 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 40,390 miles. Drive it across the conditions it will actually see — heat, cold, highway, stop-and-go. Pattern complaints surface under load, not in the dealer parking lot.
RAM wheels problems
154 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against RAM vehicles for wheels issues. 2 active recall campaigns. See wheels across all makes →
Worst-affected RAM model-years for wheels Top 22 by complaint volume
Active recalls — RAM wheels 3 on file
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Streetcar 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 with cast aluminum Katla 8
If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Common questions
How many RAM wheels complaints are on file with NHTSA?
154 complaints across 22 model-year entries from 2013 to 2021. 2 active recall campaigns cover wheels issues across the RAM lineup.
Which RAM model has the most wheels complaints?
The 2016 RAM 3500 leads with 18 complaints in this category. Next: 2018 3500 (17) and 2017 3500 (15).
What does it cost to fix RAM wheels problems?
Independent shops average $400 for wheels repairs across the RAM lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there RAM wheels recalls?
Yes — 3 active recall campaigns cover wheels on RAM vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.