2012 Dodge RAM 3500 wheels problems

Filed Sep 17, 2025 · Wheels · OK

Drivers side rear wheel broke loose from hub and bounced into the opposing lane of traffic.

Filed Aug 4, 2023 · Wheels · 307,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after driving at an undisclosed speed, he stopped at the gas station and went inside to pay for fuel; however, when the contact returned to the vehicle, he became aware that the rear passenger’s side wheel was missing five studs. The contact stated that he was able to safely drive the vehicle to the dealer, where the wheel was inspected and the dealer was able to diagnose the failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that there was a previous safety recall for the vehicle, but when the vehicle was taken for the recall repair, the recall repair was not completed; the wheels were only inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact stated that the manufacturer originally approved completing the repair as a recall repair and then declined the approval. The failure mileage was approximately 307,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2022 · Wheels · 247,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormally roaring sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while slowing down, the rear wheels detached from the wheel studs with the lug nuts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the lug nuts were torqued too tight on the studs. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels). The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that he also noticed that the lug nuts on the front wheels were missing. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The failure mileage was 247,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2021 · Wheels · MT

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 8, 2021 · Wheels · LA

While driving down the highway, 7 of 8 lug studs of the right front wheel spontaneously broke off. Vehicle became difficult to control and steer. The one remaining lug stud kept the wheel on long enough to pull onto the shoulder of the road. This was a heavily travelled interstate highway. My safety and the safety of other motorists was at high risk. Broken lug studs are available for inspection. All of them broke at the location where the threads end at the shoulder of the bolt. I had recently performed brake service and the wheels were mounted and properly torqued to manufacturer specifications. No police report or dealer inspection. I made the repairs. No prior warning of the problem. This is identical to the problem a friend had with his Ram dually, that is now in a recall. Part number is 6509866AA. I have owned this vehicle since it was new.

Filed Sep 19, 2017 · Wheels · 142,000 miles · ND

Alcoa 17" rims cracked in 4 places on driver side steer. Other rims beginning to crack. Had to replace all 4 alcoa rims.

Filed Sep 13, 2017 · Fuel system, Transmission · 127,900 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 3500. While driving approximately 70 MPH and towing a 2017 wood deck trailer fmcw-11000-20s, the contact heard a banging noise underneath the floorboard. Suddenly, the front drive shaft and transfer case separated and blew up. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and was informed that his hubcap fell off. While attempting to shift the gear into drive, the gear shifter failed. Upon further inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that fluid leaked onto the ground from underneath the vehicle and that the transfer case and drive shaft were gone. The vehicle was towed to king city chrysler center (1603 broadway st, mt vernon, il 62864 (618) 242-6600) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was cracked, the axle was compromised, and the transmission, front drive shaft, transfer case, entire front axle, fuel lines, transmission wiring harness, shift cable, and transmission cooler lines all needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,900.

Filed Nov 17, 2016 · Wheels · 45,000 miles · AR

Alumimum wheel cracking cracked in may or june 2016 and in nov. 2016

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Wheels · 74,820 miles · WI

The wheel studs break whenever I'm changing tires, I've replaced 7 total. I have to put them on very gently then I torque down by hand. I run a fleet of trucks and do mechanic work. This is the first vehicle I've had to do this on. Right now I'm sittin on the side of the road because my right/rear tire fell off due to all my studs breaking. I have heard of other ram owners having issues, the dealer said that they and I'm over tightening but I've never had this before. These are lug nuts... Come on ram, get it together and do a recall. This is a safety concern. If I were on the highway with a motorcyclist next to me he/she could have died. I was moving 57mph when it felt like I was going into a dip and then I saw sparks from my rotor, and saw my tire/rim go flying out of the ditch. It passed me and now is sitting in the field. If I were hauling a trailer it would have been terrible also.

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 95,000 miles · MO

Highway driving mostly. Going through tires. Tires keep getting chopped. We haul heavy loads and worry the vehicle is not safe for the type of business we do. But we can't get rid of it because of all this recall. The previous owner had part of the recall addressed but we still feel the vehicle is not safe. We see signs of wear and damage that should not be. Like the chopped tires.