2017 RAM 3500 wheels problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2017 RAM 3500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH through a Construction Zone, the front passenger’s side tire independently detached. No warning light was illuminated. On another occasion, while the contact’s husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's…”
filed Oct 21, 2025
“V06 Recall was attempted, but welding could not be done correctly - was told that was the "best they could do" truck continued to steer poorly (constantly have to hold the steering wheel to one side or the truck will veer out of the lane) bc steer ahead wrong, and to wear outer edge of the tires to…”
filed Sep 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts…Campaign 21V398000 · May 27, 2021
- Outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air lossCampaign 17V499000 · Aug 10, 2017
Wheels problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 3500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 3500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 3500 | 7 | 11% |
| 2020 3500 | 7 | 6% |
| 2019 3500 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 3500 | 24 | 3% |
| 2016 3500 | 20 | 15% |
| 2015 3500 | 15 | 11% |
| 2014 3500 | 20 | 10% |
| 2013 3500 | 7 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 RAM 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.