2018 Ram 3500 wheels & tires problems

Related recalls

• Recall 21V398000May 27, 2021447,985 vehicles
  WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

  Risk: Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.

What owners say

1. Filed Jan 29, 2026SCWheels & Tires

   Trailer King RST 235/80R16: six of them on a triple axle boat trailer. Was towing a boat and experienced a blowout on the passenger rear trailer tire, of which we did not hit a pothole or strike debris. It bent the boat trailer fender and damaged several components of the trailer. It was identified by Discount Tire that the passenger side lead tire experienced belt separation, which is a manufacturer defect and was most likely the cause of the passenger side rear trailer…

   NHTSA complaint #11714295 · source
2. Filed Aug 19, 2025108,000 miCOWheels & Tires

   The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and parking the vehicle, the front driver’s side tire was flat. After a visual inspection, the contact observed a crack on the wheel extending from the center hub outwards. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V212000 (Wheels); but…

   NHTSA complaint #11681722 · source
3. Filed Jul 10, 2025AZWheels & Tires

   August 2024, arrived to Discount Tire, Lee Store in Prescott Valley, AZ. Showed salesperson my Ram 3500HD, also reflected on my account with them. Salesperson ordered 122Q instead of 122QE for 1 ton truck. This was intentional as 4 months later (December) brought in for excessive wear, manager on duty declined warranty and tried Toyo who required I go back to dealer placing me into procedural loopholes and denial of service from both. This week noticed drastically worse and…

   NHTSA complaint #11672594 · source
4. Filed Mar 18, 2025FLBrakesElectrical SystemWheels & Tires

   On March 3rd, This dealership replaced the stop sale safety recall on our Commercial vehicle (C4B) with a part that was not created for our truck. This resulted in hydraulic brake fluid spewing out of the HCU all over significant areas under the hood, including the ABS Module and wiring. Upon realizing the HCU was spewing hydraulic brake fluid, we brought the truck back on March 7th, and again, the dealership replaced the HCU with the incorrect part (but assuring us it was…

   NHTSA complaint #11649054 · source
5. Filed Feb 21, 2025LABrakesWheels & Tires

   The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed hydraulic control unit. The contact was informed that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000…

   NHTSA complaint #11644179 · source
6. Filed Aug 20, 2024VABrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlWheels & Tires

   A diagnostic code has been displayed for the Anti-Lock Brake System - C0020-01 —> ABS Pump Motor Control - General Electrical Failure. Going over a bump in the road will cause the ABS system to deactivate the cruise control. The diagnostic code can be cleared and the cruise control will resume. Reading on RAM / Cummins online sites, many say that either the HCU and / or ABS Module needed to be replaced and many submitted reports to the NHTSA to start an investigation. No…

   NHTSA complaint #11609806 · source
7. Filed Mar 28, 2024ALBrakesOther / UnknownWheels & Tires

   The rear lug nuts sheared off two different times hauling a camper, also was involved in a wreck where the truck hydro planed now the traction control lights are on also the low coolent light is on and there is plenty of fluid in the tanks

   NHTSA complaint #11579930 · source
8. Filed Mar 14, 2024CATransmission & DrivetrainWheels & Tires

   I received a card in the mail stating my Truck had a recall for wheel studs two days later I lose my two wheels in the freeway almost causing accidents, My RAM is my only Income I use it as a hotshot I was charged $2000 for tow from Los Angeles CA to Bakersfield CA we left it at dealer for about two weeks they claim of inspections and parts not being in I file a claim with corporate and never hear from them I finally got my truck this Monday [XXX] and today [XXX] same wheel…

   NHTSA complaint #11577258 · source
9. Filed Nov 21, 202312,000 miNYBrakesWheels & Tires

   The contact owns a 2018 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ABS warning light and the traction control warning light illuminated. Additionally, the message "ABS Disabled" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who retrieved DTC: C0020-01; and the mechanic determined that the ABS hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local…

   NHTSA complaint #11556213 · source
10. Filed Aug 28, 2023AZWheels & Tires

    Sep 2020 purchased 6 Cooper Discoverer AT3 (LT235/80 R17) tires to replace OEM tires, mileage 12,885. On/around Sep 2022 while towing a 38' 5th wheel trailer, front end of truck started bouncing, mileage 26,334. Both driver and passenger tires where found to have tread separation. Replaced those two with same make/model new tires. All other tires where rotated and balanced. New tires went to inner rear wheels. On/around Aug 2023, once again while towing large 5th wheel…

    NHTSA complaint #11541221 · source
11. Filed Aug 9, 2023NCWheels & Tires

    Bought truck brand new in 2019. Around 16-17,000 miles, I had to replace both front tires, the steel belt had shifted inside the tire causing a bulge and making the vehicle vibrate severly while transporting 3 horses (Approximate trailer w/ horse weight = 14000lbs). I brought back to the dealership, replaced with the same brand as I was unaware of these issues. I now have 36,000 total miles on my truck and about 19,000 miles on this new set and the issue just occurred again.…

    NHTSA complaint #11537383 · source
12. Filed Jul 18, 2023PACrashTowedSteeringWheels & Tires

    I was driving on the interstate highway. While driving at 60 mph towing a fifth wheel RV the front end shuddered for several seconds. Then the drivers side front wheel assembly broke off at the wheel studs. I was able to safely get to the breakdown lane. The drivers side front wheel assembly struck another vehicle traveling the oncoming lane. I was told that the vehicle that was struck was totaled. The police on scene documented the incident. The insurance representative has…

    NHTSA complaint #11532925 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology