2014 Ram 3500 Wheel & Tire Problems

Which parts fail

• Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  3
• Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
  1
• Tread/belt
  1

Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  632%
• 25k–50k
  421%
• 50k–75k
  15%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  316%
• 150k+
  526%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Ram 3500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear outer tire detached. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle and noticed that only one stud was attached to the wheel, and the wheel was tilted sideways. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the driver's and passenger's side rear outer tire studs had detached. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the passenger's side rear outer tire studs had detached again. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the rear wheel studs failed. The wheels were stuck underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder and noticed the wheel was bent. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and rear wheel studs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that all thirty-two-wheel studs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. While driving approximately 50 MPH, in the middle lane, the rear end of the vehicle swayed, and he noticed the tire behind the vehicle. The passenger's side rear studs fractured, and the wheel detached and struck the median and crossed the highway. There were no reported injuries. …

The contact owned a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the front passenger's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lug nuts had sheared off causing the wheel to detach. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

The component that has failed on this particular vehicle is the factory aluminum wheels manufactured by Alcoa for Mopar specifically for this model vehicle. The front wheels are the ones that are defective on this vehicle, structural cracks form on the outer lip of the wheels, and therefore pose a huge threat to the rim failing violently and the tire losing air or being destroyed in the process. This is the second time a wheel has needed to be replaced because of this issue. This defect has been brought to the attention of both dealership and manufacturer, however neither Dealership nor Manufacture wants to accept responsibility and pay to have the wheel repaired or replaced. Our vehicles are used as commercial vehicles, and are usually towing trailers or heavy loads. …

We were traveling on a highway doing 70mph and the whole truck started to shake really badly. My husband could not steer the vehicle safely, nor could he brake without losing control. He had to slow down until the shaking stopped. When we got back on the road, the vehicle did the same thing three times. This is known issue with Dodge, yet they don't have a fix for it. They call it the "death rattle"

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front passenger side rim fractured and caused the vehicle to crash into a ditch. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The air bag did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not damaged or towed. Aaa was called to the scene and changed the tire. The vehicle was taken to charlie's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram [phone], located at 725 illinois ave, maumee, oh 43537) where the technician took pictures of the tire and rim. The dealer stated that the pictures would be presented to the representative who handled such failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and promised to call the contact back. The contact was not called back. The contact replaced the wheels. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

I purchased the extended warranty for my 2014 Ram 35000 longhorn from don vance Dodge in marshfield missouri in February 2016 when I bought the truck from them. Within 10,000 miles I noticed that the right front tire on the outer edge is wearing. I brought it to a local mechanic who raised the truck with a floor jack and checked the tire. He showed me how the tire would move back and forth and said that the upper ball joint was bad. I checked it also and it had a lot of play. I made an appointment with don vance Dodge in marshfield missouri for the warranty work to be performed. The service manager came back about 3 1/2 hours later and told me that the ball joint was good and within specs. I argued with him about it and explained the above again to him. He refused to check the ball joint again with a floor jack and told me to leave. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500 equipped with nexen rodian ht xrx5 tires, size: lt235/80/r17 (na). While driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook. The contact noticed that both front tires experienced tread separation. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the tires were replaced. The failure recurred to the rear passenger tire. The rear passenger tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The manufacturer stated that the tires were entry level tires and should not be on the vehicle. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 6,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. While driving, the front passenger side of the vehicle shook and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to landmark Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (1900 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the front end needed an alignment. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer eight times for the same failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided case number: 64579036. The failure mileage was approximately 117,845.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire was worn out causing the vehicle to veer to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the tire was 1/4 worn out. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was causing the tire to wear out. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 6,500. Updated 09/18/15

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