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Ram 3500 2016 Wheels Problems

21 distinct owners reported a wheels problem on the 2016 Ram 3500 - 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V499000Reported August 10, 2017 - 1,765 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,765 vehicles across all affected models.

21V398000Reported May 27, 2021 - 447,985 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 447,985 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering30Engine25Power Train19Unknown Or Other16Brakes12Suspension10
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.