2016 Ram 2500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2016 Ram 2500, about 9% of its 258 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 20,000 miles. One related recall (campaign 17V499000) covers aftermarket AEV wheels on modified trucks, and one complaint in this area involved a crash.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 22
- 9% of 258
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report tire pressure requirements set far higher than expected, with rear tires needing 80 psi and front tires 65 psi, causing tires to bounce or move excessively at speed.
- Owners describe persistent vibration between roughly 65 and 84 mph that dealers attributed to warped axles, with wheel balancing, new tires, and centramatic balancers failing to fully resolve it.
- Owners report tire pressure monitor warning lights triggering at inconvenient thresholds, forcing them to keep unusually high psi levels just to avoid alerts.
- Owners describe rear tire inner threads wearing out prematurely, with independent shops unable to offer further help once the tires failed.
- Owners report wheel studs shearing off while driving at highway speed, producing a loud noise from the front of the vehicle before the issue was discovered.
- Owners describe suspension components breaking after hitting a pothole, with a welded drag link from an earlier recall complicating alignment repairs.
When 2016 Ram 2500 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 12, 2016, latest Jul 20, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 17V499000Aug 10, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,765 vehicles
Wheels
Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss.
Risk: If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with wheels of similar value, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256 extension 500.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 2500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2016 Ram 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2016 Ram 2500, which is about 9% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to suspension or wheels on the 2016 Ram 2500?
- Yes. Recall campaign 17V499000 covers 2013-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks modified with AEV cast aluminum Katla 8.5-inch road wheels. AEV replaces the wheels with wheels of similar value free of charge.
- At what mileage do suspension and wheel problems typically show up on the 2016 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 20,000 miles at failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on this model year.
- Did any 2016 Ram 2500 suspension or wheel complaints involve a crash?
- Yes, one of the 22 complaints in this area reported a crash, with no fires or injuries recorded.