2017 Ram 3500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
Owners filed 39 complaints about Suspension, Wheels & Tires on the 2017 Ram 3500, 13% of that year's 310 total complaints. NHTSA lists no crashes, fires, or injuries tied to these reports, with a median failure mileage of 16,250. Two related recalls exist, one for lug nut torque specs and one for cracked AEV wheels.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 39
- 13% of 310
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 16,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners describe a pronounced shake or oscillation felt in the rear of the truck and cab, sometimes described as a droning noise, occurring at highway speeds.
- Several reports describe factory-installed Nexen tires with tread separating from the carcass, often between roughly 10,000 and 17,000 miles.
- Some owners describe the front wheels wobbling or shimmying violently after hitting a pothole or uneven pavement, commonly called the 'death wobble,' which dealers and alignment shops could not resolve.
- A cluster of complaints describes aftermarket wheels (Pro Comp) cracking at the spoke or face, causing sudden air loss and tire deflation.
- Owners report the whole truck vibrating or feeling out of balance at 60-70 mph even after tires were balanced or replaced, with the issue seeming to originate from the rear.
- One report describes uneven front tire wear developing by around 6,000 miles and continuing to worsen.
When 2017 Ram 3500 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 27, 2017, latest Oct 21, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Ram 3500
- NHTSA 21V398000May 27, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires447,985 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.
- 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 3500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2017 Ram 3500 have?
- NHTSA lists 39 complaints in this area for the 2017 Ram 3500, which is 13% of the 310 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Ram 3500 related to wheels or suspension?
- Yes, two recalls apply: campaign 21V398000 for incorrect lug nut torque information, and campaign 17V499000 for cracked AEV-installed aluminum wheels on 2013-2017 Ram 2500/3,500 trucks.
- Did the suspension or wheel problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these 39 complaints.
- At what mileage do suspension and tire problems typically show up on the 2017 Ram 3500?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 16,250 miles.
- What specific suspension or tire issues do owners report on the 2017 Ram 3500?
- Owners describe rear-end shaking and vibration at highway speed, tread separation on factory Nexen tires, front-end 'death wobble' over bumps, and cracking aftermarket wheels.