2018 Ram 3500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA has 44 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Ram 3500, about 5% of its 802 total complaints, with 2 crashes reported and a median failure mileage of 13,000 miles. A related recall (21V398000) covers lug nut torque specification information.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 44
- 5% of 802
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 13,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Rear or front tires blow out or lose tread while driving at highway speed, in some cases causing loss of control.
- Wheel lug nuts or studs shear off on dually models while towing, sometimes leaving only a couple of lugs holding the wheel on.
- Front wheel assembly separates from the vehicle at speed, in one case striking another vehicle.
- Original equipment Nexen tires develop belt separation or vibration issues, with owners reporting tire replacement or shop visits around 13,000 miles.
- Vehicle shudders or shakes violently at speeds above 50 mph over bumps or uneven pavement, sometimes tied to a drag link or alignment issue.
- Truck leans to one side with uneven ride height between front and rear corners, affecting handling in turns.
When 2018 Ram 3500 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 28, 2018, latest Jun 10, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 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.
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 & tires complaints does the 2018 Ram 3500 have?
- NHTSA lists 44 complaints in this area for the 2018 Ram 3500, which is about 5% of the 802 total complaints filed for the year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Ram 3500 wheels or suspension?
- Yes. Recall 21V398000, reported May 27, 2021, covers incorrect lug nut torque specification information in the owner's manual for the 2018 Ram 3500 among other model years.
- At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 13,000 miles.
- Did the 2018 Ram 3500 suspension or tire issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Ram 3500, with no injuries reported.