2019 Ram 3500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2019 Ram 3500, 16% of its 135 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 5,000 miles, with one crash reported. A related recall (21V398000) covers wheel lug nut torque specifications.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 22
- 16% of 135
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 5,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Rear wheels have detached from the truck due to wheel studs needing replacement, in one case while an employee drove only 2 mph.
- Owners report the auto level rear air suspension malfunctioning repeatedly, requiring multiple dealer visits without a fix.
- Steering pulls to the right and the vehicle bounces even after alignments and tire rotations, with the problem recurring.
- Front tires, including stock NEXEN units, have suffered belt separation or sidewall knots/wires showing, sometimes while towing a trailer.
- Owners waiting for the wheel recall (21V398000) repair report the replacement parts were unavailable for an extended period.
When 2019 Ram 3500 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 19, 2019, latest Nov 12, 2024.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2019 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, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2019 Ram 3500 have?
- NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this category for the 2019 Ram 3500, which is 16% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Ram 3500 wheels?
- Yes. Recall 21V398000, reported 2021-05-27, covers incorrect torque specification information for flanged lug nuts in the Service and Owner's Manuals for 2012-2021 Ram 3500 and related cab chassis models.
- At what mileage do suspension and wheel problems typically show up on the 2019 Ram 3500?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 5,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Did the 2019 Ram 3500 suspension or wheel issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2019 Ram 3500.