2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Other / unspecified Problems

Drivers side rear wheel broke loose from hub and bounced into the opposing lane of traffic.

NHTSA ID

11687970

Incident

Sep 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after driving at an undisclosed speed, he stopped at the gas station and went inside to pay for fuel; however, when the contact returned to the vehicle, he became aware that the rear passenger’s side wheel was missing five studs. The contact stated that he was able to safely drive the vehicle to the dealer, where the wheel was inspected and the dealer was able to diagnose the failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that there was a previous safety recall for the vehicle, but when the vehicle was taken for the recall repair, the recall repair was not completed; the wheels were only inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact stated that the manufacturer originally approved completing the repair as a recall repair and then declined the approval. The failure mileage was approximately 307,000.

NHTSA ID

11536453

Incident

Jul 31, 2023

Mileage

307,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormally roaring sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while slowing down, the rear wheels detached from the wheel studs with the lug nuts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the lug nuts were torqued too tight on the studs. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels). The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that he also noticed that the lug nuts on the front wheels were missing. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The failure mileage was 247,000.

NHTSA ID

11475949

Incident

Apr 20, 2022

Mileage

247,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11428084

Incident

Aug 1, 2019

While driving down the highway, 7 of 8 lug studs of the right front wheel spontaneously broke off. Vehicle became difficult to control and steer. The one remaining lug stud kept the wheel on long enough to pull onto the shoulder of the road. This was a heavily travelled interstate highway. My safety and the safety of other motorists was at high risk. Broken lug studs are available for inspection. All of them broke at the location where the threads end at the shoulder of the bolt. I had recently performed brake service and the wheels were mounted and properly torqued to manufacturer specifications. No police report or dealer inspection. I made the repairs. No prior warning of the problem. This is identical to the problem a friend had with his Ram dually, that is now in a recall. Part number is 6509866AA. I have owned this vehicle since it was new.

NHTSA ID

11420179

Incident

May 18, 2021

ALCOA 17" RIMS CRACKED IN 4 PLACES ON DRIVER SIDE STEER. OTHER RIMS BEGINNING TO CRACK. HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 ALCOA RIMS.

NHTSA ID

11024269

Incident

Sep 16, 2017

Mileage

142,000 mi

ALUMIMUM WHEEL CRACKING CRACKED IN MAY OR JUNE 2016 AND IN NOV. 2016

NHTSA ID

10926675

Incident

May 9, 2016

Mileage

45,000 mi

THE WHEEL STUDS BREAK WHENEVER I'M CHANGING TIRES, I'VE REPLACED 7 TOTAL. I HAVE TO PUT THEM ON VERY GENTLY THEN I TORQUE DOWN BY HAND. I RUN A FLEET OF TRUCKS AND DO MECHANIC WORK. THIS IS THE FIRST VEHICLE I'VE HAD TO DO THIS ON. RIGHT NOW I'M SITTIN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE MY RIGHT/REAR TIRE FELL OFF DUE TO ALL MY STUDS BREAKING. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER RAM OWNERS HAVING ISSUES, THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY AND I'M OVER TIGHTENING BUT I'VE NEVER HAD THIS BEFORE. THESE ARE LUG NUTS... COME ON RAM, GET IT TOGETHER AND DO A RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. IF I WERE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH A MOTORCYCLIST NEXT TO ME HE/SHE COULD HAVE DIED. I WAS MOVING 57MPH WHEN IT FELT LIKE I WAS GOING INTO A DIP AND THEN I SAW SPARKS FROM MY ROTOR, AND SAW MY TIRE/RIM GO FLYING OUT OF THE DITCH. IT PASSED ME AND NOW IS SITTING IN THE FIELD. IF I WERE HAULING A TRAILER IT WOULD HAVE BEEN TERRIBLE ALSO.

NHTSA ID

10839346

Incident

Mar 2, 2016

Mileage

74,820 mi

HIGHWAY DRIVING MOSTLY. GOING THROUGH TIRES. TIRES KEEP GETTING CHOPPED. WE HAUL HEAVY LOADS AND WORRY THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE FOR THE TYPE OF BUSINESS WE DO. BUT WE CAN'T GET RID OF IT BECAUSE OF ALL THIS RECALL. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD PART OF THE RECALL ADDRESSED BUT WE STILL FEEL THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. WE SEE SIGNS OF WEAR AND DAMAGE THAT SHOULD NOT BE. LIKE THE CHOPPED TIRES.

NHTSA ID

10780060

Incident

Jul 16, 2015

Mileage

95,000 mi

ON HIGHWAY 174, APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES NW OF MERIDIAN, TX, THE 2012 RAM 3500 VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND WENT OFF THE ROAD INTO A STEEP DITCH. ACCORDING TO THE STATE TROOPER'S REPORT, A WITNESS WAS DRIVING BEHIND THIS TRUCK AND SAW THE PASSENGER SIDE DUAL WHEELS WITH AXLE ATTACHED COME OFF OF THE TRUCK AND GO ACROSS THE ROAD BEFORE THE TRUCK LEFT THE PAVEMENT. TWO DIFFERENT EMPLOYEES OF THE WRECKING YARD WHERE THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN SAID IT LOOKS LIKE THE AXLE CAME APART. SINCE THIS ACCIDENT, I HAVE SPOKEN TO ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL THAT THIS HAPPENED TO ALSO. UPDATED 09/17/15*LJ UPDATED 11/02/2017*CN

NHTSA ID

10731139

Incident

Jun 9, 2015

Mileage

42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH TOWING A TRAILER, THE HUB CAPS FLEW OFF. THE PROBLEM RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE HUBCAP BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

NHTSA ID

10628385

Incident

Mar 19, 2013

Mileage

10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES VALVE STEM WERE LOCATED INSIDE THE WHEEL THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ADD AIR TO THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S TIRES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FLAT TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

NHTSA ID

10544026

Incident

Sep 3, 2013

Mileage

9,500 mi

MY SAFETY ISSUE IS WHEN A LANCE TRUCK CAMPER, MODEL 1172 IS ATTACHED TO TRUCK. THE CG IS 6-8 BEHIND THE REAR AXLE (EVEN THOUGH BOTH DODGE AND LANCE DATA SHEETS INDICATE IT SHOULD BE OVER OR IN FRONT OF REAR WHEEL). IN ADDITION, WHEN FRESH WATER TANK IS FULL (AND WITHOUT A NORMAL CAMPING LOAD), THE GAWR OF THE REAR AXLE IS EXCEEDED. 400 POUNDS OF WEIGHT IS TAKEN OFF THE FRONT AXLE WHEN THE CAMPER IS ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK. AN INSPECTION OF THE FRONT TIRES REVEALED SIGNIFICANT CUPPING WITH LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON THE NEW VEHICLE. THE TRUCK WITH THE CAMPER ATTACHED IS VERY UNSTABLE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I CONTACTED BOTH LANCE AND THE DEALER I PURCHASED THE CAMPER FROM. BOTH SAY THERE ARE NO ISSUES AND EVERYTHING IS IN SPECS. *TR

NHTSA ID

10537251

Incident

Jul 25, 2013

Mileage

3,000 mi

THE CHROME TRIM IN THE CENTER CONSOLE OF THE 2012 DODGE RAM 3500 LARAMIE LONGHORN EDITION CATCHES THE SUNLIGHT AND CAUSES GLARE INTO THE DRIVER'S EYES. THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT. A WRECK ALMOST HAPPENED. IT IS BLINDING. *TR

NHTSA ID

10465440

Incident

May 23, 2012