15 of the
1,363 complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 are about the
tires — 1% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
78,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the front wheels were uncontrollable. While driving from Georgia to Memphis, there was an unknown object loose by the wheel. The ball joint suspension was replaced by an independent mechanic. The low tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to an unstated location. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
NHTSA complaint #11704481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,600 milesStockton, CA
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal thump, prompting the contact to look through the review mirror, where he observed that the spare tire was on the roadway. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the spare tire hoist cable had detached, allowing the spare tire to fall from the spare tire compartment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,600. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11552042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,592 milesBedford, TX
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER AUTHORITY TIRES, SIZE: LT265/70R17 (NA). THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND EXCESSIVE WEAR, WHICH CAUSED THE STEEL BELTS TO BECOME EXPOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO PREVIOUS TIRES OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,592.
NHTSA complaint #10969793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,300 miles84124, UT
TIRES
AS I GOT OUT OF MY TRUCK ONE DAY I NOTICED THERE WAS A HISSING COMING FROM ONE OF MY TIRES. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE BASE OF THE VALVE STEM ON ONE OF MY TIRES WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint #10762825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesCedar Park, TXCrash
TIRES
TIRE POPPED AND I SPUN OUT OF CONTROL WHEN IT STARTED TO RAIN. I SPUN INTO SOME TREES.
NHTSA complaint #10543634 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,000 milesPhoenix, NY
TIRES
THE SIDE WALLS OF ALL THE TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE TRUCK ARE UNZIPPERING AROUND THE SIDEWALL NEAR THE WRITING. IT IS IN A CIRCULAR PATH ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRES. THE TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED. I HAVE SEEN THE SAME DAMAGE TO OTHER TRUCK TIRES OF THE SAME STYLE. I WAS TOLD BY GOOD YEAR IT IS NORMAL FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS REMOVED FOR SAFETY REASONS. I WAS TOLD IT WAS IN DANGER OF A SIDEWALL BLOW OUT. IT WILL NOT EVEN HOLD AIR. IT LEAKS OUT OF THE CRACK.
NHTSA complaint #10245470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lasalle, 00
TIRES:SIDEWALL
WRANGLER/SILENT ARMOR-KEVLAR- SIDEWALL COMING APART LIKE SNAKE SKIN.
NHTSA complaint #10224176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesHammonton, NJ
TIRES:SIDEWALL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE FLAT AFTER HE PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. HE PROCEEDED TO INFLATE THEM, BUT THE AIR LEAKED OUT IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRES WERE BOTH SPLIT AT THE SEAM, BUT STILL HOLD AIR. GOODYEAR HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. UPDATED 01/17/08. *LJ THERE WAS AN AIR LEAK FROM THE SIDEWALL. UPDATED
NHTSA complaint #10210680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cohoes, NY
TIRES
2003 DODGE 1500 QUAD CAB 4 DRY ROTTEN TIRES. GOODYEAR RANGLER SR-A SIZE P265-70R17. TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 35,000 MILES AND HAVE BEEN LEAKING FOR AT LEAST 5000 MILES. UPON INVESTIGATION ALL 4 ARE DRY ROTTED. JB
NHTSA complaint #10175510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bullard, TX
TIRES:SIDEWALL
SIDEWALL FAILURE ON LEFT REAR TIRE AND APPARENT WEAK RING ON THE OTHER THREE. LOCAL DEALER CONFIRMED THIS AND MY COMPLAINT NUMBER IS 863246 BUT BECAUSE I WOULDN'T TAKE THERE DISCOUNT GOODYEAR WON'T RETURN MY CALLS AND E-MAILS.
NHTSA complaint #10173325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesBluffton, SC
TIRES:SIDEWALL
TIRE EXPLODED NO WARNING ON INTERSTATE 95 IN GA.
NHTSA complaint #10154617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pembroke Pines, FLCrash
TIRES
DEAR SIR, I RECENTLY PURCHASED 2 TIRES FROM WWW.TIRERACK.COM WITHIN THE LAST MONTH AND HAD THEM MOUNTED AND BALANCED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. LAST NIGHT I HAD A COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE WHILE ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. THE TIRE THAT FAILED HAD LESS THAN 100 MILES ON IT AND WAS CHECKED THE DAY BEFORE FOR PROPER TIRE INFLATION. THIS TIRE FAILURE COULD HAVE COST ME AS WELL AS MY FAMILY, OUR LIVES. I WILL NOT PURCHASE THE SAME GOODYEAR TIRE AGAIN. THE TIRE THAT FAILED WAS A GOODYEAR EAGLE LS 275/55/R20 ANY HELP WITH THIS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU!
NHTSA complaint #10145158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,400 milesHobe Sound, FL
TIRES
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF FROM THE AXLE WHILE DRIVING AT A 38-40 MPH. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY WHEN THE REAR END SLID TO THE RIGHT AND OUT UNDERNEATH, AND ENDED UP ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN THE GRASS, TRAVELED EAST BOUND AND ENDED UP WEST BOUND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MEDIAN. THE TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP, AND HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE IMPOUND YARD. CONSUMER HAD A SET OF NEW TIRES PUT ON THE VEHICLE A FEW MONTHS AGO. THEY WERE GOODYEAR EAGLE LS. TIRES. CONSUMER S HAD NOT CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP OR MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint #10131051 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesLAS Vegas, NV
TIRES
THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A TIRE REPAIR AND THE DEALERSHIP PLUGGED THE TIRE BUT DID NOT INSPECT THE TIRE FOR OTHER POSSIBLE DEFAULTS. THE TIRE DESCRIPTION IS ECSTA STX 305/45R22/118V. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #10055913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Wentworth, GA
TIRES
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB. THE TIRE PLACARD ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR JAM HAS THE INCORRECT TIRE SIZE ON IT. IT STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH 15" TIRES WHEN IN FACT I PURCHASED IT NEW (3 MILES ON THE VEHICLE) WITH 20" TIRES INSTALLED. THE OE WINDOW STICKER SHOWS THAT 20" TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FROM THE FACTORY. HOW DO I KNOW WHAT THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE OR CORRECT TIRE SIZE TIRE FOR THE VEHICLE IS. THIS IS THE SECOND NEW DODGE THAT I HAVE BOUGHT IN THE LAST 2 YEARS AND THE LAST HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IS IT NOT REQUIRED THAT THE TIRE PLACARD BE ACCURATE.
NHTSA complaint #10047585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.