1996 DODGE RAM 1500 Tires Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Tires Issues in the 1996 DODGE RAM 1500

3 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Tires Complaints

#10277292 |
TRAVELING ON HWY 44 WEST @ 60 ML. OER HR. STEEL BELT BUSTED AND TREAD RIPPED OF TAKING MY WHEEL WELL COVER WITH IT. I ALMOST LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AND IT FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON MY RIM. TOOK TIRE TO A CENTER. THEY MEASURED THE TREAD AND INVESTIGATED. THE ATTENDANT SAID THE TIRE IS AN ABSOLUTE DEFECT. *TR
#10132537 | Crash
NOTHING LEADING UP TO EVENT EITHER INCIDENT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SECONDS BEFORE TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE BECAUSE BOLTS WERE SHEARED OFF, THERE WAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION. FIRST INCIDENT IN 1999, BOLTS SHEARED OFF FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH, NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO TRUCK, REPAIRED AND HAD NO FURTHER PROBLEMS UNTIL 2005 WHEN TRAVELING 65 MPH BOLTS AGAIN SHEARED OFF FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE, AGAIN VIBRATIONS ABOUT A MINUTE BEFORE TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. THIS TIME THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE, FORTUNATELY NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THOSE IN VEHICLE OR OTHERS. CURRENTLY TRUCK IS IN FOR REPAIR, AGAIN USING CERTIFIED CHRYSLER PARTS, AND THEY ARE NEW AND INSTALLED CORRECTLY. WILL NEED AUTOBODY REPAIR THIS TIME DUE TO OTHER DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO VEHICLE. NEW TIRES WERE PUT ON CORRECTLY ABOUT 4000 MILES AGO WITH NO PROBLEMS TO THIS POINT EITHER. *NM
#605051 |
GOODYEAR (P245/75/16) TIRES FAILED 6 TIMES.

Other 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 33 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 24 complaints Structure 20 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 11 complaints Suspensionfront 11 complaints Electrical System 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 8 complaints Tirestreadbelt 8 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringlinkages 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 3 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 2 complaints Structurebodyhood 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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