2002 DODGE RAM 1500 Tires Problems

13 NHTSA complaints on file

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Tires Issues in the 2002 DODGE RAM 1500

13 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

13
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Tires Complaints

#11466612 |
I was driving on the highway at about 65mph and at first I noticed that it felt like my tie rod ends were going bad. And then all of a sudden I felt an explosion and my truck made a sharp right dive into the right hand lane and caused the car in that lane to swerve right. I was then able to gain back control and gradually came to a stop on the right hand berm of the highway. The right rear tire appeared just as it does in the attached photos. The tire size is p264/70R17 no authorities were notified and the tire has not been inspected by anyone.
#10395397 |
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY APPROX 65 MPH, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING, SLOWED VEHICLE DOWN AS PULLING OFF EXIT TIRE TREAD FROM RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE SHREDDED. TIRE TRED IS STILL HANING ON TIRE. *TR
#10251327 | Crash
COOPER DISCOVERER AT TIRE,COMPLETELY SHREDDED, WHILE GOING UNDER 65 MPH,..."LT, 265/70,R17, DESIGN #9804,DOT.UP.AH.0414803/30480-2, R-15065, LOAD RANGE 112/1090-WAS ON A WELL-MAINTAINED 2002 DODGE RAM PICKUP, TIRE BOUGHT NEW. OWNER KEPT REQUIRED AIR PRESSURE CONSTANTLY- CHECKED AIR EVERY FEW DAYS,36,000 MILES ON TIRE-OCCUPANTS SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN VEHICLE ROLLED 3X. *TR
#10239625 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS FALKEN TIRES, SIZE 305/40R/22 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. SUDDENLY, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. RECENTLY, THE TREAD ON THE SIDEWALL OF ALL FOUR TIRES WAS CRACKED. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,243.
#10049278 |
MY 2002 DODGE PICK UP HAS A CUPPED LEFT FRONT TIRE CAUSING A SEVERE VIBRATION. THE TIRE IS A GOODYEAR WRANGLER LT275/70R17. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SUSPENSION AND ALIGNMENT. THEY CONTACTED GOODYEAR AND WERE TOLD THAT THE TIRE ON THE TRUCK IS TOO AGGRESSIVE AND THAT THE RECOMMENDED ROTATION INTERVAL SHOULD BE 5000 MILES. THE SERVICE MANUAL RECOMMENDS ROTATION AT 7500 MILES NORMAL DRIVING. I ROTATED AT 6000 TO COINCIDE WITH MY OIL CHANGES. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT GOODYEAR OFFERED TO GO 1/2 WITH ME. THE COST TO ME WOULD HAVE BEEN $210.00 MOUNTED AND THE DEALERSHIP COULD HAVE THE TIRES IN THAT AFTERNOON. I HAD GONE TO A GOODYEAR ESTABLISHMENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS VISIT TO COMPLAIN. THEY TOLD ME THE SAME STORY THAT THE TIRE IS TOO AGGRESSIVE AND NEEDS TO BE ROTATED AT BETWEEN 4000 AND 5000 MILES....
#10048737 |
PROBLEMS WITH TIRE EQUIPMENT ON 2002-2003 DODGE RAM TRUCKS.*MR THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 1500, HE STATED IN WET CONDITIONS, HIS VEHICLE HYDROPLANED EXCESSIVELY MAINLY BECAUSE OF THE LARGE TIRES AND THE DESIGN NOT DISPLACING WATER AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH. *JB *NM
#10044995 |
CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE WAS SOLD WITH USED TIRES. CONSUMER WENT TO THE VEHICLE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND DISCOVERED THAT FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP FOR REPAIR. THE TIRE SHOP TECHNICIAN INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE TIRE HAD BEEN PLUGGED BEFORE. THE DEALER DENIED THAT THE TIRE WAS PLUGGED IN HIS POSSESSION.*AK
#10025212 |
THE TIRES ON MY 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT MODEL APPARENTLY CANNOT BE BALANCED BY THE DODGE DEALERS I HAVE VISITED IN THE ORLANDO AREA. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR P275/60R20. THE TRUCK VIBRATES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS (65-75 MPH). NOT ONLY IS THIS TERRIBLY ANNOYING, BUT I BELIEVE IT MAY BE A DANGEROUS DEFECT. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 14K MILES.*AK
#10026355 |
THE CONSUMER NOTICED ALL FOUR GOODYEAR, INVICTA TIRES AT 12000 MILES WERE WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK *SCC *JB
#10019821 |
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. *JB
#767759 |
NONE
#8014145 |
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP LOSING CONTACT WITH THE ROAD AND JUMPED INTO ANOTHER LANE, THE VEHICLE ALSO HYDROPLANES WHILE BEING DRIVEN IN RAINY WEATHER, THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
#8000952 |
TIRES WOULD NOT STAND GRAVEL ROADS. IF TIRES HIT A BUMP ON OIL OR CONCRETE ROADS TIRES WILL BREAK. GOOD YEAR WRANGLER, TIRE SIZE 28570R17, DOT # NOT AVAILABLE. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND DEALER STATED THAT TIRES WILL NOT STAND UP ON GRAVEL ROADS. DEALER DID AGREE TO REPLACE TIRES. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE BAD TIRES. *YH

Other 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Structure 232 complaints Electrical System 65 complaints Unknown Or Other 62 complaints Power Train 44 complaints Structurebody 38 complaints Suspension 35 complaints Air Bags 34 complaints Exterior Lighting 25 complaints Steering 25 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 22 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 22 complaints Engine 21 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 19 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Suspensionfront 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 13 complaints Suspensionrear 13 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 11 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 9 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 9 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 9 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 9 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 9 complaints Equipment 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 5 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 4 complaints Power Traindriveline 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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