2003 DODGE RAM 2500 Tires Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2003 DODGE RAM 2500
6 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
0
Injuries
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Deaths
All Tires Complaints
DOT UXOT0113
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 WITH COOPER TEMPRA TRAIL CUTTERS LT265/70/R17 (DOT UTAHRDA0409) TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING NEAR THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH THE SPARE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ASKED THE CONTACT TO MAIL THE TIRE SO THEY COULD INSPECT IT. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 EQUIPPED WITH DICK CEPEK RADIAL F-C II 33/125OR117D TIRES (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CENTER TREAD ON THE FRONT TIRE (NOT SURE WHICH ONE) SUDDENLY FELL OFF, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, FENDER FLAIR AND GASKET LEAD. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO REFERRED HIM TO NHTSA. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 06T024000 (TIRES: TREAD/BELT) BUT THE TIRE MANUFACTURE DATE WAS NOT WITHIN THE AFFECTED TIRES' MANUFACTURE DATE FOR THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 55MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. THE TWO REAR PASSENGER CARLISLE TIRES BLEW OUT AND SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. THE TIRE SIZE WAS 225/75/15. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127253. THERE WAS ALSO DAMAGE ON THE SIDE OF THE TRAILER. AAA REPLACED THE TIRE. THE RETAILER WHERE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED STATED THAT THEY COULD PROCESS A CLAIM. DOT NUMBER NOT WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 2500. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT. THE CONTACT MUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE VIBRATION OCCURS. THE DEALER STATED THE STEERING BOOSTER DAMPER, OUTER LINKS, AND TIRE KIT COULD ALL BE POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE FAILURE. CHRYSLER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FLAGS RELATED TO THE VEHICLE'S FAILURES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 35,000.*AK
DT: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER. THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THE TIRE WAS 3 YEARS OLD AND THEY RECOMMEND REPLACING RV TIRES EVERY THREE YEARS.*JB
Other 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas
Steering
141 complaints
Air Bags
135 complaints
Structure
99 complaints
Suspension
75 complaints
Structurebody
39 complaints
Unknown Or Other
35 complaints
Suspensionfront
27 complaints
Electrical System
25 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
22 complaints
Visibility
18 complaints
Power Train
16 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
12 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
12 complaints
Exterior Lighting
9 complaints
Service Brakes
9 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
9 complaints
Visibilitywiper
9 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint