1997 Dodge RAM 1500 tires problems

Filed Dec 2, 2013 · Tires · 91,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 1500 equipped with a firestone destination tires, size p265/75/16. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the front driver's side tire failed and caused the rim and rotors to become destroyed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire was replaced. The VIN was not available. The vehicle failure mileage was 91,000. The tire failure mileage was 1,088.

Filed Jul 26, 2011 · Tires · 54,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1997 dodge ram 1500 equipped with toyo neto all terrain tires size 285/75/r16. The contact stated that the tread separated on all four tires. Whie driving 45 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed and one injury was reported. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to send in one of the tires for inspection. The dot numer and VIN were unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 54,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 8/30/11

Filed Jan 14, 2011 · Locks, Tires · 104,000 miles · PA

While driving, mounted spare tire dropped from under the pickup truck onto the highway the cable storage suspension failed.

Filed Oct 29, 2008 · Tires · 160,658 miles · RI

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 1500. The vehicle has cooper definite dakota tires, (na) size lt26575r16 (na). The contact stated that the tires continued to flatten. Approximately one month ago, while repairing the vehicle, he noticed that all four tires were cracking at the outside bead. He took the vehicle to pep boys and they stated that they were aware of the tire failure. Pep boys offered to replace all four tires at the cost of $246.38 for labor and other fees. The contact feels that pep boys should replace the tires for free because a crash could have occurred. The failure mileage was 160,658. Updated 12-04-08 *bf updated 12/10/08.

Filed May 11, 2006 · Tires · 39,586 miles · NY

Ltr fm consumer who (ny) purchased 2-bridgestone firestone tires for his dodge truck owner had to replace tires defect fwd to the federal safety agency. *ts tire showed signs of wear after only two weeks of use. *nm

Filed Apr 12, 2006 · Tires · NY

Consumer 1997 ram 1500 firestone tires had to be replaced at owners expense. *ts the consumer stated two of his tires separated within a 2 week period. *jb

Filed Aug 28, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · NC

Transmission problems headlight switch problems front hub assembly oxygen sensors paint chipping and fading burns oil worst than advertised fuel mileage excessive tire wear prematurely excessive brake wear prematurely

Filed Jun 13, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · MD · crash

Brake failed which resulted in an accident. No air bag deployment. The seat belt saved the consumer's life. Mr ph. Also the spare tire was bald and it took 3 months to get it replaced.

Filed Mar 31, 2003 · Tires · CA

The left rear tire experienced a failure.

Filed Sep 11, 2001 · Tires · MI

Blow-out occured, tire was replaced. The other three tires purchased on the same date have developed cracks at the area where tread meets the side wall. Tires now have approximately 40,000 miles on them. *ak (tiresize: p245/75/16)