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.
2003 Dodge RAM 1500 tires problems
15 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Sidewall4
- Tread/belt1
- Temporary/emergency spare tire1
- Pressure monitoring and regulating systems1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge RAM 1500 tires problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 tires
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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.
Tire popped and I spun out of control when it started to rain. I spun into some trees.
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.
Wrangler/silent armor-kevlar- sidewall coming apart like snake skin.
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
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
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.
Questions about the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 tires
Does the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 have tires problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 tires problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 tires?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have bad tires?
The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most tires complaints are 2009 (36 complaints), 2001 (33 complaints) and 1998 (27 complaints).
Other 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
Airbags 458Body 237Transmission 125Engine 77Brakes 73Electrical 62Suspension 57Steering 44Visibility 33Acceleration 20Wheels 19Lights 18Fuel system 11Seat belts 9Seats 5Locks 3Driver assistance 1
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