2003 Dodge RAM 1500 wheels problems

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Wheels · 140,000 miles · TX

My daughter got about 300 feet from the house and said the "brakes felt funny" so she decided to turn around at the corner. Well, she simply turned the steering wheel and the passenger side front wheel broke clean off at the hub. I thank god she was going less than 5mph. Her route that day would have put her on the highway and if this had happened then......I can't even think about it. The repair shop took pictures and said they'd provide whatever info I needed. Well, what was needed for chrysler to recall this a long time ago. I understand the truck has some miles on it but I was shocked to go online and see how many people have experienced the exact same problem. If anybody has one of these vehicles, they should immediately have the hubs checked....especially on the front passenger side as that seems to be the main issue from what I've read.

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Suspension, Visibility · 145,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook abnormally and a grinding noise was heard. The contact stated that the wheel hubs became detached while driving at a low speed. In addition, the contact stated that the rear glass shattered after being involved in a minor rear end collision. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Wheels · 175,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the front passenger wheel detached from the vehicle independently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel hub, calipers, brake pads, and brake hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 10e040000 (wheels). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. Updated 12/13/16

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Wheels · OH

Rims on truck rusted out under the chrome covers to the point that one came apart while driving. You can't see the rusted till you pry and tear the rim apart.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Suspension, Wheels · 190,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. While driving at 40 MPH, there was an abnormal odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The rear tires seized and the contact was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Wheels · 140,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v312000 (air bags) and 14v770000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was not made available. In addition, while driving approximately 60 MPH, the front driver side wheel failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the wheel assembly fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Steering, Wheels · 148,000 miles · FL

My son was driving home from work turning left and the right front tire just came off. After looking at the part itself the medal just snapped off, broke clear, this is dangles

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Wheels · 99,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a grinding noise emitted from the front driver's side wheel hub. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Wheels · 101,000 miles · MA

Chrome clad steel wheels rusting excessively fear of wheel face (lug) separating from wheel (proper). It has progressively gotten worse from june of this year to now october. To the point that it is affecting all four wheels now, in different stages of decay. I am afraid to drive the vehicle.

Filed Nov 4, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 13,450 miles · LA · crash · 2 injuries

While drive at the posted speed limit, the drivers side front wheel separated from the vehicle. I lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crossed the center line, crossed over the on coming lane, hit a mailbox, went airborne, crossed a driveway, hit a tree, rolled, hit another smaller tree and came to rest on the drivers side door facing the opposite way I was originally traveling. At the time the hub assembly separated from the vehicle, I was traveling downhill. My daughter was able to crawl out of the vehicle while I had to be cut out using the jaws of life. I was transported to a local trauma one hospital via life air medical rescue. My daughter was transported by ground. She had five chipped teeth while I sustained a tbi and broken knee cap. The vehicle was a total lost but there was no loss of life.