2005 Dodge RAM 1500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 7, 2021 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

I was driving on a highway when all of a sudden I heard what I thought to be a blow out (tire) ,as I pulled over on shoulder with difficulty I looked in mirror and saw a part has fallen off, later retrieved with tow truck driver, part being a driveshaft. Rear end had seized as I maneuvered my veh. As far on shoulder as possible, I feel fortunate for outcome of incident. I had gotten a tow to my resident now not sure what my next step is to do, any advise would be helpful. Thank you

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Tires · SC

Capitol precision trac ii tires. 265/70r17 jenj ftp 4411. Tire blowout with app 15,000 miles on tire. Another tire separated with app 22000 miles on tire.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Tires · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500 equipped with nitto terra grappler tires, size: 285/70r17 116-t. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the tread separated from the rear passenger side tire prematurely. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact applied a spare tire to the rear passenger side tire area. The vehicle was parked at the contact's residence due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting to determine if the manufacturer would investigate to determine how the tire separation occurred. The VIN was not provided. The vehicle and tire failure mileages were not available.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Wheels · 175,285 miles · WI

Driving down the hwy at 65 MPH the right front tire blow out the side wall let go it happen twice with firestone tire

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 93,072 miles · TX

I am the original owner of a 2005 dodge ram 1500, and have always kept my truck in excellent physical and mechanical condition, and there are no incomplete or unperformed recalls on this vehicle. There were no indications of any kind of mechanical issues with this truck until sunday, 6/22/14, approx. 6pm. I was driving at approx. 35-40 MPH along a local street, approaching an intersection, when it sounded like a blowout, but the truck continued to drive into an intersection. This was followed by whining and banging sounds, which as it turns out, was a the drive shaft tearing up the underside of my truck. ,,I made it thru the intersection, and part-way into a parking lot driveway, when the 2 pieces of my driveshaft flew off and the entire back end locked up, with my truck blocking traffic. I am disabled, and was fortunately not injured, and no one was hit by the flying pieces of the drive shaft as they flew out. The truck was inspected by a geico adjuster, who indicated he was well trained with truck parts and mechanical, and that one of the pins had backed out of the 2005 dodge ram 1500 drive shaft into the rear differential, causing spider gears to lock up and the driveshaft to tear away from the rear axle. I have a copy of the geico report. The adjusters assessment was confirmed also by the repair center, who mentioned that they had seen this same issue before. This is an extremely hazardous mechanical failure; the vehicle appears to keep running, but the driver and passengers are in a vehicle that ultimately cannot be controlled, and the drive shaft comes into 2 pieces and flies out, potentially injuring by-standers and other property. ...updated 01/07/15 *bf *tr updated 08/23/2017

Filed May 3, 2012 · Tires · 136,197 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500 with cooper jetzon revenger (n/a) (245/70r17) tires, dot number: tnhreu0807. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact heard a flopping sound coming from the front driver's side tire. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the tire was replaced with the spare. The mechanic stated the tread had separated from the tire. The front and rear passenger side and the rear driver side tires also experienced tread separation. The tires were replaced. The approximate failure was 136,197. The tire failure mileage was 42,798.

Filed Apr 16, 2009 · Visibility · 82,000 miles · FL

When heading to work, was going approximately 70 MPH on the interstate when I looked in sideview mirror and saw smoke coming from my vehicle. At that same time, I heard a loud roaring noise for a few seconds, then my driver's side wheel came off. The wheel crossed over into the east-bound lane of the interstate (I was heading west), and the brake calipers broke off. Even though my brakes and tire were gone, I was able to get my vehicle to the side of the interstate without causing injury to myself or others. All this also caused body damage to the front quarter panel of my truck, making it difficult to open and close the driver's side door. I retrieved my tire and had a tow truck take my vehicle to the local dodge dealership where I purchased the truck. They advised me they had never heard of this happening before. I've now been informed the repairs consist of replacing the hub, spindle, brake caliper, rotor, brake line, brake pads, and a new tire (the other tire blew out) at a cost of $2000. I have requested the old parts be given to me in case this issue needs to proceed with an investigation. I have done research that revealed the 2006 dodge ram trucks were recalled for this exact same problem (wheel bearing assemblies not receiving enough lubrication at the factory causing them to lock up and cause crashes). But since my vehicle is a 2005, dodge refuses to acknowledge responsibility.

Filed Jun 21, 2008 · Body, Steering · 44,000 miles · NY

I have had (2)two close calls from a 2005 dodge ram 1500 due to equipment failures. (1) the power steering pump failed during a snowstorm and skidded me off the road. (2) recently with just 44,000 miles on the ram the wheelbearings seized and the driverside tire blowout sending me again to the side of the road into a small culvert. Even though under warranty dodge is delaying fixing it because I have been complaining about these equipment failures. I've noticed many complaints and even limited recalls regarding dodge wheelbearings being defective. If you are involved with either of these equipment failures you'd know how catastrophic it could be.

Filed Jun 4, 2007 · Tires · 29,000 miles · FL

While driving at a speed of 30 MPH the outside sidewall and tread completely separated on the tire. These were cooper discoverer s/t lt265/70 r17 made in utah 02/05. The side wall remained on the rim as well as the remaining parts of the tire, it was wide open between the tread and the sidewall all the way around the tire. Not a "blowout" the tire came apart. If this would have been at highway speed I wouldn't be writing this.

Filed Dec 21, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · TN

Dt: the contact stated while making a right turn in 2005 dodge ram the rear driver's side tire came off and went under the vehicle. He had the vehicle towed to a dealership , and they would not look at the vehicle because he did not buy it there. The contact paid to have it towed to the dealership where he purchased it. The manufacturer sent a field representative to inspect the vehicle. He found a broken axle, which caused the tire separation. The manufacturer refused to fix the vehicle under warranty. Therefore, there have been no repairs made to the vehicle . The contact stated the vehicle had never been off road, and there were no pot holes where the incident occurred. He has pictures of the location where the tire came off.