2009 Dodge RAM 1500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Apr 14, 2018 · Wheels · 17,800 miles · OH

I was driving 55 MPH on a 70 MPH highway and my driver side front tire had a blowout I was towing a full trailer and had a hard time keeping the truck under control. I got the truck pulled over and changed the tire and upon inspection the valve stem had corroded and came apart, upon further inspection the rear passenger stem is also corroded and only half is remaining! I hate thinking what might have happened if both blew out or I was driving the speed limit with the kids in the vehicle. This is unacceptable!! My truck only has 17,800 miles on it. I am leary to drive it to the dealer! I feel this is a very dangerous issue and don't understand why there has not been a recall. It is quite expensive to replace all 4 valve stems and I think all owners with this issue should be compensated!

Filed Sep 27, 2017 · Wheels · 25,765 miles · NJ

Tpms valve stem failure. Had two high speed blowouts within one month. Highway speed, 65 MPH.severe corrosion was found on valve stem. Total cost to repair tires and sensors,$1000.00.

Filed Sep 3, 2016 · Wheels · 65,000 miles · IL

Tire air valves are metal and split causing a blowout on I-57 at 65 MPH. And as of today 09/03/2016 I have noticed the tires (all 4) are starting to loose air and 3 out of 4 valve stems are cracked causing the air to rush out of the tire as the crack gets worse ,this is very much a safety hazard. At this point I have no way to scan in the paperwork from the repair shop, but I do have it.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Tires · 115,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the front driver side tire was deflated, and the tire pressure monitor system sensor was inside the tire. The tire was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. Both front tires and the sensor were replaced. The failure recurred. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the rear driver side tire blew out and the tire pressure monitor sensor was misplaced. The tire pressure sensor and tire were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Wheels · 47,000 miles · OH

While driving down the highway, I experienced a blowout on the front passenger side. The aluminum valve stem had blown out completely. I inspected the remaining three tires and all three of the other valve stems had cracked. I had to find a service garage as quick as possible to have this repaired. It seems to me that this could have been much worse, especially if all four tires would have blown at the same time.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Suspension · 12,000 miles · OH

Vehicle has had multiple suspension component failures (3 occurrences) resulting in uneven tire wear and catastrophic tire failure at highway speeds. Manufacturer has not resolved the problem despite multiple returns to the dealership. The vehicle has approximately 58,698 miles and requires both the outer tie rod ends to be replaced for the third time. (dealership assessment as of 08/15/2015, dealer #23432.) the condition results in unsafe play in the steering, premature tire failure and an audible clunk when turning the vehicle. The vehicle is primarily used on the highway and has never been taken off-road. The vehicle use is best described as extremely light duty.

Filed Nov 12, 2014 · Tires · 42,445 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH approaching a stop sign, the tire pressure light illuminated and the rear driver side tire blew out. The failure also occurred on the front driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire valve stems were corroded. As a result, the tire valve stems and the tire pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,445. Updated 12/1914*cn updated 9/25/2015

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · 48,250 miles · DC

I turned off vehicle and the AC started clicking. Its the switch that controls where the airflow is directed. It will only blow out at the floor, regardless of what it is set on.

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 66,970 miles · IL

Traveling east bound on state route 17 in illinois. After 40miles into trip, noticed in side mirror that drivers side seemed to be down in the rear compared to last time I checked. Vehicle behind me was accelerating as to catch up to me. At the same time felt slight vibration and looking at dash saw low tire warning light come on. Continued to next intersection and turned left , stopped and inspected tire, found that the valve stem was missing from the rim of wheel. Change to spare tire and noticed that it sounded like the metal valve stem was in flat tire and rim. 4-9-14 took my vehicle to my dealer and was advised the tire was shot because of side wall damage, note distance traveled 50ft. Tires were new 15000 miles prior to this occurrence . Dealer checked three other valve stems and found cracks in retaining nuts? Stems are aluminum. All stems replaced along with 1 new tire. Cost of mounting and balance and breaking down three other tires and replacement of new rubber style valve stems. Total$ 376.97. Labor 42.50 parts 310.52 shops supplies 2.13 sales taxes 21.82. A relative of mine owns same truck and took to dealer and found his stems were cracked on his truck also. This was as of todays date 4-10-14. Dodge needs to stand behind their product and notice the thousand's of others with same equipment. These tires actually blow out, accidents will most likely happen. Please advise dodge that others have complained and these people need to be paid in full for the troubles this has caused. Thank you for passing this along, this is a valuable site for the gouged consumer. G m could get a new customer here.

Filed Mar 22, 2014 · Tires · 77,345 miles · MD

While driving on I-95 the front driver side tire blew out. The next day at the dodge dealer ship the cause was diagnosed as a failed tire pressure sensor valve. The tires had only 20k miles on them and were under warranty. The dealer said cause was not the tire. Dealer stated the tire stem valve failed and the entire stem and sensor collapsed into tire causing a failure.

Filed Mar 21, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 89,500 miles · OH

My concern is valve stem failure. The valve stems on my truck have air pressure sensors on them and are bolted in the valve stem hole in the rim. The nut that holds the valve stem in place failed on the highway and caused a instant deflation of the tire in heavy traffic. This is not the first time this has happened. I have had problems with the valve stem nut cracking before. The first time I took it to the local dodge dealer due to a constant tire leak they told me it was a bad valve stem. The valve stem cost $50 and $80 to install. The second time was on a scheduled tire rotation and the tech noticed the nut had corrosion and was cracked. He replaced it with a new nut. The third time was the blow out I described first, which also ruined the tire. On inspection of the forth tire the nut is also cracked.

Filed Nov 5, 2013 · Engine, Visibility · 24,000 miles · MI

I received a recall for my truck that had something to do with the air conditioning/heating. When I took my truck in to have the recall fixed, it was already not working. There is a knocking up under the dashboard, air/heat only comes out vents in dash and defrost, it will not blow out of other vents such as floor, etc.. I took my vehicle to the dealer to get the recall and problem fixed. Obviously my truck was already faulty due to the recall issue. When I picked up my truck, it was still "knocking" and the air/heat was not blowing out of all vents. I told the dealership it was not fixed and he told me that they fixed only what they were supposed to and I would have to "pay" to have the problem fixed! The problem occurred "as a result" of the recall, and I feel it is there responsibility to fix it. Then in july 2013, I called the same dealer to have a new recall fixed (rear axle pinion nut-the federal safety agency 13v‑038). They did not have the part and needed to order it and told me they will call me when it arrived. Today, november 5, 2013, I still have not received a call from this dealership to fix my rear axle pinion nut. I have been taken advantage of by this particular dealership over and over again. The only time I take my vehicle to this dealership is to fix recalls and they still find ways to take advantage of me. For all other needs of my truck I go elsewhere! Just need some direction on the pinion nut. I would like to have it fixed before it stops working and results in a crash. In addition, I still feel that the dealership should fix the air/heat issue, due to that fact that it stopped working as a result of the defect. I do not believe it will cause a crash unless it changes and quits blowing out of the defrost vents.