2009 Dodge RAM 1500 wheels problems

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Wheels · 97,000 miles · LA

Tpms wheel valve bonnet cracking. Noticed one bonnet cracked, took to dealer and had replaced complete TPMS wheel valve assembly, noted a few months later that two other wheel valve assembly bonnets were severely cracked, ordered TPMS valve kits which contained new valve stem bonnets and replaced cracked bonnet units. The vehicle has almost 100k miles.

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 Jun 7, 2017 · Transmission, Wheels · 97,000 miles · MI

While driving there was an extremely loud grinding noise coming from the rear end. I went to an auto shop and after assessing the issue, it was determined that the pinion was bad and there was a chunk of metal broke off in the rear differential. Repairs cost over 1600$.

Filed Jun 3, 2017 · Steering, Wheels · 140,000 miles · KY

Driving down the highway and drive shaft came off making me lose control of my truck before stopping on side of road bough this vehicle almost a year ago never recieved anything about a recall

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Wheels · 60,000 miles · IL

Valve stem nut cracked and came off resulting in flat tire, thankfully in garage, not on the road. Discovered nuts on two other tires were also cracked. (fourth valve stem apparently had been replaced prior to my purchasing the vehicle.)

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Tires, Wheels · 78,000 miles · KY

I was driving my truck to work one morning. I was traveling at a steady speed of 70mph in a straight stretch. All of the sudden my steering wheel started to wobble and I had the low tire pressure warning light on my dash. After no more than 2 seconds the truck pulled extremely hard to the right. I knew that I had a flat tire. After attempting to safely pull off and avoid the tractor trailer from slamming into me I was able to pull over. After inspecting the tire, I noticed that I didn't have a valve stem in my front passenger tire. I attempted to change the tire on the side of the road in the rain but broke the cheap lug wrench that is supplied with the vehicle. Apparently the dealership over torqued the lug nuts. I had to get a ride to work, being 1.5 hours late and leave my truck on the interstate all day. My father in law works for a tire and lube center. He professionally inspected it. The threads completely stripped out of the tire pressure sensor and valve stem. This is what caused it to violently eject from the wheel itself. By gods' good graces I was able to pull over that day and not crash or die due to the high speeds. I have had many other issues with the truck as well that I will file separate complaints on each issue. (transmission shift solenoid, staying in 4th gear, tipm electrical issues/no power to anything on the inside of the truck, rear power door locks not unlocking/locking with key fob or front door lock controls) this truck is a safety hazard to my families life as well as my own.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Wheels · 140,000 miles · DE

Thank fully nothing has happened as of yet. However all four TPMS valve stem retaining nuts that were used on my model are cracked and getting worse over time. I saw that some people have had rapid decompression of their tire pressure due to cracked retaining nuts. These were reports on the complaints section here. I was inflating one of my tires and the whole vavle stem cracked off and I had to replace one of them already. I brought it up with my mechanic and he said "that's just what aluminum valve stems do" im afraid that eventually they will fail at high speed and just want to put a complaint in. A part like this should not just be expected to "do" something like that when it is a known issue.

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Wheels · 130,115 miles · IN

Two tire valve stems have failed causing sudden loss of tire inflation. First failure, june 5, 2016 driver side rear tire occurred on interstate highway (70mph). Tire was damaged beyond repair before vehicle stopped. Second failure, sept 26, 2016 passenger side rear tire occurred on state highway (55mph). Tire has not been reviewed for internal damage. Front driver side tire shows crack in valve stem retaining nut. Crack runs straight from tire to top of retaining nut. Crack appearance looks as though the retaining nut is a stamped part with a seam. Photos: 1) sept 26 failure showing valve stem parts completely missing. 2) unfailed, but cracked retaining nut (dark line is crack) taking truck to tire shop for replacement of all valve stems. Will ask for all existing parts to be returned. Note first failure required changing tire within 4 feet of heavy vehicle traffic moving at 70 MPH speed limit. Second failure required changing tire on dark roadway during rain storm. Unlike typical tire punctures with slow pressure loss, I had no ability to re-inflate and move to safer location for tire changing.

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.