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1997 Dodge Ram tires problems

16 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
4%
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Tread/belt
    10
  • Sidewall
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k
25k-50k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Dodge Ram tires problems in other years

19901995200020052010

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Dodge Ram tires

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Tire blowout 11

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Tires · PA

1997 dodge ram left front tire had tread separation. *kb the separation caused damaged to the vehicle. Ohio traffic crash report.

Filed Dec 8, 2005 · Tires · CA

Dt: the contact stated two of continental contitrac tires have defects. The tire size is lt23585r16. The front passenger tire blew out while driving, causing damage to the fender, door, and bumper. He sent the tire to the manufacturer for inspection. They denied the claim for reimbursement of the damage done to the vehicle. The manufacturer insisted that the tire defect was caused by running over something on the highway. This tire was replaced. One month later,the contact was looking at the front of driver's side tire and a foot long air bubble appeared, and the metal cord came out of the tire. This tire has not been replaced. He contacted the manufacturer, and asked the contact to send back the first tire. He did not tell the manufacturer about the defect with the second tire. He planned on taking both tires to the dealership for inspection.

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Tires · HI

Truck manufactured with tire size standard lt225/75r16, but sold with sport pkg. Tires p265/75r16. Braking system undersized for tire size. Impossible to stop truck safely. Larger brakes need to be installed. Smaller tires will make truck look disproport

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Tires · TX

Two original goodyear wrangler tires experienced tread separation, another tire looked bad, so goodyear prorated all five, one of the replacement tires experienced tread separation and two of those did not look good, one of the failed tires also caused damage to the vehicle, consumer is waiting for goodyear to reimburse him for the tires and for the damages on vehicle, tire size is lt245/75r16 dot numbers mkii.

Filed Mar 30, 2001 · Tires · CA

Goodyear, p245/75r16, dot m670bl0r037 original equipment on a 1997, dodge, ram 1500 with 29000 miles. Right front and rear tires have splits in sidewall. Rear split is 10 mm from rim and is 22 mm long, 5 mm deep and 3 mm wide.frontr split is 40 mm long, 6 mm deep and 3-4 mm wide. *ak goodyear wrangler rts.

Filed Jan 25, 2001 · Tires · CA

Goodyear, wrangler tires, size lt245-75-r16 with dot # 273758-grt-70g. There was tread separation on left/rear tire which was original equipment, and 62000 miles on them. Consumer noticed tread separation while vehicle was parked. Has not contacted dealer yet.*ak prior to separation, tire seemed to be unbalanced, when consumer first purchased vehicle at 14926 miles, a tire was replaced due to being defective.

Filed Nov 30, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · PA

Consumer had problems with front end/steering. Vehicle had a 60,000 mile warranty. Dealer drove vehicle & said it was fine. On april 5, 2000, dealer said front end needed to be replaced. Steering gear box, and 4 tires had to be repaired to pass inspection. Consumer has put out $839 the first time & now steering box is leaking which cost $900. Dealer didn't seem to know what real cause was.

Filed Nov 27, 2000 · Tires · FL

Original equipment on a 1997 dodge, ram, wrangler at, 245/75r16. While balancing tires mechanic noticed tread separation, tire was replaced. On 6,september, 1999. 1000 miles later, right rear tire had a blowout, and did $ 2000 damage to vehicle. Goodyear replaced 1 tire. Consumer replaced all tires. With 20000 miles on 3rd set of tires, tires were difficult to balance.*ak

Filed Nov 23, 2000 · Tires · TX

Four tires have developed large bubbles on tread surface caused by tread separation. *ak (tiresize: lt245/75r1)( dot number: tire size: lt245/75r1 )

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Engine, Tires · KS

Consumer was traveling on highway and another vehicle jumped in front. Vehicle was making a noise coming from the tires. Also, oil was leaking from vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealership.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Ram tires

Does the 1997 Dodge Ram have tires problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Dodge Ram, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Ram tires problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Ram tires?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Ram have bad tires?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most tires complaints are 1996 (29 complaints), 1999 (20 complaints) and 1995 (18 complaints).

Other 1997 Dodge Ram problems

Brakes 78Transmission 71Airbags 38Steering 36Engine 30Visibility 30Fuel system 26Suspension 24Acceleration 23Electrical 23Body 14Lights 11Wheels 11Locks 8Seats 6Seat belts 5

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