Dodge RAM 2500 Tires Problems
Owners have filed 200 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Dodge RAM 2500 across 18 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (26). The words owners use most often: “front tire” (13% of reports).
- 200tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 85%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front tire: mentioned in 25 of 200 complaints (13%)
- Tread separated: mentioned in 24 of 200 complaints (12%)
- Goodyear wrangler: mentioned in 18 of 200 complaints (9%)
- LT245 75R16: mentioned in 14 of 200 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 99 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 200 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 6 | 2% | 35,000 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 3 | 1% | 38,136 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 6 | 3% | 18,500 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 5 | 2% | 11,218 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 45,169 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 24,639 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 9 | 1% | 42,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 1 | 0% | 56,000 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 8 | 1% | 109,500 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 11 | 2% | 120,000 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 9 | 6% | 67,000 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 16 | 3% | 88,357 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 8 | 4% | 109,090 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 13 | 4% | 75,500 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 22 | 10% | 47,835 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 26 | 12% | 112,701 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 24 | 8% | 160,000 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 25 | 9% | 192,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists tires for the Dodge RAM 2500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Our first issue with the LT 265/70R17 was in 2020. We had a defective front driver ( tread came completely off the tire) of a Dodge Ram 2500. Replaced it and bought another new one, both new in front now @Samâs Club. Drove to CA. On the way home, back left tire (drivers side) EXPLODED !! on…
Tire size was not correct. Actual was lt265/70r17 Rating 121/118S Just had two tires installed on the rear of the said truck. While pulling 5 ton bumper pull trailer, the amount of sidewall flex on these tires made it dangerous to drive. The amount of reverse track, which I don't know how to…
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with Mastercraft Tires, Tire Line: Courser AXT, Tire Size:245/75/R16, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the abnormal shaking worsened, and the contact…
travelstar ecopath a/t size LT265/70R17 a large bubble developed on sidewall. about 3 inches in diameter. tire only had about 5000 miles on it. i was on a trip with my truck camper mounted on bed of truck. returned from trip and noticed the bulge. truck is single rear axle with one tire on each…
I purchased a pair of Treadwright warden tires for the rear of my wifeâs truck. In less than 100 miles the tread separated from the casing on one of the tires. I caught it before it completely blew out and have pictures. The replacement they sent has a blown sidewall. I mounted it and a bubble…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 2500s have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 200 owner complaints about tires for the Dodge RAM 2500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM 2500 tires?
No recall currently lists tires for this vehicle.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “front tire”, in 25 of 200 complaints, followed by “tread separated” (24).
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