10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,000 miles

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problem #18

Jul 282006

Ram Van 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 116,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on dry highway pavement the rear driver tire had tread separation without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and the tire was changed. The dealer has not been alerted. The consumer stated he inspected the other threee tires and noticted the same defects. Updated 08/21/06.

- Perryville, MD, USA

problem #17

Feb 022005

Ram Van 1500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. Driver was able to maintain control, and pulled over. Driver noticed that the right side tire tread separated from the wheel. Driver was able to change the tire. Goodyear Wrangler at, 265/75R16, #dot pd73mfhr2403.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #16

Oct 162002

Ram Van 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
While driving 60 mph the tread separated from the right rear tire resulting in a vehicle crash in which 1 person was injured.(Goodyear P245/75R16).

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #15

Sep 292001

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dunlop, at, P255/70R15, dot dbm2ga2428, replacement equipment with 1000 miles on a 1996 Ram 250 van. Driver rear tire had tread separation at 65 mph. On 6, August 2002 passenger rear tire had tread separation at 65 mph, mileage was 6000 miles. All the tires now have tread seperation and the dealer sent them back to dunlop which only pro-rated the defective tires. Consumer feels that dunlop should replace the tires at equal value because he could have lost his life or been injured due to the defect.

- Seminole, FL, USA

problem #14

Aug 072001

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
The tread separated from the tire and did about $2000 in damage to rear quarter panel. (dot number: ? tiresize: 245/75R 16)

- Princeton, MN, USA

problem #13

Aug 072001

Ram Van 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
The tread separated from the tire and did about $2000 in damage to rear quarter panel.

- Princeton, MN, USA

problem #12

May 252001

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Replacement tires on a Dodge, Ram van, 3500 1996, tire size lt22575R16, and tire mileage 15,000. While driving 65 mph on highway tread separated on left rear tire. No collison or injuries occurred. Damage was done to the right rear quarter panel, Firestone steeltex, dot number vd1L1xd419.

- Ft Meyer, FL, USA

problem #11

Jun 202001

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a noise. Was able to pull over onto shoulders, and noticed that left rear tire separated from vehicle. Firestone, Wilderness AT, LT265/75R126 ms, dot vdw8aw2128. Dealership and Firestone were notfied of incident.

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #10

Sep 112000

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • miles
2 original tires have failed with tread separation (first one shown on claude short invoice #191081, with note about additional bad tire). After publicity about NHTSA probe of these tires, I called Goodyear and visited a local dealer. Goodyear will not reimburse or replace, (customer service called 11/22/2000, and local dealer visited same day). After separation failure and replacement of two of the original four tires, I am afraid of these tires.( dot number: Tire size: LT245/75 )

- Malibu, CA, USA

problem #9

Sep 112000

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • miles
2 original tires have failed with tread separation (first one shown on claude short invoice #191081, with note about additional bad tire). After publicity about NHTSA probe of these tires, I called Goodyear and visited a local dealer. Goodyear will not reimburse or replace, (customer service called 11/22/2000, and local dealer visited same day). After separation failure and replacement of two of the original four tires, I am afraid of these tires. (tiresize: LT245/75)( dot number: Tire size: LT245/75 )

- Malibu, CA, USA

problem #8

Oct 121998

Ram Van 1500 4WD

  • miles
Radial tread separated from tire. This part of the tire damaged the left rear quarter panel and wheel well. Wrapped around rear axil. Goodyear claimed it was due to underinflated tires. Tires were checked before the trip and were at proper psi. (tiresize: 16 inches)( dot number: Tire size: 16 inches )

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #7

Jul 212000

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • miles
LT245/75R16 E, dot MD11 btov 116 333L, tread separation, tire stayed inflated to 80lbs, tread flew off exposing steel belt, damaging left rear fender well and side panel, had to replace pickup box side panel. Goodyear dealer found 2nd tire with bubble in tread area. They refused to prorate but did give me $10 discount on each of two replacement tires. They tried to keep defective tire but after a big argument let me keep tire so my insurance adjuster could take pictures of it. I still have tire. If you have any questions contact me at hhanscome@juno.com. Thanks. (dot number: MD11 btov tiresize: T245/75R16)

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 011999

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Model LT245/75R16, dot#mk11rt0C375, original equipment on 1996 Dodge, Ram Z10, with 40,000 miles. While driving at approximately 65 mph left rear tire tread peeled off, but the tire is still inflated, causing approximately $1700 worth of damage to the rearend panel. There were three incidents of tire tread separation while traveling. One of them came of the vehicle and struck another vehicle causing no damage. The tire incident caused a significant damage to this vehicle and the customer wants reimbursment for repair cost.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #5

Aug 042000

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
PE00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and lost control. Vehicle veered into another vehicle due to rear tire tread having separated. Firestone, #steeltex, #LT235/85R16. There was an injury. Attorney representing injured party is brian allen (480) 461-5335, please contract attorney for information.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #4

Feb 011998

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Tire exploded and tread came completely off. Truck was not loaded.( dot number: Tire size: 245/75R16 )

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #3

Mar 032000

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Peoo 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a noise. Front end started to shake. Then, there was a second accident when right rear tire blewout while traveling about 35mph, at third accident he was traveling 75mph on the highway, and tread peeled 360 degrees, but tire was still inflated. Tread was hitting against vehicle. There were no injuries. These were Bridgestone dueler apt, #LT245/75R/16 #dot 7ba3pua178.

- Rosenburg, TX, USA

problem #2

May 131998

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Goodyear tire tread separated on two tires resulting in damage to vehicle.

- Paradise, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 011998

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • miles
Tires are wearing on the inside

- Cherryvill, NC, USA