10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,054 miles

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problem #13

Jul 282015

Ram 3500

  • 300,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 equipped with bf goodrich mud terrain T/a KM2 (na) tires, size: LT255/85R16. While driving approximately 55 mph, an abnormal noise was heard near the rear driver side of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle swayed from side to side; however, the contact was able to avoid a crash. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear driver side tire was blown. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was confirmed that the tread separated from the rear driver side tire and needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 300,000 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN and dot number were unavailable.

- Rice, VA, USA

problem #12

May 302014

Ram 3500

  • 118,700 miles
Driving 55mph, bfg cmm ta tire separation at tread belt edge. Still have tire.

- Nm, NM, USA

problem #11

Apr 152012

Ram 3500

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 equipped with Michelin xcx tires, size: 235/85R16. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired, it was found that the belts on the passenger's side front tire had failed. The mechanic stated that the failure was due to a misalignment of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 138,000. The VIN was not available.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #10

Jun 102011

Ram 3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
2001 Dodge Ram 3500. Unit #1 was westbound on the Ohio turnpike in the driving lane. Unit #2 was eastbound on the Ohio turnpike in the driving lane. Unit #1 had a right rear outside tire blowout, which caused the other dual tire to break off. The tires crossed the median and struck unit #2 in left front causing damage. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0251-89)

- North Walpole, NH, USA

problem #9

Apr 192011

Ram 3500

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 with futura adventurer ht P245 75 R16 tires. The contact stated the rear passenger tire blew out while it was in the driveway. The contact stated that before they replaced the tire, they had to replace the same model tires because the tread belt split off and both rear tires blew out. The contact was concerned about the safety issue because of the low mileage on the tires. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

- Lantana, FL, USA

problem #8

Sep 132004

Ram 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front driver's side. Driver's side wheel fell off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that wheel and tire needed to be replaced.

- Sonora, CA, USA

problem #7

Mar 182002

Ram 3500 4WD

  • miles
I was traveling on the highway at about 65 miles per hour when the steering wheel was jerked out of my hands. The truck began to swerve and vibrate, and I realized a tire had blown out. I did not see anything I could have hit on the road nor did I feel like I had hit anything. I changed the tire and took the blown tire to my local Goodyear dealer who examined it and confirmed that the tire had not been cut or punctured and concluded that I was running low tire pressure and therefore, even though there is only 17% tread wear I was entitled to only a 50% adjustment on the tire. Numer one I check my tire pressures on all my vehicles regularly and keep at least 40 to 42 pounds of air in at all times, and number two what happened to my manufacturers warranty that states a full replacement during the first twelve months of ownership. I have been in the car business for over 25 years and am a Pennsylvania state inspection mechanic and I understand the importance of tire pressure, and that is why I check my regularly. I know in my heart that the tire pressure was not low on this tire and it worries me that it could happen again to another tire on this truck, maybe this time with more dire consequences. I have lost faith in Goodyear, Dodge, and the dealer, and feel totally out of control when driving this vehicle with Goodyear Wrangler. By the way this my first blow out in over 32 years of driving, no matter what my tire pressures were"??" (dot number: M670 jcor tiresize: 245/15R16)

- Myerstown, PA, USA

problem #6

Mar 062002

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Consumer after being informed about tire recall 01V28900O had taken vehicle to dealer. Manager insisted vehicle was not within recall notice. However, service manager at Michelin stated that all the D rated tires on consumer's Dodge, Ram were low rated, and could only hold a certain weight age that did not match vehicle compliance expectation.

- Manteca, CA, USA

problem #5

Dec 072001

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
Door jamb sticker call for 41lbs air in tires, tire calls for 35lbs max. Which is correct.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #4

Jun 052001

Ram 3500

  • miles
Dealer and manufacturer will not cooperate, nor fix any problems! no safety defect listed. (dot number: M32K tiresize: P245/75R16)

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #3

Apr 052001

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 70 mph transmission will shift to second gear, and rear tires will lock up without prior warning.

- College Grove, TN, USA

problem #2

Jul 102000

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
The tires worn really bad, tires manufactured by Michelin, consumer requests reimbursement.

- Hemlock, MI, USA

problem #1

Nov 042000

Ram 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Original equipment on a 2001 Ram. Passenger's rear tire blewout at 30 mph, causing a collision.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA