10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Sep 132004

Ram Van 1500 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 Van 1500 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 Van 1500

  • 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 Van 1500

  • 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 Van 1500

  • 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 Van 1500

  • 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 Van 1500 Diesel

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

- Hemlock, MI, USA

problem #1

Nov 042000

Ram Van 1500 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