1996 Dodge Ram tires problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 Dodge Ram — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: 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…”
filed Aug 4, 2006
“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.*ak”
filed Feb 2, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 Ram | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 Ram | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 Ram | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Ram | 13 | 4% |
| 2000 Ram | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 Ram | 20 | 5% |
| 1998 Ram | 18 | 4% |
| 1997 Ram | 16 | 4% |
| 1995 Ram | 18 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Ram
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.