1997 Dodge Ram 2500 tires problems
Owners reported tires problems in 27 complaints for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the tires complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tire malfunctioned, causing the tread to peel away from the steel belts at highway speed smashing the truck fenders, shredding the wheel wells and mud flaps, and twisting the running boards.
While driving left front tire lost its shape. Consumer stopped and changed the tire. Later, the tire was taken to the dealer and it was replaced. Currently,the right and left rear tires were showing the same defect. Three of the four tires had broken belts. The tires had 18000 miles on them and the tread was at 55-60%.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500
- Brakes 47 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints