1996 Dodge RAM 1500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 298 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500, 4% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear left tire on our pickup truck blew the tread layer off down to the core of the tire. The pickup had ABS brakes, but without the tread on the tire, control of the vehicle was completely lost, and the truck went headfirst into a concrete highway divider causing the truck to be totaled and injuries to both the driver and the passenger. The truck was towed away and the tire is no longer available to obtain information regarding origin. The tires were 255/15 goodyear radials. We do have a photo of the tire, however, after towing the exploded tread is gone and only the core remains.”
NHTSA complaint #10196282, filed 2007-07“The contact owns a 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 equipped with sigma stampede radial at/s tires, size 265/75r16. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shook from side to side. The contact noticed that the steel tread on all four tires was torn apart. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The tires were not original equipment. The manufacturer was notified and stated that nothing could be done. The DOT number and VIN were not available. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11128551, filed 2018-09, 100,000 miles“While driving I-4 (east) heading towards daytona, my truck suddenly had excessive vibration and within 5 minutes, the tread separated from the tire flew up into the wheel well and tore up the quarter panel forward and behind the wheel, tore off the mudflap, and broke off the fender flare. I was able to control the truck to a stop without further damage or hitting another vehicle. The truck was customized as I had bought it in 1997 and the customization has never interfered with the operation of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #736434, filed 2000-11“Rear tire tread separated on narrow country road without shoulder to pull off. The separated tread damaged rear quarter panel, wheel well and under frame causing tailgate alignment problems. Tread wrapped around axil.goodyear blames underinflated tire. Tires were checked previous to departure on this extended trip.”
NHTSA complaint #10049073, filed 2003-12“Consumer has a 96 Dodge RAM 1500 original tires on the driver side had bubble front pasenger tires started to shows cracks/splits & dry rot. Dealer will prorate tires. Dealer & firestone want the consumer to sign a form stating there was no liabilty on them. Firestone wilderness at p255/70/r16”
NHTSA complaint #868148, filed 2000-08Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 12 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 1% |
| 2002 | 18 | 2% |
| 2001 | 33 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 17 | 3% |
| 1998 | 27 | 5% |
| 1997 | 16 | 4% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500
52 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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