2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 2%of 815 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,556miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500, 2% of the 815 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,556 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2002 Dodge pick up has a cupped left front tire causing a severe vibration. The tire is a goodyear wrangler lt275/70r17. After taking it to the dealership they found nothing wrong with the suspension and alignment. They contacted goodyear and were told that the tire on the truck is too aggressive and that the recommended rotation interval should be 5000 miles. The service manual recommends rotation at 7500 miles normal driving. I rotated at 6000 to coincide with my oil changes. The dealership said that goodyear offered to go 1/2 with me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10049278, filed 2003-12, 11,000 miles“While driving vehicle jerked forward when consumer tried to down shift the transmission gears. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. In addition, consumer is having trouble with tires and its sidewall and requesting manufacturer to design tires for off road conditions. Front brake rotors are warped and the pads have 80 percent left at 34,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10061715, filed 2004-04, 32,000 miles“Consumer complained that this brand new vehicle was sold with used tires. Consumer went to the vehicle parked in the driveway and discovered that front right tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop for repair. The tire shop technician informed consumer that the tire had been plugged before. The dealer denied that the tire was plugged in his possession.”
NHTSA complaint #10044995, filed 2003-10, 23,000 miles“Driving on highway approx 65 MPH, steering wheel vibrating, slowed vehicle down as pulling off exit tire tread from right front passenger side of vehicle shredded. Tire tred is still haning on tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10395397, filed 2011-04, 127,746 miles“While driving at 65 MPH, the left rear tire exploded without warning. Dealer notified. The vehicle had a left to right movement in the rear and if the speed would have been any higher, the consumer could have loss control. The tires were checked for proper inflation before going out of town. The tire caused damage to the vehicle's pick up bed. The consumer disagreed with what goodyear found and requested that the tire be returned.”
NHTSA complaint #10031268, filed 2003-08, 22,112 milesRelated recalls
- 03V504000Dec 10, 2003On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2000–2002
Tires: 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 2002 Dodge RAM 1500
278 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsElectrical system
93 complaintsSuspension
71 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsEngine cooling
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsExterior lighting
35 complaintsEngine
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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