2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 1,171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I got out of my truck one day I noticed there was a hissing coming from one of my tires. Upon closer inspection I found that the base of the valve stem on one of my tires was cracked and leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10762825, filed 2015-09, 160,300 miles“The side walls of all the tires that came with the truck are unzippering around the sidewall near the writing. It is in a circular path all the way around the tires. The tires are properly inflated. I have seen the same damage to other truck tires of the same style. I was told by good year it is normal for this to happen. The left front tire was removed for safety reasons. I was told it was in danger of a sidewall blow out. It will not even hold air. It leaks out of the crack.”
NHTSA complaint #10245470, filed 2008-10, 38,000 miles“The consumer stated the vehicle was taken in for a tire repair and the dealership plugged the tire but did not inspect the tire for other possible defaults. The tire description is ecsta stx 305/45r22/118v. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10055913, filed 2004-01, 10,000 miles“Dt: the consumer stated that on 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 quad cab the passenger side rear wheel broke off from the axle while driving at a 38-40 MPH. Consumer was driving on a straight highway when the rear end slid to the right and out underneath, and ended up on the opposite side of the road in the grass, traveled east bound and ended up west bound on the other side of the median. The truck had not been to the repair shop, and has not been removed from the impound yard. Consumer had a set of new tires put on the vehicle a few months ago. They were goodyear eagle ls. Tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131051, filed 2005-08, 34,400 miles“Sidewall failure on left rear tire and apparent weak ring on the other three. Local dealer confirmed this and my complaint number is 863246 but because I wouldn't take there discount goodyear won't return my calls and e-mails.”
NHTSA complaint #10173325, filed 2006-11Tires: 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 2003 Dodge RAM 1500
458 complaintsBody and structure
237 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
125 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsOther or unknown
67 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsSuspension
57 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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