2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 582 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 582 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,500 miles.
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.
“I was driving down the interstate at 75 MPH,when a big bang happened and my truck started to drift as if I had a flat tire. After stopping the truck,I noticed one tire had the tread completely come off and had damaged the side of my truck severly. The tire was not flat,,but had no tread left.”
NHTSA complaint #10449356, filed 2012-02, 96,000 miles“I had a blow out while driving at 70 MPH on interstate 95 in virginia. I was on vacation, the tire has a 70k mile warranty and I had 44k miles on the tire. The tire blew out no warning, it sounded like a bomb had exploded. The tire blow out, knocked out my front right passenger side headlight completely, knocked the front bumper a loose from the right side fender, dented the right side fender and passenger door. Thank god I didn't lose control of the vehicle nor was another car traveling beside me.”
NHTSA complaint #10782526, filed 2015-10, 194,782 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 equipped with capitol precision trac ii tires, size: 265/70517 (na). While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began to wobble. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger tire failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the tire tread separated. The tire was replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 197,000 and the tire failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10897677, filed 2016-08, 197,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 quad st/slt. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle shakes violently while driving approximately 70 MPH. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the front stabilizer rod at the cost of $1,000. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer stated that the tires needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 109,500 and current mileage was 109,900. Updated 10/06/09. The consumer stated the tires were worn out on the outside only. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279950, filed 2009-08, 109,500 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge RAM 2500. The vehicle was being used to pulling a 2006 thor comfort trailer equipped with towmaster trailer radial tires, size: 225/75/15. The contact stated that while traveling 55 MPH the passenger rear tire failed. The contact was able to merge onto the shoulder in order to install the spare tire. Months later, the front passenger side tire failed followed by the rear driver's side tire ailing three months later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the failure was caused by under inflation and several other variants. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479433, filed 2012-10Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 8 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 | 16 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 26 | 12% |
| 1996 | 24 | 8% |
| 1995 | 25 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500
140 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
110 complaintsSuspension
106 complaintsAir bags
90 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500
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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