1996 Dodge RAM 3500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 241,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Dodge RAM 3500, 5% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 241,500 miles. 1 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.
“On march 26th 2011 while traveling westbound on I 76 in colorado our driverside front tire blew out. The tire was a tempra trail cutter radial rt lt 255/85r16. After a loud shotgun type noise, our vehicle went out of control. We regained control and brought the vehicle to the side of the interstate and stopped. We contacted cooper tire who manufactures this brand on 03/29/2011 and we were told that this tire was not currently under recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10393082, filed 2011-03, 241,500 miles“Right rear outer tire of Dodge dually seperated and exploded at 45 MPH causing $2500 in damage. Second tire, left rear outer, partially seperated at 65 MPH causing $500 in damage. Remaining tires removed and the third tire was found to be seperating badly also. I have two of the three failed tires, plus the fourth. Manufacturer was notified by e-mail, but no response.”
NHTSA complaint #731924, filed 2000-09“While having tires serviced technician noticed tread separation.tires were not part of recall. Front right and left tires had tread separation on outer and inner edges. Back tires starting to do the same. Tire size lt215/85r16 and DOT # vdop66bz98.”
NHTSA complaint #871413, filed 2000-09“The contact owns a 1996 Dodge RAM 3500 equipped with general tire highway scout (na) tires. The contact stated that he made several attempts to locate the tire manufacturer and was unsuccessful. The tire size was 215/85r16 and the DOT number adop1ld1204 were listed on the highway scout tires. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH, when both rear tires blew out and the tread separated. The failure caused damage to the rear fender. The failure occurred twice; six tires blew out and the tread separated within three months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10327519, filed 2010-04Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM 3500
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM 3500
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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