1997 Dodge RAM Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 398 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Dodge RAM, 4% of the 398 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Dt: the contact stated two of continental contitrac tires have defects. The tire size is lt23585r16. The front passenger tire blew out while driving, causing damage to the fender, door, and bumper. He sent the tire to the manufacturer for inspection. They denied the claim for reimbursement of the damage done to the vehicle. The manufacturer insisted that the tire defect was caused by running over something on the highway. This tire was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10144758, filed 2005-12“Original equipment on a 1997 Dodge, RAM, wrangler at, 245/75r16. While balancing tires mechanic noticed tread separation, tire was replaced. On 6,september, 1999. 1000 miles later, right rear tire had a blowout, and did $ 2000 damage to vehicle. Goodyear replaced 1 tire. Consumer replaced all tires. With 20000 miles on 3rd set of tires, tires were difficult to balance.”
NHTSA complaint #875485, filed 2000-11“Consumer had problems with front end/steering. Vehicle had a 60,000 mile warranty. Dealer drove vehicle & said it was fine. On april 5, 2000, dealer said front end needed to be replaced. Steering gear box, and 4 tires had to be repaired to pass inspection. Consumer has put out $839 the first time & now steering box is leaking which cost $900. Dealer didn't seem to know what real cause was.”
NHTSA complaint #875758, filed 2000-11“Two original goodyear wrangler tires experienced tread separation, another tire looked bad, so goodyear prorated all five, one of the replacement tires experienced tread separation and two of those did not look good, one of the failed tires also caused damage to the vehicle, consumer is waiting for goodyear to reimburse him for the tires and for the damages on vehicle, tire size is lt245/75r16 DOT numbers mkii.”
NHTSA complaint #894211, filed 2001-08“Truck manufactured with tire size standard lt225/75r16, but sold with sport pkg. Tires p265/75r16. Braking system undersized for tire size. Impossible to stop truck safely. Larger brakes need to be installed. Smaller tires will make truck look disproport”
NHTSA complaint #757809, filed 2002-02Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 5% |
| 1998 | 18 | 4% |
| 1997 | 16 | 4% |
| 1996 | 29 | 5% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 12 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 5 | 10% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge RAM
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
71 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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