Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The truck has experienced the phenonomen known as the death wobble. Extremely violent shaking of the steering wheel and front suspension to the point that the vehicle is almost out of control. Today it happened at 70 MPH on the freeway. It has happened as slow as 40 my in the past. I had to pull over very quickly on the freeway today in a very dangerous scenario with semi trucks coming up behind me. Twice I have taken it to mechanics that have replaced the track bar and the steering damper. It is a recurring problem even when you take preventative measures. I am afraid to drive the vehicle. It was extremely dangerous today.
Driving down road, tire developed a vibration. Loud explosion, tread separated and sidewall has a vertical tear in it. Damaged rear of truck bed. Truck has a second tire that is exhibiting the same vibration, but has not blown yet, with a vertical depression in sidewall
Tl contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 60 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle and drove into a ravine. The vehicle was destroyed, but the contact was not injured. The police arrived and filed a report. The contact filed a complaint with the store that sold him the tires. A representative from the tire store stated that they would rectify the issue with the tire or the vehicle. The tires were purchased from les schwab located in pine view, oregon. The tire information was unknown because the contact gave them back to the store. The VIN and mileages were also unknown.
5/31/2008 I purchased 4 definity dakota a/t truck tires lt265/75r16 for my 1995 Dodge Ram pickup. One of them detreaded almost immediately but was replaced under warranty. December 2009, my front right detreaded at 40 MPH while driving on a city road. Early January, the front left detreaded driving 65 MPH on the fl turnpike, leading me to suspect a defect. Last night, my left rear detreaded while driving 70 MPH on I-75, nearly causing a roll-over. Significant damage to my truck body occurred as the tread spun around cutting through sheet metal.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The vehicle has kumho venture, size lt245/75r16 tires (na). While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud pounding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle was hard to control but was able to bring truck to a stop. The tread separated on the front driver side tire. As of September 7, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the tires. The failure and current mileages were 40,000. *updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07
While backing out of a garage brakes failed to engage, allowing brake pedal to go all the way to the floor. Poor performance of brake system caused vehicle to back into a car, causing $700 damage. Consumer was informed that front left wheel bearing was in poor condition. Please provide any additional information/attachments. Technician replaced r&r left frony wheel bearing, hub and rotor assembly, the brakes are wearing more on indoard pad, left front tire is worn on the inside. Nlm
5/31/2008 I purchased 4 definity dakota a/t lt265/75r16 tires for my Dodge Ram pickup. About a month or two later, one of rear detreaded and I had it replaced under warranty. In December 2009 and then in January 2010, the two front tires detreaded (passenger side in dec, driver side in January). This was followed last night 2/26/2010 with a violent detread of the driver rear tire. The dot numbers involved were upw8 pa9 0108 (front tires) and upw8 pa9 4307 (rear).
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with toyo tires open country a/t size lt26570r17. The dot number was not available. The contact stated that the driver's side front passenger tires blew due to tread separation while he drove 45-65 MPH, causing damaged to the running board and bed. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The passenger suffered injuries to the lower back. The tires were replaced. The tire failure mileage was 22,000. Rk
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH, the sidewall split causing the left rear tire to blowout. No lights illuminated on the dash. There were no problems with the steering prior to the incident. There was only 2,000 miles on the tire. The tire dealership was informed. Updated 09/19/06.
While driving at 65 MPH, right rear tire had a blowout on a 1995, Dodge, Ram 2500 which damaged the vehicle. Aftermarket equipment installed at 108,314 miles, tire size 265/75r16, and the dot# upw8cit418. Cooper manufacturer was notified, cooper has replaced the other 3 tires at no cost.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Ram 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500, 10% of the model year's 267 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 192,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.