Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Dodge Ram owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway and had cruise control on. She heard a ticking/ banging vehicle was thrown into median strip of oncoming traffic. Consumer was able to pull over to shoulders. Then she noticed that driver's front tire tread had separated from vehicle. Tire was b.f.goodrich. There were no injuries. Tire size lt285/75r16.
This was brought to my attention by another owner of the same vehicle. I was advised that my front tires were bald. I checked them and found they were OK. I had already replaced two of them in less than two years. Turns out the person advising me had also done so and there was still another person (we all belong to the same church and drive the same vehicle) experiencing the same problem. The front tires are wearing excessively and the dealership is aware of the situation but has elected to do nothing about it. The wrong tires are being sold with this vehicle. I was told they finally got the dealership to agree to the fact that they were the wrong tires and they replaced them with truck tires because the van is on a truck chasis. I'm on my second set and have fewer than 25,000 miles on my van! (tiresize: p235/75r15)
On 14jun02 I replaced the original equipment tires with new ones. At that time I was informed that there was something wrong with my van. I was shown where the original equipment rotor ,on the left front tire, was too large a diameter for the wheels. The tire had to be forced off and on. Since I had the tires rotated both wheels were now warped. In forcing the t he wheels onto the rotor, the lugs appeared to be damaged. They also told me that an inordinate amount of weights had to be used to try to balance the wheels. I believe that this can be a problem and since this is all original equipment, I believe Dodge should take responsibility. I contacted Dodge and was told that this was my problem. I don't know what other defects May be associated with this defect. Thanks for all the help you can provide.
Tires, though we haven't experienced a blow out or treads peeling off, the tires are wearing much quicker than they should. With only 12,000 mile on the vehicle, the tires look like it's been driven 50,000 miles. Mid October we called chrsyler in auburn hills, to let them know how unsafe we feel driving this truck. We have had this truck brought back to the dealer eleven times for warranty work, eight of which were for brake problems. (dot number: m32kerhx tiresize: p245/75r16)
Invicta gl tires were on my Dodge Ram conversion van when I purchased it new. The tires were worn to 4/32 in at 8050 miles. When I took the van to Goodyear they stated that they were passenger car tires and that they do not belong on a vehicle of the rams size and weight.all the vans on the sales lot were equipped with the invictas. A cheap ,soft and unsafe tire for conversion vans as stated by marty hayes, Goodyear manager. [phone] e( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )
Consumer was traveling 55-60mph when rear driver's tire popped off the rim. Consumer swerved across 3-4 lanes and managed to get to shoulder of road. There was no blow out, it deflated. Tires are aftermarket, no more than 2 weeks old. Consumer was driving a199, Dodge, Ram van. Tire size is p235/75r1, dot# & VIN # will be added. Tire was a Firestone steeltex r4s, consumer states that dealer discovered a hole that had penetrated through the entire tread.
All four rear wheels are bent. The only people until now to touch this vehicle have been Dodge dealerships(sandoval in nm. They also eventually fixed the speed control which would add 5 to 20 MPH to a setting at any time. Very dangerous. I have tried to get t a Dodge dealership here (laramie, wy)to look at my rims and they give me the runaround.
Two front tires were completely bald, wore out excessively. Have very little mileage. Rear tires have hardly any tread left. Original equipment. Michelin ltx as p245/75r16. A service manager from a tire store stated that the tires on this truck were not designed to go on a truck, but for a car, consumer replaced all four tires.
Replacement of intake gasket/ catalytic converter has gone bad/ tie rod went bad. Mr the consumer experienced some belt squealing in the engine compartment. The belt was replaced under warranty. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer because of an engine noise. The tires were discovered to be worn.
When going around curbs or corners, vehicle would slide or slip. Taken vehicle to tire retailer, and was informed tires were 75% shot and going bald. Had no edges to tires. Cords and steel belts were not showing. All tires needed to be replaced. Goodyear, invectus gl, p235/75r16 with 21,288 miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1999 Dodge Ram, 6% of the model year's 412 complaints. The component named most often is valve (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Dodge Ram wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1999 Dodge Ram, though it has 9 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 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.