general problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Also refer to NHTSA complaint 10002464. I was driving my '99 Dodge ram and all 5 lugs on the right front wheel sheared off and the wheel came off and careened across a parking lot. The same wheel fell off the same way in 2002.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. He arrived at the dealer and they applied grease to the rear of the vehicle. The contact was charged $111 for the repair, however, the noise still persists. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 117,600.

Truck came with oe wheels-16x7 steel/bright trim ring quantity of 4 plus spare. 3 of the 4 wheels have cracks. This vehicle has never been used adversely nor has it ever been used in any off-road conditions. Mileage is daily driving only. My question has there been any related reporting of this defect of these wheels on any other vehicle of the same make, model or different make, model, etc. ? should I contact the dealer direct or use my insurance claims adjustment? if you have questions for me directly, please call or email.

While traveling at the speed of 55 mph on the highway the left rear wheel broke off the housing unit, causing the vehicle to steer out of control and slide into a stop. Wheel then bounced down the road into the rear windshield, and driver sustained an injury. Dealer has been contacted.

Vehicles inner wheel well liner/the gas tubing goes down in front of the rear wheel, and without the cover it is open to rocks hitting it. The liner is to protect it, and it is not there. Dealer contacted, and is not aware of the problem, manufacturer cannot duplicate problem.