3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,846 miles

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problem #7

Jul 242023

PT Cruiser

  • 157,920 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler equipped with Douglas, Tire line: Dug Xtra-Trac II, Tire size: 205/55R/16 91T and DOT number: N60FN11R. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the vehicle started to perform slowly when the front passenger side tire inadvertently exploded. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Walmart where the tire was replaced. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire started to leak air. The contact then stated that she noticed that a bubble had developed on the sidewall of the tire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157920.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #6

Jul 302005

PT Cruiser 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 22,000 miles
Goodyear 205 50R/17 Eagle rs/a tires from factory are poor quality and had to be replaced at 22,000 miles. Prior to replacement, balancing problems were present. Replaced tires with other than Goodyear; discovered that factory rims were not balanced! disappointed in Chrysler's qc.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #5

Jul 012005

PT Cruiser 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,000 miles
Tires are Firestone Eagle P205/55/16. I have had trouble with a front shimmy since I purchased the vehicle. I have had it looked at and had re-balancing and wheel alignment to no avail. The reason I suspect the tires is that I had some Firestone tires in the past do exactly what I am expereincing.I purchased the car used with 15000 miles on it.the original owner was expereincingthe same shimmy. The car at slower speeds begins to rock from side to side.I was told the last time that I had it looked at, that there was something wrong with the tires.

- Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #4

Apr 022005

PT Cruiser 44-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
All four tires contained bulges in them, and cracks. The tires have been replaced. Goodyear, Eagle rsa, 205/50 R17. The 5th tire had a bulge after 7 days.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #3

Feb 072005

PT Cruiser 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,000 miles
Three of the tires have developed bubbles on the side wall. The dealership indicated that the bubbles were caused by the vehicle impacting pot holes. The tread depth on the front tires are 632, the rear tires 832.

- Grandview, MO, USA

problem #2

Jan 232004

PT Cruiser 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bubble on side wall right front blow out on freeway Jan 2005 bubble on side wall left front still there Jan 23 2005 left rear blow out suddenly on residential through fare Jan 23 2005 6:00 pm cdt.

- Duncanville, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 042004

PT Cruiser

  • 13,000 miles
While driving 65 mph rear passenger side tire blew out.

- Cottage Grove, MN, USA