10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 9,331 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan (na) equipped with yokahama, avid touring tires, size 215/65/R15. While driving at highway speeds, the contact stated that the driver side tire suddenly blew out. After stopping and inspecting the tire, he noticed that it was the sidewall that had blown. The tire had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Conrad, IA, USA
3 of 4 tires that are on my vehicle developed cracking and eventually failed on the sidewalls in a 4 month period. The fourth looks as though it may fail soon. They are all Goodyear allegra tires about 3 years old the tread looks almost new it is the sidewalls I am concerned about.
- Houston, TX, USA
A sale of a tire in March 2009 from a local dealer that failed after two weeks in which it was made in July 2001.
- Oakland Park, FL, USA
Gasoline smell in passenger compartment, tires needed to be replaced, car mileage plummeted. Dealer found injector leaking and removed and replaced plemuin and replaced injector. Seat belt installed incorrectly. All tires were under pressure.
- Knoxville, TN, USA
While in motion, the right rear tire blew causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle ending up in a ditch after striking a mile post.
- Bayshore, NY, USA
Van has a folder of repair work 2-3 inches thick, and has had tire failure on the freeway, but I do not have the receipt avail. At this moment.
- Nrth.Hills, CA, USA
Three tires have now been replaced with bubbles on the side, including the one that blew. (tiresize: 14)
- Kapolei, HI, USA
While consumer was in for other services, was advised by technician that vehicle had a defective tire, consumer is now requesting reimbursement for the tire.
- Germantown, MD, USA
The right rear Goodyear tire was torn completely off the rim (Goodyear conquest 205/75-14 dotpdkchkdr239). Nlm
- Clay, NY, USA
The tire was torn complete off the rim, the tread were in excellent condition, photo available. (dot number: Pdkc hkdr2 tiresize: 205/75-14)
- Clay, NY, USA
Experiencing loss of air pressure in all four tires on a 1999 Dodge, Caravan; original equipment, P205/75R14, dot # unavailable. Vehicle taken to dealer, and Goodyear center, and both refuses to help consumer on this matter.
- Sparks, NV, USA
Consumer states that engine makes loud noise and it idles erratically, vehicle has stalled while travelling 60 mph, on one occasion, dealer found that a piston had failed, however problem still exist. Brakes squealed, dealer cleaned and sanded pads and rotors. Vehicle shook at speeds above 70 mph, dealer balanced and rotated tires. Consumer smelled strong odors through the ventilation system. Passenger side sliding door inoperable. Alternator belt came apart. Accelerator rattles. Vehicle experiences deceleration. Carpet buckles.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
Was driving & drove over a small bump. This caused 2 tires to blowout on the highway. Also, noticed that a wheel was split after stopping vehicle & checking. Took bolts off & the wheel fell apart. Advised by 2 auto experts that the wheel should not have split, but Chrysler refuses to accept responsibility.
- Chesterfield, MO, USA
- Milwaukee,, WI, USA