10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,333 miles

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problem #9

Apr 222011

Grand Cherokee

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with Dakota infinti tires, tire size 225/75/15 (na). While driving approximately 60 mph, there was a loud thump sound on the front of the vehicle then the front driver's side tire exploded. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and a spare tire was installed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two separate occasions where each of the four tires were replaced at different times. The front driver and passenger's tire exploded and the two rear tires exhibited excessive tread separation upon replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was failure was 160,000. The dot number was unavailable.

- Coconut Grove, FL, USA

problem #8

Jul 092001

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
When I bough my vehicle 2 years ago the gas gauge needle would go to empty, the bell would ring, then go back to full a few times. Dealer said since I bought the car used, and it wasn't a safety issue, they would not cover it in the 30 day warranty. Now the needle is only correnct when it is full. Also, all 4 tires seem to lose air quickly. Brought it to the dealer twice. First time couldn't find a problem, second time they replaced the stems. Now still have the problem. Pretty much sick of wasting my time bringing it somewhere and they can't figure out the problem.

- Lincoln, RI, USA

problem #7

Jun 212003

Grand Cherokee 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
On Saturday, June 21, 2003, I was driving home on a country road at @ 40 miles per hour when my right front tire exploded and separated from the tire rim. I was very lucky that I was not driving at a higher rate of speed, as I was not injured and my Jeep Grand Cherokee remained upright.

- Wells, ME, USA

problem #6

Oct 022001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The tires are wearing excessively and prematurely. Nlm

- Medford, NJ, USA

problem #5

Oct 022001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The tires are wearing excessively and prematurely. Nlm

- Medford, NJ, USA

problem #4

Mar 302000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Blowouts occurred resulting in tire shreading and falling apart making it impossible to repair tires. This situation occured each time. On the second occasion the blowout caused driver to hit head on steering wheel. All 5 times that the tire or tires blew out they were in pieces. (dot number: M6hh tiresize: P22575R15)

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #3

Oct 262000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Rear right tire blew two holes in it and shredded the tread for no apparent reason. (dot number: 102S tiresize: P225/75R15)

- Walker, MI, USA

problem #2

Aug 102000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Why isnt this size tire not recalled? it is still the same brand and I am afraid to drive on them. Please do something. Thanks.( dot number: Tire size: 225P75R15 )

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1

Nov 011998

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tire blewout prematurely while driving. (Goodyear)

- Carlsbad, CA, USA