While driving on the highway at 60 MPH rear right tire blew out from the inside. This resulted in consumer losing control of the vehicle. Then, vehicle went off the highway and rolled onto a field. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic,who determined that the tire was defective.
1998 Chrysler Sebring: tire blowout or tread separation
9 of the 267 complaints about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring describe tire blowout or tread separation.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Tire blowout or tread separation by model year
What owners say
While driving 50 MPH and without warning right side front tire exploded.
Goodyear blow out on the right rear passengers side. Replaced tire,
On 12/2000 a tread separation was encountered and you were informed at that time. On 9/27/01 I survived a complete tire failure. The sidewall was ripped in a straight line from the bead to the tread. The goodyear dealer said it was a tread separation and informed me that the other front tire (right), was in danger of doing the same thing. Both tires were replaced. *ak (dot number: m6pclnwr25 tiresize: p215/50r17)
Goodyear eagle rsa tire, p215/50r17, dot m6pclnwr107, experienced tread separation, causing vibration, goodyear exchanged tire at a 50% prorate.
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a noise. She pulled over and noticed left front tire had tread separation, and a knot was coming from inside, out of tire. Right front tire looked like it iwas dry rotten. Goodyear, pr21550r17. She will contact goodyear.
The rims on all four wheels are bent due to a defective design which may cause a tire blowout. Common problem. *ak
The wheels on the front of this car bend at the rims due to their low profile and the suspension system of this automobile. This car driven for casual use only has the rims dented in several places. The dealer stated this was due to driving roads in west virginia, and the tire was so narrow it would always bend the rim. I asked why wasn't I informed when I bought the car and he said he did not know. This could easily break the seal causing a premature blow out and a major wreck.
Tires (weak) sidewall blowout when hitting pot hole (p215/55r 16 915).
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring tire blowout
Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
9 of 267 owner complaints about the 1998 Chrysler Sebring (3%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chrysler Sebring?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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