1999 Chrysler Sebring: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Oct 24, 2007 · Engine · 86,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler sebring. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a noise similar to that of a tire failure and then the engine shut off. There was no power steering and all of the warning lights illuminated. She attempted to restart the vehicle and all of the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a gas station. The mechanic observed that there were metal fragments in the oil pan. The manufacturer issued reference number 16870242 and stated that because she is the third owner of the vehicle and has no warranty, they could not be of assistance. The fuel system and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Wheels · IN

Please add VIN# to complaint I filed earlier. I would appreciate a reply from you. This is a serious safety issue, and it's only a matter of time before someone has a blowout and a major wreck. Chrysler needs to recall these wheels, and I believe they know it but are ignoring the customers.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Wheels · IN

Wheels on this car are too soft and bend easily. When bent badly enough, they lose the seal on the tire and cause a blowout. So far I've had 9 wheels fail, with one blowout, 5 flat tires. My tire dealer tells me this is the #1 replaced wheel in the nation, with #2 very far behind. Chrysler and their dealer both refuse any assistance.

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Wheels · 77,000 miles · CA

The rims on my 1999 chrysler sebring bend very easy. I have had 2 blowouts and 5 flat tires because of this. Before this car I never have had any blowouts. The rims are defective is what a mechanic said about these.

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Tires · OH

The consumers vehicle was taken to a goodyear service center because it appeared that two of the tires had a slow leak, after inspection it was noted that only one tire had a leak and the dealer resealed the tire around the rim, the next day while driving the consumer noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right while driving and later that day the consumer went to check on the tire and found that it went flat, the vehicle was taken back to the service center where no problems could be found and the tire was remounted on the vehicle, later that evening while driving the tire blew out causing vehicle to pull violently to the left.(no tire info was given.) nlm

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · Tires · PA

Tires had tread separation, and could cause blow ut while driving. Size p21550r17, dot m6pclnwr0200. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

Filed Nov 11, 2001 · Tires · MI

On october 16, 2001 the car had a blowout on the right rear passsenger side. Upon taking the tire to discount tire, they stated the tire was faulty and blew from within, and would return the tire to the company. Then on november 6, 2001, the second tire blew on the right rear side again, on an interstate at 60mph, this time the car rocked back and forth then spun around three times before coming to a stop next to the concrete wall facing oncoming taffic. The tow truck was called and they changed the tire, stating the tire had excellent tread and there were no holes or etc, but the tire had blow from within around entire back of the tire and the rim was destroyed. *ak the consumer is asking reimbursement for the tires and the damaged rim. *yd (dot number: m6pclnwr-2 tiresize: p215/sor17)

Filed Jun 22, 2001 · Tires · OK

I have had repeated problems with the tires. Due to poor construction I have been forced to repeatedly purchase new tires. My first incident occurred a year and a half after purchase of the vehicle. Within the 45 m.p.h. Area the tire exploded and ruined the aluminum rim completely. I immediately took the wheel and tire to a nearby hibdon tire center where they checked the tire and concluded it was faulty. They explained to me the tire's steel belt had shifted casuing it to tear out the side wall of the tire which caused it to "blowout." now more recently, my original three tires have also shifted steel belts. Two of these three have began to reveal side wall tearing. I have looked for other brands of tires which may solve the problem , but since the tire size (p215-50-r17) is so rare, I have had no luck. The orignal tire sytle (goodyear eagle rs-a) is also quite expensive, but being the only correct sized tire I have no choice but to purchase the problem tires to replace all three original tires. *ak (tiresize: p215-50r17)( dot number: tire size: p215-50r17 )

Filed Dec 7, 2000 · Wheels · OH

The wheel rim does not have a good seal causing the tires to leak air, the rear drivers tire experienced a blowout. Nlm