1999 Chrysler Town and Country wheels problems

Filed Dec 15, 2006 · Wheels · 100,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the rear passenger wheel separated from the vehicle once and the front driver wheel twice without warning. Each time the vehicle was maneuvered off the road, and towed to independent repair shops, who repaired the damage to the brakes and the hub however, the problem could not be determined. The dealer was not contacted.

Filed Apr 14, 2006 · Wheels · 150,000 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated the left front and both rear wheel rims are corroded on the inside. Due to the corrosion the tires will not remain inflated. The vehicle was taken to a body repair technician.

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Wheels · ME

Factory installed chrome wheels on my van. Plating on bead of wheel is peeling allowing air to escape causing a safty hazard .

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Wheels · KY

The back passenger tire continuously goes flat which is due to the rims on the vehicle. The tire leaks where the welding starts on the rim. Please provide any further information.

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Wheels · NY

Front right wheel fell off the vehicle unexpectedly at 20 MPH. Consumer maintained control of the vehicle before pulling over to the side of the road. Taken to dealer for repairs, but the cause was undetermined.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Brakes, Wheels · NC · fire · 2 injuries

All four rims rusted out. *bf all four ramps and tires collapsed. The brakes could not be fixed because the van runs so hot.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Wheels · 52,000 miles · OH

Consumer noticed that the tires looked as if they were going flat. Vehicle was taken to a dealer, who informed the consumer that the rims were the problem not the tire. The rims become pitted, and allowed air to escape through the pits. Also, tire dealer informed the consumer that many chrysler products were having the same problem with their chrome wheels.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Wheels · WA

Vehicle's corroded, chrome-plated wheels are causing tires to deflate.*mr the consumer's wife initially stop driving the vehicle because of the corrosion. When the dealer was confronted with this information, they denied the request for new wheels because the vehicle was out of warranty. Later on the consumer purchased four new wheels and the dealer reimbursed him $400. Dollars. The consumer was still upset because first, the new wheels destroyed the aesthetic appearance of this luxury minivan. Secondly, other drivers of the same model experienced the same defect. *ph *mr

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Tires, Wheels · IA

Chrome rims and wheels are peeling, this is causing the vehicle tires to flatten.

Filed Sep 13, 2003 · Wheels · 48,000 miles · WA

Chrome wheels, which are standard equipment on the limited series, chrysler minivan, become corroded, and leak air at tire bead. I've had 2 flats, replaced the tires with new tires, and had 5 more flats. Tire dealers say problem is caused by chrysler manufacturing process that causes flaking. Chrysler declines to do anything to solve this safety problem.