2009 Chrysler Town and Country: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 28, 2017 · Wheels · 102,876 miles · OH

Driving on a state route at midnight, the left front tire just blew. We got the car off to the side of the road. Long story short, an "angel" stopped and changed the tire. This is the second time I was driving the van that a tire blew while driving. I was very lucky. Both times I had to buy a new tire and was told it was the sensor valve on the tire had just cracked. I understand that those have been replaced with rubber so that doesn't happen again on the newer cars. Shouldn't this be recalled or something because now I am afraid that the other 2 tires might do the same. I am 79 years old and I cannot afford another car but I also can't go around worrying every time I drive the car. What can be done, if anything. Thanks for listening to me and I hope you can help me.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Wheels · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the front driver side tire blew out and was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the tire was replaced. The low tire warning light illuminated, and the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was low. The contact attempted to add air to the tire and the valve stem blew off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the valve stem was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 38,000 miles · MI

I have a 2009 town and country. Approximately 2 years ago, my wife and 2 kids were stranded in detroit due to a blowout tire. The tire blew due to the tire sensor breaking loose. I took the t&c to discount tire and was advised that they see this all the time with these sensors. In fact, they had t&c's lined up in the parking lot with the same issue. I decided to take the vehicle to a local chrysler dealer, and they also stated that this is a known problem. I had them fix the tire/sensor. The salesman sold me a tire and wheel warranty on all the tire for $160. The salesman stated that it would cover the sensors. On march 3, 2014, I received a low pressure alert. I checked the tires and noticed that the 2 front sensors are broke. It is a matter of time until they break off and cause 2 more tire blowouts. I thought I would be proactive and call the chrysler dealer and see if I can replace them under the warranty. They stated to me that they are not covered. It was stated that it is only covered if the tire is a blowout/caused by hitting pot hole. The person I spoke on the phone also mentioned that very well know problem of these sensors and that he wishes that chrysler would recall them. So instead of replacing the 2 sensors now, I would have had to wait until the inevitable of 2 blown tires before my warranty goes into effect? No thank you, I replaced the sensors. My concern is this faulty sensors. What if I didn't check my tire stems, my family would have been again stranded on the road, or worse...been involved in an accident. These sensors need to be recalled!

Filed Apr 21, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 66,000 miles · OH

4/4/13 traveling on freeway tire suddenly blow out without any warning from tpm system. I had to call emergency road services to replace tire with spare and immediately went to a tire dealers where sensor on rear tire had to be replaced. I had to replace 2 more sensors within 2 week period 4/18/13 which had cracked. There was no warning notice from tpm that there was a problem and only notice additional sensor at time vehicle was getting oil change at dealership. Dealership had replaced a 4th tire sensor a year ago. Dealership failed to place me on notice of the problems with the sensors units and the cost of replacing units came out of my pocket.

Filed Apr 21, 2013 · Brakes, Seats · 47,929 miles · OH

November 9, 2011 had to replace rear brakes for the 2nd time in less than 2 years in ownership of vehicle. Tire sensor failed and tire deployed. April 4, 2013 additional tire sensors blow out or failed without any prior notification had to replace 3 tire sensors. Brakes also had to be replaced within a 15 month period. Less than 20,000 miles. There is clearly something wrong with the products/material used to construct this vehicle. 2013 heating unit appears to overheat my driver seat causing leather on seat to began to crack. Chrysler motors was place on written notice of these problems as early as january 18,2012 but failed to respond or do anything to address my concerns.

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Wheels · 36,400 miles · MI

While driving 70mph on the freeway, the back passenger tire blew. I took it to a tire shop and they stated the cause was from tire sensor stem breaking off the tire, causing the tire to blow. They advised me that this is an ongoing problem with chrysler town and country's. In fact, chrysler has recently changed the way they have made the sensors due to the ongoing problem. Why is there no recall on these tire sensors? I had to purchase a 2 year warranty on my existing tires just to protect myself for any additional sensor issues. Too bad it won't protect my family when the tires blows again at 70mph.

Filed Feb 23, 2012 · Tires · PA

2009 chrysler town & country. Manager from the alliance for consumer protection sent correspondence on behalf of consumer in regards to blown tire and valve stem *tgw while driving 65 MPH, the consumer experienced a tire blow out. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, where the he was informed the valve stem had broke off and a rubber stem had to be installed. The sensor had to be replaced and an alignment was performed. In october 2011, while installing brakes on the vehicle, the consumer noticed another valve stem had broken off at the tip, which he also replaced. In feb 2012, the consumer was informed that there was a hole in the valve stem again. Upon inspection of the valve stems, it was apparent, the valve stems were deteriorating from corrosion from bad metal and road elements used to treat roads in bad weather, such as salt. The consumer was convinced the valve stems were made from aluminum and the road elements were causing the valves to fail, especially in the northern part of the country.