2010 Chrysler Town and Country tires problems

Filed Sep 28, 2018 · Tires · 30,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country equipped with bf goodrich advantage ta radial tires, size: 225/65r16 (na). While driving approximately 75 MPH, the rear driver's side tire experienced a blowout. The aluminum valve stem detached from the tire and the lug nuts were severely corroded. The contact stated that the remaining three tires were subject to severe cracking on the sidewalls and there were rubber fragments from the rear driver's side tire at the time of the blowout. A highway helper was contacted to replace the tire with the spare located underneath the vehicle. Hastings chrysler center (2980 highway 61 south, hastings, minnesota 55033, (651) 437-5200) was made aware of the failure and replaced the tire valve sensor. It was determined that severe lug nut corrosion was evident in all of the tires. The contact stated that all four tires were oem equipment purchased on january 4, 2011. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The tire failure mileage was 14,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2017 · Tires · 80,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the aluminum valve tire pressure sensor illuminated, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the rear passenger tire failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the aluminum stem valve needed to be replaced. In addition, the front and rear passenger side valves failed and were replaced. The failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided no solution. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Tires · 84,500 miles · VA

Pin hole in sidewall of passenger front good year tire 225/65r16. Dot m742 jb1r 3613. Tires are warranted for 65,000 miles and I have driven with them for about 30,000 miles

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Tires · 110,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 50 to 55 MPH, a warning indicator illuminated and a tire flattened. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the valve stem disintegrated and the sensor fell inside of the tire. The valve stem was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Tires · OH

2010 chrysler town and country. At 75,000 miles right rear tire monitor alarmed and within 5 minutes all air had leaked out. Accident almost occurred but was able to pull off road. Removed tire and took to repair shop. They showed me the fault was a corroded TPMS device. They removed and replaced with non TPMS stem. Very concerned the other 3 will let go in similar fashion. Way too many problems with this noted on various internet sites. Replacement cost is also very high but is forced on people if they want to be safe.

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 70,680 miles · NY

All of the metal valve stems are corroded and cracked, and one of our tires is slowly leaking air as a result. We've been told this is a major safety concern because the valve stem can continue to crack and eventually break, causing rapid tire pressure deflation. The result can be loss of control of the vehicle when the tire blows out and possible catastrophic results. I have noticed several other chrysler and dodge minivans in my area with the same problem. I live in syracuse, ny and to combat 115 inches of snow each year, they use road salt. The metal valve stems used by chrysler do not resist corrosion. I replaced one at the dealer and cost about $250 between the part and reprogramming the tps. This is a potential deadly issue and chrysler should be forced to recall the faulty valve stems that corrode and crack.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Tires · 62,000 miles · OH

Driving on highway, left rear tire pressure alarmed and went immediately flat, pulled over to the side, took to a service station who said that the metal/aluminum component to the tire pressure sensor valve stem had corroded,when that came off the pressure sensor was sucked into the tire and that was what caused the implosion. They said they see this commonly with these tire pressure sensor gauges that chrysler uses. I will now have to pay to replace all 4. I have called the dealer twice now, each time I left a message but they said parts department was not in, and would have to call me back. This could have caused a very serious crash as there was very little time for us to get over to the side of the road, but we were luckily in the right hand land and not going full speed. We did not report to police as the state trooper arrived on scene.

Filed Mar 22, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 76,804 miles · ME

Corroded nut on left front wheel valve stem allowed the stem to drop into the tire resulting in sudden loss of air pressure in tire. There was no warning prior to very sudden flat tire.

Filed Dec 2, 2013 · Tires · 62,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, he heard a loud noise as the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where he noticed that the front passenger's side tire had exploded. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the tire pressure senor had malfunctioned. The tire and sensor were replaced. The failure also occurred with the front driver's side tire pressure sensor. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 3/5/14

Filed Aug 12, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 65,755 miles · FL

My vehicle was parked in the garage. I was inside and I heard a sound that sounded like a gunshot. I immediately went into the garage and noticed that the drivers side rear tire was flat. I looked at the wheel rim and found the valve stem on the wheel sensor had blown off. Looking further I found the stem with the valve cover attached was on the garage floor. I believe the break most likely could have been caused by metal fatigue. The stem seems to be made out of aluminum. I had to replace the TPMS sensor at a cost of $169.65. My call to chrysler to report this incident was met with the answer that my vehicle was out of warranty. I am concerned that this problem might be happening to other drivers and they might not know what caused the air to escape. What if I was on the highway and this happened? The tire went flat in seconds. Would I have been able to control my vehicle and get to the side of the road, or would I have been a statistic? Could this be another ford explorer fiasco? Do you think these valve stems should be replaced with a metal other than aluminum? My advice to the reader of this letter, and anyone else who might read this incident information, please check your valve stems. If they have tms sensors, check to see if they are made out of aluminum. Your thoughts. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).