Chrysler Town and Country tire blowout problems

Filed Jun 14, 2021 · Tires · 123,940 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country equipped with Mastercraft tires, Tire Line: Stratus AS, Tire Size: 225/65/R16, DOT Number: U942F35. The contact state the sidewall separation caused a blowout of the rear driver’s side tire. The contact stated the tow truck driver informed her that the front driver’s side tire also had sidewall separation. The contact towed the vehicle to the tire shop and had to the front and rear driver side tires replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,940.

Filed Jul 18, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 103,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air conditioner failed and the front passenger and rear vents would not blow out cold air at all. The driver's side vent blew out semi cold air; however, the vehicle's temperature remained hot due to the failed air conditioner. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 103,000.

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 Mar 30, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · GA · crash

2014 chrysler town and country. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shaking violently, unintended acceleration and slow shifting. *ld the consumer stated the passenger tire sensor corroded and caused the tire to blow out. The vehicle rashed into a neighbor's car.

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Tires · 39,542 miles · LA · crash · 2 injuries

We purchased new tires for the front of our 2013 chrysler town & country on 9/29/17 from tires plus in stillwater, mn. On 10/10/17, just 11 days later, while driving 55 MPH on a smooth, clear highway, the front right tire blew up, causing a horrific crash. There was a loud explosion, the car veered out of control, my husband fought the wheel as it skidded along the gravel verge. We were on 2 wheels, about to flip, when we hit a paved driveway, which swung the van around full force down a ditch into a pine grove. Airbags deployed, we sustained minor injuries (although it turns out they aren't so minor after all) thanks to safety construction in the car and our seat belts. The van was totaled. Witnesses, the sheriff, the wrecker drivers (it took 2), and (later) our mechanic agreed that the front right tire had separated from the rim suddenly, (hence the explosion sound) and was clearly the cause of the accident. We were 200 miles from home and needed a hotel, hospital visits, and a new car. Residual injuries are minor but impair our daily lives: wrenched shoulders, persistent bruising, ptsd, and the time and cost of borrowing money to get a replacement car. Attorneys aren't interested in the case because our injuries aren't profitable enough for them, but this is a situation where the product failed, and our lives threatened. If we hadn't hit that driveway, or seat belts and structural protections, we'd have rolled and died. The tire was clearly the cause. The tire was a firestone destination le2 p-metric bl 225/65r17 102 brand new (about 300 miles on the tire) dot# w22yde40617

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · Wheels · 22,000 miles · FL

Left rear tire (michelin radial x green energy saver a/s dot m33t 00kx 4014, p 225 65r17), massive blowout failure). No more than 22,000 miles on it. Outside sidewall shredded. Tread area remained intact. Speed about 35 MPH, air temp mid 70's. Did not see any nail or screw penetrating tread. Was in stop and go traffic on cross bronx expressway heading to gw bridge, 9:15 am sunday when blowout occurred. Was able to safely get to roadside and used call box to call for a tow truck. Car was not equipped with a spare tire so had to buy a new one.

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 12, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 52,000 miles · GA · crash

The tipm malfunctioned and it caused excessive shaking the dealership ignored our calls and the problem escalated. The tire pressure system caused a blowout and the car would accelerate when I hit the brakes. We had taken it in previously for the shaking and they never told us what caused it. Took it to another repair shop & they told us when the tipm malfunctions the problems with the car emulate what the computer says is wrong. Chrysler knew this but they were trying to get is to pay money for repairs they know would not fix our car and then they sent the police out to our house to get their loaner car even though they had the auto claim number and direct billing from our insurance company. One of my neighbors parked on the street and as I was making the turn the car sped up on its own and caused me to hit their car

Filed Oct 30, 2016 · 53,000 miles · FL

With 4 douglas tires (215-65-16 t) purchased at walmart I experienced high speed drive-ability issues above 55 MPH. Noticed excessive runout issue at cold start. Tire issue continue but change with temperature/distance driven. This certified mechanic considers these tires to be a safety hazard and a source of poor ride quality at all times. These tires should be discontinued. These tires cannot qualify for a "t" rating service. I tested performance of these tires from 0 to 80 MPH with the expectation of tire failure.

Filed Sep 27, 2016 · Tires · 105,932 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler town and country equipped with continental conti pro contact tires, size: 225/55r17 (na). While attempting to enter the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tread was separated on the tire, and the other tires were exhibiting the same failure. The tires were replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 105,932 and the tire failure mileage was 30,000.