Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. While driving 40 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The weather conditions were clear. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The failure mileage was 58,000.
1999 Dodge Caravan: tire blowout or tread separation
7 of the 552 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Caravan describe tire blowout or tread separation.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Tire blowout or tread separation by model year
What owners say
We have had 5 goodyear allegra tires blow out there sidewalls within 14 months. This incident happened in a 45 MPH zone. Vehicle has been checked for alignment after each incident mechanical says vehicle has no mechanical problems.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle swerved. Consumer managed to pull vehicle over, and noticed that driver's side front tire separated. P. Kelly springfield, p215/65r15.
While in motion, the right rear tire blew causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle ending up in a ditch after striking a mile post.
Van has a folder of repair work 2-3 inches thick, and has had tire failure on the freeway, but I do not have the receipt avail. At this moment.
Engine pressure built up due a faulty pcv valve, causing oil to leak , also, crankshaft and valve cover to blow out. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
Was driving & drove over a small bump. This caused 2 tires to blowout on the highway. Also, noticed that a wheel was split after stopping vehicle & checking. Took bolts off & the wheel fell apart. Advised by 2 auto experts that the wheel should not have split, but chrysler refuses to accept responsibility. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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Questions about the 1999 Dodge Caravan tire blowout
Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
7 of 552 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Caravan?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Caravan
Airbag light 60Adaptive cruise 29Transmission failure 25No deployment 20Power steering loss 18Stalling 18Headlights 13Loss of power 13Fuel smell 12Check engine light 9Slipping 9Brake failure 8Wipers 8Fuel leak 6Sudden acceleration 6Coil spring 5Fire or smoke 5Jerking 5Overheating 5Seat belt 5
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