2010 Dodge Caravan tires problems

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Tires, Wheels · IN

2010 dodge caravan. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tire deflated suddenly while driving and without warning. *smd the mechanic was unable to find any punctures, gashes or other reasons why the tire would have deflated suddenly. He concluded that the nut on the valve stem had corroded, cracked off and the seal between the stem and the tire became un-seated causing the massive loss in air pressure. Upon further inspection, it appeared that the other tires had cracked or were missing nuts on their valve stems and were in danged of the same catastrophic failure.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 80,000 miles · MA

While driving on I-90 TPMS indicator came on. Within seconds right rear tire was flat, when I looked at the wheel I saw the valve stem was gone. There was no other damage to tire.

Filed Aug 9, 2013 · Tires · 50,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the tire sensor unit indicated that one of the tires was low on pressure and the rear driver's side tire became flat. The contact mentioned that the tire valve had failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. Updated 09-26-13 *bf on august 6, 2013, while checking the air pressure in the tires, the consumer was unable to remove the tire valve from one of the tires, due to corrosion. When he tried to remove the tire valve by hand, on the right front tire, it broke off.

Filed Jan 11, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 25,000 miles · NJ

I was checking the tire pressure and the valve stem broke off in my hand and all the air ran out in 10 seconds. I removed the flat tire and took it to a local dealer and they charged me 100.00. Apparently this is a common problem for these valve stems with the internal pressure sensors and I'm worried about the other wheels doing similar possibly while driving.

Filed Nov 28, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 50,000 miles · NY

1st time: tire light illuminated. When checking the air pressure, the valve stem broke off mid way up the stem exposing the valve itself. When all was said and done it cost approximately $150.00 to replace and program. 2nd time: checking air pressure before leaving for a long trip. I could visually see a tire was low on pressure (tire squatting), later removing the cap on the valve stem I could see a distinct what I call wear ring near where the cap, when installed, would end on the stem. As this is the area the previous stem broke, I sprayed the stem with soapy water and confirmed a slow leak from this wear ring. Had this stem replaced with a standard safe valve stem. This is a very unsafe component and should be recalled! The first occurrence took the tire about 20 seconds to go completely flat. If this were to happen at highway speeds while loaded down with a family going on vacation, this could end up with a lot of serious injuries if not fatalities. I'm having all stems replaced with the traditional style until the manufacturer recalls and provides an environmentally tested replacement. I can't believe this type of safety testing is not all ready required.

Filed Mar 7, 2012 · Tires · 20,000 miles · NJ · crash

Valve stem broke off two time [2] on separate occasions, caused tires to lose air quickly, and resulted in tire failure and a loss-of-control, car crashed into curb, no damage to car or person.

Filed Feb 14, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 30,000 miles · IL

This car is a 2010 dodge caravan. I have had 2 valve stems fail explosively. It occurs around where the valve core is screwed down. It appears the threaded valve stem just cracks off about the level of the bottom of the valve stem . Both times I was sitting still when it happened. Lucky! I don't know how wide spread this problem is but if http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/080905-tire-valve-stem-recall-could-affect-30-million-cars/ is an example, the problem is widespread and getting worse. I think that is beyond time for your agency to get very involved. The company I purchased this auto from doesn't appear to be very eager to replace these defective parts. Your timely response is required.

Filed Feb 1, 2012 · Tires · 65,648 miles · OH

I purchased a set (4) goodyear assurance fuel max tires that were installed in august 2011 on a 2010 dodge caravan se. After driving less than 25000 miles on them in just under 6 months the driver side front tire failed in a snow storm. There were no signs of a puncture in the tread nor did I hit a pothole. Unfortunately, the tire sidewalls shredded because I had to drive a distance to get to a safer place to pull over. Before having the tire replaced by goodyear, which I had to pay for, I had the damaged tire inspected by the service department at a local dodge dealer. Less than 2 weeks later, the rear tire on the driver side failed. The weather was not a factor as it was unseasonably warm in ohio for january. Again, there appears to be no signs of puncture damage or other tread damage. I rotate my tires every other oil change which due to the amount of miles I drive is usually close to every other month for the rotation. The date of the first tire failure was january 19, 2012 and the date of the second tire failure was january 30, 2012.

Filed Feb 1, 2012 · Tires · 63,820 miles · OH

I purchased a set (4) goodyear assurance fuel max tires that were installed in august 2011 on a 2010 dodge caravan se. After driving less than 25000 miles on them in just under 6 months the driver side front tire failed in a snow storm. There were no signs of a puncture in the tread nor did I hit a pothole. Unfortunately, the tire sidewalls shredded because I had to drive a distance to get to a safer place to pull over. Before having the tire replaced by goodyear, which I had to pay for, I had the damaged tire inspected by the service department at a local dodge dealer. Less than 2 weeks later, the rear tire on the driver side failed. The weather was not a factor as it was unseasonably warm in ohio for january. Again, there appears to be no signs of puncture damage or other tread damage. I rotate my tires every other oil change which due to the amount of miles I drive is usually close to every other month for the rotation. The date of the first tire failure was january 19, 2012 and the date of the second tire failure was january 30, 2012.

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Tires · 44,325 miles · CA

Valve stem broke while inflating tires. Inflating our customers' tires is part of our service and required by california law. This is a regular occurrence at our oil change facilities. We are usually left paying for the expense of replacing the TPMS sensor, mounting and dismounting the tire by a tire shop. The tire in question is a nexen cp251 but this complaint is about the TPMS sensor.