2001 Dodge Dakota tires problems

Filed Jan 11, 2021 · Tires · 197,661 miles · MD

Cruising on interstate @ 70 MPH. The driver's side rear started roaring and then proceeded to disintegrate around the circumference of the upper wall, when stopped the tire had become 2 pieces completely severed into to separate circles. Conditions were good; ie; no road hazards. Weather clear, and light traffic

Filed Jul 9, 2009 · Tires · 30,000 miles · AZ · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The vehicle has cooper difinity dakota h/t tires, size 235/75/r15 (na). While driving 75 MPH, the tread on the rear driver's side separated from the tires. The vehicle swerved and drove over the median into oncoming traffic. There was no crash. The tread was destroyed and flapped against the undercarriage of the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to his back and lumbar area. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2008 · Tires · 95,000 miles · CA

On freeway at 75 MPH. Heard a loud pop sound and the vehicle tugged to the left. Managed to keep the vehicle under control and pull off to the right shoulder. The tire was damaged but intact, it was a valve stem failure. Took the tire to shop where purchased and was replaced at my expense.

Filed Sep 7, 2006 · Tires · 12,424 miles · CA

The sidewalls on the front tires split on the outside and inside . I found the defect myself. Replaced the tires. I still have the old ones. The truck had only a little over 12k miles on it. The dealer blew me off.

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Tires · OH

Dt: on june 29, 2005 rear passenger's side tire belts separated from the tire. Then, around september 1, 2005 the driver's rear tire blew out. A goodyear representative inspected the tires and said they might be defective tires. Goodyear was only offering to give a discount, and gave a percentage, but were not willing replace the other three tires. On the front tires the ring around these tires split. The recommended tire pressure was forty-four pounds, these tires were regularly serviced. There was no for warning, no vibration, and no type of abnormal bulging.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Suspension, Tires · 61,829 miles · MI

Upper ball joints were replaced. Recently, the upper ball joints for this vehicle were recalled ,and the owner contacted the dealership. Again had the ball joints replaced, but they did not do an alignment. Currently, the tire is pulling to the left, and the dealership will not make any adjustments.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Tires · IN · crash · 1 injury

Complaint received via e-mail. Driver's side goodyear tire blew wout, causing a collision and bodily injuries on interstate 94. Vehicle spun out of control and hit a concrete median head-on.

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Tires · IL

While driving approx. 10 MPH in parking lot the consumer was about to make a right turn, but then a noise was heard a noise as if tire was going flat. The consumer stopped and checked tires and noticed the right rear tire had developed a crack along the outside tread area. The crack went around entire tread. The other three tires were okay.

Filed Feb 5, 2004 · Tires · MD

Tires, gooyear wranglers. Coming apart on the sidewall about 1/2 inch from the rim. First set were replaced and the problem persists with these new ones as well. Am I to expect a blow out to get some attention to this potentially dangerous situation.

Filed Dec 31, 2003 · Suspension, Tires · 47,408 miles · GA

Upper ball joints worn to the point of breakage