2002 Dodge Dakota tires complaints

Filed Feb 6, 2003 · Tires · FL

Goodyear tires: I purchased a 2002 dodge dakota in june, 2002. From day 1, I had trouble steering. After 3 trips to the dealer, I learned today that the goodyear tires were defective. I was told to immediately get new tires. The goodyear dealer was unresponsive to my need. It was obvious that he did not want to deal with defective tires. I went immediately to a michelin (sp) dealer and purchased 4 new tires. The michelin folks could insert a car key fully inside splits that were in my tires. I found news reports of abc investigating goodyear but obviously this is not getting to the public, either through the media or dealers. No incident but only because I took the truck in for an oil change and again complained about difficulty keeping the truck on the road. This complaint is sent in hopes that an investigation will start. I was told that the tires were from a "bad batch". How many tires are in a batch and where are the other tires? Please respond and let me know the appropriate actions to take. I was most fortunate because I drive 70 MPH on interstate-10 daily. The oil change may have prevented an accident and perhaps my life. Respectfully, patricia hunter

Filed Nov 27, 2002 · Brakes, Tires · AR

The consumer states that the brakes are sticking/grabbing. Unable to duplicate-no problem found per dealer.

Filed Jul 19, 2002 · Tires · TN

Purchased a new truck and four days later had a blow out on the right rear tire. I went to a local goodyear dealer and he said the tire was cut (appeared to from loading or unloading during transit). I am absolutely certain I did not run over anything large enough to leave a gash of that size. There was a four inch section that blew out of the tire and goodyear would only offer a discount on a new tire. It appears that goodyear is not concerned about the welfare of their customers, because they will not stand behind their product.

Filed Jun 25, 2002 · Tires · NJ

Rt rear tire exploded at highway speed of 65 MPH, dealer in lakewood nj said it was caused by puncture in tread, I disagree but can not proof otherwise.