1998 Dodge Durango: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Tires · FL

I just watched with horror, a news article on cbs evening news about the front wheel of dodge durangos falling off. I can't believe that something hasn't been done already. I have just sent this same concern to dodge/chrysler. I now won't be able to drive my 1998 dodge durango (except at slow speeds on surface streets) until I heard something definitive from you and dodge. Didn't our country, and ford and firestone just go through such a tragedy with blown tires on ford explorers. How many deaths must occur before something will be done about this problem? A front wheel falling off must be as hazardous as a blowout. On a separate note, I just looked up the recall information on my vehicle, and found 4 different recall notices on the 1998 dodge durango. I don't remember having received any of these recalls from dodge; and I am the original owner.

Filed Nov 17, 2003 · Tires · 101,000 miles · NV

While driving at 50 MPH and with no warning rear passenger tire tread separated, causing damage to the bumper, and cracked the tail light. Consumer had to pull over. Dayton, model timberland, size 31x10-50r15lt, dot# unknown.

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Electrical, Steering · 3,000 miles · OH

Transmission fluid leaked from the vehicle and eventually the transmission was replaced with a rebuilt one. All four ball joints were and tie rods were replaced. The vehicle experienced electrical problems, because the back brake light continued to blow out. *ak the front hub bearings and seals were replaced.

Filed Jan 10, 2002 · Suspension · TX

The upper and lower ball joints have failed, causing premature tire wear. This was not noticed till a tire blew because the inner edge of the tire had worn out. A new tire was purchased, but I could nto get an alignment. To replace ball joints, I also need to have the upper control arm replaced. This vehicle has only ever seen highway miles. Balljoint's have failed prematurely. As a member of the national durango owners club I know this is becoming a very common occurance, even on newer vehicles.

Filed Jul 30, 2001 · Tires · VA

Returning from new york. Tire exploded. Contacted goodyear. Referred to local dealer who said not tread separation. Called home office back and given another dealer about 1 hour away. Will go at earliest convenience. Details of tread separation: traveling about 60 on interstate when incident occurred. Outer side of tire looks like it exploded. Inner side of tire no damage. Wheel no damage. Tread separated from inner wall of tire approximately half of diameter from about center of tread area to edge of tread area on out side of tire. *ak (dot number: mk60k60v08 tiresize: 31x10.50r1)

Filed Jul 13, 2001 · Tires · CA

Sidewall of tire separated with 14,000 miles.*ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: 235 75 15)

Filed Sep 29, 2000 · Tires · OH

2 rear goodyear wrangler tr/s tires p235/75r15 were experiencing tread separation, consumer feels tires should not have worn the way they did and replaced tires with another brand.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Suspension, Tires · CA

Accident--toyota corolla grazed front left corner of bumper and hit tire. Tire blew, upper and lower control arms were pushed back.

Filed Mar 9, 1998 · Electrical · MO · fire

Consumer drove 2miles parked vehicle in driveway, 10 minutes later there were flames coming from the hood area. The horn started to blow continuously. Both front tire exploded . The fire department. Is holding vehicle until fire marshal comes to look at vehicle on march 09 1998.