2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed May 25, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 70,800 miles · NC

Returning home from vacation while exiting interstate to merge with oncoming traffic at approx 60/65 MPH I tapped the brake to disengage the cruise control and the vehicle to accelerate rapidly. I applied the brakes with all my force but it continued to accelerate. I was finally able to get it to the side of the road put it into park and shut the engine off., in a few minutes I restarted the motor and the car seemed ok. We drove a short way and stopped at a hotel for the night. The next morning as we started home the vents suddenly began to blow out very hot air . Neither the heat, air or fans were on. After pushing the HVAC buttons no ne of which were lighted the air suddenly stopped. I turned the air back on in a few minutes and everything worked. We drove to our dealer hendersonville cdrj and got an appt for this fri morning. The man didn't seem to have any idea of the problem. On our way home the horn started to beep intermittently for a few seconds at a time. We have not driven since then and will not until we take it back to the dealer on friday.xwe are a retired senior couple, my husband is disabled and this van is our only vehicle and it is frightening to have been placed in such a very dangerous situation. Hopefully the dealer will be able to identify and correct this problem.

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Tires · 98,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge grand caravan. While driving 65 MPH, the tire warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the warning indicator blinked for approximately 15 seconds and the front driver side tire blew out. The contact lost control of the vehicle, but was able to maneuver to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was called, but could not repair the tire at that time. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where a new tire and tire valve were placed on the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the TPMS wheel valve sensor failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. Update 01/13/16 ma consumer stated TPMS tire valves are the cause of the tire blowout, valves corroded very easily due to road salt and harsh weather conditions. Update 05/21/18

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Brakes · 31,250 miles · IN

The entire vehicle shook when the brakes were applied as if there was a blowout of a tire.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · IA

At approximately 15000 miles the drivers side rear brake pads had worn out to metal to metal contact. The dealer replaced pads and rotors at no charge, now at 33000 miles, again, the drivers side pads are worn (outside pad) to point of needing replaced. The wheel becomes extremely hot due to the brakes dragging. Afraid tire will blow out due to extreme heat melting the bead.

Filed Jul 16, 2011 · Tires · 40,778 miles · NY

Valve system failure: while traveling 2000 miles from home, the low tire pressure dashboard warning light came on. We checked all tire pressure and filled one low tire, but light came back on. We took it to mechanic who noted that the valve stem was corroded and cracked, and could have come dislodged at any moment, causing a blowout. Replaced TPMS sensor at a cost of $153.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Tires · 35,438 miles · MN

April 12th I had the oil change in my 2009 dodge caravan at valvoline. As I was driving home my low light indicator came on. I checked the air pressure and they were all fine. I am in sales and do a great deal of travel in this caravan in the minneapolis area. I could feel the van pulling harder and harder to the right. When I pull in to the parking lot, the right front tire was low. The air valve blow out and complete deflated the tire. If I would have been driving, who knows what could have happened. I got the tire changed and brought the car to goodyear. I was telling me co worker about this and she has had the same thing happen to her 2009.