Dodge Grand Caravan tire blowout problems

Filed Jul 7, 2022 · Tires · 112,393 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 215/65/R16, DOT Number: (not available). The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the driver’s side front tire experienced a blowout causing the steering wheel to shake. The contact was able to pull over safely and replace the tire. The failure reoccurred while driving however, the front passenger’s side the tire experienced the blowout. The dealer was contacted and stated that the tire was not under warranty. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,393.

Filed May 3, 2022 · NY

Our vehicle has had a recall on the HVAC system since we purchased it. The recall had been repaired prior to us purchasing it used from a Dealership and we have had the recall repaired 3 times since it has been under our ownership. Every year, the issue repeats itself. The HVAC system will blow out hot air only and the AC will not work and we have to bring it in to the shop.

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Tires · 64,264 miles · FL

In regards to cooper tires the manufacturer info and dot number to follow. I have had two tires with failure to the radial belt shift. One tire blew out on a trip to texas, I do not have it, but the tow truck driver said it had a "bulge" and failed. Under stressful conditions on a highway I did not take a picture. The second tire failed locally and I have kept the tire and can send a pic and also have a statement on the receipt from where I purchased the vehicle that had put the tires on saying it was a "belt shift" there is a prominent "bulge" in the tire. I had originally contacted cooper tires julie call ref # 23-167554 on 9/23/20 11:02 am, regarding the defective tires and they denied knowledge or responsibility and told me to take the vehicle back to where I bought it which was nissan auto nation because they were under warranty. Auto nation pamela carter said on 9/24/20 they that they will not honor the warranty due to the fact they purchased the tires and I purchased the vehicle after the tires were installed so I was not the purchaser. They do admit the tire was defective, which I have in writing on invoice 1236567. I looked online for the dot number for recall and it is listed online but the manufacturer as bridgestone, which is possibly a typographical error. Here is the info: dot u94c 1cw 0715 cooper m+s 235/60r16 grand touring

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Tires · 57,626 miles · FL

In regards to cooper tires the manufacturer info and dot number to follow. I have had two tires with failure to the radial belt. On 8/4/19 I was on my way to ft. Worth texas when I the front left tire on the driver's side started thumping. I was on hwy 10 in east texas near canton and in a construction zone there was no where to pull over so I continued driving slowly which was very stressful. The tire did blow but I was able to get off at a rest area (thank you jesus). I called aaa and they sent a family owned tow truck service out. The man said I had a bulge in the what remained and towed my van to a walmart 13 miles away in canton, I owed him at that point $27 out of pocket for the tow. He then drove me to a pet friendly best western because I had my dog with me. I spent appox. $120 for the room, plus meal of approx. $21. The next day I got a ride from an employee at the hotel to walmart, paid $128.66 for a new tire, then later that week balancing of $40 at discount tire in dallas, tx. Because walmart could not balance the new tire due to equipment being broken. I had another tire go bad, with tread shift a year later in another claim filed with you. The remaining two tires I left at walmart, after purchasing four new matching goodyear I spent $312.66 on 9/26/20. After the second tire went bad I contacted julie at cooper call ref# 23-167554 and was told the tires were under warranty and to return them to where I bought the vehicle with the new cooper's on it which was in 2018. I did and was told by pamela carter that they would not honor the warranty because auto nation originally bought the tires, but did admit that the tire was defective. All filed on a separate incident report with the federal safety agency #11362968. In conclusion, ttwo bad cooper tires, the remaining two I gave to walmart as I am concerned that they will also blow out. It is my hope that you will recall these tires before someone is injured or dies: dot u94c 1cw 0715 cooper m+s 235/60r16 grand touring

Filed Sep 16, 2020 · Wheels · 400,828 miles · ID

While traveling on I-84 in idaho the tire tread separated from the tire. This was the second tire to fail. The tires were cooper cs5 gt 98t serial number u96v1cw1617

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Electrical, Locks · 18,205 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vents would blow out hot air. The contact had to turn the indicator off in oder for the hot air to stop. The contact mentioned that the driver side sliding door opened while in motion with the door ajar indicator warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the kolosso chrysler dodge jeep ram located at (2701 w college ave, appleton, wi 54914) where it was diagnosed and determined that the actuator and door latch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired several times however the failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 18,205.

Filed May 18, 2019 · 61,000 miles · PA

When AC is turned on the passenger side vents blow out hot air while the driver side vents blow out cold air. This car is only four years old and I do not want to send it to the dodge dealership where I am guaranteed to spend way too much money. This seems to be a major problem with dodge and chrysler caravans when you google the issue..

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Wheels · 150,000 miles · TX

While driving at 35 MPH or less for less than 5 minutes in city traffic, my right rear tire blew out. Firestone fr710. Purchased 11/30/15

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · 1,800 miles · TX

I had suspension work completed on my vehicle (inner/outer tie rods, rack and pinion and control arms replaced by a shop) after driving back to texas I noticed both front tires were extremely worn and was close to a blow out. I contacted the shop about it and they refused to work with me. After taking my vehicle to a local repair shop the mechanic stated that the alignment appeared to not have been done and that the specs was off the charts. The mechanic contacted the shop that made the initial repairs and they denied not completing an alignment. I've had this vehicle for over 11 years and my tires have never worn this fast and it didn't happen until this repair shop did the suspension work on my vehicle. The shop needs to be investigated for unsafe maintenance practices. Their maintenance and lack of safety standards put the safety of my family in jeopardy, and they're still in denial of any wrong doing nor are they willing to provide me specs of the alignment they said they did. Photos are attached.

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the driver was driving at 45 MPH when the front passenger tire blew out causing her to drive up a dirt hill flying 20 feet in the air that landed the vehicle upside down. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver did receive medical attention that required her to be medevac to the hospital, where it was determined that she fractured her t12 bone located within her back. In addition, there was two other passengers one refused to receive medical attention. The third passenger however sustained undetailed injuries of a fractured nose, fractured back, and shattered hip. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard where the insurance company would review it. The insurance company declared that the vehicle was destroyed. The local dealer (anderson chrysler dodge jeep ram) was contacted at 928‑764‑5153 and made aware of the failure and informed the owner to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was also contacted and made aware of the failure. The manufacturer sent a final letter that stated after the investigation that the rate of deceleration to activate the air bag was not present, no further additional assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 09/19/17 *bf ..updated 09/25/17 *bf updated 09/20/2017*js ..updated 09/21/17 *bf *js