2000 Dodge Intrepid: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Oct 31, 2006 · Tires · FL

Last spring I had to replace the cooper tires on the front of my car because they were causing my car to vibrate even though the tread and tire pressure were perfect. I still had cooper tires on the rear of my car and while driving down the interstate the tread of my rear right tire exploded causing me to almost lose control of my car. It tore off my rear bumper and did damage underneath the car. Currently I do have quotes to repair the damage, but am waiting to find out if cooper tire will pay for the repairs.

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Engine · FL

Dt: the contact had the oil changed, and less than a week later she heard a knocking in the engine. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and the mechanic determined that the oil change caused sludge from the oil pan to get into the engine. This caused the engine to blow out. The vehicle needed a new engine. No repairs have been made due to the expense.

Filed Jul 30, 2005 · Tires · 89,994 miles · MD

Michelin tires model xgt h4 225-60 r/16 sidewall blow out on 2 tires on seperate occasions 6/05 and 7/05. Tires were less than 2 years old with 30,000 miles. *jb serial # of second tire that blew-out was au 795 35-55030-01 both tires failed at approximately 50 MPH on a highway in the metro dc area, no object or pothole was struck, there was no damage to either wheel. Both tires that failed were located on the rear of the vehicle

Filed Jul 9, 2004 · Engine · OH

Consumer noticed that while starting vehicle engine would not engage. Vehicle was towed to dealership, and technician notice determined that sludge built up in the engine, causing it to blow out.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Engine · 87,000 miles · VA

Engine blow out while driving . There was a knocking noise. Then, vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to a dealership, who indicated that this occurred because of an oil sludge in the engine. Vehicle had regular oil changes in which one was performed 4 months prior to this incident.*ak

Filed Oct 27, 2002 · Tires · CT

A few days before the failure, we noticed a vibration in the front of the car. We thought it was a balance problem and made arrangements to have it re-balanced. Two days before that appointment, we had a catastrophic blow-out at highway speed. (65 MPH) the left front tire separated completly where the tread joins the side wall. The car was controlled to a stop. When we contacted good year, they said there were no problems with a blow out of this type and we would be compensated with a pro-rated discount for one new tire, as there was only a 38% usage on the separated tire. Maybe good year would have felt differently if we were killed in a crash, rather than just lucky. Dt