2014 Dodge Journey: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Tires · 78,988 miles · SC

Goodyear assurance all-season tire incurred a blowout while operating the vehicle. The tire was new with approximately 100 miles of use. There was no observation of material in the roadway and no object found in the tire.

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 18 miles · ME

"the car loses power unexpectedly while driving at various different speeds or sometimes just won't start after driving but if u wait twenty minutes it might just decide to restart, the AC sometimes will only blow out very hot heat, the cruise control won't turn off and has accelerated from being set at 55 to 75 on its own without being able to turn off, it has went into limp mode at several different speeds and in 2018 wouldn't turn off from in the run position in a result of a completely drained battery and was told engine needed to be replaced which I had replaced, the catalytic converter completely disconnected from the front which I also had replaced, wheel bearings bad costing numerous tire changes since purchasing it in 2013 until someone finally told me in 2020 what was wrong only at the cost of several tires and a wheel alignment, the stability warning light comes on and turns off randomly but if I try to push the button it won't turn it back on or off and the throttle control light comes on and car goes into limp mode drives like this for a day then can go days or months with all warning lights turning off and car runs just fine until it decides to do anyone one of these problems! I have told the dealership that the vehicle has a malfunctioning computer since purchasing it in 2013! The vehicle is unsafe lemon! It has caused me anxiety, and repeated traumatic events of almost getting into an accident or being left stranded for hours! I go into a store and I panic never knowing if the vehicle will start or decide to act possessed!" I recently went to a dodge dealership to get the safety recalls done on the vehicle and dodge has informed me they will not do the recalls because I have replaced the engine! The safety recalls must be done and if they can't do it then they need to provide me w a new vehicle free of charge or give me the money back I paid!

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 18 miles · ME

The car loses power unexpectedly while driving at various different speeds or sometimes just won't start after driving but if u wait twenty minutes it might just decide to restart, the AC sometimes will only blow out very hot heat, the cruise control won't turn off and has accelerated from being set at 55 to 75 on its own without being able to turn off, it has went into limp mode at several different speeds and in 2018 wouldn't turn off from in the run position in a result of a completely drained battery and was told engine needed to be replaced which I had replaced, the catalytic converter completely disconnected from the front which I also had replaced, wheel bearings bad costing numerous tire changes since purchasing it in 2013 until someone finally told me in 2020 what was wrong only at the cost of several tires and a wheel alignment, the stability warning light comes on and turns off randomly but if I try to push the button it won't turn it back on or off and the throttle control light comes on and car goes into limp mode drives like this for a day then can go days or months with all warning lights turning off and car runs just fine until it decides to do anyone one of these problems! I have told the dealership that the vehicle has a malfunctioning computer since purchasing it in 2013! The vehicle is unsafe lemon! It has caused me anxiety, and repeated traumatic events of almost getting into an accident or being left stranded for hours! I go into a store and I panic never knowing if the vehicle will start or decide to act possessed!" I recently went to a dodge dealership to get the safety recalls done on the vehicle and dodge has informed me they will not do the recalls because I have replaced the engine! The safety recalls must be done and if they can't do it then they need to provide me w a new vehicle free of charge or give me the money back I paid!

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Tires · 17,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey equipped with kumho solus kh16 tires, size: 225/55r19. While driving approximately 60 MPH, one of the tires deflated. The following day, the same tire exhibited a leak and was towed to the dealer for repair. The contact stated that another tire deflated. The contact had the tire repaired. The failure recurred on all four tires. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The dot number was unknown. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 17,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Wheels · 35,900 miles · WA

While accelerating onto freeway last night, rear tire blew out. Vehicle has oem kumho solus kh16 225/65r17 tires with just under 36k miles. The side wall shows a perfect separation (see attached image). Issue appears to be same as reason for recall of another kumho solus tire model. I have included a photo of the tire that blew out. Was able to safely pull to side of entrance ramp and replace tire with compact spare. There are an alarming amount of safety complaints on the federal safety agency regarding this tire...over 1/2 are for the dodge journey.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Tires · 17,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey equipped with kuhmo tires, tire line: solus kh16, tire size: 225/55r19. The contact stated that driving at approximately 60 MPH, the front driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was towed and the tire was replaced. The contact stated that the following day, the tire had a leak. The tire was repaired. The contact also stated that another unknown tire deflated. The contact had the tire repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred on all four tires. The tires were not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate tire and vehicle failure were 17,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Tires · 32,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 dodge journey equipped with kumho soulus kh16 tires, size: 225/55/r16. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was low. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that all of the tires were leaking air. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the tire was defective and confirmed that the tire needed to replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was 32,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Tires · 16,800 miles · GA

Drining down interstate at 70 MPH and the tire blew out.