Dodge Stratus tire blowout problems

Filed Feb 1, 2014 · Tires · 120,000 miles · IL

1. Driving at 45-50 MPH on straight highway 2. Catastrophic tire failure on right rear. Inside of side wall of tire blew out. Entire tread unzipped and separated from both side walls. 3. Replaced with spare tire.

Filed Jan 2, 2013 · Suspension · 116,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge stratus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the front drivers side tire separated from the vehicle, struck the curve and traveled into traffic. The vehicle was later towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised her that the lower ball joints separated from the socket. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 09e056000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure and current mileages were approximately 116,000. Updated 02/28/13 *bf the lower ball joint and axle were replaced.

Filed Dec 24, 2009 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · TN

The right side passenger head light continues to blow out from some kind of short in the wiring. I notice alot of dodge status on the road with a headlight out. There is also a water spot always in the passenger side floor with no antifreeze smell just a water smell. I have replace 3 headlights in 3 months. Far to many. Is there a problem with the fuses the reason for the bulbs burning out? When the air condition is running and you are driving along put on the brakes you hear a sizzling sound as you are slowing down. And finally the brakes have chattered since day one of purchasing this car. They rumble and grind as this car had 48, 000 miles on it when I purchased it in 2008. Thanks

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Tires · OH · crash

1998 dodge stratus right front tire blew out while pulling into a toll booth lane. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0765-90.

Filed Jan 14, 2009 · Airbags · 64,402 miles · OR · crash

I was driving my 2005 dodge stratus sxt along on a gravel road on oct 12 2008 and had a deer run out in front of me. When I swerved to avoid the deer my left front tire blew and caused my car to end up in a ditch. I was traveling approx 35 to 40 MPH, neither air bag deployed and the entire front end of my car was destroyed to include the front bumper cover, both front fenders, the hood. The insurance company totaled the vehicle due to $5900 worth of damage. Now I would like to know why the air bags never deployed.

Filed Sep 21, 2007 · Tires · 112,987 miles · GA

Tl*the contact's daughter owns a 2001 dodge stratus. The vehicle has cooper sigma shadow, size p20565r15 tires (na). While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard a loud flapping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the tread separated on the rear driver side tire. The body shop inspected the tire, but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. There is a recall for the tire tread (the federal safety agency campaign id number 06t027000), however, the manufacturer stated that his tire was not included. The VIN and dot number were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 112,987.

Filed Dec 31, 2004 · Fuel system · 9,300 miles · OH

Pressure build-up in the gas tank caused the fuel pump ass'y seal to blow out and gas to pour out on the ground as well as fumes in the vehicle. I had also smelled gas on the 23rd when I first had filled it up on the day of purchase.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · NJ

1st occurree was shortly after purchasing the vehicle. Engine light came on, needed new egr valve. After full inspection of vehicle on a very bright day I found slices in side walls of two tires and the door panel drivers side was broken. Car brought to dealer, said to have ordered parts and replaced tires. Tires not replaced. Few weeks later, front tire blow out. Major ordeal with dealer and warranty company to be re-imbursed. Shortly after that car became very sluggish, check engine light came on and an odor or burning rubber was present. Brought vehicle to dealer was informed the soleinoid to transmission was cligged andwas replaced at my cost. Two weekes later the entire transmission went vehicle had 58,000 miles. Had vehicle towed to a dealer close by to have repairs completed, place of purchase dealer stated noone works on our vehicles. Car transported and transmission replaced. Next after transmission was replaced, same problem occurred and vehicle became disabled, results a speed control sensor in transmission was replaced at my cost out of pocket. Again just yesterday, vehicle became disabled, towed to dealer now awaiting disposition.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Tires · CT

I purchased a set of four b.f. Goodrich touring t/a p195-70r14 m+s from bjs wholesale club in west hartford, connecticut on august 29, 2001. Invoice 3574172, dot bfrwb01122. All four tires have since failed, one at a time, due to inside sidewall blowout. All occurred well within their 65,000 mile tread wear warranty but the dealer said that sidewall blowout is not covered. It seems highly unlikely that all four tires in one set should experience sidewall blowout on the in side of the tire without it being a factory defect. Is there a known problem with these particular tires? Is there a recall? If not, there should be.

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Brakes failed while applyed at 55 MPH, brake pedal went to the floor, and caused a vehicle crash. Dealer notified. *ak the vehicle flipped over three times ejecting the passenger and injuring the driver critically. The air bag failed to deploy during the accident. The vehicle had cruise control and seat belt problem and experienced a tire blew out.