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225/65 R 16 100 My van is available for inspection; the left front driver-€™s-side tire was repaired (under warranty) on 6 August 2022; a plug was installed to repair a ticking sound, which ended up being a nail imbedded in the tire. Once on the road again, I still heard an annoying sound( I realized the mechanic may not have cut the plug flush). I intended to go back to have them cut it off, but forgot due to my recent part-time work activities & starting College at night.(as well as getting Covid on 28 September 2022. I was scheduled to work at Davanni-€™s on 21 October 2022. I got into work around 12:33. I use an App on my phone to deliver pizza-€™ & hoagies. I took a large order around 15:30. I was nervous driving, because my van(previously reported on this site)was having the electrical issues, even when I put my vehicle in park. I messaged my customer when I was 2-3 minutes away(I was extra cautious because my signals wouldn-€™t show drivers behind me that I was turning, so my 1st text would usually be at a semi-fore, then when I park in driveway, I send a text I am there. The customer had a pretty high incline when I parked. After sending the text I proceeded to exit my vehicle. (my phone was in my right hand). I stepped out with my left foot, then the right; I was fully standing when all of a sudden I felt my door pushing on my left side, I braced my left arm, looked down & noticed the van was rolling back. I felt the tire start to hit my toe then instantly brought my right foot up to step on the brake. In doing so I had my right buttocks wedged against my seat base. I slammed my elbow & ribs onto the threshold of the door and my right arm/pit against the seat. I looked up by the steering wheel where the shift stick is, & realized it was down. I reached up with my left arm & pushed up 2- notches, couldn-€™t reach park. I texted the person that I need help. He came out swiftly, put it in park & help me arise from my wedged position. I went to ER next day
While driving the TPMS warning light came on. At our earliest convenience we stopped at a service station to check the tires. I checked and/or added air to 3 of the tires, when I went to remove the valve stem cap on the 4th tire, the end of the valve stem broke off in my hand. Thankfully the break occurred on the outer portion of the stem so the needle valve is still in place and the tire still holds air. However I'm no longer able to check or add air to this tire. The metal on the valve stem appeared to be very corroded. Keep in mind this is on a van that is parked in a garage most of the time and not exposed to the elements as much as most other vehicles.
While operating our 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SE at approximately 30 mph the rear drivers side tire's valve stem on the tire failed (occurred approximately 45 seconds after concluding highway driving). The nut holding the valve stem on appears to have broken causing the sensor to fall into the tire and resulted in the tire deflating immediately. This is the third sensor failure on the vehicle. Fortunately the first two occurred when the vehicle was stationary - airing up tires caused the stems to break in half. A call to the general Dodge customer service stated that they had never heard of this issue occurring. A call to my dealership stated that they replace the TPMS sensors "everyday" due to failures and then proceeded to quote me $200+ for a sensor replacement which included "programming" the sensor which isn't even necessary on this vehicle. Dodge dealership had stated that several other vehicles in their lineup have switched over to TPMS sensors using rubber valve stems. These are not available for our year Grand Caravan.
On two occasions in past three weeks. The TPMS valve stems snapped off, resulting in the immediate deflation of a tire. Both incidents occurred while vehicle was being operated at low speeds (under 10 miles/hour).
Low tire pressure light came on while driving 70 mph pulled over to check tire while checking the tire pressure in tire the TPMS sensor/valve stem broke causing all of the air to escape from the tire.
- Marion, IA, USA
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On July 2, 2013 the tire pressure light went on. I went to put air in the driver's side front tire. The valve stem broke off resulting in a flat tire. I had the valve stem replaced at a cost of $140. On August 20, 2013 the light came back on again. I took it back to good year. They told me the two valve stems on the passenger wheels, front/back were very corroded. They did manage to fill both tires for me. The light went off. Two days later, the light came on again. I went to fill the tires and the one valve stem broke off, another flat tire! put on the spare, drove home, called around and had to take it in to be fixed again. $700 later, 4 new tires, another TPMS replaced, and an alignment. Two valve stem are still iffy, but they said they sealed okay........ I am nervous about allowing my wife and three small children to ride in this car with two more corroded valve stems. Who knows if they will pop off and cause an accident. I'm seeing other people have had the same problems. I believe a recall should be made to have this problem corrected. ~thank you
Valve stem broke on front drivers side tire after parking it in the driveway. Tire went flat and had to replace valve stem, 1 month later the passenger front valve stem broke driving on the highway causing the tire to immediately go flat. Resulting in replacing tire and valve stem.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the tire continuously deflated. The contact mentioned that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the tire valve stem was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the failure and advised that the valve stems needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. Updated 12/27/12 the consumer stated the aluminum valve stem locking nut corroded, cracked and disentagrated. The valve blew out causeing the tire to deflate when driving. Updated 1/14/2013
Almost to work in my 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan which is approximately a one hour drive and light sensor came on in car. Once got to work noticed rear driver side tire air low. At lunch tried to fill with air but could not because the was valve going into the tire. Took to tire repair shop where they informed me that tire sensor cap was missing. They could not tell me why or how that would happen. They had to replace entire sensor at a cost of $130. Then 3 days later tire light came on again and this time front passenger tire was low. Looked at tire sensor cap and notice it was cracked, corroded and piece missing from cap. Looked at other two caps and they are both cracked and corroded. So that explains why first cap was missing - it corroded and fell off. So now remaining 3 sensors need to be replaced. Took to dealer but was told not covered under my extended warranty. Seems to me if all 4 sensor caps are cracked, corroded and falling off there is a defect and a recall should be done. Luckily I did not have the air leak quickly from the tire nor did it cause an accident but it easily could have.
Tire pressure sensor was on. Tire pressure was fine. One tire started a slow leak, brought it to mechanic. Values have corroded, one fell in the tire. All the sensors had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that two of the valve stems deteriorated and caused the cap to fracture from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair station where the first valve stem was replaced February 2011. The second failure occurred on April 2011 and the second valve stem was repaired at the same repair station. The contact called an authorized dealer who offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 49,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 47,000. Updated 06/17/11 the consumer stated the valve stems were corroded. Updated 08/04/11
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.
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- Waconia, MN, USA