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The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Caravan equipped with Goodyear tires, tire line: All season assurance, tire size: 215/65/R15, dot number: Md5ujv1R2317. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle pull to the left and then to the right. The contact stated the front passenger side tire was defective. The vehicle was taken to tire shop and was informed to the front passenger tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 56,172.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan (na) equipped with yokahama, avid touring tires, size 215/65/R15. While driving at highway speeds, the contact stated that the driver side tire suddenly blew out. After stopping and inspecting the tire, he noticed that it was the sidewall that had blown. The tire had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The VIN was unavailable.
3 of 4 tires that are on my vehicle developed cracking and eventually failed on the sidewalls in a 4 month period. The fourth looks as though it may fail soon. They are all Goodyear allegra tires about 3 years old the tread looks almost new it is the sidewalls I am concerned about.
Gasoline smell in passenger compartment, tires needed to be replaced, car mileage plummeted. Dealer found injector leaking and removed and replaced plemuin and replaced injector. Seat belt installed incorrectly. All tires were under pressure.
- Knoxville, TN, USA
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While consumer was in for other services, was advised by technician that vehicle had a defective tire, consumer is now requesting reimbursement for the tire.
Experiencing loss of air pressure in all four tires on a 1999 Dodge, Caravan; original equipment, P205/75R14, dot # unavailable. Vehicle taken to dealer, and Goodyear center, and both refuses to help consumer on this matter.
Consumer states that engine makes loud noise and it idles erratically, vehicle has stalled while travelling 60 mph, on one occasion, dealer found that a piston had failed, however problem still exist. Brakes squealed, dealer cleaned and sanded pads and rotors. Vehicle shook at speeds above 70 mph, dealer balanced and rotated tires. Consumer smelled strong odors through the ventilation system. Passenger side sliding door inoperable. Alternator belt came apart. Accelerator rattles. Vehicle experiences deceleration. Carpet buckles.
Was driving & drove over a small bump. This caused 2 tires to blowout on the highway. Also, noticed that a wheel was split after stopping vehicle & checking. Took bolts off & the wheel fell apart. Advised by 2 auto experts that the wheel should not have split, but Chrysler refuses to accept responsibility.
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- Milwaukee,, WI, USA