1998 DODGE CARAVAN Tires Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1998 DODGE CARAVAN
9 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Tires Complaints
FOUR COOPER FUTURA 2000 LTE P205/70R14 TIRES (DOT U9KE XAD3906) WERE REPLACED ONTO MY MINIVAN WHEELS ON 4/4/2011 AFTER SITTING FOR 16 MONTHS IN PROTECTIVE BAGS IN MY GARAGE. THEY ARE TOURING TIRES AND WERE SWAPPED OUT FOR THE COLD WEATHER TIRES THAT HAD BEEN ON THE VAN FOR THE PREVIOUS 16 MONTHS. ON 4/5/2001 THE TWO REAR TIRES LOST THEIR BEAD WITHIN 50 MILES OF BEING REINSTALLED. THIS IS PERHAPS ONLY THE THIRD TIME BEING PUT ON THEIR WHEELS. UPON INSPECTION BY A QUALIFIED TIRE INSTALLER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH BEADS HAD FAILED. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER DRIVING 25 HIGHWAY MILES. AT WHICH TIME THE TIRES WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW TIRE. THE SECOND FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE 25 MILE RETURN TRIP DURING A TURN FROM THE EXPRESSWAY EXIT. BOTH TIRES WERE DETERMINED TO HAVE FAILED FOR THE SAME REASON BY THE AFOREMENTIONED INSTALLER. THE TIRES WERE...
I BOUGHT A 1998 DODGE CARAVAN FROM FALLS CHURCH MOTORS FALLS CHURCH VA AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS OF DRIVING I STARTED TO NOTICE AND FEEL A WOBBLE IN THE FRONT LEFT DRIVERS FRONT TIRE A FEW MONTHS LATER I HAD A FLAT WHILE THE VAN WAS PARKED IT TOOK ME AND TWO OTHER MEN TO LOOSEN THE LUGS ON THE TIRE TO GET OF THE TIRE THE JACK WHILE THE VAN IN THE AIR BENT AND THE VAN FELL TO THE SIDE I PULLED ONE OF THE MEN AWAY FROM THE VAN AS I SAW IT FALLING TOWARD US WE GOT ANOTHER JACK AND GOT THE VAN BACK UP IN THE AIR AND PUT THE DONUT ON I THAN A SHORT TIME LATER GOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE DONUT FLEW OFF THE VAN IF IT WERE IN TRAFFIC IT COULD HAVE KILLED ME AND OTHER ON THE HIGHWAY...
WE HAD A EURO TOUR TIRE FROM BIG O (SERIAL #U9YTT2N3903 PRODUCED BY COOPER TIRES SIZE 205/70R15 [THIS SIZE IS NOT LISTED ON THE TIRE SECTION]) ON THE FRONT OF OUR DODGE CARAVAN. MY SON WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THAT HAD BEEN COMPLETED APPROXIMATELY A YEAR BEFORE SO THE FREEWAY WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. MY SON SAID THAT WHILE THEY HAD OUR VAN THEY HAD NOT HIT ANYTHING NOR WAS THERE ANYTHING IN THE ROAD. THE COP WHO HELPED MY SON CHANGE THE TIRE SAID MY SON HAD NOT HIT ANYTHING. BOTH STEEL BELTS BLEW OUT. MY SON SAID THE TIRE EXPLODED! IT BLEW OUT THE WHEEL WELL, BLEW OFF THE BUMPER,BLEW OUT THE HEADLIGHT, BLEW OUT SOME OF THE WIRING AND BROKE THE BOTTLE FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS & GAVE THE FENDER A FAT LIP. MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW WAS THE VEHICLE AHEAD & LOOKED BACK JUST IN TIME TO...
DRIVING 20 MPH ON LOCAL ROAD, HAD FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES INCUR BLOWOUTS WITHOUT ANY APPARENT CAUSE. TIRES WERE ROTATED EVERY 6,000 MILES AND INFLATION CHECKED AT LEAST MONTHLY. TIRES WERE 3 YEARS OLD AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 22,000 MILES OR WEAR.*JB
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONSUMER SAW THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED. PLEASE PROVIDE TIRE INFORMATION. *JB
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TIRE BLEW OUT AT FREEWAY SPEED, TREAD WAS IN GOOD CONDITION, CAUSE UNCLEAR (POSSIBLY PUNCTURE). *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/65R15)
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I'VE HAD A HALF DOZEN CUSTOMERS' CARAVANS WITH GOODYEAR CONQUEST TIRES THAT I'VE CAUGHT IN TIME TO AVOID ANY BLOWOUTS. THESE TIRES ARE SLIPPING BELTS, AND THE TREADS ARE SEPARATING. THE WORST CASE WAS ONE 1998 CARAVAN WITH 35K MILES, AND 3 OF 4 TIRES WERE ABOUT TO LET GO.(STEEL BELTS BREAKING THROUGH TREAD AROUND 1/2 CIRCUMFERENCE OF TIRE) I DON'T BELIEVE AIR PRESSURE TO BE AN ISSUE HERE!!*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70/15? )
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WHILE DRIVING ON I 99 THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT COMPLETELY. TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INSPECTED ALL THE TIRES AND NOTICED TWO OTHER TIRES WERE SEPARATING. CONSUMER HAS TO GET 3 TIRES REPLACED BEFORE CONSUMER COULD LEAVE THE SHOP. *AK
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IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CHAINS ARE REQUIRED FOR TIRES WHEN IT SNOWS, BUT THIS VEHICLE'S TIRES ARE NOT MADE FOR CHAINS. DEALER REFUSES TO SELL THEM TO OWNER. *AK
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Air Bags
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Electrical System
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Suspensionfront
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Unknown Or Other
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Steering
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
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Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
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Seats
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Structurebodydoor
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
7 complaints
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7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
6 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
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Structure
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Structureframe And Members
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Wheels
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Child Seat
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
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Equipment
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Equipmentelectrical
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Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
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Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
2 complaints
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Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
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Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
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Service Brakes
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Child Seatharness Buckleinfant
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Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
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Seat Beltsfront
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Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
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