Problems with 2000 Dodge Dakota TIRES

While driving at approximately 65 mph tread completely separated from tire but did not lose air and i was able to control the vehicle. tire tread caused over $2,000 damage to the bed of the 2000 dodge dakota pu as the tread explosively separated from the truck. the tire was 6 years and 3 months old with less than 20,000 miles on it. we do live in an area that experiences summertime temps in the 90-110 degree range. the temp that day in may was about 90 degrees. i am reporting this because i just had another definity dakota h/t tire develop a bulge and looks like it is about to experience a tread separation also. tire is on the same vehicle and the same, passenger side rear position as the first tire incident. both tire were purchased in feb 2007 as a set of four definity dakota h/t. tires. i checked with pep boys and the local rep said he was not aware of any problems with these tires and state that he had them on his vehicle. *tr

2000 dodge dakota truck. consumer request an investigation on defective tires. *smd the consumer stated the tires he purchased, would lose air on a constant basis. also, there were rust stains coming from the side of the tires.

Rotors turned and then warped/wore set of pads down to bare metal in less than 20,000 miles. rotors were warped at 32,000 (at time of purchase), 50,000, 63,000, and 80,000. rear brakes replaced at same interval as front brakes, but hardly any wear was present at time of malfunction of front brakes. all other brake components inspected, no other failures noted. failure caused an accident due to the brakes giving out. rwal does not function. no system indication to malfunction. pulled fuse, and system faults as normal. extremely poor brake performance/endurance. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota with cooper discovery a/t tires (tire size p215/75/r15). she observed that the tire pressure was very low on all four tires. the mechanic stated the tires were cracked and would be unable to maintain air. in addition, he stated that the front passenger side tire needs to be replaced. as of may 23, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired or replaced the tires. the current and failure mileages and the vin were unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota with tbc big o sxp tires, line size p255/70/r15. the contact stated that the tires exhibited abnormal bubbling. the tires were replaced however the failure persisted. the contact stated that the tires would only last for one year and a half before exhibiting the failure. the contact inquired with the manufacturer in regards to an unknown recall for the tires. the manufacturer advised that they were not aware of a recall and no further assistance was provided. the dot number was not available. the failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

A loud noise came from the rear of the vehicle, and vehicle shook uncontrollably. driver pulled over, and noticed that the right rear passenger tire tread separated from the wheel, and the tire damaged the under carriage of the truck. driver was able to change the tire, and took it to the dealership. mechanic claimed that a cause could not be determined at this time. daytona radial 31q05r.15lt . *ak

The right front tire came off while the consumer was traveling at 30 mph. vehicle had to be towed. there was a second occurrence when the left front tire came off while the vehicle was being driven. *ak

Sidewall of tire completely blew out on 12/11/03. approx vehicle speed 65mph, outside temp approx 30 degrees, vehicle - 2000 dodge dakota, tires were replacement for o.e. - hercules ltd, 215/75 r15, tire pressure approx 32lbs., mileage approx 16,000.*ak

While rotating tires right front tire fell off with the lug nuts still in place. this occurred after consumer jacked the vehicle up. ball joints split down the middle. prior to this incident, front end would bounce upon coming to a complete stop. *ak 2000 dodge dakota passenger front tire fell off of vehicle during wheel rotation. the result of this occurence was due to the ball joints being spilt down the middle. the regular method of checking the ball joints did not reveal a defect.*mr

Consumer stated vehicle's driver side tire separated at the bead. dealer notified. please provide additional information. *ph. the consumer stated all four tires separated at the bead. *jb

Cracks on sidwall of right rear tire was 18 inches long, and was circling the rim of tire at least 1/4 inch deep. tire remained inflated. on two front tires, cracks were near the rim of sidewall and still inflated. had checked tires after returning from trip. taken to tire retailer, and tires replaced on prorated basis. goodyear, wrangler, p215/75r15 with 9,028 miles. *ak

Defective wrangler tires

I experienced two tire failures, six months apart, on my original equipment tires. both instances i was travelling on paved roads about sixty mph. i had some camping gear in the pickup bed, but by no means an excessive load. in each instance i felt a slight wobble, then experienced a tire failure. the sidewalls were completely shredded on at least one side. in the first instance i went to a les schwab dealer in lakeview, oregon (only dealer nearby). their person said it looked like a tire failure. i brought it back with me to my hometown of kennewick, wa, and took it to an authorized goodyear outlet to request an adjustment for the fire. they told me it looked like it was a road hazard problem(i must have hit something), and said it wasn't their problem. i left it at that, except to write goodyear at an address in my owners pamphlet outlining my warranty. i described the incident, expressed by disappointment, but neither asked for nor received a reply. the second failure six months later on another of the same tires i thought was a little much, so i purchased a new set of tires. i did not contact goodyear again as i did not expect any response based on not receiving any last time. luckily, even though both tires failed completely, i was able to stop my vehicle in a controlled manner with no injury or damage. this information is provided to you in case you receive notification of a number of similar failures in like goodyear tires. thank you.*ak (dot number: m6hfekwr20 tiresize: p215/75r15)

2000, dodge dakota quad cab with original tires. set of tires on vehicle have cracks on sidewall below the rim. goodyear store will prorate the tires, size p215/75r15, dot#m6hfekwr1000. *ak the cracks were on inside and outside of the tires. the tire dealer says the cracks were due to the ozone layer. *yh

Truck only has 22245 miles. all four tires were severally cracked at the bead. some cracks were over two inches long. all four tires diplayed the same cracks. these tires were rotated every 6,ooo miles and proper air pressure was maintained. the product code on these tires is 773025431. manufactures description according to the dealer is (p215/75r15 s2 100s wrl st owlrptl) (tiresize: p215/75r15)

Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and felt vibration. rear passenger's tire tread separated from vehicle. he was able to control vehicle. goodyear tire, p265r/15. *ak

Manufacturer put goodyear wrangler rt tires, p23575r15, dot pdhlfewr109, on vehicle which is for mud/snow, and for a 4 wheel drive. when vehicle is a 2 wheel drive it caused front tires to cup and flatten out, which can cause a blowout.*ak the 2 bad tires were replaced by tire dealer, consumer fears these replacement tires will do the same as the faulty tires. *slc

On 7 oct 2000, i noticed that there was an outer sidewall separation on the right front (drivers side) tire (goodyear wrangler st ) of my 2000 dodge dakota pickup truck. the separations consisted of 3-4 splits that were separated by distance. the splits were from 2-3 inches longs and the depth of my fingernails or perhaps 1/8th of an inch. the separations were on the portion of teh tire, right above the steel tire rims and are arranged in a circular pattern. the tire appeared to have a small lump on its sidewall. the tire had about 12,000 miles on it at the time. i notified goodyear customer svc at the corporation, chrsyler corporation (corp file #7828657), chesterfield dodge, midlothian, va (where i purchased teh truck during june 2000) and the gemini goodyear auto shop, harbour drive, midlothian, va. the gemini goodyear auto shop replaced the tire on 10 oct 2000. i notified goodyear corporation and chrsyler corporation that i preferred all tires to be removed and replaced with a brand other than goodyear wrangler st. it appears to me that all tires on my truck might be from the same manufacturers lot number and could be a potential source of problems. i can be reached at home at 804-739-1572 or at work 804-786-6627. my name is william h. fennell (tiresize: p215/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/75r15 )

Tire exploded on new asphalt in 104 temperature. the side wall blew out. i normally would go on with life but i have two other friends with same tires having the same problem. i have replaced all tires with different brand. *ak( dot number: unknown tire size: 255x65x15 )