Dodge Caravan Tires Problems
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Dodge Caravan across 19 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (23). The words owners use most often: “valve stem” (12% of reports).
- 172tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 61%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Valve stem: mentioned in 21 of 172 complaints (12%)
- Side tire: mentioned in 19 of 172 complaints (11%)
- Tread separation: mentioned in 14 of 172 complaints (8%)
- P215 65R15: mentioned in 13 of 172 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 172 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Dodge Caravan tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 1 | 4% | 45,000 |
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% | 11,000 |
| 2011 Caravan | 1 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Caravan | 12 | 7% | 49,000 |
| 2009 Caravan | 8 | 7% | 52,692 |
| 2008 Caravan | 13 | 4% | 35,595 |
| 2007 Caravan | 4 | 5% | 16,000 |
| 2006 Caravan | 1 | 1% | 72,000 |
| 2005 Caravan | 8 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2004 Caravan | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2003 Caravan | 8 | 4% | 11,688 |
| 2002 Caravan | 10 | 4% | 39,000 |
| 2001 Caravan | 5 | 2% | 136,626 |
| 2000 Caravan | 16 | 3% | 117,000 |
| 1999 Caravan | 21 | 4% | 28,000 |
| 1998 Caravan | 15 | 2% | 53,000 |
| 1997 Caravan | 15 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Caravan | 23 | 2% | 99,000 |
| 1995 Caravan | 9 | 2% | 88,658 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Tires:bead
Model years: 1997
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger minivans equipped with p215/65r15 goodyear conquest tires mounted on steel wheel. The tires can experience a sudden air pressure loss without warning.
Risk: Sudden tire failure could result in a loss of driver control of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tires that were mounted on steel wheels.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Hello, After installing 4 new tires on my van I immediately noticed a jerk my vehicle was experiencing at highway speeds. mostly when turning , changing lanes or moving the steering wheel like adjusting lane positions. I had double checked the tire air pressure and lug nuts, even added extra 5 lbs…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, TIRE LINE: ALL SEASON ASSURANCE, TIRE SIZE: 215/65/R15, DOT NUMBER: [redacted]. 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…
Tire cracking and tread separation on tourmax gft sold by eldorado. Its not in your list. Poor wear characteristics. I took my car in to an alignment shop because it was pulling toward the center of the road. I was informed that a near new tire had stress cracks and tread separation and the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge caravan equipped with yokohama avid tires, size: 225/65/r17 (na). While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed a vibration in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The tires were…
The air chuck was attached to the tpms sensor/valve stem during an inflation service. The sensor/valve stem broke and all air escaped from the tire.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Caravans have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 172 owner complaints about tires for the Dodge Caravan. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Caravan tires?
Yes: 1 safety recall list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Dodge Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “valve stem”, in 21 of 172 complaints, followed by “side tire” (19).
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