Dodge Grand Caravan Tires Problems
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Dodge Grand Caravan across 22 model years. The 2009 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “valve stem” (24% of reports).
- 204tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 62%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 49 of 204 complaints (24%)
- Tire pressure: mentioned in 48 of 204 complaints (24%)
- Broke off: mentioned in 12 of 204 complaints (6%)
- Four tires: mentioned in 11 of 204 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 129 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 204 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 28,100 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 22,500 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 143,000 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% | 57,626 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 7 | 1% | 51,331 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 14 | 2% | 41,513 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 36 | 7% | 50,000 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 30 | 2% | 54,400 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 4 | 2% | 71,130 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 3 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 9 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 3 | 3% | 34,300 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 7 | 3% | 26,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% | 7,750 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% | 94,800 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 9 | 2% | 36,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 12 | 3% | 122,250 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 13 | 2% | 129,000 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 15 | 3% | 90,000 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 17 | 1% | 163,462 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 1 | 1% | 195 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Model years: 2014
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured March 21, 2014, to April 22, 2014. Due to a software error, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P63.
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.
See attached document for complaint.
Tires 225/65R17 Cooper driving on interstate and stared bumping at 55mph.van towed and tires replaced.. no warning lights.. Whitten Brothers in Ashland VA inspected tires and indicated on a video that passenger side tires had come apart.. I had all four tires replaced because I was afraid the other…
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's seat headrest deployed independently without impact. The check engine and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was received…
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the front driverâs side tire detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…
At approximately 70 MPH on the highway, a loud thumping noise was heard near the passenger rear area. Vehicle was rocking back and forth and became very unstable to drive safely. Tire pressure was checked and confirmed to be at 38 PSI. However, upon observation, the tire was shaped into a oval with…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Grand Caravans have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 204 owner complaints about tires for the Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan tires?
Yes: 2 safety recalls 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 Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “valve stem”, in 49 of 204 complaints, followed by “tire pressure” (48).
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