Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1998 Dodge Avenger.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
The consumer states that in less than three years she has purchased 3 pairs of tires as a result of side wall blowouts on the back of the vehicle. The first blowout happenend in Feb. 01, on the back driver's side, the second blowout happened on the expressway on Jan. 25th 2002 on the back passenger side tire, and the most recent blowout happened on the expressway on the back of the driver's side and had less than 29k miles on them and had already been rotated to the back of the vehicle. (all were blowing out on the inside wall off the tire, which also caused the vehicle to drop and damage the rims) the consumer is requesting to be reimbursed for the tire(s) that have failed as well as the extensive damage done to the rims of the vehicle (goodyear eagle tires size 215-50-17).
While driving, right front goodyear eagle rs-a tire p215/50r17 experienced tread separation, goodyear prorated tire, dot # m6pclnwr199.