Table 1 shows six common tire related problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (seven problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Bead problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Valve problems |
Cruising on interstate @ 70 mph. The driver's side rear started roaring and then proceeded to disintegrate around the circumference of the upper wall, when stopped the tire had become 2 pieces completely severed into to separate circles. Conditions were good; ie; no road hazards. Read details...
The sidewalls on the front tires split on the outside and inside . I found the defect myself. Replaced the tires. I still have the old ones. The truck had only a little over 12k miles on it. The dealer blew me off. Read details...
All 4 tires have crack around the bead of tire. Have spent over $500. 00 in repairs, alignments, and tire balancing. Problem I think is from the steering response of the vehicle. This model needs upgraded tires. Read details...