Tire Sidewall problems of the 2013 Dodge Dart

Four problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2013 Dodge Dart. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Dodge Dart based on all problems reported for the 2013 Dart.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2014

8 sidewall cracks similar to NHTSA campaign number: 12t020000 on kumho solus kh25 225/45/r17. Dot serial: k2x5 yal8 dot range: 3612, 3712, 3812.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Dart equipped with kuhmo solus kh25 tires, size 225/45/r17. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire exhibited bubbles on the side wall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the front passenger side tire needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The tire was replaced. The approximate failure and mileage of the tire and vehicle was 17,000. Kmj.

3 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2013

After a routine trip in vehicle where speeds did not exceed 55 mph, a broken sidewall was noticed on drivers side front tire, a kumho solus kh25. Decision to replace delayed initially. Days later, a second break in sidewall appeared inches from first. Upon inspection, a third break in passenger side front tire noticed. No new routes or roads had been traveled in comparison to previous vehicle/tire combination and no known severe impact contributed. After reading that many other owners have had issues with kumho factory installed wheels I determined mine is not an isolated issues and that the stock wheel is, as it seems, more likely to fail than others. This is an unprecedented number of failures all at low mileage in conditions and on roads that previous vehicles experienced no issues with. During a service visit for an oil change a dealer tried to sell me two tires but made no mention of other owners having similar issues or any attempt to reduce the cost/impact despite the fact that I had taken delivery of the vehicle a short time prior to two tires failing.

4 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2013

Kumho solus kh 25 tires included on my 2013 Dodge Dart (safety recall) all 4 tires on my 2013 Dodge Dart are breaking in the sidewall, cracking, and losing excessive amounts of air. First tire replaced (2/7/14) iao $132. 42 replaced with a brand new solus kh25. Now, I have two rear tires leaking air quickly (dot 4212) & the driver side tire has been replaced with my spare. These tires started performing safety hazards 3-4 months after the first tire replacement in 02/14. I would really appreciate this complaint be investigated, so I can drive on safe tires with my child after being provide a set of new tires.


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