Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2016 Dodge Durango.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango equipped with windforce tires, tire line: performax, tire size: 285/60r18, and dot number: n/a. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle wobbled. Upon inspection, she noticed that there were bubbles on the driver's and passenger's side rear tires. Additionally, the tire pressure reached 65 psi. The vehicle was taken to the tire dealer and the driver's and passenger's side rear tires were replaced; however, the failure recurred with the driver's and passenger's side front tires. The dealer informed the contact that the tires were not covered under warranty and she would need to pay out-of-pocket for the replacement tires. The driver's and passenger's side front tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango equipped with sailun tires, tire line: atrezzo svr lx, tire size: 265/50/r20, dot number: 1yjdbnuly0217. The contact stated while driving 80 mph in the passing lane, the front driver's side had a blowout, causing the vehicle to be pulled into the grassy area towards the railing. The contact maneuvered the vehicle while the vehicle rolled 100 yards. The contact stated that upon inspecting the tire, he noticed that the tire was still attached to the wheel, but the tread had separated from the tire. The contact had not sustained any injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tire mechanic where the tire was replaced. The contact later became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 21t018000 (tires) however, the tire line was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The tire failure and vehicle failure mileages were unknown.