Tire Pressure Monitoring System Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan - part 1

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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. When the vehicle was started, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (b & b Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram, 125 grandview Ave, honesdale, PA) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v632000 (tires), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 87,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving unknown speeds, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) indicator spontaneously illuminated. Additionally, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact was unable to determine if there was a failure with the tires since the tpms indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ferrario Chrysler towanda (168 golden mile rd, towanda, PA 18848, (570) 485-0072) where it was diagnosed that the codes needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 33719903. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 50,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 11v394000 (air bags, equipment) and 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 67,912. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to a defect with the tire pressure monitoring and regulating system. The consumer stated there was a likely potential for the sensors/valve to break/corrode due to composition and corrosion of metal materials. The problem could cause rapid decompression of air, and it could cause a potentially deadly accident. The consumer would like to see something done, about this defect.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan equipped with uniroyal tires, tire line was unknown,tire size 225/65r16, and dot number:unknown. The contact stated while driving the tire sensor warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and upon inspecting the vehicle discovered that passenger rear tire was flat. The contact replaced the flat tire with the spare. The vehicle was taken to ourisman Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram. 12430 auto dr, clarksville, MD 21029. (301) 596-9990 where the passenger rear tire was replaced. A failure determination was not made. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where it was diagnosed with a pressure monitor system and a tire pressure sensor failure in the rear as well as the nut valve stint was corroded. The contact stated that the sensor has been replaced 5 times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 81,725. Jl.

The tpms valve stem broke at metal threads rapidly releasing air from tire!!!.

The stem for the tpms had corroded through causing flat tire. Warning signaled low tire pressure went to remove the plastic cap and the stem had broken in half and was only held together with 1 thread of plastic cap.

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Tire low pressure indicator light came on and when I stopped to put air in it the cap came off with half of the valve stem and the inside piece flew out as tire deflated. I had previously asked the dealer to check and air up the tires as the indicator light had come on previously. . . With in 45 days. Thankfully this happened sitting still. I have the parts and the aluminum valve shows metal oxidation. These are hazardous. I wanted to switch to rubber valves and tires plus said it was federally mandated that I could not and they would lose their job and $10k fine. The Dodge dealer wanted to $208 to replace it. My payments are only $244. 50. . . In the "old days" a rubber stem was $1. 75 and could mount it myself at the gas station.

While checking the tire pressure in a customer's tire the tpms sensor/valve stem broke causing all of the air to escape from the tire. The tire was repaired for $45.

Tpm was on. Stopped to check tire pressure. When went to unscrew cap on rear passenger tire, air started shooting out and tire went flat in seconds. Valve stem assembly had corroded and broke off in cap. If I were driving, my four children and I could be dead. This would have been a very serious accident. Something has to be done. Dodge is using faulty valve stems, endangering people's lives.

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. Consumer writes in regards to defective tire pressure monitor sensors. The consumer stated the technician noted that the tire valve stem made of aluminum, corroded and caused the retaining nuts to split. The consumer had to replace all four tire pressure monitor system sensors.

Low tire pressure came on. Check tire for air pressure and the valve stem broke and flew off 20 feet. Thank goodness I was not driving as this would of caused a crash indeed especially as I was going to be traveling on the expressway at 75 mph. Something needs to be done about this problem before someone gets maimed or killed.

A corroded valve stem let go just after the low tire light came on. This was the first time this has happened. We managed to pull over to the berm and called aaa. The man came out and put the spare tire on and we able to get home. I checked out the other valve stems and they are corroded also.

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan valve stem failure. In Nov we went out for thanksgiving supper come out and found front left tire flat, valve stem was broken off and could not find cap or valve. Van had about 38,000 on it. This Sunday pulled back into drive and in matter of seconds rear right went flat. Found same problem. Went over to check left rear and found crack in stem within 1/32" below cap, I called for new stems dealer is out of stock so the van must sit. I will have to put rubber stems in and deal with the light so I can use the van. Now what would happen if my wife or myself with kids and grandkids are on a trip busy roads,lots of traffic and this would happen. When these blow tires are flat in seconds. Its makes me afraid to drive noing this could happen. $74. 25 each per stem not including labor. This is not fair or should not be aload on vehicles. Thanks for your time. The van now has 40,449.

Valve system failure: while traveling 2000 miles from home, the low tire pressure dashboard warning light came on. We checked all tire pressure and filled one low tire, but light came back on. We took it to mechanic who noted that the valve stem was corroded and cracked, and could have come dislodged at any moment, causing a blowout. Replaced tpms sensor at a cost of $153.

Driver's front tire pressure sensor nut corroded and broke off causing an immediate flat tire. The almost new tire (less than 25,000km) was also destroyed in the process of bring the vehicle to a safe stop. Had to purchase a new sensor as well as a new tire. $361. 35 later out of my pocket for a defect that I am told is not restricted to Dodge vehicles but with all tire pressure sensors in general. The defect having to do with the metal components being used. If the compnents were rubber as regular valve stems are or even rubber coated such failures would be greatly reduced. Would like for Dodge to pay my bill but unlikely. . . . . Mileage and speed are canadian and in km and km/h.

2009 Grand Caravan. Was washing the wheels, around the valve stem area, when the valve snapped off at the base of the valve cap, releasing all the air in the tire within 10 seconds. Had this been a part failure during a high speed drive in heavy traffic, it would have been catastrophic. There should be a safety alert regarding this defect and an immediate recall. I refused to pay a $150. 00 tire repair , so I opted out with removing the existing pressure monitoring system, and had a good old rubber valve stem put in, and the tire rebalanced. If a recall is not implimented soon, I plan on having all the valve stems replaced, and with all the other problems I've had with this vehicle, I would never again by a Dodge.

Tire valve stem broke, resulting in an immediate flat tire. This is the second failure on this vehicle. I have had this happen on more than one of the same make & model of vehicles.

March 8, 2011; vehicle was at dealer for service,while performing the service the right rear tire, pressure sensor fell apart. This was replaced with a new sensor. Other sensors in the other three tires were not checked at that time. June 5, 2011; computer warned of low tire pressure, I attempted to put air into left front tire, took the cap off, put the air nozzle on and the valve stem broke off. Needless to say, I found out how to change a flat tire. June 6, 2011; I went to a local tire dealer, snow tires removed, to be replaced with summer tires. The technicians reported that two of the sensors, valve stem assembly came apart. I requested standard value stems to put in 3 of the tires. I feel this is safer, seeing that the valve stem is now, a one piece unit. Not something that two pieces of metal that are adhered together and don't stand a chance in our climate. This is a 3 year old vehicle, value stems are 3 years old, I feel this is a safety issue for all concerned. I have contacted the compliant department at Chrysler Dodge in michigan, as what will be done, don't know yet.

2 tpms valve stems on my 2009 Dodge caravan broke off in the mechanics hand while unscrewing the valve stem cap as he was checking tire pressure. This occurred at the Dodge dealer where I purchased the vehicle. This is 3 out of 4 valve stems on this van that have broken. First was on 10/20/10, other two today (3/8/11). Metalic stems not made to stand up to normal road conditions. Parts and labor is $152 each tire, just for the valve stems!.

I bought my 2009 van in oct. In Dec. I had to have both valve stems replaced because they were leaking air, I have since then read online about others having problems with this issue with the tire sensors. Yesterday I went to take the cap off my front tire which had not been changed to regular valve stems and the whole stem came off in my hand and boom flat tire. Thank god I was not driving when it went and had my children or someone else's child with me. I cannot believe that a design flaw like that would be not be recalled by now. Just trying to take the cap off and boom it's in my hand. Still cannot believe it.

Tire pressure sensor light came on. While filling tire with air, the stem of tire snapped in half, letting all the air out of the tire. Had to have a new sensor installed ($130+). Four months later, low pressure light came on, took it in for service to find that another stem was cracked. Had that replaced for another $130. While having tires rotated, they found another stem leaking. Dealer replaced it for free and told me that because the stems are aluminum and the stems are treaded on the outside and inside, they do not hold up to road salts and weather. Dodge did correct this problem in the 2011 model vehicle but has not recalled the 2009 tire stems/sensors. Still have the car and all four sensors have had to be replaced. Horrible engineering and Dodge should have to pay to replace them all. Not going to happen because they do not think anyone will be killed by their poor design. Not much of a chance of being sued for their poor engineering.

When checking tire pressure on vehicle, the rear passenger valve stem broke in half in the middle of the threads. Upon examination, the cause of the break was corrosion of the metal valve stem. The three other valve stems are also corroded. Chrysler customer service was contacted, but no help was given. The valve stem and tire pressure monitor are a one piece unit so changing the valve stems at the tire change is not practical ($50-75 per tire). Due to the corrosion and resulting safety concern, all four valve stems and tire pressure monitor will be replaced at a cost of approximately $200. The corroded valve stem is available for examination. If this would have happened on the highway, a major accident could have resulted.

The tire valve stem tips (the end metal part), which are integral with the tpms, break off leading to a sudden and complete loss of air from the tire. This has happened twice on two different tires on our 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Once at about 25k and the second time at 33k. The Dodge dealership says this is a common occurrence but will not cover it under warranty.

Last Sunday, 11/7/10, we were returning from vacation (200 miles from home) and noticed the air pressure was low in our l front tire of our 2008 Grand Caravan sxt (vehicle is equipped with tpms air sensors). We stopped at a NJ gas station to fill the tire when the valve stem snapped off - instantly releasing all the air from the tire. We had to put on the spare and proceeded to look for a place to replace the broken valve stem. We did find one service station open on the NJ turnpike, but they stated that they could not put in a standard valve stem as it would require a Chrysler part. (as I mentioned earlier, it was Sunday am. ) to our dismay, we had to "limp" home on the "donut" which entailed traveling on several major interstate. Our concern is the safety factor. We have now noticed on the internet forums that this is a common issue with these aluminum valve stems as there are multiple reports of this occurring at approximately 25k-40k miles. (our vehicle has 43k. ) after returning home, I contacted a local Dodge dealer and they are also aware of this problem and had to order the part. Thursday, 11/11/10, I had the broken valve stem/sensor replaced ($92. 34) and asked for the broken valve stem/sensor which was given to us. When asked, the service person said that the replacement part has not been modified to keep this from occurring again - except for a plastic cap (which, by the way, the first one had).

2008 Dodge caravan tire valve stem failure, valve stem broke off during adding air to tire. Told by dealership this is a common problem with these tire pressure sensor valve stems on Dodge caravans. In my entire history of owning vehicles I have never encountered this problem. To me looks like either a design or material problem that caused the valve stem to crack.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact observed that the front driver side tire pressure sensor gauge was defective causing an excessive amount of air pressure loss in the tire. The dealer was notified of the failure and they informed the contact that the part needed for repairs was on backorder for a period of two to three months. The contact had expressed concern of the safety risk involved in the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 14,800.

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan - tpms- tire presure monitoring sensor - valve stem.

Tire pressure monitoring sensor/valve stem 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. . . Valve broke off in my hands today. It is a $100 valve stem? it is corroded, and only has 25000 miles! this is a joke!.

Valve stem broke causing the tire to deflate and warning light to come on in car.

1 tpms sensor broke allowing tire to deflate instantly. Sensor stem broke while tire pressure was being taken.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. While the vehicle was parked the contact was adding air to the rear passenger side tire when the threaded portion of the valve stem snapped off. The contact stated that the failure occurred on the rear drivers side tire three weeks later. The tire pressure light was illuminated on the dashboard. The manufacturer was contact and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer . The technicians stated that the tire pressure sensor needed to be replaced and the repairs were not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

1 tpms sensor failed causing tire to deflate immediately. Sensor broke at stem while tire pressure was being checked.

Tire sensor stems are cracked for no apparent reason. May lead to catastrophic tire pressure loss.