Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Dodge Avenger equipped with continental steel belt radial tires, size: 225/55/r17 (na). While driving 30 MPH over a pothole, the front and rear passenger side tires blew out. The contact discovered that the rims were damaged on both tires. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where it was confirmed that the tread separated from the front and rear passenger tires. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 21,000. The tire failure mileage and dot number were unknown.
While traveling on the highway I noticed a pulling/shaking of the vehicle felt as if the car did not want to follow my control. It will also feel as if it wants to attempt to stall or switch gears while driving
From date of purchase brand new off the lot 2013 Dodge Avenger 3.6l blacktop edition. Within a few days I started noticing the car would pull to the right. I took it back to the dealership to have the alignment looked at and fixed and they said they re aligned everything and should be fine. After a week I noticed it started to pull to the right again. At that point I took it into a different shop where they actually told me that they can't re align the car based on the fact that how the cars suspension was manufactured and design is faulty to where the alignment will never be able to be corrected and there's nothing they can do. I am military and have moved 2 times since the purchase and have takin the car to several shops and have been told the same. That the alignment is as best as it can get and will always pull to the right based on the design and how it came from the factory. …
I have purchased 6 viva 2 tires in a two year spam for the tires blowing out blowing from inside out tread erring down almost caused me to have two wrecks and now I am out 2more tires for the same reason it will make 8 tires I've had to purchase in 2yrs and walmart isn't wanting to replace them it's always we can discount them for u because they no longer even sell the viva 2 tire I have two receipts but it will only allow one picture to be posted the other receipt is dated11/11/2015 that was for two viva 3to replace the viva 2s that were no good which left two viva 2on my car and now those are no good one on driver side rear blew from inside out nearly causing me to wreck on the interstate
Tl contact owns a 2012 Dodge Avenger equipped with continental conti pro contact tires, tire size: 225/55/r17 97h, dot number gp003xy 4411. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear driver side tire became deflated. The tire was replaced. In addition, the contact stated that six months later after a front to rear rotation, the rear passenger side tire and the rear driver side tire became flat. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, where it was diagnosed that sidewall split and the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 13,287 and the tire failure mileage was 13,250.
I bought 4 new Goodyear Eagle ls2 225/35r17 tires on August 08/2018 at a local Goodyear store. On 05/05/2019 my granddaughter with her one year old baby in the back car seat. Were approaching the freeway, while still on the entrance ramp the front tire totally blew out and disintegrated. There was less than 10% of tire left on the wheel. She pulled off onto the grass and waited for assistance from the highway patrol. There was no damage at all to the aluminum rims, as she didn't drive any farther. I have never seen a blowout disintegrate more than ninety percent of the tire. I am not an expert, but this sure looks like a defect in the tire itself. Once again absolutely no damage to my aluminum rim.
We have never had a flat tire until we bought this car, the monitoring valve stems have to be defective. We have had three blowouts all on the highway within the past three years due to these stems. Is there a recall? If not there should be. We would get rid of them but they tell us the light on the dashboard will stay on. There is no warning, the light does not come on and we check our tire pressure. I see Dodge has had recalls on these stems but not for the Avenger. Each time we lose the tire too, by the time we can pull out of traffic on the highway. It costs us $120 dollars each time for the tire new monitoring valve stem, having it programmed and a tire, already $360.00 and the possibility of getting killed changing the tire each time. Can you help us? We have one original one left and we know it is going to go? …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Avenger. While driving at various speeds, the tires began to deflate rapidly. The contact inspected the vehicle and observed that the valve stem sleeve was corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000. ...updated 12/07/15 updated 12/15/15
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Avenger years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (25), 2013 (9), 1997 (8), 1998 (7) and 1999 (6) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Dodge Avenger wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Dodge Avenger model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Dodge Avenger wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 47,000 miles; 58% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the pressure monitoring and regulating systems (13 mentions), followed by the rim (8).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.