2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Tires & Wheels Problems

265/50R20 Cooper Evolution H/T, all 4 tires have cracks all the way around each tire, possibly sidewall defects. Tires were purchased new from Bob’s tire in Attalla, Alabama.

Tires: Pirelli 285/40R22. Tires failed: Front passenger + Both -Driver/Passenger tires. Failures did not occur concurrently. I am writing to report significant issues with the Pirelli tires on my vehicle, raising serious safety concerns. (Usage, two tires - 11 months / 1 tire - 4 months) Firstly, the front passenger tire has developed noticeable bumps on the sidewall near the rim. Notably, these tires have never encountered foreign objects or rough terrain that could have caused this damage. The bulges indicate potential internal damage, compromising the tire's structural integrity and posing a risk while driving. Additionally, the passenger rear tire suffered a catastrophic blowout at 65 mph on Interstate 75. Examination revealed a 10-inch strip had detached from the tire's inner layer. This sudden failure occurred without warning and could have resulted in a severe loss of control, endangering my safety and that of other road users. Similarly, the driver rear tire also blew out at 65 mph on Interstate 10 due to a failed section measuring approximately 6 inches along the contact area. These incidents raise critical concerns about the reliability of these tires, especially at highway speeds. Following these events, my technicians inspected the vehicle and found no other underlying issues, raising further questions about the quality and durability of these tires. I urge you to investigate thoroughly to prevent risks for other customers relying on your products. Thank you for your attention to this issue.

Lug nuts on tires have swelled up and expanded causing inability to get tire to come off with emergency lug wrench that comes with the vehicle. This poses a risk for driver if they come across a flat tire as they will be left stranded. Still have yet to find a mechanic that has been able to get my tire off.

Please see attached further information as to complaint recently filed, NHTSA ID # 11525685

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving tire maintenance service, the contact was informed that all 20 lug nuts were swollen. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that all 20 lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000. The contact replaced all of the swollen lug nuts at their own expense.

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I RECENTLY (03/09/2018) PURCHASED A 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (VIN# [XXX]). THE FOLLOWING DAY MY TPMS SENSOR LIGHTS CAME. I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT, TRIED PUTTING AIR IN MY TIRES BUT IT DIDN'T WORK. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO SERVICE THE PROBLEM ON 04/30/2018. AFTER I DROPPED OFF MY CAR I WAS TOLD TO WAIT FOR A PHONE CALL. WHEN I GOT THE CALL MY SERVICE ADVISOR [XXX], WHO WAS VERY NICE AND HELPFUL TOLD ME ALL 4 OF MY SENSORS WERE MISSING AND THERE'S A STRONG POSSIBILITY THE PREVIOUS OWNER ALSO SWAPPED OUT THE TIRES AS WELL. I PURCHASED MY JEEP WITH 8,000 MILES, A LEASE RETURN CARRYING A CPO STAMP OF APPROVAL. I WAS TOLD THERE'S NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. I'D HAVE TO PAY EVERYTHING OUT OF POCKET. I DIDN'T EVEN GET FLOOR MATS ON THE DAY OF PURCHASE I ACTUALLY RECEIVED THEM A MONTH LATER. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN? IF MY VEHICLE IS A CPO DOESN'T IS MEAN IT PAST A MULTITUDE OF TESTS? HOW IS SOMETHING SO OBVIOUS MISSED? I'D APPRECIATE SOME HELP IN RECTIFYING THIS PROBLEM, I SPOKE WITH THE SUPERVISOR IN CHARGE OF SERVICE AND HE NEVER GOT BACK TO ME, UNFORTUNATELY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR