2024 Jeep Wrangler Tires & wheels Problems

Purchased a brand new 2024 Jeep Wrangler from dealer in 2024. Car had brand new Nexen Roadian HTX2 tires on it. 2 years and 14k miles. One of the tires blew recently and I brought them in to be inspected and was told they are unsafe due to significant dry rot and wear. They are exhibiting premature weather cracking, but the car has been garaged and driven normally and tires rotated/cared for under normal expectations. Nexen is refusing to replace or repair, however this is a manufacturing defect and not environmental. The problem was confirmed by 2 dealerships and multiple claims with the BBB online. This does not fall under their mileage warranty and shouldn't - it's a defect and warrants a recall. I have Roadian HTX2's DOT code is 18EA AHAH 2424 size is 245 / 75R / 17 All 4 tires are exhibiting the same issue!

NHTSA ID

11769434

Incident

Sep 10, 2026

All four (4) brand new tires failed Pennsylvania inspection less than two years, 18,881 miles, 5/32nds inch tread remaining due to dry rot (rubber material breakdown due to poor manufacturing and workmanship). Nexen denied both of my warranty claims for a pro-rata refund, and Better Business Bureau of Akron was unable to resolve.

NHTSA ID

11765230

Incident

May 12, 2026

All four Nexen tires failed within 16,500 miles during normal use on dirt and paved roads. I have submitted claims to Nexen for four ties on my vehicle which wore to less than 2/32” tread in less than 17,000 miles creating unsafe conditions and one slow leak. Nexen has denied all claims for redress .

NHTSA ID

11690027

Incident

Sep 1, 2025

Tire tread worn to less than 2/32” within 16,500 miles Claim denied by Nexen The tread showed excessive chunking amd tread wear, even though vehicle was only used on paved and dirt roads.

NHTSA ID

11690025

Incident

Sep 1, 2025

Tire flattened after tread wore through the tread and hole created from chunking. Tire size: 255-75-R17. At about 16,500 miles the tire began to show steel belt wires from the sides and developed a slow leak. Measured tread was less than 2/32”. I submitted a claim to Nexen and it was denied.

NHTSA ID

11690024

Incident

Sep 1, 2025

Tire wore to 2/32” in less than 17,000 miles. Belt wires showing from the sidewalls. Submitted a claim to Nexen and they cited excessive off-road use and overinflation as the cause. Neither of these is true. This vehicle has only been used for rural mail delivery on paved or dirt roads Claim denied

NHTSA ID

11690021

Incident

Aug 1, 2025

All 5 tires dry rotting at tread vehicle has 20k miles and is a 2024 model year Drivers rear blew out while driving

NHTSA ID

11687081

Incident

Sep 1, 2025

Going down the road at 70mph and tire blew out. It only had 8600 miles on it. Tire size 245/75r/17

NHTSA ID

11586888

Incident

May 3, 2024