Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 11/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| I know that the correct tire size for the honda element is 215/70-r16. i decided to take my business to sears auto center, where they installed the michelin hydroedge 215/65-r16 tires. i was wondering if this size is safe for the passengers and for vehicle performance. *tr | |||
| 02/25/2006 | 30000 | 4 | 08/11/2004 |
| 215/70 16 wrangler hp very noisy last 10,000 miles. suspect safety of tires. *jb | |||
| 02/20/2006 | 32500 | 2 | 01/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a screeching noise was heard from the rear brakes while depressing the brake pedal at speeds of 2 mph and above. the vehicle was taken for an inspection due to the noise. the inspector determined the brake pads were worn and the rotors were scored. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for inspection. the rear brake pad and rotors were replaced. however, the dealer stated the tires were worn around the tread although, no incidents or problems were reported about the tires previously. the manufacturer determined, this was normal wear and tear on the vehicle and the tires needed to be replaced as a part of regular maintenance. the rear abs rotor was badly worn. the consumer replaced the tire because it was loosing air due to a screw. updated 03/09/06 | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 08/26/2005 | 1 | 03/28/2004 | |
| Goodyear tire (size- p215-70-r16) wrangler-hp-99s stock on 2004 honda element -4wd-ex-4at. flat tire on interstate,traveled less than 1/4 mile after tire deflated. changed tire went directly to residence about 2.5 miles. i inflated the tire once i reached my residence to observe any air flow coming from a foreign object that i may have encountered on the interstate. nothing noticeable in tread area. i turned the tire over to look at the back side of the tire and noticed 6 ripples(bubbles) on the tire. tire destroyed. i actually called 14 different tire stores and every store informed me that this tire was not a stock item and asked me why would i put these tires on my vehicle? i said i didn't,this was a stock tire when i bought the vehicle in march,2005. anyways, to make a long story short( no one) had this tires. not even the car dealer criswell honda. everyone, everyone will have to special order them. so may i add if you buy one of these vehicles make sure any tire is available -after market- so you do not get stuck in this dilemma. *jb | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 07/24/2004 | 6846 | 2 | |
| While driving, the vehicle's steering locked. the vehicle's tire valve was faulty and resulted in a flat tire. *nm when the steering locked for the second time, the vehicle shut down. the consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder and the vehicle restarted without incident. the dealer was unable to find any malfunction. *jb | |||