Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 02/17/2011 | |||
| On 02/17/2011, i observed that my passenger side front tire was partially deflated. i inflated the tire as i could not see any foreign object in the tire. on 02/18/2011, i took my car to the walmart store #0548 where i had purchased the (4) douglas(xtra-tracii) size:185 65r14 tires on 12-21-2010, the tecnician found a pin size crack/break in the weak point of the tire(edge of sidewall where it meets the treads), it could not be repaired since the store policy is not to repair sidewallls, the manager did not issue me a new tire, so i plugged the tire & it is now warping/deformed. | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 79128 | 1 | |
| Sidewall failure on goodyear regatta 2 tires. i ended up replacing all 4 tires. 75,000 mile tires with 27,000 miles on them. goodyear used the excuse , car out of alignment. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2009 | 2 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota corolla. the vehicle has uniroyal tiger paw radial tires. the contact purchased the tires in 2007. in may of 2009, the front driver's side tire blew out while driving at an unknown speed. the contact took the tire to a shop and was informed that there was nothing in the tire. she was given another tire at a prorated cost. the tire could not be repaired because the sidewall separated from the tread. two months later, while driving at an unknown speed, the tire blew out again. aaa towed the vehicle to the tire shop and the mechanic noticed that the sidewall separated from the tread again at 24,000 miles. through online research, the contact discovered other tires of the same brand that failed at low mileages. the contact will file a complaint with the manufacturer. the contact returned to the tire shop and bought new tires of a different brand. the tire size was unknown. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 114,000. updated 08/21/09. *lj updated 08/26/09.*jb | |||
| 05/01/2007 | 61000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 toyota corolla. the vehicle has cooper tires, size p175/65/r14. while driving 60 mph, the contact suddenly heard a noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. she exited the highway and noticed that the rear passenger side tire was completely flat and destroyed. the tires had been on the vehicle for less than a year. the contact returned to the place where the tires were bought and the tires were replaced with the same brand. within a year, the failure recurred. she believed that the performance of the tires was unacceptable and that a recall should be issued. the dot number was unknown. the failure mileage was 61,000 and current mileage was 64,000. updated 07/01/09 *bf updated 07/02/09.*jb | |||
| 02/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| Tires were completely worn out after 10.000 miles only despite following recommended care. all 4 tires needed to be replaced. *al | |||
| 11/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| Bridgestone potenza tires. *ak | |||
| Auto constantly pull to the left, five sets of tires have been replaced and align several times. | |||
| 06/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer could hear a grinding noise in the front end, vehicle had been taken to dealer four times and finally was told goodyear tires needed replaced due to being defective. consumer did not give specific tire information. *slc | |||
| 11/22/1999 | 5 | 06/01/1999 | |
| The tires popped holes all over it as though it exploded. they ripped apart like they were tires that had retreads put on them. we had to pay for new ones and firestone and toyota said since they were not the wilderness tires they would not reimburse me for them. *ak (dot number: w18j tiresize: p175/65r14) | |||
| 2 | |||
| Original equipment toyota corolla 1999, tire size 17565r14, the mx4 as tire. while drivinng steering vibrates which is caused by defective tires which seem to be separating from inside. please provide further information.*ak 2 of the firestone tires experienced belt separation which was causing the vibration. *slc | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Two rear tires were completely worn out. firestone 175/65r 14 81s m+s fr680( dot number: w18jf6l328 tire size: 175/65r14 ) | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 05/22/2001 | 1 | 09/11/1998 | |
| Bridgestone, bt-70, p175/65r14, replacement equipment with 7000 miles on a 1999, toyota, while vehicle was parked, consumer noticed a split in sidewall of driver's rear tire, 1/4 inch. tire had gone flat.*ak *slc | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 10000 | 1 | 11/11/2001 | |
| Vehicle was taken to the dealer because the tires were losing air. after 10,000 miles all 4 tires had completely separated. *ak *jb | |||
| 04/16/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway felt vibration in steering wheel. she was able to pull over to the shoulder , and saw that front goodyear tire tread separated from wheel . *ak | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 1 | 01/05/2000 | |
| Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway, and heard a bumping noise. she was able to pull over to shoulder, and noticed that driver's side back tire tread had separated. also, there were wires sticking out. tire was a firestone, p27636exbm1261-1 sh. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Tire de-treaded at 75 mph. i was traveling from home when the de-tread occurred. the dealer whom i purchased a new replacement tire from (fulton, mo) forgot to place the damaged tire in my car. when i returned home i went to a firestone facility expecting the tire to be in my trunk and for firestone to replace under their warranty agreement. however, they informed me they could do nothing for me unless i had the actual tire. i asked if they would call the dealer who replaced the damaged tire and i was told they could not. never received reimbursement - however, of more critical importance to me right now is the need to find a forum to report that de-treading is occurring on tires other than those being recalled and at times of the year that are not excessively hot. i had had the tires inflated and checked immediately prior to my trip, so i'm confident it wasn't due to underinflation. i have since had the other three tires replaced and are not using firestone.( dot number: tire size: 185/65r14 ) | |||
| 06/21/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| I was very frustrated with all 6 new firestone tires. two of tires already blow out. its look alike cheaper balloons. its not high performance and quality. i tried to ask firestone dealers that two tires should change as warranty. dealers said that no more warranty and just buy 6 dollars per tire as warranty per year. i can seem that firestone company ripped off and made bad quality. thats why each firestone sell for over 60.00 dollars. i want to change two new firestone or other brand name as goodrich yes my wife and daughter rode the toyota on four lanes. she got accident that tire blow out and turn off on shoulder. tire already crushed as paper... hope to hear from you asap have good night thank you monroe wynn. *ak( dot number: dot tire size: p175/65r14 ) | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Tire de-treaded at 75 mph. i was traveling from home when the de-tread occurred. the dealer whom i purchased a new replacement tire from (fulton, mo) forgot to place the damaged tire in my car. when i returned home i went to a firestone facility expecting the tire to be in my trunk and for firestone to replace under their warranty agreement. however, they informed me they could do nothing for me unless i had the actual tire. i asked if they would call the dealer who replaced the damaged tire and i was told they could not. never received reimbursement - however, of more critical importance to me right now is the need to find a forum to report that de-treading is occurring on tires other than those being recalled and at times of the year that are not excessively hot. i had had the tires inflated and checked immediately prior to my trip, so i'm confident it wasn't due to underinflation. i have since had the other three tires replaced and are not using firestone.( dot number: tire size: 185/65r14 ) | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Right rear firestone fr680 tire p175/65r15 experienced tread separation, another tire dot w18jf6l0394 also experienced tread separation, causing vehicle to swerve back and forth and shake. *slc | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 09/24/2008 | 1 | ||
| Two new tires were damaged because of the failure of valve stem within two week on my 1999 toyota corolla, ve. i had to have the tired replaced. it cost me $150. *tr | |||