NHTSA — Tires Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Buick Regal wheels / hubs problems

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1997 Buick Regal Owner Comments

problem #6

Feb 062002

(reported on)

Regal

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states front tires experienced band separation, causing steering wheel to wobble during low and moderate speeds under 50 mph, the rear tires experienced cupping, causing a thumping sensation, Michelin replaced all tires, the tires were Goodyear Eagle ls, P225/60R16.

- University Heights, OH, USA

problem #5

Feb 062002

(reported on)

Regal

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states front tires experienced band separation, causing steering wheel to wobble during low and moderate speeds under 50 mph, the rear tires experienced cupping, causing a thumping sensation, Michelin replaced all tires, the tires were Goodyear Eagle ls, P225/60R16.

- University Heights, OH, USA

problem #4

Dec 012001

Regal

  • miles
Vehicle has a history of steering problems from ps pump to rack and pinion cost of repairs are outrageous. Most recent failure locked steering completely with my wife and 6mo baby driving at 75mph on interstate. Has had numerous other problems with oil seals, electrical, idlers going out. Serpentine belt broke dur to idler seized and shut down power steering while at 75mph in a seperate incident

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #3

Oct 282000

Regal

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Firestone tire (P215/70R15) experienced blowout.

- Manchester Center, VT, USA

problem #2

Oct 272000

Regal

  • miles
Whooping sound tire blowout/ saw tread in rearview mirror as I was trying to get to the side of the interstate, I had my two children with me at the time. (tiresize: 215/70R15)( dot number: Tire size: 215/70R15 )

- St.Amant, LA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 212000

(reported on)

Regal

  • miles
Consumer has taken vehicle in for service more than 15 times for vibration issues, attempts to cure the problem have included swapping the car's axles and multiple individual tire replacements and the installation of 3 complete sets of 4 tires, at all times the tires were Firestone brand. Nlm

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

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