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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Since ownership, tires have caused vehicle to ride rough. Consumer replaced all four Firestone ATX (P235/75R15) tires when separation started to occur. Consumer received recall notification, however has not received reimbursement as of 3/25/01.
While drivng on a gravel road the tires shredded and the vehicle rolled over 3 times, the infant in the rear of the vehicle only sustained a cut on the leg the driver sustain injuries to the head, neck and arms (Firestone Wilderness AT 15"). nlm
Had stopped vehicle to check tires and noticed tread separating on left rear Firestone tire with 32,000 miles on it. Drove to tire retailer and had 2 tires in rear replaced. P225/70R15 on 1995. Dot# W2uu1mx.
- Cabool, MO, USA
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Consumer replaced all4 tires due to tread separation with only 43000 miles on vehicle, Firestone ATX P235/75R15, dot W2hl1pm205, Firestone is denying consumer a refund since consumer replaced tires prior to January 1, 2000.
Firestone radial ATX tires (P235/75R15) experienced a blowout and vibration, consumer received recall notice 00T005 and replaced all tires and is requesting reimbursement.
Tires suffered from curbing effect and consumer replaced them, dealer deemed consumer ineligible for reimbursement because the tires were purchased prior to Jan. 1, 2000, consumer still requesting reimbursement (Firestone ATX II P235/75R15). Nlm
Consumer needed a tire patched, dealer would not patch tire because consumer was waiting for replacement tires due to recall 00T005 and said that having a new tire on the vehicle for a few weeks would be fine, consumer sent a photocopy of the receipt for reimbursement and is being denied because the original wasn't sent, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the road hazard warranty that is now useless and for the prorated cost of a faulty tire that was replaced.
Firestone radial ATX II tires (P235/75R15) experienced an air leak between the tread and sidewall, the dealer recommended all tires be replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the 2 faulty tires.
Rear Firestone ATX tire came completely off while driving causing vehicle to rollover and slide 60 feet upside down, consumer sustained some glass in face, ears, some cuts around left eye and bruise from where seat belt restrained driver, consumer request reimbursement for damages suffered as a result of accident. Nlm
Firestone radial ATX II tires (P235/75R15) experienced an air leak between the tread and sidewall, the dealer recommended all tires be replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the 2 faulty tires.
Consumer received recall 00T005, however the Firestone tires were replaced due to the tread on the outer edges of the tire were wearing and pulling away, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Tread separation from the Firestone atxii tire was the possible cause of a vehicle rollover, there was one fatality and one injury due to the accident. (attorney for client)
Consumer received recall 00T005, however the Firestone tires were replaced due to the tread on the outer edges of the tire were wearing and pulling away, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
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- Palisade, NE, USA