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.
Consumer replaced Firestone tire due to irregular tire wear and vibration while driving, consumer request reimbursement but was denied because they were purchased from a competitor prior to August 9, 2000. Nlm
Owner replaced all 3 tires due to tread wear prior to recall(one tire replaced on 7/13/98 two others on 4/12/99) and is seeking reimbursement from Firestone.
Fireston ATX tires (P235 75 R15) experienced tread separation, on one occasion the tread separation caused damage to the left rear panel and under the vehicle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the damage of the vehicle.
- Winter Park, FL, USA
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Consumer received recall 00T005 and had tires replaced on his own, the dealer stated that the tires were not the problem, a mechanic stated that the tires needed to be replaced, the consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Firestone ATX tires (dot vdhl 1py 206 E4 026556 sr897J ho7R) were wearing irregularly and causing vibration while driving, the vibration stopped once the tires were replaced, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Owner is seeking reimbursement from Firestone, due to tire failure. While driving the truck, the tread peeled away from two tires, on two different occasions. The tires were replaced prior to receiving safety recall (00T-005).
The Firestone tires on the vehicle were replaced prior to recall (oot-005) due to vibration and blowout which resulted in minor accident when the consumer lost control of the vehicle, which caused damage to the front panel and drivers door. Consumer had prior problems with vibration and went to the Firestone dealer on three occasions without remedy (1998-1999). Consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased prior to Aug 9, 2000 and was not on a pro-rated custumer satisfaction basis.
Two Firestone tires experienced sidewall blowouts, consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were purchased prior to January 1, 2000. Nlm
The belt of the Firestone tires were broken resulting in a rough ride, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tire were purchased from a competitor prior to August 9, 2000. Nlm
Consumers left rear Firestone tires lost it's tread while driving prior to recall oot-005, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
The Firestone ATX P 234/75R15 105S M/S dot vdhl 1pm-435 tires were replaced prior to recall (00T-005) due to vibration problems, consumer had previous repairs to the suspension system to try and remedy vibration without remedy, consumer requesting reimbursement.
Consumer took the vehicle in for recall (00T-005) replacement tires, the dealership replaced them with Michelin tires, consumer is having trouble obtaining recall reimbursement.
While driving the left rear tire blewout without warning and the tread wrapped around the axle causing damage to the vehicle and the rim, consumer request reimbursement (Firestone ATX). Nlm
Consumer replaced Firestone tire due to irregular tire wear and vibration while driving, consumer request reimbursement but was denied because they were purchased from a competitor prior to August 9, 2000. Nlm
Owner replaced all 3 tires due to tread wear prior to recall(one tire replaced on 7/13/98 two others on 4/12/99) and is seeking reimbursement from Firestone.
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- Loxahatche, FL, USA