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.
The left rear dueller tire experienced tread separation. The consumer heard a pop and the left side of the vehicle went to the ground. Bridgestone had been contacted.
Continental, Contitrac radial, P265/75R15, dot ad9V-3cw 306, replacement equipment with 20000 miles on a 1995 Ford F 150. While driving 65 mph the passenger rear tire had tread separation, causing $ $1100 damage to the vehicle.
Firestone ATX 23575R15 tire experienced a blowout, which caused a crash, consumer replaced all 4 tires before recall (00T-005) was announced, consumer is seeking reimbursment.
While driving consumer noticed truck shuddering to the point where consumer almost lost control of the vehicle, upon inspecting the vehicle the consumer found that the passenger side tire was blistering with the tread separating from the tire (Firestone firehawk ATX size 31X10.50 R15lt M/S). Nlm
Firestone tire failure-insured was driving on highway, tire tread separated, insured lost control and collision occurred. Rep uncertain of model and size but should have this information by tomorrow. Firestone Wilderness AT 31X10.5R15 lt 100Q M/S 22526 ur bmo 1943-7. (claim# 43-R543-666)
PE00 020; consumer was traveling 60mph on highwayand heard noise. He was able pull over to shoulder. Right rear tire tread had separated from the rims. Firestone, #ATX, P235/75R15xlowl.
I'm reporting this because I also had a problem with Firestone tires. We were on vacation last April when the truck started shuttering. I stopped and could see the tires misshaped: The belts had come apart on two of the 4 tires. I had them replaced on the next exit (walmart) and before the end of the month I had to replace a third. Last week I replaced the last one, which I still have.( dot number: )
PE00 020; consumer noticed that there were cracks and tires wouldn't balance, and then the tread was warped. There was metal cores sticking out., and all four belts were separated. Tires were Firestone #ATX P236575 15. There were no injuries.
While driving about 75 mph did not hear a noise, but felt like was losing control of vehicle. Found out that left front tire had a tread separation. Firestone sts, size P260/75R15.
Driving I-10 truck vibrated real quick &real bad swerved& tread came off tire beat up the front &back of back fender well.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )
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- Cloverdale, CA, USA