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 contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Navigator. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle overheated and exhibited numerous other mechanical issues. The contact stated that the tires were bald, the air bag light illuminated, and the brakes failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the brakes, tires, and parts of the engine needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
While driving on I-95 northbound around woolbright road, I ran over tire debris and caused part of my tire to come off. The tire did not go flat amazingly, but I will definitely need a new tire. I have a Navigator, so luckily it didn't cause any more damage like an accident.
I have had multiple incidents of new tire valve failure involving tires purchased and serviced by sears auto center, regency square, richmond, Virginia. The first failure occurred in February, followed by the failure of the same tire valve on the morning of April 24 th 2008. My complaints were dismissed at that time, and again were dismissed when the opposite tire valve failed that afternoon almost causing a serious accident on I 95 ( I have all documentation and aaa reports). I was forced by sears to pay for a new tire and again, they found nothing remarkable in this new valve failure. When I again complained and asked that all valves be checked, sears replaced another valve on a different tire. At present, I have one original valve on my vehicle.
The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Navigator. The vehicle has Continental Contitrac aw, size P275/60R17 tires. While driving 50 mph, the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the passenger side front tire needed to be replaced. The passenger side rear tire also had a knot. The manufacturer stated that the tires were included in NHTSA recall number 02T012000 (tires:tread/belt), but they would not cover the charge due to the wear and tear. The failure mileage was 11,550 and current mileage was 11,650.
2001 Lincoln Navigator's tire blew out. The blowout caused damage to the vehicle's front fender molding, right front bumper, washer fluid hose, right side running board, scratched front passenger side door, scratched rim and lost muffler clamp.
: the contact stated while driving at 65 mph the side wall of the left rear tire separated causing a blow out and there were no warning of any defects on the tire. The dealership inspected and replaced the tire. The manufacturer was not alerted.
My tires were subject to a voluntary recall and when taken to the dealer were found to be defective. I was informed by the dealer that it would be weeks before replacement Continental tires would be available so I purchase good year tires. I submitted all the required paper work for a refund and the bill of sale shows the new tires were purchased 10/4/02. I received a reply form letter from Continental with a box checked that states; "the purchase date of the receipt you supplied does not qualify. The only previously purchased tires eligible for reimbursement are those tire(s) purchased between August 19, 2001 and October 10, 2002 as stated in your notification letter." I do not understand why they cannot see with their own eyes the receipt I supplied has a purchase date of 10/4/02 and does qualify.
Consumer states that while driving on the freeway, he felt a vibrating sensation which appeared to be coming from the tires. As the vibrations worsened, the consumer with an employee at winston tire noticed that the left rear tire was badly shredded, consumer was informed that the shredded tire was due to road damage, which consisted of a small nail embedded in the tire.(Continental tires)
We unjustly lost the lemon hearing, our 2001 has 1997 tires which they refuse to change, the board felt the vib, and our tires are beginning to dry rot. This has been from day one when we peeled the plastic off and headed home, we have all R/O to back our claim. They are now telling us that it is normal for a $46,000 car to vibrate. Please help me. (dot number: E4 0213797 tiresize: P275/60R17)
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- Clarkston, WA, USA