2002 Honda Odyssey: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jan 13, 2023 · Tires · 249,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Odyssey equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Defender XT, Tire Size: 225/60R16, DOT Number: AP3V047X. The contact stated while replacing the driver's and passenger's side front tires, the contact noticed chunks of tread detaching from the tires. The tire retailer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was caused by driving on gravel roads. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the tire retailer. The tire failure mileage was 59,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 249,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Wheels · 180,000 miles · OR

Tread separation and/or broken radial belts. 3 tires were affected out of the original set of 4. Set was purchased dec 2015. First tire failed at 23k miles in aug 2017 at highway speed during vacation. Second tire failed at 28k miles in dec 2017 in local traffic. Third tire failed at 28k miles in jan 2018 in local traffic.

Filed Aug 6, 2011 · Wheels · 135,200 miles · LA · crash

We purchased four new firestone tires in july 2010. This is a second car for our family and is not utilized much (<8,000 miles per year). In may of 2011, the right rear tire suffered tread separation as we were travelling on the interstate at 70 miles per hour. We had three children in the car at the time (one of which is disabled) and suffered damage to the vehicle. The tire was replaced and firestone national center did nothing and offered nothing in terms of help. They didn't even want the tire model number for any database. They didn't even ask if we were ok. Then in july of 2011, coming home from vacation with the kids in the vehicle, unbelievably the left rear tire suffered tread separation while travelling at 70 MPH. We went off the road and again had damage to the vehicle (at least now the back end of the car is symmetrical with the damage). This time, firestone opened a claim and asked for both of the tires back however, they have yet to send us the claim forms. Again, no concern on the safety of the family. The tires we purchased new were fr 380 p225/60 r16 97s tires with a manufacture date of 4908 and 4608.

Filed Dec 26, 2008 · Tires · 120,000 miles · OH

Cooper lifeliner tires 225/60r-16 installed on a 2002 honda odyssey. Mixed front/rear usage but failures happened while installed on rear. Tires purchased 6/04 and failed with approx 60k miles, but considerable tread remaining. First occurrence 8/08 with vehicle at 70 MPH on straight road. With no warning other than a slight rhythmic noise and with no prior visual indication of distress, the tire suffered a near complete tread separation and sudden blowout. Resulted in damage to wheel well and door panel, but no accident. Four months later, the other rear tire had a similar event, this one preceded by some vibration, but no visual distress (stopped vehicle to check). Again, event was a blowout, this time with partial tread separation. Vehicle was on a straight road at 65 MPH at time of event. Tire pressures were correct prior to failures. Photos of tire from 2nd event available upon request.

Filed Jul 19, 2007 · Tires · OH

Two tire blowouts at highway speeds.

Filed Jul 19, 2007 · Tires · OH

Second tire blowout in a few weeks (see complaint # 101968210).

Filed Jan 16, 2007 · Tires · 30,000 miles · FL

Tl* - the contact stated that while driving her 2002 honda odyssey at 30 MPH (failure mileage 30000), the rear passenger tire exploded without any warning. The contact purchased all new tires from cosco and was informed that the original tires were not appropriate for the vehicle and were of poor quality. *nm updated 02/27/07.