2006 Honda Odyssey: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Oct 23, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 102,101 miles · MI

Incident date: tuesday, october 23, 2012 approximately 1pm temperature: approximately 55 degrees road condition: dry tires: goodyear assurance fuel max installed: september 23, 2009 miles on tires at time of incident: 49,051 estimated tread life left: 4/32 number of persons in vehicle: 2 adults, 3 children while on a local shopping trip including travel on an interstate highway the right rear tire of the vehicle blew out. We had entered the interstate highway and had traveled about 5 miles. While passing a semi and in the left lane of the highway, at 70 MPH, the right rear tire blew out. The vehicle started to vibrate and the tire was slapping the underside of the fender. Control of the vehicle was maintained and the vehicle was slowed down and moved to the center median. When traffic cleared, the vehicle was moved safely to the right shoulder of the highway. After exiting the vehicle, inspection of the right rear tire revealed a total blow out. The other members exited the vehicle and remained in the grass away from the vehicle while the tire was changed. When the tire was changed we continued to the next exit and used back roads to return home. New tires were purchased on tuesday, oct 23, 2012. The tire specialist indicated that the probable cause of the blow out was hitting a pot hole.

Filed Aug 3, 2012 · Tires · 91,000 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway, rear toyo tire blew out. Required replacing 2 tires, the one blow out and another in front that had tread separation issues identified by tire mechanic. Upon return from trip, taken back to installation dealer and they contacted toyo who offered a $30 refund on each. Since the original purchase was for 4 tires, the two remaining tires were also at risk for similar blow out. Toyo did not want to offer refund unless proof of tire rotation was provided. The issue was ultimately with a faulty blow-out (3 tire dealers stated that this was not a wear-and-tear issue but a defect) and not a matter of getting refund yet toyo's focus was on proving that the tires were not maintained rather than dealing with an obviously dangerous product out in the market.

Filed Aug 29, 2008 · Tires · CA

Michelin tire blew up when driving on freeway under normal driving condition. The type tire was 235/65r16 eng lx4 103 t on a honda odyssey 2006.

Filed Aug 27, 2008 · Tires · CA

Defective tire on 2006 honda odyssey. *nj the consumer stated the rear tire blew out, while driving on the freeway.

Filed Nov 13, 2007 · Tires · 22,000 miles · FL

Purchased a 2006 odyssey touring model and the dealer misrepresented the vehicle's "top of the line tires" by claiming superior wear of tires, their value, benefits, overall cost and environmental friendliness... Was informed that this was a superior tire that would last just as long as standard tires if not longer and they were much safer - told 50,000 miles before having to consider replacing them; would provide superior road handling; quieter rides; better gas mileage; and because of the expected life of the tire and improved gas mileage, it would benefit the environment (less waste created). Was also told that they are just a bit more to replace than conventional tires because of the gel inside but well worth the additional 10% it would cost over traditional tires because of their safety. Also informed that I should not worry that the vehicle did not come with a spare or jack because the tires can run flat for 150 miles and that the majority of michelin and honda dealers in the us are able to repair / replace the tire and they are everywhere. Told that they came with a great warranty and that michelin would replace the tire if anything happened to them during their warranty period because the vehicle did not come with a spare. Dealer misrepresented the actual replacement and maintenance cost of the tires that now appears to be on an 18 month 20-25,000 mile basis. Based on my past experience, a good set of tires average 5 years 45-50,000 miles and have a cost of 50% less to maintain / replace. Bases on their actual cost and the rate of ware, the tires will cost me 4 times as much as a comparable standard set of tire. There is only a handful of dealers in my local area that are equip to deal with this tire and I am concerned that because of the type of tire and special training needed to replace the tires, nationwide, there is limited availability of dealers that could handle a blowout promoting for potential price gouging.

Filed Jul 2, 2007 · Tires · CA

I was driving my 1999 honda odyssey van around ~10:00 pm on I-5 about 55 miles per house. All of a sudden rear driver side tire blew up. It is a michelin tire with 9,600 miles on it. The tire came brand new with the van which had ~9,600 miles. Discount tire professional examined the tire and did not find any damage to tire such as a nail or cut that would have resulted in blow up.

Filed Apr 25, 2007 · 00

The grille design on the honda accord 2006 causes a rock to come through the grille area and damage the condensor causing it to fail to blow out cold A/C. This vehicle is practically brand new and because of their design the end user is getting screwed over with vehicle fixtures costing me over $1000 to fix this problem. The condensor needs to be replaced, a diagnostic was done and then labor brings this up to $1000 range. This is ridiculous, because of their design they are not taking responsibility for this and the end user has to pay for this; the dealership says this could happen again anytime and then I would be on the hook for it again.