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1998 Toyota Camry: tire blowout or tread separation

10 of the 600 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Camry describe tire blowout or tread separation.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Tire blowout or tread separation by model year

What owners say

Filed Mar 7, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · WA

Gas pedal sticks while driving or moving after a stop signal . It does everyday when I drive . Told the dealer , they said my vehicle year is not in recall by toyota now. No repairs done now. Also lighting system it blows light bulb , always one has to be out or else it will blow out couple hours.

Filed Jan 29, 2007 · Tires · CA

Prior to driving car my wife noticed tires appeared to be fine before driving on freeway. While driving on the freeway with cruise control activated my wife noticed car began to lose power. Gradually drove off towards shoulder. Tire separated and landed about 20 feet in back of car on road. No injuries. We have not spoken to dealer yet. Tire size is p195/70r14 (unable to select this size on your form).

Filed Jan 12, 2007 · Tires · 62,876 miles · CA

Continental tire north america claim # 6264005. **cc continental tire 195/70hr14, conti ts 772. The tire was purchased nov 2005 and failed july 2006. The tire blewout and caused damage to the consumer's vehicle.

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Tires · 74,900 miles · PA

While driving 50 MPH, the right rear tire blew out. After reviewing the tire, the consumer stated that the center had separated. *jb

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Problems with vehicle's transmission. *mr toyota over filled the transmission by 1 1/2 quarts. The consumer was told that it was okay. Transmission fluid started to drain. The vehicle started having troubles climbing on inclines. There were vibrations when driving 50 MPH and over, and constant flats and blow outs occurred. (destiny michelin) there were also problems with the power steering, struts, and the rotors. *scc

Filed Nov 7, 2002 · Tires · CA

Tire blow out, almost into 2 peices seperating thread on free way. Tire is 3 months old, with 4000 miles. Dt

Filed May 9, 2001 · Tires · CA

While driving at highway speed could hear a noise coming from left front tire. Then, upon stopping discovered a tread separation. Toyota, camry, 1998, p-195/70r14. *ak consumer statesleft wheel separated from rim, vehicle was towed to dealership.

Filed Sep 24, 2000 · Tires · FL

First incident, entering highway on ramp and tire blew up. Second incident, driving on the highway noticed an uneven ride and rear noise. Took to toyota, sent to tire kingdom and charged $46 for replacement.got off and checked, found bubble, took to toyota, sent to pan american tire charged $60 for replacement. Third time uneven ride, loud road noise on highway, found bubble.will take to toyota. All three tires were original tires that came with car, same batch. Concerned for safety and don't feel I should have to be charged for manufacturer's defect. Would like refund and replacement of all four tires. Thank you.( dot number: acrw2w5297 tire size: 195x70r14 )

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Tires · CA

Goodyear tire blew out.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Tires · CA

Tire blowout. Goodyear integrity size - p195/70r14

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1998 Toyota Camry tire blowout

Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 1998 Toyota Camry?

10 of 600 owner complaints about the 1998 Toyota Camry (2%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 1999.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Toyota Camry?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 1998 Toyota Camry

Fire or smoke 35Grinding brakes 33No deployment 28Sudden acceleration 24Door locks 19Brake failure 17Headlights 16Engine failure 15Stalling 15Check engine light 14Seat belt 12ABS 10Pulling 9Adaptive cruise 7Jerking 6Airbag light 5Harsh shifting 5

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