Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The vehicle has b.f. Goodrich traction t/a tires, size 205/65r15 (na). The tread on all four tires has cracks on the first and last rows. B.f. Goodrich offered to give the contact new tires at a 40 percent discount. The contact has pictures available. The tire failure mileage was 14,500. The vehicle failure mileage was 41,453. Updated 08/14/08 *bf updated 08/14/08
2002 Toyota Camry: tire blowout or tread separation
11 of the 953 complaints about the 2002 Toyota Camry describe tire blowout or tread separation.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 22,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Tire blowout or tread separation by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving 60 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. The contact took the vehicle to the tire shop and they stated that the valve stem was cracked and caused the failure. Within the following weeks, the three remaining valve stems failed. She took the vehicle back to the tire shop and they replaced the valve stems. The stems that were replaced were the tr418, manufactured by dill air controls. The failure mileage was 47,000 and current mileage was 51,000.
Continental touring contact as tires experienced tire failure, 2 front tires have same wear pattern. The steel cable was exposed. *bf the consumer was told that the tires seemed as if they were running while under inflated as the outside edges on all four tires were worn. The recommended pressure on the door frame was conflicting with the information on the tire. *sc
Tire separation on goodyear tires. Driver side rear tire blew out on freeway damaging the wheelwell and scraching the car with the flying rubber. The other tire was flaking on near the treads. Goodyear is going to replace two rear tires.
While driving at 65 MPH rear driver's side tire blew out, causing the driver to pull off the road. Owner has contacted the dealership.
On sept. 27 the left rear tire exploded while driving on the highway at 60 MPH. I pulled over to the shoulder and examined tire. Tire had sustained many rips and tears along the side and numerous fibers were exposed within the rips and tears. The tire was not flattened. All the damage was on the side of the tire. The tires on my 2002 camry came with the purchase of the vehicle and had only 18,000 miles. The bridgestone/firestone inspector upon examination of the tire denied it was defective.
While driving rear passenger side tire blew out. When changing the tire, seven punctured holes were found on the inside sidewall of the tire. Bridgestone firestone radial tire.
The tire experienced a blow out.
Tire blew out and and completely came apart.
The tires were on the toyota when purchased. The driver's front tire failed as my wife was driving on the 101 northbound for sun city. There were several large holes in the side wall. The dealer stated that this could be due to low tire pressure. However, the pressure in the tires were checked within the seven days of the tire failure---at least we were told that they had been checked as part of the service we paid for. The full tire size number was p205/65/r15 92t---more numbers than allowed in the previous blank. If low air pressure could cause this type of damage on a tire, then it seems to me that regulations should require greater tolerance in tire pressure. Nlm
While driving 73 MPH in a 2002, toyota camry, the left rear toyo tire, size: p215/60r16-94v, dot: cxfi8l42401 experienced tread separation, tire had approximately 3,100 miles on it, and was original equipment on vehicle,. Dealership has not examined tire to determine the cause of the problem.*ak. Consumer stated there was also sidewall failure adjacent to tread.
Related recalls
Tires
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with continental touring tires, p205-65r15 92s, installed at the ports in jacksonville, florida. The incorrect tires were installed on vehicles that had damaged tires. The tires were damaged during a port upgrade to aluminum wheels.
- Risk
- The tires do not conform to the speed rating for the vehicle. If the vehicle exceeded the maximum speed rating (112 MPH), possible tire failure could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all five tires. Owner notification began september 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.
Recall number 01V302000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Toyota Camry tire blowout
Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 2002 Toyota Camry?
11 of 953 owner complaints about the 2002 Toyota Camry (1%) 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 2002 Toyota Camry?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Toyota Camry
Sudden acceleration 144No deployment 49Check engine light 45Door locks 43Stalling 35ABS 33Brake failure 31Jerking 29Pulling 23Grinding brakes 22Engine failure 19Overheating 19Fire or smoke 14Hesitation 13Knocking 9Adaptive cruise 8Transmission failure 8Harsh shifting 7Power steering loss 7Spongy pedal 7Airbag light 6Loss of power 6Headlights 5Misfire 5Won't start 5
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