2001 Toyota Prius tires problems

Filed Mar 13, 2010 · Tires · FL · crash

My 2001 toyota prius consistently wore out the front tires on the inside part of the tread, not easily visible from the street. The tires wore down to the cords in less than 10,000 miles. My wife had an accident where she could not stop the car in time to avoid it. My young daughter was in the car at the time. These cars are still on the road. I complained to toyota but the complaint fell on deaf ears.

Filed Feb 4, 2006 · Suspension, Tires · FL · crash

Tires on vehicle are coming apart on the inside tread line after approximately 5,000 miles of use. We had one crash where car could not be stopped in time. Did not put the crash together with the tire problem until recently.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Suspension, Tires · 60,000 miles · CA

I have serious and repeating problems with suspension/ tires on my toyota prius 2001 car (manufactured 06/01). Three times the front tires where abnormally and significantly worn (during approx 7,500 miles) with, with side and top scars etc. Toyota already changed the tires four times but they are unable to solve problem. However, the same problem is likely repeat itself again and again, and changing the tires is not a solution. I do not like driving on such dangerously worn tires; moreover, it is against the law to drive on tires in such condition). Car was regularly in scheduled toyota service (including tires rotation, pressure check etc.).

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Tires · 68,362 miles · NC

Consumer inspected the tires and the belts wore into the steel. Tires were replaced on the front four times. Vehicle was aligned several times but the tires continued to wear. They were replaced with the same make/model tire.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Tires · 26,000 miles · NC

This is the 3rd set of tires I have had to put on the car due to uneven wear. I only have 48000 miles on the car. The tires wear as though they are under inflated, but I am careful to be sure that I am following the manufacturers recommendation for tire inflation. Since this is the only tire useable on this car, I am very disappointed in toyota's response to the problem. Since toyota probably gave the specs to bridgestone to manufacture the tire, it is toyota's responsibility to assure that the tire was designed to be to have a normal tread life as well as help the car function efficiently. It is really tough to have to pay $80.00 a tire and have it only last 25000 miles. Yes I have had the dealer servicing the car and rotating the tires and the alignment is fine. The problem is the tire that toyota requires to be used on the prius.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Tires · 33,987 miles · MI

While driving the vehicle at 35mph, the front passenger tire blew out. (size # p175/65r14) (dot # unknown.) the manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information. *ph tires were rotated when the oil was changed. Dealer stated tires failed due to lack of rotation. On one occasion, consumer thoroughly checked the tire before driving. Took vehicle to the dealer and they found a worm nail after looking for over an hour. Consumer has the tires. After the first failure, the consumer contacted went to firestone for replacement tires. Firestone stated they could another tire and get the same effect since they didn't have it in stock. Toyota stated differently and nor did they have the tire in stock. After days of threats, toyota had the same exact tire available for the consumer.

Filed Oct 28, 2003 · Steering, Tires · NY

Suspected quality issue resulting in premature wear of front driver's side tire, leading to potentially unsafe driving/handling situations.

Filed Sep 1, 2003 · Tires · 32,000 miles · IL

Bridgestone potenza tires, p175/65r14- on july 28, 2003 had to replace tires on the 2001 toyota prius. One tire was flat. I noticed that the tire had a big crack and the cords were visible. I looked at it closer and noticed that there were cracks halfway around the tire. I looked at the other 3 tires and noticed that they had cracks also. The tires looked liked they were very old.

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Tires · VA

Within 9 months of vehicle purchase I had three flat tires and replaced the bridgestone potenza tires with a different brand rather than rist additional failures.

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Fuel system, Tires · 35,974 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Extreme tire blow out(only shreds left)hesitation resulting in loss of power in traffic/gas pedal sensor?