2002 Toyota Prius tires problems

Filed May 15, 2009 · Tires · 150,705 miles · TX

Tire thread separation occurred while driving at about 60-70 MPH on the highway causing vehicle to weave nearly out of control. A collision was avoided by the driver. Damage to the fender, bumper and side marker lights on the front passenger side. Tire brand was bridgestone insignia 175/65r14 dot ic8i e20 1604 eq8r.

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Tires · CT

I got this vehicle in 2005 from my father. I have since then had to replace the tires of this car many times and I have always replaced them with the tires recommended for the car. Since this car is a hybrid, the car requires tires made to withstand the weight of the car battery and therefore they cost 100 dollars or more per tire depending on where you purchase them from. The incident date listed is my most recent tire failure.

Filed Oct 4, 2006 · Suspension, Tires · 40,000 miles · CA

2002 prius has had numerous problems with tires having to be replaced or repaired. *ts the consumer has had to replaced 6 tires and has had 3 tires repaired. The tire on the vehicle are special tire and can only be purchased at a toyota dealer.

Filed Apr 11, 2005 · Tires · CO

Excessive tire wear on bridgestone potenza re92 tires. Tires replaced on my 2002 toyota prius may 2004 at 23,555 miles. Service manager advised that original tires were unsafe and continued use could result in a blow out. Currently, the second set of tires are again worn (44,000 miles) and unsafe.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Tires · FL

Consumer has a 2002 toyota prius. The vehicle was bought brand new but now has 16000 miles on it. It is equipped with bridgestone tires. Already the front tires threads are literally coming apart. There was no resulting injury. *nm

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Tires · 67,578 miles · CA

Model: toyota prius 2002 purchase from : putnam toyota, certified unit, june 2004 failure type : tire burst on side wall of the tire, twice in 5 months. Failure root cause : drive over parking curb, at less than 2 MPH. Failure logic : why the tire burst in such a manner, especially toyota claim, this is a special design overload pressure tire. Part replace/service: both tires were replace at capitol toyota dealership. Cost per incident: tire =$79.00, labor = $60.81, tire only available at toyota dealership. Concern: what would happen if I drive 60 MPH on freeway, and hit a bumper uneven path on the highway, would it burst as well !

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Tires · 25,550 miles · IL

The tires were defective. After taking the vehicle to dealer for service it was discovered that chunks ere missing from the inside of the tires. Manufacturer offered reimbursement.

Filed May 24, 2004 · Tires · 20,000 miles · CA

In november of 2003 I had a tire blowout while on the freeway. The car handled well and I was able to get off the freeway and put on the spare. When replacing the tire I found that I had to purchase a "super heavy duty" tire because of the weight of my car. The tire was inflated to the specifications in my owner's manual (35lbs). In april I had a second blow-out and replaced the tire at my toyota dealership. At that time I was informed that toyota found that inflating the tires to 45lbs seemed to be working better. I have now replaced all four tires and inflated them to the recommended 45lbs. If toyota had notified me as an owner that the manual was not correct and that the tires should have been inflated to 45lbs I would have gotten twice as much usage out of my tires and I would not have experienced two blowouts and a whell realignment cost. There should be a recall, notice to owners and a rplacement of tires at toyota's cost.

Filed Apr 28, 2004 · Tires · 23,800 miles · CA

Several months ago I had a blow out on my left rear tire. Those things happen- so I replaced the tire, glad that there were no injuries or damage. Two weeks ago the same thing happened on the left front. Whn I went to the dealer I was advised to keep the tires inflated to 45lbs though the owner's manual (on my 2002 prius) advised inflating to only 35lbs. The dealer said that they found that 45lbs allowed better wear and avoided the blow-outs. Owners should be advised of this and given replacement tires with an adjustment for wear. I was outraged that toyota had this information and essentially sat on it. On the 2004 prius (which we also own) the tire is larger and thus the "problem" has been corrected by toyota...except that owners of 2002 prius's are driving around on tire that literally blow up.

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Tires · 5,000 miles · LA

Front driver's side tire had to be replaced 3 times because of cracks in the sidewall. Consumer felt that the tire dealership didn't want to claim liability, so they were blaming the cracks on road hazards.