1998 Toyota Sienna tires problems

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Body, Tires · 74,500 miles · WI

It appears that toyota has created artificial obstacles to prevent my obtainment of an eligible reimbursement for recall (safety recall a9e - tire carrier cable) repairs. In response to the recall notice I had the cable inspected then contacted toyota in accordance with the recall letter but I was denied reimbursement. On october 2, 2013 I wrote to toyota following the inspection and attached the original work order from a toyota dealer for the replacement of part number "51900-08010" as required. I received an october 17th response saying I needed to provide answers to three questions:reason the vehicle brought into the repair facility; the repair facility diagnoses, and the repair performed in order to correct the concern. After several telephone calls to toyota customer service and again having the current cable reinspected, obtaining and forwarding copies of the repair order, proof of payment, and ownership of the vehicle for repair work performed by a toyota dealership using an identical part number for reimbursement eligibility, I was directed to contact the manager at the dealership and obtain written information on the cause of the breakage that occurred nearly ten years earlier and that I needed to contact him because he was not responding to the corporate customer service office. I sent a letter, dated january 20, 2014, to him but never even received an acknowledgement. Although I've done everything required, sometimes more than once, had repairs completed using the proper part number, as shown on the repair worksheet issued by a toyota dealer, I've been denied reimbursement due to toyota's own dealership repair manager's lack of cooperation. If the repairs were not due to the cable breakage and if the replacement part was not needed, why did the toyota dealership do the repair and charge me for it? Copies - letters and receipts will be provided, if needed.

Filed Mar 28, 2012 · Tires · 296,000 miles · CA

Tire seemed out of balance at narrow range of speeds (60-65mph), but smooth at 68mph for months; recently noticed vehicle rocking when cold and at low speeds; today saw an outward bulge in rear tire tread (directionally outward from axle). Am seeking a replacement tire before tread separation.

Filed Mar 3, 2007 · Tires · FL

I purchased 2 cooper lifeliner touring sle size 215/ 65r-15. They complete unraveled within one week of each other. One was replaced as my daughter was headed on a 350 mile trip back to her college town, and the other I still have disintergrated on her way home from college. She could have been seriously injured if they were on the front instead of the back. I could not believe it it came apart right down to the steel belt.

Filed May 1, 2006 · Tires · FL

Michelin hydroedge tire: tread separated from the sidewall of the tire for the entire circumference of the tire on a passenger van. Tire was properly inflated just 4 weeks ago when one of the tires was replaced because of a previous road hazard. No apparent damage to the vehicle since the driver was able to quickly remove the vehicle from lanes of traffic to the road shoulder. There doesn't appear to have any damage (road hazard) to the tire.

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Tires, Wheels · MN

Aluminum alloy rims apparently expand and contract with temperature changes, causing leaks in tires. Sometimes pressure drops 2-3 lbs. But sometimes it drops to dangerous levels (15 lbs. Or even less). Sometimes the tire pressure monitor alerts and some times it does not, even at dangerous low levels.

Filed Aug 3, 2004 · Tires · 72,000 miles · OK

On may 24, 2004, my wife was driving our toyota sienna van north on I-35 in oklahoma at highway speed when the front driver side tire blew out and the tread separated. The tire was replaced by the dealer and all other tires checked for wear. On july 17, 2004 I was driving the same van on I-44 in oklahoma at highway speed when the driver side rear tire's tread separated and went flat. There was no road hazard encountered at etiher event.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Tires · 35,000 miles · MS

Had a right rear tire (firestone f 680) delaminate while traveling on interstate while driving a 1998 toyota sienna le. Tire was original equipment, had 35,000 miles, and was properly inflated (checked night before incident). Result of tread delamination was loss of rear wheel well cover and damage to rear bumper.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Tires · 30,000 miles · AZ

While driving front drivers side left tire blewout. The dealer was notified. *nlm there was severe vibration and consumer found that the left front tire tread had separated. After traveling another 65 miles there was severe vibration and the left rear tire had tread separation.

Filed Nov 5, 2002 · Tires · WV

The front driver side tire on the side wall contained 3 large splits, ranging from 1-2 inches. The other 3 tires had started to crack at the side walls. Consumer replaced all 4 tires. Ts

Filed Nov 1, 2002 · Tires · CA

Severe tread separation steels coming apart unsafe to drive. Dt