Car and tires inspected by professional for 2,500mi road trip. All tires appeared fine and were rotated; have 40,000mi wear (70,000mi rated). Within last 250mi, car became imbalanced and lacked stability with computerized van tire monitor also responding. Professional inspection revealed left-rear steel belt visible and tire separated and front-right having early signs for same failure. Left rear tire replaced with full (new) spare, trip completed but last 25mi of trip, van tire monitor engaged again. Professional inspection required all tires be replaced; last three tires were not trustworthy for any driving.
2000 Toyota Sienna: tire blowout or tread separation
12 of the 363 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Sienna describe tire blowout or tread separation.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 47,914
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Tire blowout or tread separation by model year
What owners say
Tire failure - apparent belt slip/failure tire marking is sp40 a/s
Consumer states that while driving at 65 MPH and with no warning, the rear passenger tire blewout. *ak. The tire company stated the tire had been operated for an unknown period of time with insufficient air pressure.
While driving about 75 MPH on the highway and without warning there was a rattling noise on the passenger's side rear tire, tread separated from the tire. A firestone, p205/70r15, dot#w2m0f61.
While driving on interstate, right front tire tread separated causing minor damage to fender/bumper. Tire was a firestone model fr 680 size p205 with 37k miles. Previously left front tire partially separated before replaced with other brand tire. Called firestone store and manager said this is not a recall. Firestone should recall as these tires are unsafe and could lead to major damage or loss of life.
Tread separation,d10l dot pdmo imgi 1300 09r dot pdmo imhr 1300 details - I purchased the two tires shown above on 7/7/2000 to replace two of the original tires. I still have the two bum goodyear tires in my garage. This was on a 2000 toyota siena minivan with only 9,916 miles. I purchased it new. On 8/9/2001 with 28,923 miles I had the tires rotated, but the technician could not balance them. He showed me where the tread of both tires was separating from the body. The goodyear dealer that sold me the tires said I could get replacement but no money back. Thus I kept the tires and went to another shop. Goodyear dealer who sold me the bum tires: daniels tire svc 14200 whittier blvd, whittier, ca 90605 hone: (562) 693-7721.tire dealer whose technician identified the separation problem: discount tire ctr . *ak 14101 whittier blvd, whittier, ca 90605 phone: (562) 698-0503
Fr 680 02 firestone tire failure on 2000 toyota sienna. *mr low tire pressure indicator light came on. Driver side rear tire lost pressure repeatedly. Dealer claimed there was a nail in the tire. However, at a later date the consumer found a bulge in the repaired tire. Further inspection revealed tire had split from the inside. The tire was replaced with a spare tire. Consumer was aware of firestone recall and requested that all tires be replaced as well as the spare tire. However dealer was not willing to replace tires including the spare under warranty. Dot # unknown. *tt
While driving, one of the tires experienced tread separation, which caused the tire to blow out.
P205/70r15 95s m+s. Tire blew out on black wall area without cause at 40 MPH on side street, at about 12000 miles. Toyota will not replace under warranty because it they cover their new times on new vehicles for only 12 months.*ak (dot number: ??? Tiresize: p205/70r15)
Driving straight at 40 MPH on dry, level pavement. Passenger side front tire blew out, causing vehicle to hit curb. Vehicle was safely stopped. Tire has large hole in sidewall. *ak (dot number: w2mof6l279 tiresize: p205/70r15)
While traveling at 35 MPH, two tires had blowouts, (tires manufactured by dunlop), which caused wheel damage to the vehicle.
Pe00-020, tire size 20570r15 original equipment on 2000 toyota sienna, with 800 miles on the vehicle, driver's rear tire wire broke in the tire, causing tire to have a blowout and shred apart. Firestone replaced tires with the sametype of tires. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Toyota Sienna tire blowout
Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 2000 Toyota Sienna?
12 of 363 owner complaints about the 2000 Toyota Sienna (3%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Toyota Sienna?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Toyota Sienna
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