1996 Honda Civic Tires Problems
11 owner-reported tires complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (11)
All four of your Pirelli P3000 Cinturato tires developed cracks running around the sidewalls near the tread area, which a tire technician identified as a manufacturer's defect. If left unfixed, the tread would have separated from the tire completely. All four tires had to be replaced to keep your car safe to drive.
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PURCHASED TIRES FROM NTB MODEL NTW 17570TR13 VIPER T OWL 50 ON 6/23/98 MILEAGE 65158. FIRST TIRE SEPARATED ON 8/22/02 MILEAGE 97200, SECOND TIRE SEPARATED (OUT OF ROUND) 9/18/02 MILEAGE 97234, THIRD TIRE BUBBLED 5/11/03 MILEAGE 99517. *NLM
WE WERE DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY ON FRIDAY 7/06/2001 WHEN WE FIRST STARTED TO HEAR A SOUND COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE CAR. THE SOUND WORSENED AS WE WENT FASTER. WE WERE DRIVING HOME THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY AND DECIDED TO GET THE SOUND CHECKED OUT AS IT CONTINUED TO GET LOUDER EACH DAY. WE MANAGED TO GET IT TO THE SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TREAD WAS COMING LOOSE FROM THE TIRE. THE VERY NEXT MORNING THE TIRE WENT FLAT. WHEN IT WAS REMOVED, THE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. I CONSIDER OURSELVES FORTUNATE IN LIGHT OF WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST TO THE EXPLORER OWNERS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED REGARDING THIS TYPE OF TIRE AND IF THERE IS AN AVENUE TO GET THE REMAINING TIRES REPLACED AT THE COST OF THE MANUFACTUER. THANKS FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME.*AK (DOT NUMBER: W27J TIRESIZE: P815/65R14)
BECAUSE OF REPORTS I CHECKED MY CAR, THE TREAD SEPARATION WAS OBVIOUS. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 185SR15 )
BECAUSE OF REPORTS I CHECKED MY CAR, THE TREAD SEPARATION WAS OBVIOUS. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 185SR15 )
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ALL FOUR FIRESTONE TIRES.
FIRESTONE TIRES BLEW OUT.
TIRE FAILED.(FIRESTONE P185/65 R14 85S).
TIRE FAILED.(DUNLOP- TIRE SIZE 70R13 - TIRE ID # DOTDBENVR18).
CAR SKIDS CONSTANTLY WHEN TURNING OR BRAKES APPLIED.
WHILE DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL SET, TIRES LOCKED UP; NO BRAKES WERE APPLIED; NO WARNING; SPEED 60 MPH; TIRES REPLACED BY DEALER; CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK