| Issue ID | 901878 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10443887 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 12/01/12 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In late 2009, i purchased a new 2010 camry hybrid. The vehicle came with bridgestone turanza tires. I have just had to replace these tires after 2. 5 years and only 19,700 miles. The front tires were 4/32 and right at the wear mark, the rear at 6/32. The worn tire treads became evident with the first chicago snow. At 10 miles per hour, i was sliding as i drove home and, at one point, had to skid into a curb in order to stop the vehicle so as not to slide into oncoming traffic in a crowded intersection. Fortunately, there was no accident and no damage to my vehicle or other property. I contacted the dealer (from whom i purchased the car) to complain. He told me the tires were guaranteed for five years but had no estimated mileage, which is hard to believe. I also contacted another toyota dealer and was told that these tires last no more than 25,000 miles. I spoke with a bridgestone dealer and was told 40,000 miles. I have changed the oil on my car regularly and also had my tires rotated every six months (my car has very low mileage to date). It is evident that bridgestone turanza tires do not meet even the minimum endurance requirements. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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