| Issue ID | 722716 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10267657 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/05/09 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Toyo tires (p245/55r19) were installed on my 08 highlander at the time of purchase. At first oil change, was advised that they were not wearing properly & had alignment checked. No problems with alignment--called toyota--they advised to rotate every 5k with oil change.. Did the same and i now have 20k miles with 2 rear tires that rubber is "peeling" so bad that they have to be replaced immediately. Front will have to be replaced within few months as well. Toyota is blaming toyo & no reply from toyo.... Obviously this manufacturer makes poor quality products with just the complaint records that you have on file. Anyone driving a vehicle with these tires is obviously taking their life in their hands!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CENTREVILLE, MD |
| VIN pattern | JTEDS43A082XXXXXX |
| 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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