Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2009 Lexus ES350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems |
In a grocery store parking lot, had to swing wide to avoid a truck turning into a row of parked cars. In doing so, the right front tire ran over the last foot of a rounded curb island at about a walking speed. The sidewall of the tire experienced a 2 inch l shaped blowout. This tire was on a new car with less than 1200 miles. I have never in 50 years had a tire have this type of blowout with such a low speed curb rollover. There was nothing in this area to cause a puncture.