Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems |
Dt: contact states he has had to change the tires on his vehicle on 1-22-05. The miles on the vehicle were 14,394. There are now 21,000 miles on the car and he has had to change the rear cylinder on the car. This was covered by the extended warranty. He has contacted the dealer. He has also talked to the manufacturer. On 4-7-05 he had to change the tires again at 17,151. The manufacturer was rude to him and said he had waited a long time to complain about the tires.
There is tear between the tread and sidewall on the right rear side tire, which is causing the consumer to not maintain easy control when being driven. Manufacturer was contacted by owner.