Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 2000 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (nine problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems |
This car comes with firestone wilderness tires made especially for the Outback. At only 24000 miles, I had a blowout in which the complete left side of the tire disintegrated. A few months after I bought the car and heard of the trouble with firestone tires, I called the dealer who assured me that Read details...
Tire seam blew out in perfect circumference accompanied by profuse smoke. Extremely dangerous situation since I could not see what was happening to my car due to the smoke. I thought I blew a gasket. Brought tire to firestone dealer where they did a soap test. Read details...
When I went to change a tire that I have been nursing a slow leak on for a few weeks, I noticed that there was a nice smooth half circle in the covering about where I think the tire meets the tread. It appeared to me as the first sign of tread separation. Read details...