Five problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 1999 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Purchased four new dunlop sp sport a2 p195/70r14 tires at 36,157 miles on 05/10/02 from Toyota dealer in jacksonville, florida. On April 2, 2004, in preparation for a trip to tallahassee, florida (approximately 180 miles), all four tires were checked and each had 32 psi air pressure. On April 3, 2004 (approximate odometer reading 55,000) upon arrival in tallahassee, discovered one of the tires mounted on the left rear was partially deflated and was undergoing separation at three different locations on the sidewall. We took the car to discount tire company, 1507 killean center boulevard, tallahassee (phone 850-894-8473) for replacement of the tire. We were told that the partial deflation was caused by a tire defect that resulted in the side wall separation. Was fortunate that the tire did not fail at highway speed (70 mph). Dunlop through the dunlop website.
While driving outside sidewall on left rear tire blewout into several pieces. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing they could do.
Cordovan tire, p205/65r15, dot plurtmjkr3800 experienced cracking in the lower sidewall.
Between September 2003 to February 2004, three of the four new b. F. Goodrich tires failed. It resulted to difficulty of steering; vehicle swerving slightly and difficulty in steering. In addition, braking was poor and ride was unstable. Also, all three occurrences the following are observed by the consumer: no obstructions on the road, pavement was dry and in good condition, consumer didn't hit anything, no visible damage on tire during the time of failure, four inch crescent slit at the radial position inside the sidewall, and all tires were kept properly inflated. Consumer decided to replace the tires with a different brand.
General xp2000gt tire failed due to small wood sliver in the sidewall.