Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 2001 Toyota Prius. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Valve problems |
My 2001 Toyota Prius consistently wore out the front tires on the inside part of the tread, not easily visible from the street. The tires wore down to the cords in less than 10,000 miles. My wife had an accident where she could not stop the car in time to avoid it. Read details...
Consumer inspected the tires and the belts wore into the steel. Tires were replaced on the front four times. Vehicle was aligned several times but the tires continued to wear. They were replaced with the same make/model tire. Read details...
While driving the vehicle at 35mph, the front passenger tire blew out. (size # p175/65r14) (dot # unknown. ) the manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Tires were rotated when the oil was changed. Dealer stated tires failed due to lack of rotation. Read details...