Tire Blowout problems of the 2005 Toyota Prius

Two problems related to tire blowout have been reported for the 2005 Toyota Prius. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Prius based on all problems reported for the 2005 Prius.

1 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2012

Sequential failure of 4 goodyear assurance tires placed on vehicle in October 2004. Since October of 2012 the tires have been blowing out at the rate of one every 6-8 weeks. I plan on replacing the one remaining of those 2004 tires before it implodes also while driving.

2 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2008

I purchased a 2005 Toyota Prius and drove it for 12,00 miles at which time the tires were completely wore out. When I went in to Toyota and pointed this out they replaced the tires because the car was still under warranty. I take my car in for the scheduled services recommended by Toyota. To date my car has 25,000 miles and I am experiencing the same problems with the tires. Therefore the tires only have 13,000 miles wear. I called Toyota and spoke to the head manager who indicated that the Prius cars have this problem because of the battery and Toyota is aware of this. If they are aware of this problem, why do they use the goodyear tires which wear out so quickly? I have also read on the internet of other Prius owners experiencing the same problem with the tires and having blow outs on freeways, etc. I think there should be a safety recall on Toyota Prius tires since upon reading information on the internet there have been a multitude of owners who have experience the same problem as I. They should put safer tires on the car since they are aware of this situation.


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