Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1998 Toyota RAV4.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
Contact states while driving up a narrow mountain pass the car started to feel unstable. The vehicle felt as though it was hydro planning even though the pavement was dry. After the consumer pulled over she noticed that rear passenger tire looked as though the entire sidewall separated from the tread. The certified mechanic for aaa stated the tire was defective.
The left front tire blew, damaging the plastic liner and fender of vehicle, (dunlop tires dot2k2288, tire size 215/70/16.