Tire Related Problems of the 2005 Toyota Scion Xa

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2005 Toyota Scion Xa.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Toyota Scion Xa

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Blowout problems
1
Tire problems
1
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Tire Blowout problem #1

In June while getting off the exit to go home I was going at 25 mhp anf the car started to vibrate and I totally lost control hitting the exit sign. I got the car repaired and 2 months later on the interstate I was doing 55 mph when the car started to vibrate. Started to slow down, when the left rear tire blow out and cause the lost of control, spin 3 times and crashing into the guide rail. The airbags never open and the front and left side of the car were destroyed.

Tire problem #2

Premature tire wear - failed road inspection all four runflat tires at 24,000 miles couldn't bring up vehicle for a Toyota sienna 2005 all wheel drive with dunlop runflat tires. All 4 tires not usable at 24,000 miles dunlop p225/60r17 dsst runflat tires.

Tire Sidewall problem #3

On a road doing 50 mph when the car started to vibrate. Started to slow down, when the left rear tire blow out and cause the lost of control, crashing into the guide rail. The car is now in the body shop for repairs.


Tire related problems in other Toyota Scion Xa model year vehicles:



Scion Xa Service Bulletins
Scion Xa Safety Recalls