general problems of the 1997 Toyota Tacoma

Six problems related to tire have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2008

Driving vehicle and the tire separated causing damage to the rear of the vehicle.

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

While my tire size is not included in the current firestone recall, cracks are clearlly visible along the side of the tread of all four tires. I am very concerned. ( dot number: tire size: p225/75r15 ).

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2000

Tire completely came apart, same thing happened to a friend of mine with similiar truck. These tires should also be included in the current recall!( dot number: w2hy tire size: p215/70r14 ).

4 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/20/1999

Original equipment, firestone wilderness ht tires p21570r14, dot wthyawa, Toyota takoma, extend cab 1997. Passenger's side front tire went flat when turning a corner. Due to the tire failure, the vehicle lost control, went into a ditch and hit a stump, the consumer sustained inuries because the airbag experienced no deployment.

5 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/17/1999

Tire failed, on flat road, no incline, rolled three times, not speeding! hot day( dot number: ).

6 Tire problem

Failure Date: 11/28/1998

Tires failed - ( firestone r14 ).


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