Component
TIRES:MARKINGS
26 NHTSA complaints about tires:markings issues across 11 makes and 23 models.
The tires:markings is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 26 filings from 11 manufacturers and 23 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the TOYOTA CAMRY with 4 filings, followed by VOLVO XC90 and TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 4 |
| 2 | VOLVO XC90 | 1 |
| 3 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 1 |
| 4 | TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA | 1 |
| 5 | PONTIAC GTO | 1 |
| 6 | MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 | 1 |
| 7 | HONDA ACCORD | 1 |
| 8 | FORD TAURUS | 1 |
| 9 | FORD FUSION | 1 |
| 10 | FORD FOCUS | 1 |
| 11 | FORD F SERIES (HEAVY) | 1 |
| 12 | FORD EXPLORER | 1 |
| 13 | FORD EXPEDITION | 1 |
| 14 | FORD CONTOUR | 1 |
| 15 | DODGE RAM 1500 | 1 |
| 16 | DODGE DURANGO 4X4 | 1 |
| 17 | DODGE DODGE TRUCK | 1 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | 1 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 1 |
| 20 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 1 |
| 21 | CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT | 1 |
| 22 | BUICK LESABRE | 1 |
| 23 | BMW I3 | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Energy Saver A/S, Tire Size: P265/65/R18, DOT Number: M3KA. The contact stated the tires contain a tire identific
The component that has failed has been the tread wearing out and as well as the 'layers' of the tire literally started to peel almost the size of a quarter. I am extremely uncomfortable to drive on th
255/65R18 11T M+S I have to keep taking my vehicle in to get air filled into the tires due to losing air in them after a few days.
The UTQG ratings on these tires are fraudulent. The ratings give an A grade for temperature over 115 but these tires wear out rapidly in Arizona. They also rate the tire wear at 400 which is also fr
235/50 R 17. Seriously horrible groove wandering to the point that I feel extremely unsafe to drive. I'm guessing it's all four tires but, I'm only allowed to pick one. It happened the first day after
i notice that my car is sliding in somewhat wet terrain situations. I did notice it last year but didn't think at 24k miles my tire treads were bad. I had my car serviced and they are telling me at
235/55R20 Michelin CrossClimate 2 UTQG ratings missing on outside of tires, for 2 out of the 4 tires. Note: the previous CrossClimate has had a recall for the same issue.
TL* THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V017000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE DURANGO 4X4 QUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTXA 115 TIRES, SIZE: 265/60R18 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENAN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD TAURUS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE LS TIRES, SIZE: P225/60R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE TIRES EXPERIENCED CRACKS AND LEAKS. THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURE WITH TH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THE VEHICLE HAS FATE RANGE RUNNER HT TIRES, SIZE 235/75R15 (NA). THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DOT NUMBER HAD BEEN MECHANICALLY REMOVED FROM ALL FOUR T
TWO YEARS AGO I TOTALED A DODGE RAM 1500 SRT-10. ONLY DAYS BEFORE THE WRECK THAT COULD HAVE TAKEN MY LIFE, I PURCHASED NEW TIRES FOR THAT VEHICLE. LADEN WITH COMPANY SUPPLIES, THE REAR END OF TH
FOR GENERAL TIRE ALTIMAX HP - DOT 65UV 3T4 2707, THE LAST FOUR DIGITS (2707) OF THE DOT TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ARE ONLY MOLDED INTO ONE SIDE OF THE TIRE; YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE TIRE OR LIFT THE VE
BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES WERE WORN REAL BAD ON INSIDE ON ONE FRONT SIZE SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. REPEATED ALIGNMENTS WITH NO IMPR
FRONT STRUTS CONTINUED TO MAKE FAILURE NOISES - WAS CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES , EACH TIME I WAS TOLD THAT THIS NOISE WAS DUE TO HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES AND 18 INCH RIMS THAT CAME ON THE
HELLO, I AM THE CUSTOMS ADVISOR FOR MY BASE AND HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO'S TIRES DO NOT HAVE THE LETTERS "DOT" IMPRINTED ON THE SIDEWALL. THEY ARE ON THE DATABASE OF COMPLIANT TIRES AND HAVE RATINGS WIT
WHILE DRIVING 2000 F250 SUPERDUTY FORD PICK UP, TIRE CAME APART AT 65 MPH. STOCK ALUMINUM WHEEL DISTROYED. PROBLEM IS THE JACK BROKE WHILE TRYING TO CHANGE TIRE. SECOND TIME USED. FORD DEALER SAID
EVER SINCE WE HAVE PURCHASED OUR 2003 DURANGO IN NOVEMBER OF 2003 WE HAVE BEEN TOTALLY UNIMPRESSED WITH IT TO SAY THE LEAST.. I HAVE IT IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE
BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE-92 P215-60R16 M&S. THIS TIRE HAS BEEN MISTAKENLY CLASSIFIED AS A MUD & SNOW TIRE. IN MY 35 YEARS OF DRIVING, I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN ON SUCH A DANGEROUS TIRE THAT WAS CLASSIFIED M&
RE: DUNLOP SP SPORT 4000 TIRES, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY PURCHASED NOV 1999. HE FINAL DIGITS OF THE DOT NUMBER ON ALL THE TIRES IS: 369. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THESE DIGITS ARE SUPP
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.