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1997 Honda CR-V Tires & wheels Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the tire or wheel system, filed with NHTSA

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Tires & wheels reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
9
Latest Jun 25, 2016
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
8%
of 108 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1997 Honda CR-V submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 9 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming tire or wheel

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 25, 2016

I BOUGH 04 MICHELIN GREEN X- TIRES(215-70-R15) ON FEB/09/2016 A 90,000 MILES TIRES GUARANTEE IN PUERTO RICO. I JUST USED THE TIRES 1,594 MILES ,(FOUR MONTHS LATER ) I HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL OF THE REAR RIGHT DRIVE SIDE OF THE TIRE.WHEN I CHECK I HAD A BIG HOLE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL OF MY TIRE.THERE WERE NO NAILS,GLASS OR OTHER DEBRIS RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE.THE STORE REPLACED THAT TIRE WITH A ECOPIA-EP422 PLUS,BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE AVAILABLE A NEW MICHELIN-X TIRE. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY HONDA CRV ON LONG TRIPS,NEITHER ON HIGHTHWAYS AT HIGH SPEED FOR FEAR OF THE TREAD INJURIES ON FROM CAUSING OF THE TIRES,BECAUSE WHEN MY TIRE BLOWOUT I WAS DRIVING AT 25MILES

NHTSA ID
10876583
Incident
Jun 21, 2016
Mileage
76,472 mi
SuspensionTires & wheels
Filed Jun 9, 2004

CAR HAS HAD ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. WHEN YOU TURN SHARP EITHER DIRECTION IT MAKES AN AWFUL WHINING NOISE. WHEN YOU REACH AROUND 60 MPH THE STEERING COLUMN STARTS SHAKING AND YOU CAN FEEL THE CAR SHAKING UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS TO DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS AND BEING TOLD THAT IT JUST NEEDS AN ALIGNMENT AND HAVING THIS DONE 3 TIMES THE VEHICLE STILL ISN'T FIXED. ALSO IN JULY OF 2003 ONE OF THE TIRES LOST IT'S TREAD IN ONE GIANT PIECE WICH FLIPPED UP AND SEVERELY DAMAGED THE HATCHBACK, BUMPER AND RUNNING LIGHTS. BRIDGESTONE TIRE. GOING LESS THAN 30 MPH AT TIME OF ACCIDENT. THE INSIDE DOME LIGHT HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND DOESN'T WORK EXCEPT MAYBE ONE DAY IN 3 YEARS. *AK

NHTSA ID
10075089
Incident
Dec 3, 2003
BrakesEngineFuel system+3 more
Filed Feb 19, 2004

CONSUMER CITED THE POOR OR LACK OF SERVICE BY THE DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS THE POOR QUALITY OF HIS VEHICLE. *LA THE CONSUMER HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE CAP WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON ANOTHER OCCASION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, WHICH HAS SINCE FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE, WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO CHANGE THE TIRE, SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A JACK. THE TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER WHEN THE CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THERE WAS A STRANGE NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE BELT TENSIONER WAS NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ADJUSTED. THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID WAS REPLACED, THE RIGHT CV BOOT WAS LEAKING AND THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT CANCEL. *JB

NHTSA ID
10059440
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 25, 2001

THE SPARE TIRE INCLUDED WITH THE NEW VEHICLE WAS MOUNTED AND USED ON APPROXIMATELY 6/20/01. ON 6/29/01 THE TIRE TREAD BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED VEHICLE BODY DAMAGE. TIRE WAS SUBMITTED TO MANUFACTURER FOR ADJUSTMENT. A PARALEGAL FOR THE MANUFACTURER STATED 'SORRY' AND DECLARED THAT AN 'IMPACT BREAK' WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR TREAD SEPARATION AND I WAS DENIED COMPENSATION FOR THE TIRE REPLACEMENT AND VEHICLE DAMAGE. ADDITIONAL INFO AND PHOTO'S ARE AVAILABLE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: EMYTCAF207 TIRESIZE: P205/70R15)

NHTSA ID
749126
Incident
Jun 29, 2001
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 7, 2001

FIVE TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPTMENT AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THE TIRE THAT FAILED WAS ONLY IN USE SINCE APROXIMATELY JANUARY 27, 2001. THE MILEAGE ON THE SPARE IS UNDER 6000 OF DAILY CITY DRIVING AND ABOUT FIVE TRIPS OF OVER 240 MILES. THE FAILED TIRE LOST ITS ENTIRE TREAD LIKE A BANANA PEELING ON A CALIFORNIA INTERSTATE 5 NORTHBOUND AND WAS NOT RECOVERED. THE TREAD CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND BUMPER AND RIGHT DOOR PANEL. FOR REASONS THAT ONLY OUR GOD ALMIGHTY KNOWS, THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT AND THE STEEL THREAD HELD IN PLACE. NEITHER THE HONDA DEALERSHIP OR BRIDGESTONE DEALER AT SEARS STORE HAD ANY WARNINGS ON THIS BRIDGESTONE TIRE MODEL EXPERIENCING TREAD SEPARATION. I HAVE DONE SOME LIMITED INTERNET CHECKING REGARDING FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE TIRES BUT HAVE NOT FOUND THIS MODEL ON ANY LIST AS YET. I SHARE THIS INFORMATION SO THAT IF ANY OTHER INCIDENTS WITH THIS MODEL ARISE OR HAVE ALREADY BEEN SHARED, THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE SCRUTINEZED FOR SAFETY HAZARD CONCERN. THE TIRE WAS PROPERLY INFLATED. THE SEARS REPRESENTATIVE WILL REPORT THE INCIDENT TO BRIDGESTONE FOR RESOLUTION OF TIRE FAILURE. IF I CAN BE OF FURTHER ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.*AK (DOT NUMBER: ELYTCAF017 TIRESIZE: 205/70R15)

NHTSA ID
748058
Incident
Jul 6, 2001
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 18, 2000

THE BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT 684 205/70R15 TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *MJS

NHTSA ID
554682
Incident
Feb 10, 2000
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 29, 2000

LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT/TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 70 MPH. DRIVER & 3 PASSENGERS IN A 1997 HONDA, CRV, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, P205/70R15, DOT# EMYTCAF277. NO INJURY REPORTED. *AK THE CUSTOMER DID NOT FEEL SAFE WITH BRIDGESTONE H/T TIRES AND PURCHASED NEW ONES. *YH

NHTSA ID
869095
Incident
Dec 28, 1998
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 10, 2000

BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/T TIRES STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THIS VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 TO 70 MPH UNDER HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS TWO REAR TIRES SPLIT ALL THE WAY AROUND, AS IF THEY WERE CUT. TREAD DID NOT SEPARATE. BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ID
867406
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 9, 2000

I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE FULL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CAR

NHTSA ID
727152

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