2001 Isuzu Rodeo Tires Problems

“The accident was caused by tire tread separation on the back passenger end. I was going 75 MPH (the speed limit) on interstate 10 when the tread separated. I lost control of my SUV (2001 Isuzu Rodeo) and nearly rolled it a few times, ended up spinning around and going backwards through the dirt median heading into oncoming traffic. I hit a tree, which saved my life. This event could have been very catastrophic. The tire was a bridgestone dueler 684. It was purchased 1/4/05, but it was technically 4 years old when I bought it new. The tire was actually manufactured in 2001. …”

“I had a blow out on my 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, causing my vehicle to go off the road to the right running into another vehicle. The seat belt came off, the airbags did not work. I sustained head injuries causing seizures, a displayed shoulder, and a fractured jaw. Due to the head injuries I was unconscious and unable to keep control of the vehicle.”

“This vehicle has had a vibration since the day I picked it up. I was told to drive the vehicle for 1500 miles to 'round out' the tires at which point the dealership would rebalance the tires. This has been done and the problem persists. The steering column between the back of the steering wheel and the actual column emits a scraping noise. This vehicle is replacing a 2000 model that was returned to Isuzu for the same conditions. The dealer replaced a part called a 'clock spring' in the 2000 model to fix the steering noise but it was ineffective. …”

“This Rodeo was purchased in july. After a test drive, a vibration was noticed in the steering wheel and ride of the vehicle. We were told by the salesman and sales manager that this was normal due to tire flat spots from sitting on the dealers' lot. We were told to drive the vehicle for 500+ miles and see if the problem alleviates itself. At the same time, we agreed to do this with an alignment done and the tires balanced and rotated later. We took the vehicle in on august 2, 2001 and were told that two tires had to be replaced due to the tires not being round and would not balance. …”

“2001 Isuzu Rodeo. Consumer complaint about bridgestone tires. Consumer states that she was involved in an accident caused by the tread separation on her bridgestone tires. The tire was a bridgestone dueler 684. This accident caused her to hit a tree. ***nar*** the consumer purchased the tires on january 4. 2005 under the assumption the tires were brand new, however the consumer later found out that the tires were 4 years old when she purchased them.”