2012 Honda Accord tire problems

TIRES

The suspected failed component is on 3-4 General Altimax GT45 tires. After approximately 15,000 miles of use and regular tire rotations every 5,000 miles, a steering wheel vibration developed immediately following a tire rotation. Multiple tire balances and a road-force balance did not identify a problem or correct the condition. Multiple, independent mechanics advised that the vibration may be caused by an internal tire belt defect, such as a shifted belt or belt separation. After the tires were rotated again, the vibration changed in character and became worse, further suggesting that the condition is related to a tire rather than the vehicle's suspension or alignment. The tires are still available for inspection upon request. The vehicle develops a noticeable steering wheel vibration at highway speeds between approximately 60 and 70 mph. The vibration affects steering feel and driver confidence while operating the vehicle at normal highway speeds. If caused by an internal tire defect, there is concern that the condition could worsen and potentially affect vehicle control or lead to tire failure. Yes, the problem has been reproduced. The vibration has been repeatedly reproduced during normal driving and has been evaluated by multiple independent service centers. The tires were rebalanced multiple times, including road-force balancing, without resolving the vibration. Multiple mechanics advised that the condition appears consistent with a possible internal tire belt defect. After an additional tire rotation, the vibration changed and became more severe, which mechanics indicated is consistent with a tire-related problem moving to a different position on the vehicle. The tires have been inspected by 4 independent service centers and tire technicians. The manufacturer, Continental/General Tire, has not physically inspected the tires. No inspection was performed by police or insurance representatives. No warning lamps or vehicle messages were displayed.

NHTSA complaint #11745320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

NHTSA complaint #10945056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TUBELESS TIRES, SIZE: P215/60R16 (NA). THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE CONTINUED TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE AND THE AIR PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,600.

NHTSA complaint #10896887 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

I HAVE VIBRATION ON STEERING WHEEL BEYOND SPEED OF 60MPH. THE THREAD DEPTH ON THE FRONT TIRES IS 9.5/10 ON BOTH THE SIDES. THE THREAD DEPTH ON REAR TIRES IS 5 ON BOTH THE SIDES. AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE FLAT SPOTS ON THE TIRE. IT WAS WORKED UPON FOR WHEEL BALANCING. HOWEVER THE VIBRATION EXISTS. IS SUCH A VEHICLE SAFE TO DRIVE WITH A CHILD? HOW SAFE IS THE VEHICLE SITUATION? DOES HONDA AMERICAN KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM? I DID SOME SEARCH AND READING ON THE INTERNET FOR THE DEFINED PROBLEM, MODEL YEAR AND COMPONENTS. IT IS NOTED THAT THERE ARE OTHERS AS WELL WITH SAME ISSUE WHICH HAS RESULTED INTO UNCOMFORTABLE AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING DRIVING CONDITIONS. I DON'T THINK DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE.

NHTSA complaint #10691871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

PASSENGER SIDE TIRE KEPT LOOSING AIR , WE KEPT AIRING IT UP NO LUCK WE FOUND OUT THE WHEEL HAS A BUBBLE . NOW THE DRIVER SIDE IS DOING THE SAME THE SAME . NO ACCIDENT A RUFF DRIVING!!

NHTSA complaint #10536941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

DON'T REALLY KNOW!!! FIRESTONE AFFINITY JUNK TIRE LOSING AIR? TMS LIGHT CAME ON PULLED OVER MAJORITY OF THE TIRE RUPTURED. THERE WASN'T ANY MAGICAL GLASS OR NAILS ON THE HIGHWAY. WOMAN AT THE DEALERSHIP LYING ABOUT TIRE, ROAD HAZARD IS THESE GENERIC TIRES, I'VE HAD BETTER LUCK WITH JUNK YARD TIRES. ONLY 526 MILES ON MY 2013 HONDA CIVIC!!!

NHTSA complaint #10519930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO BALANCED THE TIRES AND RESURFACED THE BRAKE ROTORS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ALSO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE VIBRATIONS WERE A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE 2012 MODEL ACCORD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,895. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,394. UPDATED 09/26/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VIN ON THE VEHICLE IS NOT THE SAME AS THE VIN ON THE SIGNED LEASE AGREEMENT. UPDATED 09/27/2012

NHTSA complaint #10472135 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW UP. IT WAS AN EXPERIENCE NEVER FELT BEFORE. I FELT SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR UNTIL NOW. I TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE NO HELP. WHEN I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE TIRE, IT SEEM THAT THEY ALREADY KNEW HOW IT HAPPENED. IMMEDIATELY THE MANAGER CAME TO CHECK UNDER THE TIRE AND WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF INSPECTION SAID THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLACE THE TIRE BECAUSE IT WAS CAUSED BY A PUNCTURE. THE MANAGER SAID THERE IS A BREAK CABLE RIGHT ABOVE THE TIRE AND THAT IS WHAT CAUSED THE TIRE TO RUPTURE. THEN OFFERED TO CHECK THE VEHICLE JUST IN CASE BUT KNEW HE KNEW THEY WERE NOT COVERING THE TIRE. HE OFFERED ME TO ONLY PAY FOR THE TIRE BUT WILL NOT CHARGE FOR INSTALLATION. NEED HELP!!!

NHTSA complaint #10470467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TECHNICIAN BALANCED THE FRONT TIRES BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE MORE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN BALANCED ALL FOUR TIRES AND REPLACED THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE. THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE WOULD REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35. UPDATED 09/21/12*LJ UPDATED 09/27/2012

NHTSA complaint #10469384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

2012 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS A LEMON *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE, HE HAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES TO CORRECT A DEFECT RELATED TO A SHAKING/VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BETWEEN 60-80 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS ROAD TESTED BY HONDA SERVICE REPAIR MANAGERS AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS FOR A TOTAL OF OVER 126 MILES AND EACH TIME IT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED AND DOCUMENTED THAT A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL EXISTED. THE TIRES WERE BALANCED AND ROTATED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE VIBRATION CONTINUED.

NHTSA complaint #10462656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD WITH DUNLOP STE SPORT AVS TIRES, SIZE: P215 60 R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE SHREDDED AND RUPTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HAD BEEN ROTATED JUST A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 8,850.

NHTSA complaint #10460633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP SP SPORT TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A SPARE TIRE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE AND DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200.

NHTSA complaint #10456897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.