3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,125 miles

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problem #1

Oct 062002

Optima 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,125 miles
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and no warning the front right tire have tread separation causing a tire blow out. Dealer notified size#lt26575R16. Dot# unknown.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

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