Michelin Tires — Safety & Complaint Data

Source: NHTSA — 2725 complaints

2,725

Total Complaints

122

Crashes

327

Injuries

216

Deaths

Treadwear Rating (How Long They Last)

NHTSA Uniform Tire Quality Grading (2024). Higher treadwear = longer lasting. A tire rated 400 should last twice as long as one rated 200.

383

Average Treadwear

140

Lowest

840

Highest

Model	Treadwear	Traction	Temperature
Defender 2	840	B	B
Defender LTX M/S 2	820	B	A
Defender T + H	820	A	B
Defender LTX M/S	800	A	A
Latitude Tour	720	A	B
LTX M/S2	720	A	A
CrossClimate2	640	B	A
Cross Climate SUV	580	A	A
Pilot Sport All Season 4	540	A	A
Pilot Sport All Season 4 255/35ZR21/XL	540	A	A
Pilot Sport All Season 4 275/35ZR21/XL 103	540	A	A
Pilot Sport All Season 4 HL275/35R22/XL	540	A	A
Pilot Sport All Season 4 HL305/35R23/XL	540	A	A
Pilot Sport All Season 4+ 275/30ZR20/XL (97	540	AA	A
Pilot Sport All Season 4+ 345/25ZR21/XL (104	540	AA	A
Energy LX4	500	A	A
LTX A/T2	500	A	A
Pilot Sport A/S 3	500	AA	A
Pilot Sport A/S 3+	500	AA	A
Energy Saver A/S	480	B	B
LTX Trail	480	B	B
Latitude Tour HP	440	A	A
Pilot Sport A/S Plus	440	A	A
LTX A/S	420	A	B
Energy Saver	400	A	A
E Primacy	340	B	A
Pilot Sport 5	340	A	A
Latitude Cross	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 3	320	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4	320	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ND0 265/45ZR19/XL (105	320	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 -S1	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 205/50ZR17	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 225/40ZR18/XL 92Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 225/40ZR19/XL 93Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 225/45ZR17	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 225/45ZR17 91Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 225/45ZR19/XL	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 245/35ZR18/XL 92Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 245/35ZR19/XL 93Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 245/40ZR20/XL 99Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 245/45RF20 99Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 255/35ZR18/XL 94Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 255/35ZR19/XL 96Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 255/40ZR19	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 255/40ZR20/XL 101	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 275/30ZR19/XL 96Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 275/35ZR20/XL 102	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 275/40RF20 102Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 -ZP 285/35ZR20/XL 104	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 225/40ZR18/XL 92Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 245/35ZR18/XL 92Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 245/45ZR19/XL 102	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 255/35ZR18/XL 94Y	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 275/40ZR19/XL 105	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 HL245/40R19/XL	320	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 SUV	320	A	A
Pilot MXM4	300	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 275/35ZR21/XL (103	300	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 275/40ZR20/XL (106	300	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 295/40ZR19/XL (108	300	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 315/30ZR21/XL (105	300	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 315/35ZR20/XL (110	300	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 325/30ZR21/XL (108	300	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 N0 265/45ZR19/XL (105	300	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 S	300	A	A
Pilot Sport 4 SUV 265/40ZR21 (105Y)	300	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 SUV 275/45ZR21/XL 110	300	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 SUV 295/35ZR21 (107Y)	300	AA	A
Pilot Sport 4 SUV 315/40ZR21/XL 115	300	AA	A
Pilot Exalto PE2	240	A	A
Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240)	240	AA	A
4x4 Diamaris	220	AA	A
Latitude Sport	220	AA	A
Latitude Sport 3	220	A	A
Latitude Sport 3 255/55ZR19/XL (111	220	A	A
Latitude Sport 3 275/50ZR19/XL (112	220	A	A
Latitude Sport 3 285/40ZR20/XL 108	220	A	A
Pilot Sport Cup 2	180	AA	A
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R	140	A	A

Failure Types

Most common failure modes reported for Michelin tires.

Blowout

583

Tread Separation

259

Tread Life

258

Bead/Sidewall Split

Traction

Tread/Sidewall Wear

Other Failure/Road Hazard

Most Complained Michelin Models

Michelin (816) Mxv4 (121) Xrv (104) Ltx M/S (96) Unknown (93) Pilot (88) Latitude Tour (87) Energy Lx4 (70) Energy Mxv4 Plus (64) All Season Radial (63)

Sample Complaints

"TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEED FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THIS ACTIVATED THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WHICH WAS QUOTED BY DEALER REVIEWING BLACK BOX. VEHICLE HAS NO BODY DAMAGE. TT"

"MICHELIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD CAME OFF, DAMAGING WHEEL WELL/HEADLIGHT AND WIRING, ALSO BENT STEEL RUNNING BOARD. *AW"

"TIRE EXPLODED WHILE DRIVE, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, AND DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT"

Extend Your Tire Life

With an average treadwear rating of 383, these are performance-oriented tires that trade longevity for grip. Expect to replace them more frequently.

Check tire pressure monthly and before long trips — underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure
Rotate tires every 5,000-7,500 miles to ensure even wear
Get a wheel alignment check annually and after hitting major potholes
Inspect tread depth regularly — replace at 4/32 inch for wet weather safety
Avoid rapid acceleration, hard braking, and sharp turns which accelerate wear
Store seasonal tires in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and ozone sources

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Data source: NHTSA tire complaint data. Public domain.

Complaint counts reflect consumer-reported issues. See our disclaimers.

Data through: 2026-03-28