# 2003 HONDA CIVIC — WHEELS
> NHTSA complaint `1280438` · 2016-05-04 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** WHEELS
- **Miles at failure:** 98,000
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
LEFT REAR TIRE EXPLODED AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHICH CAUSED A SEVER ACCIDENT INCLUDING THE  CAR ROLLING OVER 3 TIMES LEAVING ME UPSIDE DOWN TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE PURCHASED NEW 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.  HAD VERY FEW MILES ON THE TIRES.
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