I went into the Nissan dealer with my Nissan Pro4x with 900 miles on with a lowspeed "thunking" sound coming from the rear end. On the highway the truck vibrates really bad at about 60-65 mph. The dealer (NUCAR Nissan of Allentown, Pa (484)223-0564, service writer Simone) inspected the vehicle and "road force balanced" the rear tires. Both rear tires were found to be bad.....900 miles on the vehicle! The dealer (Simone) claims they do not warranty tires, "Call Hankook", they told me. I called Hankook they provided me a reference number #[XXX] and told me they only deal with the dealer service department. I went back to NUCAR Nissan of Allentown, Pa. They (Simone) again told me they can't help me with warranty tires?!! This is an unsafe condition. I have not been driving the vehicle, except for short trips around town, because I'm afraid this condition will result in a tire failure just like the Firestone tire failures of the late 90's early 2000's. I have a copy of the dealers service report if you need it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Nissan Frontier tire blowout problems
48 of the 3,369 owner complaints about the Nissan Frontier describe tire blowout or tread separation, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 48
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical mileage
- 76,000
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Sidewall failed at 70MPH on I-40 Westbound causing immediate deflation of the tire almost causing loss of vehicle control. The problem has NOT been reproduced by a dealer or independent service center. The vehicle has NOT been inspected by any police or manufacturer. The low tire warning lamp illuminated seconds after said blowout. HANCOOK DYNAPRO AT M P265/75R16
Purchased 4 new general grabber hts tires size 25/75r15 less than 4 months ago. Tires were installed at a reputable dealership. I now have 2,600 miles on the tires. Last week the first tire blew out at the bead, where the tire meets the rim. I installed my full size spare while the first failure is investigated. Now two days later, a second tire is severely deformed at the tire bead and looks like it is about to explode just like the first one. Both failures are right under the 'ge' in general at the tire bead. I believe these tires are completely defective, they are a danger to anyone that has them installed on their vehicle and a danger to the public. The first tire failed while driving at 55mph on a flat, straight, smooth road. The second tire has not completely failed, but there is a large bulge or bubble in the tire where it meets the rim, it looks like it could fail at any moment and is not safe to drive. First photo of first failed tire immediately after it failed on the side of road. Second and third photo is the second tire I believe is about to explode. Last photo dot number of first failed tire. Thank you for your time.
Fuel vent tube is so blocked when opening gas cap vapors blow out with much pressure and can not pump gas into truck as it spreads out over the truck and all over the place!! I just bought this truck and I am sure it is a very serious safety concern ,could turn deadly ..
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier equipped with firestone primewell tires, size: 215/65/r15. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact felt a vibration in the tires. The contact discovered that the sidewall was separated from the thread of the rear passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 107,183 and the tire failure mileage was 319. Ma 10/19/15
#1recently I noticed that my fuel gauge has been unreliable. It will show the actual fuel amount, then it will show that there is no fuel in the tank just a few moments later. Sometimes this issue lasts for a week where it shows the fuel tank to be empty while it is full. Also there is a check engine light that accompanies. #2 I live in alaska and require the defroster vent to work in the winter. This winter starting in december I noticed that air will not blow out of the defroster vent below the windshield. I have tried numerous selections on the dial/controls without resolve. It also makes a "bubbling and clicking sound" that to me sounds mechanical in the dashboard, when the vent is trying to change from the floor vent, to the head vents, and then up to the windshield vent.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan frontier. The vehicle was equipped with continental general grabber aw tires, size p265/70r16 (na). While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly began to wobble and became unstable. The contact reduced the speed to 68 MPH when the rear driver side tire suddenly malfunctioned, causing the contact to lose control and crash the vehicle. The driver sustained a contusion to the left knee that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the failure was due to tread separation on one of the tires. The manufacturer was not notified. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 111,000.
My vehicle has the low tire air pressure sensor. All 4 of the tires leak because the valve stems are cracking internally. The valve stems are $100 each plus labor to install them. Soft tires are unsafe and could blow out causing accidents and injury. These should be recalled. Nissan says they won't help.
On my 2006 nissan frontier my radiator coolant mixed in with my transmission oil and it caused my tranny to blow out and also for my timing belt to get messed up and so I had to replace my tranny and radiator and timing belts at a total of over 4 thousand dollars. I really think nissan should make this a recall regardless of your mileage because if they don't hundreds and thousand of people will stop buying nissan. Please inform me of anything with the investigation with nissan.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan frontier pickup, equipped with cooper discoverer ht tires, size lt235/70/r15. The contact stated that the tread exhibited a bulge and was causing tread separation. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the tires were found in very bad conditions. The mechanic advised the contact that the tires were not safe to drive on. The current and failure vehicle mileage was 115,000. The current and failure mileage of the tires was 11,000.
Related recalls
Tires: bead
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.
- Risk
- A rapid loss of tire pressure while driving can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all four road tires, or inspect and replace the spare tire assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC973 and PC974.
Recall number 23V273000 · Recall details
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Which Nissan Frontier years have tire blowout or tread separation problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (12 complaints), 1998 (11 complaints) and 2000 (9 complaints).
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