1997 Nissan Pathfinder tires problems

Filed May 2, 2011 · Tires · 180,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder with michelin cross terrain tires, line size 265/70/r15 (n/a). The contact was driving 35 MPH when the front passenger size tire blew. As a result, the vehicle crashed against a wall and the driver sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the failure could have been cause by a road hazard. The manufacturer was contacted who offered to file a complaint and inspect the tire yet the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Tires · NY

On saturday, march 13, 2004, at approximately 12:00 driving on the east bound long island expressway ohe of the tires on my 1997 nissan pathfinder shredded/came apart the tire is a bridgestone dueler ht 265/70/15 # elekdcl1100. I just purchased the truck one month ago, and from what I was told at the bridgeston/firestone dealer the tire is only 3 years old. 3 year old tires should wear down not come apart. I was traveling at 50 MPH and was able to control the vehicle until I was able to come to a stop on the shoulder. My truck sustained major damage to the front 1/4 panel, door, wheel well molding, the aluminum wheel and running board. I have pictures of the damage. This vehicle helps to allow me to make a living and I cannot afford to be without it for an extended period of time. Please forward this to the appropriate department to help me resolve this as quickly as possible. I contacted bridgestone and was given the run around and can only hope this can be resolved in the next 30 days or so, which is very hard for me to accept. If you can give/forward any further information to me I would appreciate it. I can also be reached at 631‑463‑9084. Thank you for handling this in an expedient manner paul balsamo .

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Tires · NV

Consumer states that while driving and without warning the tires had tread separation. Dealer notified. Size#23575r15 please provide the dot#.

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Steering, Tires · CO

While driving 40-45 a rear tire was making noise, steering wheel and rear tires locked up. Consumer tried to pull vehicle over accelerator pedal, had no power. Vehicle was towed to repair shop. Please provide further information.

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Tires · OH

Firestone wilderness ht dot vdhl awr, while driving 60 MPH consumer heard a pop sound and vehicle started swaying. Consumer pulled vehicle over and noticed rear passenger's side tire had a blowout. *ak

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Tires · PA · 4 injuries

Claim number 38-j636-167 - while driving (roadhugger radial gt / performance radial gt p235 70r15; dot# is pjm1 dxkr 489) tire blew out causing vehicle to roll over several times, 4 injuries were sustained.

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Tires · TX · 1 injury

Claim number 43-r733-414 - while driving rear tire (general all season p235/70r15 dot a3m1 2wh or 81240-1p870131404) blew out causing consumer to lose control and vehicle rolled down an enbankment into a revene, it was noted that the tread had separated, injuries were sustained.

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Tires · LA

Purchased 4 tires from sears on 07/27/00 at cost of $561.75. On 05/05/01 wobbling noticed with only 23423 miles of wear. Returned to sears on 07/02/2001 to report probable belt separating. They reported feathering of tread. They wanted to sell me new tires, not honor warranty or guarantee of customer satisfaction. Advised by nissan dealer not to drive long distance due to possible blow out. Contacted sears customer relations. Awaiting reply. These are bf goodrich tires all terrain radials, 30x9.50r15lt. Thank you for any assistance.*ak (tiresize: 30950r15lt)

Filed Mar 8, 2001 · Tires · MN · crash

While driving, driver side rear tire blewout, vehicle spun and hit a steel post causing $4000 in damage, tires are bf goodrich , size p265/70r15.

Filed Jan 12, 2001 · Tires · AL

Bridgestone dueler ht tires p235/75r15 have cracks along the sidewall from the tread near the casing, in the fall of 1997 there was a recall due to these tire wearing unevenly, after seeing these tires, bridgestone dealer stated this was the same problem as the previous recall, however bridgestone refused to adjust the tires.