2008 Nissan Versa: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Suspension · 52,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact stated that the front driver side tire blew out. The contact discovered that the coil spring fractured and punctured the tire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Suspension · 118,000 miles · VA

The front passenger side coil spring fractured while the car was in motion. I had been driving about 0.1 miles after a left turn and was traveling at a low rate of speed when the coil fractured and a section of the coil punctured and tore the inner wall of the tire causing a sudden tire failure. The sound of the fracture was very loud metal on metal sound, drawing people out from nearby buildings. The car was towed to the local dealership where new front coil springs were installed, the front passenger tire replaced and a front end alignment was performed.

Filed Jul 3, 2015 · Suspension · 96,000 miles · OH

I was driving on a small paved two lane highway at approximately 45 MPH.I heard a loud noise and shortly after the tire blew out.this happened right before a small side road so I was able to turn onto that road so I wasn't on the highway.due to the flat tire and broken spring the car sat too low for the factory provided jack to fit under the car.I called my brother for assistance and he showed up with my nephew.they were able to lift up on the car just enough so that I could place the jack in the correct position.we put the factory donut spare tire on and I drove to warehouse tire...unfortunately they were just closing down for the day.I had four new tires installed the following tuesday and then took the car to my mechanic.I picked the car up on july 3rd.my mechanic informed that the drivers side coil spring was broken also.the drivers side spring had broken near the top;the passenger side spring broke closer to bottom which allowed it to spin out of place and slice the tire.

Filed May 22, 2015 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · PA

I was concerned that something was wrong with the car. I was taking it to the garage when the coil spring broke. The jagged end rubbed against the tire causing it to blow out.

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Tires · 43,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan versa equipped with bf goodrich all season radial tires, size: 185/65r15. The contact was driving over a gravel road when the tire blew. The contact took the tire to dealer, who advised that the thickness of the tire was inadequate and caused the tire to blow. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000. The tire failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 07/16/14 ma

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Electrical, Tires · 5,000 miles · NV

The tire pressure monitoring system began to flash and then went to a steady signal. When I pulled over to check the tire pressure it was fine. This continued to happen almost daily and is still happening. On one occasion I ignored it and later that day I had a blow out due to low tire pressure. I cannot get the dealer to fix this. I changed wheels and added new tires and the condition continues. On some days while driving it will start to malfunction and then turn off. On other days it is fine. I have seen online that several other people have had the same problem.

Filed May 21, 2008 · Tires · 10,870 miles · TX

2008 versa, car started making whining noise, brought back and was told tires had cupping (sp?) and that it needed to be brought back to the dealer. Night before dealer appt. Back tired shredded while traveling on major interstate. Looked up complaints under tires on this site and there is a pending investigation onto the continental tires for "allege sudden and catastrophic failure of tire including tread separation" nissan dealer says that they will not replace the back tire because blow out was due to road hazards. Sent them the investigation link. Waiting to hear how they will handle. These tires are dangerous and could be putting lives in danger. (mileage listed may be 10-15 miles less than on odometer... Do not have vehicle still at dealership).