Nissan Frontier Tires Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Nissan Frontier across 19 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “p215 65r15” (17% of reports).
- 116tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 83%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- P215 65R15: mentioned in 20 of 116 complaints (17%)
- Tire size: mentioned in 19 of 116 complaints (16%)
- Firestone wilderness: mentioned in 17 of 116 complaints (15%)
- Dot W2VF: mentioned in 6 of 116 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 56 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 116 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Nissan Frontier tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Frontier | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2023 Frontier | 1 | 2% | 18,000 |
| 2021 Frontier | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2015 Frontier | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2013 Frontier | 1 | 2% | 25,000 |
| 2011 Frontier | 1 | 2% | 17,700 |
| 2010 Frontier | 1 | 2% | 4,600 |
| 2009 Frontier | 2 | 5% | 41,618 |
| 2008 Frontier | 1 | 1% | 68,000 |
| 2007 Frontier | 9 | 2% | 62,500 |
| 2006 Frontier | 4 | 1% | 47,000 |
| 2005 Frontier | 3 | 1% | 94,000 |
| 2004 Frontier | 6 | 9% | 29,000 |
| 2003 Frontier | 2 | 3% | 65,000 |
| 2002 Frontier | 5 | 4% | 55,402 |
| 2001 Frontier | 4 | 3% | 50,079 |
| 2000 Frontier | 30 | 16% | 65,170 |
| 1999 Frontier | 19 | 24% | 45,465 |
| 1998 Frontier | 23 | 18% | 115,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Tires:bead
Model years: 2023
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 [redacted], service writer Simone) inspected the vehicle and…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Frontier equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: P265/70/R16, DOT Number: 1UTC211BR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the front passengerâs side tire. The vehicle…
The contact leased a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated the normal tire pressure was 35; however, the tire pressure had increased to 37, 39, and 40 while driving on several occasions. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the…
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…
Went to my local garage to get my tires balanced. Mechanic reported that 1 of the 4 tires (all bought together) was beginning to come apart internally / belt separation. The tires were installed during october of 2019. They have less than 8000 miles on the tires. Vendor is reimbursing me for the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Frontiers have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about tires for the Nissan Frontier. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Frontier tires?
Yes: 1 safety recall list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Nissan Frontier?
The most frequent phrase is “p215 65r15”, in 20 of 116 complaints, followed by “tire size” (19).
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