Nissan Maxima Tires Problems
Owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Nissan Maxima across 19 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (141). The words owners use most often: “goodyear eagle” (22% of reports).
- 243tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 63%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.
- Goodyear eagle: mentioned in 53 of 243 complaints (22%)
- Four tires: mentioned in 43 of 243 complaints (18%)
- P245 45R18: mentioned in 28 of 243 complaints (12%)
- Cracks sidewalls: mentioned in 14 of 243 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 137 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 243 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
Nissan Maxima tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Maxima | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Maxima | 1 | 1% | 63,458 |
| 2010 Maxima | 3 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2009 Maxima | 4 | 1% | 46,842 |
| 2008 Maxima | 8 | 10% | 8,820 |
| 2007 Maxima | 4 | 3% | 19,900 |
| 2006 Maxima | 11 | 2% | 22,255 |
| 2005 Maxima | 17 | 2% | 32,732 |
| 2004 Maxima | 141 | 10% | 29,738 |
| 2003 Maxima | 3 | 1% | 15,750 |
| 2002 Maxima | 8 | 4% | 51,500 |
| 2001 Maxima | 6 | 3% | 70,190 |
| 2000 Maxima | 10 | 3% | 95,148 |
| 1999 Maxima | 4 | 2% | 135,211 |
| 1998 Maxima | 6 | 5% | 78,282 |
| 1997 Maxima | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Maxima | 7 | 7% | 185,600 |
| 1995 Maxima | 6 | 4% | 155,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists tires for the Nissan Maxima. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact's mother owns a 2017 Nissan Maxima equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Pro Contact TX, Tire Size: 245/45/R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The owner noticed that the passenger's side front tire was…
Four tires size 245/45/18 failed after 9 months and 6,500 miles. Tires were rotated after 5,000 miles. Dealer checked alignment at 6,500 miles all was ok. Two rear tires were bald, no tread, two front tires were worn to wear bar. Dealer sent tires for warranty 3/12/24 to date 4/22/24 Warranty…
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the front wheels. The stabili-trak and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle…
We were traveling on a lightly crowded highway when all at once the car shuddered, tire and warning lights came on, noise and vibration levels increased dramatically. I managed to pull over and then off the highway in order to replace the damaged tire with the donut spare. The roadway was clear…
Tires. Goodyear viva 3 model, size 215/55r16 (and most other sizes). These tires go out of round at exceptionally low mileage. An common complaint at walmart (the only retailer that sells this model) is that the tires go out of round, produce unbelievable noise, and vibration in the steering…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Maximas have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 243 owner complaints about tires for the Nissan Maxima. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Maxima tires?
No recall currently lists tires for this vehicle.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Nissan Maxima?
The most frequent phrase is “goodyear eagle”, in 53 of 243 complaints, followed by “four tires” (43).
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