1998 Nissan Altima Tires Problems
9 owner-reported tires complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (9)
Your tire's sidewall failed while driving through a residential neighborhood, and you had to use your spare tire. When you took the tire back to Walmart, they refused to cover it under warranty because the tread wasn't worn down enough to qualify as a manufacturer defect, and you hadn't purchased their optional road hazard warranty. The tire was only 7 months old at the time of failure.
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT 70 MPH MY LEFT REAR TIRE VIOLENTLY BLEW OUT. I GAINED CONTROL OF THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO SHOULDER. TIRE WAS ABSOLUTELY SHREDDED TO PIECES. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS EVIDENCE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE TIRE, AND THERE WERE NO FOREIGN OBJECTS IN ROAD OR IN TIRE. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL WHEN THE TIRE EXPLODED AND AS I CROSSED OVER LANES TO THE SHOULDER. THIS TIRE COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND DEATHS.*AK( DOT NUMBER: )
GENERAL XP 2000 GT TIRE (P195 65 R15) CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE WHEEL. *SLC
AT 22,000 MILES THE RIGHT REAR TIRE IS TOTALLY BALD, ALL FOUR TIRES SHOW EXTREME WEAR FOR THE LOW MILAGE THE CAR HAS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W1UNAAB TIRESIZE: P205/60R15)
AT 22,000 MILES THE RIGHT REAR TIRE IS TOTALLY BALD, ALL FOUR TIRES SHOW EXTREME WEAR FOR THE LOW MILAGE THE CAR HAS. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W1UNAAB TIRE SIZE: P205/60R15 )
FIRESTONE AFFINITY TIRES CARRY A WARRANTY OF 80,000 MILES. AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES THE TIRES DO NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION! WHEN CONTACTING FIRESTONE THEY INFORMED US THAT THEY HAD SENT A MEMO TO THEIR DEALERS STATING THAT AFFINITY TIRES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLES WOULD AS OF APRIL 2000, BE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 50,000 MILES. AFFINITY TIRES PURCHASED THROUGH THEIR RETAIL STORES WOULD CONTINUE TO BE WARRANTEED TO 80,000! WE AS OWNERS WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS CHANGE. WE HAVE 2 ALTIMAS FOR WHICH I AM FILLING 2 REPORTS! TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED & CARED FOR AS THE MANUFACTURERE RECOMMENDED! *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P195/65R15 )
FIRESTONE AFFINITY TIRES CARRY A WARRANTY OF 80,000 MILES. AFTER ONLY 37,000 MILES THE TIRES DO NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION! WHEN CONTACTING FIRESTONE THEY INFORMED US THAT THEY HAD SENT A MEMO TO THEIR DEALERS STATING THAT AFFINITY TIRES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLES WOULD AS OF APRIL 2000, BE WARRANTEED FOR ONLY 50,000 MILES. AFFINITY TIRES PURCHASED THROUGH THEIR RETAIL STORES WOULD CONTINUE TO BE WARRANTEED TO 80,000! WE AS OWNERS WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS CHANGE. WE HAVE 2 ALTIMAS FOR WHICH I AM FILLING 2 REPORTS! TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED & CARED FOR AS THE MANUFACTURERE RECOMMENDED! *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P195/65R15 )
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70 MPH THE REAR TIRES MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE AND THEY FELL APART. *AK
TIRE FAILED (GENERAL P195/65R 15). MJS