Nissan Maxima owners have reported 15 problems related to tire tread/belt (under the tire category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the Maxima.
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 flat. The tire was replaced with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was confirmed that the tire tread had separated, and all four tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the owner to the local dealer for assistance. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 21t001000 (tires) and 20t018000 (tires). The dot number was not available. The tire mileage was approximately 16,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 63,458.
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The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Maxima. The vehicle has sumitomo, size 21555hr16 tires. The contact stated that the two front tires cracked on the sidewalls and the tread. The tires were purchased in may of 2007. The contact has pictures. The dot was unknown. The tire failure mileage was 2,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 128,000 and current mileage was 129,000. Updated 10/23/07.
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2004 Nissan Maxima with defective goodyear eagle rsa tires customer wants all four tires replaced**
the consumer received 2 new tires from savitt tire dealership both front tires had tread separation and stated the dealer who made the inspection informed the consumer the vehicle was very unsafe to drive. Goodyear made the decision to only replace the front 2 tires and to sell the consumer the other 2 in which he declined. The consumer does not know why retailer shipped 4 new tires to the dealer but goodyear only agreed to give the consumer 2 new tires. The consumer provided a copy of a reimbursement form and an article about defective tires.
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The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The vehicle has a set of goodyear eagle p245/45/r18 tires. The contact stated that there is a straight line on the top of her tires where it appears they may crack. She stated that she previously had three tires replaced for this same failure. The manufacturer has not been notified. The dot number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. While driving 65 mph, the tire deflated through its sidewall. The contact received a recall notice, but the number was unknown. The contact no longer owns the vehicle. The tires were goodyear and the dot number, tire line, purchase date, and current mileage were unknown. The failure mileage was 24,000.
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Tire tread separation. Was told nothing can be done. Low mile tires original equipment tires replaced but very loud with same tire.
: the contact stated the inside tread on the tires had excessive wear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer recommended the tires be replaced.
2004 Nissan Maxima that has continental, contitouring , tire, size p225/55/r17 leaked air almost to the point of being flat. This happens over a period of time, such as two weeks, these leaks were slow, and occurred four tires. Consumer was driving about 35 mph in a school zone and heard a pop, pulled ove,r and the right rear tire was completely flat on the rim. This occurred near a gas station ,and consumer drove there to gas station to put air in the tire, but the air system at the gas station would not work. Called family member to bring an air piggy and the tire would not inflate. Waited for tire dealer to open because this was early in the morning and they could not inflate the tire. Upon further inspection they note tha t inside of the tire running vertically from the rim to the top of the tire had a split. Due to tread separation this could not be repaired , and a new tire would have to be purchased. Contacted dealer, who suggested discussing this matter with tire manufacturer. Contacted continental, who said consumer would have to taketire to an authorized service center which was a considerable drive for inspection of the tire. Called a second time, and they said they would send out a call tag and request tires back. Consumer had all four tires replaced with a different brand and paid for this out of pocket. Have not sent those tires to continental at this time.
While traveling on highway heard a noise. Consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder ,and right rear tire tread separated. Firestone , bridgestone, potenza. Dealership was aware of problem.
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Complete tire tread cam off while driving 55 mph on the highway. (dot number: m6b2 tiresize: p215/55r16).
Toyo all season, proxes, p215/55r16 dot cxvd7a21000, original equipment, $ 8000 damage to vehicle, blowout on right rear tire due to tread separation at 65 mph, one person was injured in accident, consumer lost control striking a barrier wall.
Consumer replaced two front tires (no make or size) due to tread separation which was also causing the steering wheel to shake, one of the places that the consumer took the vehicle to stated there were no problems with the tires.
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4 tires were defective. They experienced tread separation and cracks along the sidewall.
Consumer is requesting reimbursement for 2 michelin roadhandler t plus, p205 65r15, 92t ms dot b9pa f7pe 078 tires which show signs of tread separation from the tire body, the tread separation became obvious after a recent vacation trip involving lengthy drives at high interstate speeds when outdoor temperatures were in the mid nineties, a continuous open split or groove has opened around the entire outer tire perimeter as if they were recap tires where the recap portion is getting ready to fly off.
I purchased 4 of these tires in Nov 1998 and the 1st tire had tread separation in Nov 1999(it was the driver side front)the 2nd tire had tread separation in Mar 2000(driver side rear)----the 1st tire left damage on the inner wheel well of the driver side front---approximate damage $300( dot number: tire size: p20565r15 ).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems | |
| Tire Bead problems | |
| Spare Tire problems |