Tire Blowout problems of the 2008 Nissan Versa

Two problems related to tire blowout have been reported for the 2008 Nissan Versa. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Nissan Versa based on all problems reported for the 2008 Versa.

1 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2014

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.

2 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2008

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).


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