1. Nissan Frontier
  2. Problems
  3. Tread/Belt

Nissan Frontier Tread/Belt Problems

29
Owner complaint records in our dataset
9
Years with records
1999–2010
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 29 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • rear tire · 7 records
  • side tire · 6 records
  • tread separation · 6 records
  • side rear · 5 records
  • firestone wilderness · 5 records
  • tires size · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi2
150–400k mi2
1–30k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • August 17, 2014

    Tread/Belt

    Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan frontier. The vehicle was equipped with continental general grabber aw tires, size p265/70r16 (na). While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to wobble and became unstable. The contact reduced the speed to 68 mph when the rear driver side tire suddenly malfunctioned, causing the contact to lose control and crash the vehicle. The driver sustained a contusion to…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10626588

    2005 records in this system

  • June 28, 2014 · 289,889 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Toyo tires belt separation causing tires to become mishap and causing vehicle to wobble, and ride rough. *tr

    ODI 10611025

    2000 records in this system

  • June 22, 2013 · 100,300 miles

    Sidewall · Tires · Tread/Belt

    Brand new tires with less than 500 miles on them, after 2 attempts they still would not take a balance. Owner determined by spinning the tires on the vehicle that the tread block wobbled side to side and the sidewall height varied as the tire was rotated. Vendor replaced two of the four tires under warranty. *tr

    ODI 10532552

    2000 records in this system

  • September 19, 2010 · 4,600 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Tl*the contact owns a 2010 nissan frontier equipped with bf goodrich radial lone trail at tires (n/a), size p265/70/r16. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 mph, the driver side rear tire suddenly blew out. The tire was switched out for the spare. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that they could do nothing and to visit the tire dealer. The tire dealer stated that they could not find…

    ODI 10358188

    2010 records in this system

  • August 18, 2009 · 79,117 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The vehicle has cooper tires, tire line dominator all season, tire size 235\75\15. While driving approximately 75 mph on normal road conditons; the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was inspected, the front driver tire exhibited complete tread separation and the steel belt was exposed. The vehicle was taken to…

    ODI 10281993

    2006 records in this system

  • August 28, 2008 · 64,803 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. The vehicle has cooper discoverer h/t tires, size 245/75/15 (na). While at a tire shop, the contact was informed that the vehicle had three defective tires. The belt and tread were separating from the front passenger side tire and two rear tires. The tires have not been replaced. The dot number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 64,803.

    ODI 10240118

    2002 records in this system

  • July 31, 2008 · 32,000 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    I have these tires original from nissan when i bought the truck. After 28,000 miles, they would just peel off on the top layer and leave the rest of the tire intact. At high speeds, this has caused major damage to my truck by a slapping action of the peeled layer. They should notify all consumers of this defect. *tr

    ODI 10236510

    2004 records in this system

  • July 24, 2008 · 160,000 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Tire failure. Driving about 55mph, felt vibration in rear of truck then loud thumping noise (tread slapping rear fender). Stopped vehicle and discovered tread was missing from tire. Tire was not flat. *tr

    ODI 10237584

    2000 records in this system