1999 Nissan Altima Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 13%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Nissan Altima, 13% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tires are warrantied for 80,000 miles. We have traveled less than 1/2 of that and the tires did not pass state inspection. When we contacted firestone they had sent a memo to their dealers stating that after april 2000, the affinity original equipment tires would no longer be warranteed to 80,000 but only 50,000 miles. The affinity purchased in their stores would retain the 80,000 mile warranty. We as owners were never notified if we had we would have taken action prior to april! …”
NHTSA complaint #732296, filed 2000-09“Upon routine inspection of the tires, it was noted that there is a crack running around the circumfrance of all four tires where the tread meets the sidewall. This is on all four tires. Our dealer has recommended that we replace the tires before warm weather starts. We decided to investigate online to see if there was a recall on these tires. There is no recall, but there are numerous complaints listed for these firestone affinity tires for tread separation. I feel there must be a manufacturing problem with these tires. Thank you for your help.”
NHTSA complaint #761087, filed 2002-04“After noticing the tire was low in pressure I proceeded to a tire repair facility. After inspecting the tire and finding a small nail the repairman noticed a split on the inside of the tire where the belts are joined together. The repairman said he could not put the tire on the car due to safety reasons. I purchased a new tire to be on my way. After taking the tire to a general tire dealer it was determined that the defect was a factory process defect. I contacted general tire (file #75994) however the company would only agree to fund half of another tire. I did not want another tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #757201, filed 2002-01“Replaced the two front tires because they would not hold air for any length of time, for no apparent reason. Now I have noticed cracks near the tread area that run circumferentialy around the tire. Tread depth still is good. ( DOT number: w1un tire size: p205/60r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #731279, filed 2000-09“Consumer noticed tread had cracked open in center of tire an is separating from the carcass, discovered this when rotating tires, and this is tire involved in a recall.(firestone affinity tires, DOT number, w1unaab418)”
NHTSA complaint #786419, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10031305Sep 30, 2010Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 21 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 14 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 19 | 12% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Altima
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology