1999 Nissan Frontier Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 24%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,464miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Nissan Frontier, 24% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,464 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 04/20/03 I experienced a severe vibration while driving my '99 Nissan Frontier at 65 MPH. As I pulled over, the right rear tire (oem firestone wilderness ht p215/65r-15) shed most of its tread. Tire was replaced and remaining tires were checked and found to be in good condition. One week later, the left rear tire began a similar vibration for a few seconds, then exploded at 65 MPH, destroying most of the sheet metal and body supports behind the wheel well. Tires had 48k miles, good tread, and were properly inflated to mfrs. Specs.”
NHTSA complaint #10017086, filed 2003-05, 48,950 miles“Traveling south on tx 130 near manor at 65 MPH. Bright cool, sunny weather, dry road. Right rear tire exploded. Tread came off in one long strip, which thrashed the car. Was able to safely pull car off road, but damage to right rear panel, wheel well, and fuel filler estimated at between $1500 and $3000. The car had been vibrating at highway speeds for a while, but I suspected a suspension problem rather than a tire problem. Now I notice all tires appear rotten on outside; they had not been holding air well for several months. Have replaced all 5 tires. Car: 1999 Nissan Frontier pickup. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176616, filed 2006-12, 41,979 miles“Both lights and attachments by license plate fell out. Both bulbs and attachments were lost while driving 1 or two weeks apart. Airbag light flashing in past month. Have had mechanic check out and states fuse and everything is okay but the airbag light flashes continuously while vehicle is on. Firestone tires blew out at sidewall x2 tires at 30,000 miles. This was the original tires with vehicle bought brand new. Nissan or firestone stated could not reimburse for loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10047219, filed 2003-11, 90,000 miles“The tire had bubbles and the belt was separating from the tire. (firestone wilderness size p21565r15 DOT#w2vsnnas17). . While driving, the tire experienced a blow out, which made the vehicle difficult to control. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10021669, filed 2003-06, 38,000 miles“I've only owned this vehicle for 2 weeks. I have digital images of the tire and will send them upon request. The failure was sidewall blowout, not result of running over something. I'm concerned that these tires are all in danger of failure. The look of the blow-out suggests separation of material. (DOT number: w2vfnna069 tiresize: p215/65r15)”
NHTSA complaint #740768, filed 2001-02Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 30 | 16% |
| 1999 | 19 | 24% |
| 1998 | 23 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Frontier
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Frontier
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.
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