1996 Nissan Maxima Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Nissan Maxima, 7% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,600 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.
“Of 4 tires purchased in may 2008, 3 have failed. One tire was replaced due to radial tire pull. A second was replaced due to a blister that developed on the sidewall. A third was replaced due to a flat spot that was discovered on the tread, which was found when the tire could not be balanced. All 3 tires failed within the first 6,000 miles of treadwear. Tires are goodyear comfort tread.”
NHTSA complaint #10240484, filed 2008-08, 185,600 miles“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 )”
NHTSA complaint #727991, filed 2000-08“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.”
NHTSA complaint #558489, filed 2000-12Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2004 | 141 | 10% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Nissan Maxima
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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