2003 Nissan Maxima Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Nissan Maxima, 1% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,750 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.
“While driving at any speed vehicle shook. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, where the tires were rotated and aligned. The problem still persisted after alignment. Dealer admitted, something was wrong with the tires due to cracks.”
NHTSA complaint #10051679, filed 2003-12, 7,500 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Maxima. While driving 65 MPH, the tire deflated through its sidewall. The contact received a recall notice, but the number was unknown. The contact no longer owns the vehicle. The tires were goodyear and the DOT number, tire line, purchase date, and current mileage were unknown. The failure mileage was 24,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10194741, filed 2007-06, 24,000 milesRelated 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 2003 Nissan Maxima
54 complaintsEngine
43 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology