1997 Nissan Pathfinder Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder, 7% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the highway at approx 75 MPH, the right rear tire blew. The tread had come off. There was no sign of a puncture (nail, sharp object.,,,,) the store where I took my tire to found no signs of punctures. This could have been an isolated incident but with the new developments I thought it would be a good idea to report it in case anyone else has had any problems with these tires.( DOT number: ??? Tire size: p235/70/r1 )”
NHTSA complaint #730770, filed 2000-09“The rubber striped off two tires on the drivers side causing extensive body damage to my vehicle. The dealership refuses to hold any responsibilty for the repairs. I have filed a claim with my insurance company to repair my car. I have notified continental general tire co. Thru their website two days ago and have had no response from them. I had the vehicle less than thirty days when the tires stiped the rubber. I was traveling back to my home in ar from a family furneral in ga. The first tire on the front drivers side went about 50 miles out of macon, ga. …”
NHTSA complaint #727559, filed 2000-08“The contact owns a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder with michelin cross terrain tires, line size 265/70/r15 (n/a). The contact was driving 35 MPH when the front passenger size tire blew. As a result, the vehicle crashed against a wall and the driver sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the failure could have been cause by a road hazard. The manufacturer was contacted who offered to file a complaint and inspect the tire yet the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10398674, filed 2011-05, 180,000 miles“Bridgestone dueler ht tires p235/75r15 have cracks along the sidewall from the tread near the casing, in the fall of 1997 there was a recall due to these tire wearing unevenly, after seeing these tires, bridgestone dealer stated this was the same problem as the previous recall, however bridgestone refused to adjust the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #878135, filed 2001-01“While driving 40-45 a rear tire was making noise, steering wheel and rear tires locked up. Consumer tried to pull vehicle over accelerator pedal, had no power. Vehicle was towed to repair shop. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8016283, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 9% |
| 1998 | 9 | 6% |
| 1997 | 16 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 8% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 4 | 8% |
| 1992 | 4 | 13% |
| 1991 | 4 | 10% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 18% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
105 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
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