1999 Nissan Pathfinder Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,825miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder, 9% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,825 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was sold a set of four 31/1050r-5/16 pegasus advanta at all seasons owl on 10/15/2012 from les schwab tire center mileage was 114360 on my 09 Nissan Pathfinder 2wd after/during putting 16000 miles on them I noticed that a wobble at slow speeds (5-15mph)like a the tire had separated I noticed bulging in the sidewall they have worn out my struts and has gotten worse at 60 MPH the car will violently start to shake I have taken it back several times for an alignment the only option was a brand new set of tires pegasus advanta at all seasons owl should be recalled see…”
NHTSA complaint #10787135, filed 2015-10“When driving 75 MPH on a highway in alabama. The car suddenly felt very bumpy (as we were driving on the tire rim) and then in a matter of seconds the driver lost control but managed to steer the car over to the side of the road after letting it slow down on its own and take its course. After examining the tire, we saw that the tread had completely separated from the rest of the tire, all the way around the entire tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #769588, filed 2002-11“Original tires on a Nissan Pathfinder, dueler h/t 689 bridgestone. All 4 tires are making squeaching noise. The customer states that the treads for the tires are starting or about to show separation and should be replaced by firestone.”
NHTSA complaint #874566, filed 2000-11“While driving, tire experienced tread separation, causing consumer to lose control and vehicle to roll over twice, two people were injured, dunlop grand trek p265/70r15, claim 59-v902-289.”
NHTSA complaint #6901102, filed 2001-04“Consumer stated while driving and without warning, the right front tire blew out causing considerable damage to vehicle. (bridgestone dueler 255 65r 16).”
NHTSA complaint #567693, filed 2002-09Related 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 1999 Nissan Pathfinder
35 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder
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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