2001 Nissan Pathfinder Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder, 3% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 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.
“Driving on parkway, tire blew out causing ~ $3,000 body damage by the ripping rubber. No accident occurred. Tow was necessary. My complaint is that the tire did not show the indicator marking of wear, nor were the treads bare. The make, model and numbers are identical to 2 other complaints I quickly reviewed on this site. Bridgestone dueler h/t steel belted radial p255 / 65r16 Nissan Pathfinder 2001”
NHTSA complaint #10079262, filed 2004-07, 44,480 miles“While driving at 65 MPH on I-95 the rear passenger side tire blew out. Specifically the threads peeled off causing damage to the wheel well, trim and brakes. Damage was $1650. Tire was a toyo tranpath a12(taa12-6). P255/65r16 106s with good threads. Upon inspection cracks are visible on two other toyo tires and need to be replaced. The fourth tire is a bridgestone dueler h/t and shows no cracks. Virginia hwy patrol checked vehicle but did not file a report.”
NHTSA complaint #10169741, filed 2006-10, 78,000 miles“July 1, 2007: michelin tire failure: p255/65 r16 michelin ltx m/s . After 22k miles on the tires, while driving on the highway at 65mph, suddenly the rear passenger side tire tread completely separated from the sidewall, resulting in a blowout. The 2001 Pathfinder le 4x4, didn't flip over. I was able to control the vehicle and pullover on the side. The entire tire tread separated intact, around the tailpipe brackets and rear mudflap. The tread is undamaged: no nail or screws or any other road hazard or damages. The aaa sent a truck who changed the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209252, filed 2007-11, 88,000 miles“Tires have no wet traction, they spin out at low rate of speed leaving you exposed to fast approaching vehicles. Tires also cause vehicle to fish tail and spin out at low speed turns, losing control of the vehicle and/or side swippng a guard rail and or vehicle. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #768975, filed 2002-10Related 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 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
68 complaintsEquipment
39 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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