2002 Nissan Pathfinder Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,684miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder, 3% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,684 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.
“1. Normal highway drive home, heard a pop in right rear of SUV. About 5 miles after pop right rear begins to smoke. Pulled over and called aaa. Purchased the tire about 11 months ago. 2. Occurred once. 3. Had to replace the tire. Was told considered a road hazard, and not covered under limited mileage warranty. Isn't this a defect?”
NHTSA complaint #10764208, filed 2015-09, 185,602 miles“While driving at 35 MPH and slowing down to take an exit the right rear tire blew out. Consumer was able to get the vehicle off the road. No crash was involved.”
NHTSA complaint #10117280, filed 2005-04, 33,765 miles“I had purchased 4 tires ( pirelli scorpion 245 65r17 107 hrs approximately 2 yrs ago. The tires are dry rotting by the beads and the treads. Dot 3 week of 2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10154959, filed 2006-04Related 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 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
43 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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