2002 Nissan Sentra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Nissan Sentra, 4% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,950 miles. 2 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.
“While driving on a paved hwy at 50 MPH/rear tire blewout. 2 days later on another paved road at 30 MPH my l/rear tire blewout. Same area on both tires. Same type of blowout. I think there is a major issue here. I am now scared to drive my vehicle. Dimsii ivoq entry posed after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-----------770769.”
NHTSA complaint #10006549, filed 2002-12, 10,435 miles“After purchasing a Nissan Sentra gxe 2002 -- about 1 month later the service engine light came on and I had to pay almost 300 dollars to replace the radiator thermostat--of course this repair and the next was not covered by the warranty that I purchased--after 5 months both engine belts had to be replaced--another 175 bucks. Now I hear a suspicious creaking from the rear end--I can't wait to find out what that is. Oh--I almost forgot--one day after taking the car home I had to repair a rear tire and the paint is peeling and fading.”
NHTSA complaint #10175286, filed 2006-12, 45,000 miles“In mar '02, I bought a new Nissan Sentra se-r that came w/ firestone firehawk gta-02 195/55/r16 tires. I always rotate my tires every 2 oil changes (~7000 miles) and check/inflate tire PSI every few months. In jan 05 I went to allied tires for an alignment. When I picked up my car, they showed me large splits/cracks all around the inner sidewall of all 4 tires. (at this point my car had ~28000 miles) they said if I didn't get the tires replaced asap, I would have a blowout. None of them had ever seen anything like this. I had all 4 tires replaced at sears soon after. (it was est. …”
NHTSA complaint #10124967, filed 2005-06, 28,000 miles“Dt: caller said that while driving at 65 MPH passenger's side rear tire went flat. When he pulled off the road and looked at the tire it was in threads and completely pulled away from the rim. He had the tire for about a year. Dealer gave him a new tire. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Bridgestone tire, p185/65r14.”
NHTSA complaint #10138370, filed 2005-10, 48,000 miles“While driving vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Driver's side and passenger's side tires were replaced due to bubbles located on the outer side of the tires. Dunlop, sp20fe, p185/65r12/85, DOT db7jc11. All four tires were original equipment. All incidents occurred on the rear tire about 1000 miles apart of the previous incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10087526, filed 2004-08, 23,900 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 16% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 6% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 17 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Sentra
127 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Sentra
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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