2009 Nissan Sentra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Nissan Sentra, 7% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 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.
“The tire pressure warning light came on three times in a three week period. I added air the first two times and the light went off. I did not add air, but went to the dealer on the third occasion. The service writer said that the tire pressures were low, that air was added and the warning light was reset. Tires are oem bridgestone turanza 205/55-16 on a 2009 Nissan Sentra.”
NHTSA complaint #10291833, filed 2009-11, 4,300 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Sentra. When the contact started the ignition, the tire pressure monitoring system illuminated a low pressure reading on the instrument panel. The front driver's side tire was properly inflated and the warning indicator no longer illuminated. On a separate occasion the identical failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the tire pressure monitoring system sensor was replaced. The failure recurred two additional times and each time the tire pressure monitoring system sensor was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10445643, filed 2012-01, 34,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Sentra equipped with hankook roadhandler sport tires, size: 215/55r/16 (na). The contact stated that the front passenger tire sidewall was severely cracked. The contact stated that the failure recurred on both front tires. The dealer was not contacted. The contact was referred to sears and then to the manufacturer; however, no assistance was offered. The tire failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The DOT number, vehicle failure mileage, and VIN were not provided.”
NHTSA complaint #11047780, filed 2017-11Related 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 2009 Nissan Sentra
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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