2001 Nissan Xterra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Nissan Xterra, 3% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 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 purchased 4 firestone destination le tires in 2004 for my 2001 Nissan Xterra. After 24000 miles I noted that there were small pieces of the sidewall missing on all four tires - evenly spaced around the sidewall of the tire. On the rear passenger tire, the largest missing piece was approximately .75 on each side. I did not take pictures and I experienced no driving problems with the tires. I took the car back to the firestone store and they replaced all four tires at no cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169728, filed 2006-10“The contact stated during an oil change the mechanic noticed the driver side rear wheel was fractured. The vehicle was operating normal prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where a spare tire was put onto the vehicle. Updated 05/16/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10155536, filed 2006-04, 45,500 miles“Driver noticed that all four wheels had cracks inside and outside. This caused leaks from the tires and unbalance of the vehicle while driving. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the wheels and tires were operating as designed, but a flaw was noticed while inspecting.”
NHTSA complaint #10113307, filed 2005-03“While traveling on interstate 75 in florida, the passenger side rear tire blew out. The car veered to the left and the front passenger bumper slammed into the guard rail in the median. The car spun around several times until the rear passenger section slammed into the guard rail. The car then stopped. The passenger rear tire was completely demolished and only a shell was left.the car had been into the dealer for its 15,000 mile check in july and the tires were rotated. The car was at the dealer for an oil change about one week before the indicent. …”
NHTSA complaint #768432, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Xterra
43 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Xterra
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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