2003 Nissan Xterra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Nissan Xterra, 6% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,400 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.
“Called roadside assistance to change a tire. The spare tire rubber was burned in three or more places from the heat spreading under the vehicle, and the char/melting/burning went through the vehicle body from the bottom of the vehicle outside to the floor inside. The man changing my tire suggested it was a fire waiting to happen and that there could be a recall for this sort of issue. I checked and do not see anything listed. My tired is now damaged from the heat melting the rubber, and my vehicle is charred in places.”
NHTSA complaint #10700996, filed 2015-03, 122,000 miles“Purchased mastercraft courser a/t2 265/70r16 tires 9/13/2007, took to mechanic for shimmy, was informed that belts in tires shifted, brought to town fair tire in westfield, ma. Balanced tires sent me on my way, went back 2 weeks later for same problem, was informed that there was a safety concern, however it still cost me $322.01 with old tires being prorated. I only had 12000 miles on the tires and if it was a safety concern shouldn't the tires been covered under a recall or workmanship warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10276178, filed 2009-07, 70,400 miles“While driving 65 MPH, the consumer heard a noise coming from the rear. The consumer pulled over and noticed that the driver's rear tire sidewall split.”
NHTSA complaint #10075789, filed 2004-09, 7,500 miles“While driving on the highway at 55 MPH the consumer loss control of the vehicle and flipped over three times. Witnesses to the accident stated the rear right tire blewout. General grabber aw p265/70r16. Brakes and steering were inoperable prior to tire blow out. The vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10024916, filed 2003-08Related 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 2003 Nissan Xterra
16 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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