1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Tires

1999 Nissan Altima Tires Problems

7
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 23, 2018 · 111,000 miles

    Tires

    Tire on front driver side was flatered sounded like a gunshot going off collapsed coil spring strut and suspension

    ODI 11098057

  • April 7, 2002

    Tires

    While driving 65 mph, right front tire blewout. Tire completely disintegrated. Contacted firestone. Original equipment for 1999, nissan, altima. Firestone affinity, tire size p195/65r15. *ak. Dot number w2c6 aab 468. *jb

    ODI 8006982

  • December 19, 2001

    Tires

    After noticing the tire was low in pressure i proceeded to a tire repair facility. After inspecting the tire and finding a small nail the repairman noticed a split on the inside of the tire where the belts are joined together. The repairman said he could not put the tire on the car due to safety reasons. I purchased a new tire to be on my way. After taking the tire to a general tire dealer it was determined that the…

    ODI 757201

  • April 6, 2001

    Tires

    P205/60r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 1999, nissan, altima se with 22000 miles, vehicle bumped curb and rear right tire blewout.*ak firestone affinity tire, dot w1unaab438, 15 inch. *slc

    ODI 885409

  • June 1, 2000

    Tires

    Replaced the two front tires because they would not hold air for any length of time, for no apparent reason. Now i have noticed cracks near the tread area that run circumferentialy around the tire. Tread depth still is good. *ak( dot number: w1un tire size: p205/60r15 )

    ODI 731279

  • Tires

    Upon routine inspection of the tires, it was noted that there is a crack running around the circumfrance of all four tires where the tread meets the sidewall. This is on all four tires. Our dealer has recommended that we replace the tires before warm weather starts. We decided to investigate online to see if there was a recall on these tires. There is no recall, but there are numerous complaints listed for these…

    ODI 761087

  • Tires

    Tires are warrantied for 80,000 miles. We have traveled less than 1/2 of that and the tires did not pass state inspection. When we contacted firestone they had sent a memo to their dealers stating that after april 2000, the affinity original equipment tires would no longer be warranteed to 80,000 but only 50,000 miles. The affinity purchased in their stores would retain the 80,000 mile warranty. We as owners were…

    ODI 732296