1997 Nissan Sentra Tires Problems
5 owner-reported tires complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
While driving at 70 mph, you noticed your car handling differently and found the rear driver's side tire was flat. The dealer determined the valve stem had failed and replaced the tire.
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FAILURE AT 40,000 MILES ON 80,000 MILE GOODYEAR AQUATREAD REPLACEMENT TIRES NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 1NORMAL DRIVING. MONTHS BEFORE HIT SPEED BUMP AT 20 MPH. ANOTHER TIME VEHICLE WAS OVERLOADED BY 200 LBS FOR 7 MILES. 2 STESS CRACKS ON SIDE WALL OF ONE OF THE AQUATREAD TIRES, SLOW LOSS OF AIR PREASURE IN TIRE. 3 REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AT RECOMENDATION OF MANAGER AT GOODYEAR TIRE HE EXPLAINED HE HAD NEVER SEEN STRESS CRACKS ON THE SIDE WALL OF A PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRE IN HIS 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE.HE HAD ONLY SEEN THEM ON TRUCK TIRES . HE THOUGHT IT MAY BE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND SENT THE TIRES TO GOODYEAR FOR XRAY ANALYSIS. HE ALSO SAID ITS POSSIBLE THAT A SPEED BUMP OR OVERLOADING COULD CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. *AK
18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER GOT FLAT TIRE ON THE WAY HOME CHRISTMAS NIGHT. NO JACK IN CAR. WENT TO REPLACE TIRE, 2 FRONT TIRES DOWN TO STEEL ON THE INSIDE. HAD CAR LESS THAN 2 MOS AND LESS THAN 3,000 MILES. *AK
LARGE BUBBLES AND TEARS IN TIRES ARE CAUSING THEM TO FAIL.(MANUFACTURER- AMERI G45 GENERAL ALL SEASON, TIRE SIZE- P175/70R13)
TIRES FAILED DUE TO LOSS OF TREAD RESULTING IN ACCIDENT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.