1998 Nissan Frontier tires problems
Owners reported tires problems in 25 complaints for the 1998 Nissan Frontier, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 17% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving 45 MPH, the consumer had just went around a curve when the left rear tire blew, she lost control of vehicle, hit a sign and then flipped over. The frontal air bags failed to deploy. The driver and passenger were injured.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan frontier pickup, equipped with cooper discoverer ht tires, size lt235/70/r15. The contact stated that the tread exhibited a bulge and was causing tread separation. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the tires were found in very bad conditions. The mechanic advised the contact that the tires were not safe to drive on. The current and failure vehicle mileage was 115,000. The current and failure mileage of the tires was 11,000.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Nissan Frontier
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints