1998 Nissan Frontier tires problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1998 Nissan Frontier — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 29, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 nissan frontier. The vehicle has firestone wilderness, size p215/65r15 tires. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle jolted. He pulled the vehicle off the road and noticed tread separation on the tires. He stated that the mud…”
filed Nov 15, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Frontier | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Frontier | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 Frontier | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Frontier | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Frontier | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Frontier | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Frontier | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Frontier | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 Frontier | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Frontier | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 Frontier | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.