1996 Nissan Pathfinder tires problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Noticed there was a hug bump/bulge on a futura super sport gls 255/70/15 tire on my suv. The bump was about 7 inches long and about 1 inch higher than the normal tread. When driving at highway speeds, noticed car was bouncy/rocking. Took it in to pep boys who said it was a defect and replaced at…”
filed Jul 13, 2010
“Noticed there was a huge bump/bulge on a futura super sport gls 255/70/15 tire on my suv. The bump was about 7 inches long and about 1 inch higher than the normal tread. When driving at highway speeds, noticed car was bouncy/rocking. Took it in to pep boys who said it was a defect and replaced at…”
filed Jul 13, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Pathfinder | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Pathfinder | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 Pathfinder | 4 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder
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.