Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Nissan Altima owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl contact owns a 2000 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that she purchased two sets and received one free set of cooper lifeliner touring sle tires in April of 2004. The vehicle has been to the dealer for regularly scheduled maintenance and she does not know why the tread on the tires has worn so quickly and unevenly. The second set of tires was replaced on June 12, 2006 and the third set was replaced on January 2, 2007. The second set of tires, which were received for free, was replaced at less than 30,000 miles. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 130,300. Eq-10204089-4200 ,12/19/07. The consumer stated purchased 4 tires on 12/08/04, 06/12/06, and 12/18/06. Updated 12/12/07
On 3/5/2012, I had a vehicle safety inspection. Excessive play in the front end was noted. I took my car to monro muffler where the vehicle was placed on a lift and the underside inspected. It was determined that the subframe was so badly corroded by rust that the frame had perforated and broken away from the suspension. There are holes throughout as well as breakage and weakening. Monro muffler recommended I contact Nissan consumer affairs which I did. I explained the situation to Nissan stating the extent of the damage. I was directed by Nissan to take the vehicle to a Nissan dealer for a diagnosis which I did. Nissan of dartmouth, ma confirmed monro muffler's diagnosis and quoted a minimum $2,300 to repair both the front and rear subframes. Beverly bansek of Nissan called me back to inform me that Nissan would do nothing for the repair. …
On 4/29/01 I noticed what appeared to be a slice in my tire I brought my car back to the Altima dealer who stated I had to bring my car to a place that sells general brand tires when I did that I took it to a sears they took the wheel off and stated to me that it was a defect in the tire on the front left side upon checking the rest of my tires they found that the front right tire was also defective, they also told me to watch the back 2 tires because they came from the same lot of tires, they called general tire who stated I will have to pay 15 dollars a tire for replacement of 2 tires, they did not offer to recall and replace the rear 2 tires, I also notified the Nissan dealer I bought the car from and talked to jamie in service who more or less laughed and said oh really thats terrible, I also called the 1-800-Nissan-1 number, then I was told that it was general tires problem and not …
I purchased 4 sigma regent 9m tires from tire kingdom in 2003. They only had 25,000 on them and 2 of them blew out on the expressway on 2 different occasions. It wasn't a normal blowout, as 2 different mechanics attested. The tire had wires coming out everywhere. I called tire kingdom and they said that since I don't have the tires (my daughter had the mechanics dispose of them after being towed to the nearest service center) they couldn't do anything. I just wanted to make someone aware of this because it could of caused an injury.
Consumer has contacted 5 Firestone dealers in his area about recall on firehawk, p205/55r16 tires, when he called two of them, they said they had t tires in stock. When consumer got to dealer and showed recall letter, they no longer had those tires in stock. Other 3 dealers told him they would call when tires came in. Also, contacted Firestone, was told to contact dealer. Please add Firestone dealer names and addresses.
Consumer received a letter from Firestone in reference to a possible defect with his tires, consumer replaced tires per the letter that was received, however consumer was denied reimbursement from Firestone stating that the tire size which consumer owned was not apart of the recall, consumer states the size is listed as apart of the recall, and is seeking reimbursement (Firestone tires/w2 t2 vf3 130)
Consumer wrote requesting assistance in obtaining reimbursement from Firestone for the cost of replacing the recalled Firestone firehawk gta02 tire size p205/55r16, dot # w2t2vf3319. After several attempts to get recall repairs, there was a blowout on front passenger side. Firestone informed NHTSA that they had reimbursed the consumer for the replacement tires he purchased for his vehicle.
While traveling on I-85 crossing the nc line into vir. The middle section of the right rear tire peeled completely off leaving only 1or 2 inches left on the rim. This incident could have resulted in a fatality. Something should be done to alert all consumers about this problem. (tiresize: p205/55r16)( dot number: tire size: p205/55r16 )
Consumer took vehicle in for replacement of Firestone tires, only 3 out of 4 tires where replaced, was advised by mechanic that the 4th tire was not a Firestone tire, consumer explained that the tire experienced a blow out and had to have it replaced prior to recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement for all 4 tires.
While driving at 30mph sidewall started to crack, causing consumer to lose steering control. Firehawk, dotw2t2vf3319, size unknown. Consumer received recall notice however each attempt to have recall performed failed, stating that tires were not in stock. Finally front passenger side tire blew out.
Related recalls
Tires › Tread/belt
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with Firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h tires. The recalled tires are identified by dot serial #w2 t2 vf3 xxx or w2 t2 vf3 xxxx; where xxx May be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519,…
Remedy: Bridgestone/Firestone will replace the tires which were installed as original equipment on these altima vehicles. Firestone is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Altima years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2000 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2000 Nissan Altima, 13% of the model year's 160 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Nissan Altima wheel & tire problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 01V-065 (tread/belt, Feb 23, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Nissan Altima wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 130,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.