Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 16% | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 26% | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 12% | 30,000 miles |
| 2022 | 9 | 11% | 26,000 miles |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% | 41,000 miles |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% | 32,000 miles |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% | 3,000 miles |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% | 108,000 miles |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% | 73,000 miles |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% | 54,000 miles |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% | 75,000 miles |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% | 11,000 miles |
| 2009 | 5 | 9% | 40,000 miles |
| 2008 | 21 | 13% | 12,000 miles |
| 2007 | 14 | 9% | 50,000 miles |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% | 59,000 miles |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% | 2,000 miles |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2002 | 14 | 5% | 24,000 miles |
| 2001 | 26 | 11% | 40,000 miles |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% | 65,000 miles |
| 1999 | 7 | 12% | 155,000 miles |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% | — |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% | 185,000 miles |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% | 196,000 miles |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% | 178,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Safety issue. I was on the highway when I has a flat. I opened the trunk to get the jack and spare , but to my surprise I found only styrofoam where the spare and jack should be. I called the dealer where I purchased the car and was told Nissan no longer provides those items. This was a real safety concern for me. Im a [redacted] female, often traveling out of town alone and I find Styrofoam! I was stuck on the side of the road...alone. More concerning to me was what if this had been my [redacted] granddaughter sitting there alone. Autos should always have basic safety equipment. Dealers should not be allowed to only provide a spray foam sealant. This flat was a tire replacemnet, a sealant will not suffice.. Todays incident was a safety violation..Spare tire and jacks must be standard equipment. A piece of styrofoam will not provide basic safety measures.
I was driving down [redacted] towards [redacted] to go and pick up kids from school. All of a sudden I heard a weird noise and the next second the steering wheel got pulled to the right very hard as if tire came off and this resulted me hitting the curb and after stopping the car I got out to see and then I noticed the whole control arm was broken which resulted in wheel turning right very hard.
When it rains the car hydroplanes and the traction on the tires are no good. Also the door locks don't unlock properly and the door won't open. Also the warning for vehicle collision front and back doesn't work properly and doesn't warn you when a vehicle is going to hit you from behind. I was rear-ended and it didn't alert me at all and the driver of the other vehicle took off.and once in a while the front collision works and most of the time it doesn't work
I was driving down the interstate, not a lot of people around me and my tire blew about spun out, but I was able to pull over. The cops came to help out when I was looking at the wheel. The whole rim is completely cracked and shot in half and didn't hit anything
To the best of my knowledg The front LH drive shaft came off the transaxle case leaving me no power of steering or breaking forcing me into the center divider. if this happened on a freeway driving speed limit or a busy street the accident would be fatal. Problem has been confirmed by Nissan themselves the year and make of my car has been recalled for this issue. A few days prior I did smell oil burning and was going to the issue looked at at the dealership unfortunately this accident or malfunction happened. There was no police report but the police did show up to make sure I was okay and they called the tow company affiliated with the department so I believe there's some record of it but no actual police report was made because I didn't feel that it was needed because no one was involved other than myself.
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Sentra equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Kinergy GT with Kontrol Technology, Tire Sizes(Rear): P205/60/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that upon inspection of the tires, the rear tires tread were almost bald. The contact stated that the tires were rotated; however, the tires started to experience the same failure at approximately 20,000 miles. The tires were the original tires. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tire manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was approximately 15,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 13,500.
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the front passenger's side axle detached. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a fractured axle and wheel bearing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was 26,319.
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the ongoing safety issue with the 2022 Nissan Sentra, NHTSA Recall Number 23V-581. This recall, which has been open since August 2023, poses a significant safety risk to drivers and other vehicles on the road and their passengers. What is particularly concerning is that similar issues were reported in the 2021 Nissan Sentra models, indicating that this problem has been persistent and ongoing. Despite this, no estimate for a remedy has been provided, leaving affected vehicle owners in a state of uncertainty and potential danger. Furthermore, the fact that the 2024 version of the Nissan Sentra is already in sales without any reported similar problem suggests that Nissan has found a solution for the new versions. …
Related recalls (1)
Wheels
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The cooling holes in the steel wheel May have burrs on their edges as a result of improper manufacturing. These burrs can cause cracks as the vehicle is being driven. Cracks can propagate between adjacent cooling holes.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for cracks and replace the wheel if cracks are discovered. Owner notification will be conducted in two phases.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Sentra years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2001 (26), 2008 (21), 2000 (14), 2002 (14) and 2007 (14) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 11% of all complaints for the 2001.
Is there a recall for Nissan Sentra wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 01V-277 (wheels, Aug 29, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Nissan Sentra wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles; 58% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (22 mentions), followed by the pressure monitoring and regulating systems (15).
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.