WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 40F LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. TIRE PRESSURE IS FINE UPON CHECKING. *TR
2009 Nissan Sentra tires problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$150
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN SENTRA EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK ROADHANDLER SPORT TIRES, SIZE: 215/55R/16 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SIDEWALL WAS SEVERELY CRACKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON BOTH FRONT TIRES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO SEARS AND THEN TO THE MANUFACTURER; HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE TIRE FAI…
THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THREE TIMES IN A THREE WEEK PERIOD. I ADDED AIR THE FIRST TWO TIMES AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF. I DID NOT ADD AIR, BUT WENT TO THE DEALER ON THE THIRD OCCASION. THE SERVICE WRITER SAID THAT THE TIRE PRESSURES WERE LOW, THAT AIR WAS ADDED AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS RESET. TIRES ARE OEM BRIDGESTONE TURANZA 205/55-16 ON A 2009 NISSAN SENTRA. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2009 Nissan Sentra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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