The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The contact received a recall notice for his Goodyear Eagle rs-a, size P245/45R18 tires. He brought the letter to the Goodyear repair shop. The mechanic inspected the tires and found cracks on the sidewalls. The contact was informed that he could replace the tire, but the cost would be prorated. The balance that remained was $118. The contact informed the mechanic that the repair should be free, according to the recall notice. He left the Goodyear store without receiving the new tire. He has called the number provided in the notice for the past week and they continue to transfer him from one department to another. The dot number and recall number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 37,000.

- Baltimore County, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima SE. The contact stated that the inner and outer sidewalls of the original tires were cracking on all four tires. After replacing the tires, the contact received a safety recall notice. The contact no longer has the tires, receipts, dot number, or proof of having owned the tires. The tires were Goodyear rsa. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 79,000 and failure mileage was 69,049.

- Hove Sound, FL, USA

2004 Nissan Maxima with defected Eagle tires customer wants to be reimbursed for tires** the consumer replaced the tires due to sidewall cracks. The consumer received a customer satisfaction letter in the mail after he replaced the tires.

- Barboursville, VA, USA

2004 Nissan maixma. Consumer states that all four good year tires have sidewall cracks. The consumer stated the tires were replaced on May 4, 2007.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Consumer is a owner of 2004 Nissan Maxima the vehicle is equipped with Eagle rsap24/45R18 V Goodyear tires all four tires exhibit cracks in the upper interior sidewall. The consumer stated that in early September while changing the oil, the vehicle was raised on racks and the consumer noticed that all tires exhibited cracks in the upper interior sidewall and they were noisy immediately, the contact purchased all new tires amounting to $923.97. The consumer stated wants to reimbursed for the tires. Also, the consumer provided pictures of the defect.

- Berwyn, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The vehicle has Goodyear Eagle rs-a tires. The contact received a recall notice regarding the sidewalls on his tires. It stated that this was a cosmetic recall and was not safety related. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included as part of the recall. The contact felt his vehicle should be included as part of the recall. No failures have occurred at this time. The current mileage is 58,000 and the failure mileage was inapplicable.

- Goodyear, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. While driving 25 mph, the passenger side front tire blew out. The contact stated that the sidewall was cracked on all four Goodyear tires. All four tires have been replaced. The purchase date, powertrain, and current mileage were unknown. The failure mileage was 34,000. Updated 09/26/07.

- Cahokia, IL, USA

The 4 rsa Goodyear tires cracked with 14,000 miles on it. Goodyear has produced bad tires and someone will get killed soon when these tires blow on the highway.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

I purchased a 2004 Nissan Maxima SE with Goodyear Eagle rsa 245/45/18 size, in Sept. 2003. In April 2005 I had all 4 tires replaced because of the sidewall cracking. My car only had 22,000 miles on it. In Oct 2006 I had a blowout on the expressway and Goodyear couldn't determine if it was from the cracking and I bought a new tire. In June 2007, with only 46000 miles I suffered 3 flat tires due to the cracking (the new tire I just bought was fine). I complained to Goodyear and they replaced all 4 free of charge with a set of dunlop direzzas. I feel this is a tremendous safety hazard and something should be done about it.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the sidewall on the Goodyear Eagle rs-a (P245/45R18) tires have begun to crack on all four tires. He only noticed the cracking at 45,000 miles. The tires are V speed rated. The dot number was unknown. The current mileage is 69,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.

- Smyrna, TN, USA

Good year Eagle rsa tire blew on I-95 in South Florida. Sidewall blew out of tire. Tires have less than 25,000 miles on them. Nissan dealership replaced blown tire, but noticed all of tires left (3) had sidewall splits that they deemed unsafe. They would not replace the other tires, they stated that they were 1/2 of a 32nd less tread than they were able to replace. These tires are defective. These are the tires that Nissan puts on all of their Maxima models. Good year should be required to replace tires.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

I bought the 04 Nissan Maxima in December 2004, and in September. 2005 I took the car to have the tires rotated. I was informed by the local Goodyear tire dealer that two of the tires had cracks in the sidewalls. Because the car had only 10,000 miles Goodyear replaced these two tires under the original warranty. Now, in 2007 with 40,000 miles on the car the other two original tires have sidewall cracks. Of course Goodyear will only give me credit for the wear left on the tires, and a new tire cost $300. We have decided for safety reasons we were not going to replace these tires with the Goodyear Eagle size 245/45R18V. This seemed to be a similar problem as Ford and Firestone had with the Explorer several years ago. Why has the public not been informed about the Nissan/Goodyear tire problem. My conclusion was fewer of us own Nissan vehicles than Ford. So, if the tires cause a couple of us to have wrecks that was just the price of doing big business.

- Havana, FL, USA

I have been experiencing problems with the Goodyear Eagle rs-a's that came on my 2004 Nissan Maxima. All four tires have been leaking air due to the sidewall cracks that have developed on each tire. Due to the fact that all four tires have developed these sidewall cracks and that multiple individuals have experienced this same problem leads me to the conclusion that this is a factory defect. Due to the concern of my family's safety, I have replaced all four tires with another brand of tires.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

Informed of split tire while in for service on 2004 Nissan Maxima after trip to Ohio when air sensor failed and had to drive home below 55 mph in limp/safety mode. Tire: Goodyear rsa 245/45/18. Paid for two new tires.

- Germantown, MD, USA

Blowout on rear tire on expressway, on inspection found deep cracks on the sidewalls on all tires, Goodyear Eagle rsa, on my 2004 Nissan Maxima.

- Hamilton, OH, USA

Consumer has had tires replaced due to cracks in the sidewall.

- Camden, SC, USA

All four Goodyear Eagle rs-a P245/45R tires on my 2004 Nissan Maxima developed deep sidewall cracks. Nissan would not cover the defective tires. Goodyear provided some relief by discounting the replacement cost to $264.15. Upon searching the internet to see if other owners had experienced the same problem with the 2004 Nissan Maxima and Goodyear tires, I discovered there were 113 registered owners who had the identical problem, extensive sidewall cracks. Neither Nissan nor Goodyear would acknowledge a problem. Some of the owners experienced crashes and injuries. The web site is www.mycarstats.com/safetystation.asp#safetystation. Underinflation was not the problem. I check my tires regularly. Jack burns..

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

2004 Nissan with Goodyear tires P245/45R18 had car in for oil change and tire rotation and was informed insides of tires all cracked and deemed to be defective by garage. Garage advised take to Goodyear to replace obviously defective tires.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

2004 Maxima has sidewall cracks on Goodyear tires. All four tire developed cracks, both on the inside and the outside of the sidewalls. The tire had been regularly rotated and per instructions contained in the Nissan owner's manual.

- Fairfax Station, VA, USA

2006 Nissan Maxima SE oem Goodyear Eagle 245/45/18 defective sidewalls. More specifically, subject tires developed major cracks of 6 inches or more on the inner and outer sidewalls. An internet query yielded numerous identical complaints concerning Maximas and Goodyear tires. Three of four tires had major cracking on inside sidewall, damage only detectable when vehicle was placed on lift. One of four tires had obvious signs of major cracking on outside sidewall; which prompted further investigation and discovery of inner sidewall cracking. All tires could catastrophically fail during normal use.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA