2006 NISSAN Xterra

Transmission failure at 105,000 miles. Cost of repairs: $4,000.00. After research on line, Found out Nissan never recalled the vehicle but offered extended co-payment warranty up to 100,000 miles to avoid fixing problem as the failure usually occurs at around 100,000 miles and above. Mine was at 105k. These cars needed to be recalled and now I\'m paying $4,000.00 to fix a KNOWN defect that Nissan got away with not taking full responsibility to repair.

radiator and transmission.

timing chain and tensioner

Coolant leak into the transmission. A known-problem with Nissan vehicles from 2005 – 2010.
http://www.nissanproblems.com/trends/coolant-leaks-destroy-transmission/

I have been told by 3 different auto shops that I need my timing chain replaced, it is going to cost $1,800.. after doing more research I have found that this is a common issue amount Xterra\'s

Please read the letter we sent to Nissan, it explains everything.

Dear Sir/Madam:

As the original owners of a 2006 Nissan Xterra 4WD with 89,000 miles, we are writing you to ask for assistance in resolving an issue we have been dealing with for quite some time. Please know we are also a current owner of a Nissan Titan and are loyal to the Nissan brand.

In 2011 the original transmission with roughly 50,000 miles failed due to a faulty design associated with a cooler assembly. This transmission was replaced at no cost to us by Liberty Nissan located in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

After said transmission was replaced, we started to notice a constant whining that we thought was somehow attributed to the new transmission. We returned to Liberty Nissan to have them investigate the source of the noise and it was their determination that the noise was due to wore out timing belt sprockets. We explained to the dealership that this anomaly had not existed prior to the installation of the new transmission as it was and remains quite noticeable. However, this explanation seemed to fall upon deaf ears.

Subsequently Liberty Nissan informed us that if we would like to address this issue the costs would be roughly $1,200.00 dollars. This was something that we could not afford at the time and furthermore felt this was not something that would occur under normal wear and tear for a vehicle with only 50,000 miles. To this day we remain skeptical of this diagnosis. We are now left with a vehicle that lost its appeal due to this constant, aggressive whining instead of one that in the past drew positive attention from onlookers and passersbys for its appearance.

We hope Nissan stands behind its product and repairs issue that occur prematurely at no cost. We thank you in advance for your time and consideration on this matter and look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Scott & Diana Barnhart

In all 3 problems, I fixed trouble myself at my own expense. I am interested in
Class action suit for the timing chain tension problem because of Nissan
Willful withholding info of trouble.

I had to replace the timing chains due to failure which nissan has known about.I would like to be included in the class action lawsuit for this problem.

Transmission failure (coolant contamination)

Timing chain

Transmission failed. Mixture of coolant and antifreeze found in radiator. Diagnosed as needing replacement radiator as well as replacement transmission.

Radiator cracked and ruined transmission causing the need for a rebuild $3800 repair

I was driving the car when all of a sudden smoke started coming from under the hood. I stop the car on the closest lot and move away from the car. I was scared the car will be on fire or blow up. After the smoke was gone I called towing and took the car to closes mechanic. He told me it is transmission problem. I decided to sell car for parts and do not repair it.

I have the same issue happening to so many of us. The radiator in my 2006 XTerra cracked and it leaked coolant into the transmission. My mechanic tried flushing it three times and it finally was totally destroyed.

We bought this car for my mother in law to provide her a dependable transportation for her and our kits. Car was making an awful noise and we took it to the mechanic. Mechanic indicated that the car, though looks in good conditions, requires a new transmission. Mecahnnic indicated that this was a typical failure from 2006 Nissan cars. I look into the internet to be surprise of how many people have had problems and in shock of the settlemen Nissan got, where the burden was dropped to the costumer not NISSAn. We only have about 75,000 miles in the car. How awful this could be.

Coolant leaked in transmission

Common problem, radiator coolant leak into transmission.

This is a known problem that the 06 Xterra has. The oil cooler gets a hole and fluid leaks into transmission. Causes the transmission to slip. I don’t feel like I should have to pay when Nissian knows it is a defect on their part!!

A known problem, even when they sold the car. No disclosure that this was a known problem with Nissan. Radiator fluid contaminating Transmission. Destroying both. Now that it has happened … no longer under stipulations of class action law suit.

my uncle passed away on my birthday and gave me his truck, i wasnt aware of this issue with the coolant leaking into the transmission, i mean they had a law suit about this already. So my truck has been acting very weird and i decided not to drive it, and the guy that towed my truck and i told him about the issue he was like you better take it to nissan because they have had alot of problems with the transmission. so i took it to nissan and they we so rude to me. i didnt know about this issue at all my uncle died and all his mail was being sent to his home i wasn’t aware of this issue. i am a single mom and i need my truck. i just dont understand why cant they fix this issue especially when they know its a BIG issue.

No problems in five years of ownership. The following took place in less than 7 days. Truck was fueled up at Costco and 30 minutes later was shuddering when stopped, we thought we got a bad tank of gas. Truck had a check engine light. Misfiring cylinder, coil replaced. Two days later, check engine light. Replaced O2 sensor. A day or two later check engine light. Had a loss of power. Truck was in limp mode. Drove to the dealer and they diagnosed replacing the failed catalytic converter (right rear) and the timing chain, tensioners etc. Salesman said that we should have changed the timing chain at 60,000 miles. Which I have never seen listed in the maintenance. The truck was purchased used at 64,000 miles.

Transmission leaked into radiator casuing the care to break down. To fix it the quote came out to $4,000.

The radiator leaked fluid into the transmission, and destroyed the transmission. It turns out that this was a well known defect. Had Nissan warned us about it we could have been checking the radiator, and probably replaced it prior to destruction of the transmission. The failure occurred when we were climbing a hill, pulling a trailer. It could have caused us to be in an accident, as it failed suddenly, without warning.

Change new radiator, new transmission filter, double flush four times change transmission oil.

transmission failure due to coolant leak.

The problem is the ongoing issue Nissan is having with the transmission fluid mixing with the radiator coolant fluid due to the radiator cracking and leaking into the transmission. The transmission fluid goes into the transmission for cooling but the tubing inside the transmission cracks and mix the two together. When this happens your transmission cannot take the mixing of the two and messes up the gears inside. even if you do transmission flushes and radiator flushes you still need to replace not only the radiator but the transmission as well. All of these end up costing between $4000-$5000!

Radiator fluid leaks into the transmission and causes it to fail.

On May 8th brought my car to the local Colonial Nissan of Medford, MA and they diagnosed the car with a fuel issue, which did cost me $1,200
The next day they called me to bring the car back as they had forgotten to tighten up a few things. Went back and left the car there for a few hours.
The next day May 11th, the Check Engine light turned on and had to bring the car back to the dealer. I was informed that the transmission has failed due to a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure. When that coolant mixes with transmission fluid it creates a toxic hell stew that destroys the transmission.
Given the October 2012 class-action lawsuit, Nissan is asking that I pay $3,000 to fix the transmission. I did also pay for another part, which did cost another $250. So within a week I paid $4,450 to fix my car, while I was never notified of this issue by Nissan and I am the first owner of this car.

Cracked Radiator which was recalled but I never received notice of, leaked coolant into the transmission causing the transmission to ultimately fail

Cracked radiator hose caused coolant to mix with transmission fluid thereby ruining the transmission. Cost included radiator and transmission (used) replacement.

I had extended warranty and they never tried to reach me to let me know that this may be an issue even though the recall had been out for awhile. This is unjust, I paid $3500 out of pocket for something so simple they could have fixed even under extended warranty.

The secondary timing chain is bad and is now causing more issues with the engine

Radiator cracked leaking coolant into transmission, ruining it.

When it turned cold in January/February, 2015 our daughter told us the heat was not working in her car. But, she knew we did not have the money to repair so she did not worry about it. We own a 2000 chevy truck and the heat has not worked FOR YEARS and we just live with it. So, we NEVER thought about the radiator/coolant being the problem. And, the MAJOR problem is Our daughter was driving home from Auburn, Alabama to our home in Opelika Alabama (she attends school in Auburn and LIVES AT HOME BECAUSE WE CANNOT AFFORD for HER TO LIVE ON CAMPUS). On Saturday, February 14, 2015 at approximately 10 p.m. at night she called us (we were out of town — 2 hours away) to tell us her car would NOT go over 25 – 30 mph. We told her to keep driving (her LIFE is MUCH MORE important than stopping on the side of the road at NIGHT all by herself) and to GET HOME and PARK it — home was approximately 5 miles from where she told us she was. When we returned, we took the car to a local repair shop that we TRUST and use ALL The time. He called us the next day and said he had DEVASTATING NEWS. He told us about the service report out on Nissan Xterras in regard to the MAJOR, WELL KNOWN to Nissan problem when the coolant/radiator cracks and then leaks into the transmission in which the coolant mixes with the transmission fluid and creates a TOXIC HELL stew that DESTROYS the transmission. He said your car is worth $5,000 but the cost to repair it is $7,000 he kept saying I AM SO SORRY–I KNOW EVERYTHING YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND ARE GOING THROUGH. I then called Nissan and was advised to have it towed to a Nissan dealer for a Nissan “diagnosis” and that diagnosis was the same at the cost of $ 6,397.92. We paid $14,000 for the car 3 1/2 years ago for our college daughter thinking a Nissan would be a LONG-LASTING car for her through her college years. We now have two daughters in college and I have a VERY, VERY, VERY sick husband (in fact, I am taking him to one of his doctor’s appointments this afternoon). My husband has almost died 3 times since 2008 (several times in ICU within our hospital) and a stay at Emory Hospital in Atlanta Georgia. He is on 17 different medicines DAILY to keep him alive. Our medical, pharmacy and hospital costs/bills are ASTRONOMICAL EVEN with GREAT insurance (I work for a school system).
We cannot afford to buy ANOTHER car for our daughter with NO trade in because who would take this Nissan as a trade — it is nothing more than 4500 pounds of JUNK metal now. I also have medical issues. I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a double mastectomy, which was recommended by my surgeon because my tumor within my breast was the size of a golf ball and could NOT be felt–I know the double mastectomy would cost more but I had NO choice. I then had 8 rounds of chemotherapy. Each chemo treatment cost $14,000 and insurance did NOT pay all of that and I am still paying on that. My husband and I got sick within 6 months of eachother….so, we had NO TIME to breathe in the middle and catch up on our medical bills–we were HIT TWICE with LARGE amounts, but we had NO CHOICE but to obtain the medical care to STAY ALIVE for our three children. Then, because of my chemo I have developed an autoimmune disorder that has affected my bones and my right eye (I almost lost the sight in my right eye in June 2014). I am seeing 2 different doctors at the University of Alabama in Birmingham Alabama — in fact, I have two appointments on March 25 and I am sure my co-pays will be $200 or more (he does LOTS of blood tests and my co-pay is $10 PER test). So, I am sure I will be paying a lot the week of March 23, 2015. Also our 15-year old daughter has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and because both my husband and I have arthritis her pediatrician said she will NOT even pretend she knows anything about arthritis in a 15 year old because it could be serious–we are taking her to Children’s Hospital to see a specialist on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. So, we do not even know what her medical expenses will be. We own our home because THANKFULLY when we purchased our home in 1989 we financed it on a 10-year loan because we wanted to be “house payment” free when our kids started college, which our first one started college in 2012. But, we NEVER knew all of the medical problems would hit us. We LIVE VERY modest — our home is a 1700 square foot home and I drive a 2003 Honda Odyssey van that we paid cash for in 2006 way before we got sick and my husband has a 2000 chevy truck in which we finished paying for and will keep it FOREVER and my other daughter has a 2009 Honda Civic and she offered to take the payment for that when she graduated high school. The daughter that drives the Xterra cannot take a car payment because she is a full-time student and an athlete for a D 1 division school — she plays softball. She has said to us MANY times she wishes she could help us–she was a majorette in high school and gives baton lessons in our driveway when she can and gives us the money along with giving softball/catching lessons and also giving us the money because she SEES how tight things are for us. We have NEVER filed bankruptcy because we OWE ALL of our medical bills and are just paying on them as we can even though a lot of places have turned us over to collection. WE OWE IT and WILL PAY IT. Our medical illnesses were not their fault like this car–IT IS NISSAN’S FAULT. If we had been informed of this MAJOR issue, we could have been proactive and fixed and/or replaced the radiator coolant/radiator BEFORE this happened. One more thought–our house NEEDS a lot of repairs– we have rotten wood on our eves and the column on our front porch are rotting and we just hope they will hold up and not fall down because our front porch would fall off. We cannot afford to pay someone to come do repairs to our home and my husband certainly cannot get out and do ANYTHING. Our neighbor cuts our grass because he sees what we are going through DAILY. So, we NEED your help…..PLEASE. Oh and one more thing–yes, our daughter is an athlete BUT NOT on scholarship.

The transmission hasn’t failed yet, but there are signs that it’s beginning to go. Shifting is rough and there’s a frequent shuddering noise while driving. I researched it online and found out there was a class action lawsuit in 2013 against Nissan regarding the radiator fluid leaking into the transmission fluid. This caused transmission failure. I never received a notice about the lawsuit nor did I receive a recall notice from Nissan. To fix this problem is going to cost between $2500-$3000. Why should I have to pay for a defect on Nissan’s part? This is absolutely wrong!

Radiator leaked into transmission, vehicle finished at 49k miles. Fuel pump sensor @ 47k miles, had to order myself from amazone and followed youtube video on how to replace. Nissan would’t even reimburst the $ 100.00 cost for the fuel sensor.

Tried to trade Nissan Xterra in at Honda when only with 39k miles, Honda said vehicle is not worth more than the $3,000.00 trade-in value for a broken down vechicle with no engine and no transmission. That made me feel really good. Toyota wouldn’t even consider taking the vehicle at 39k miles.

Radiator fluid mixed with tranmission fluid, unexpected stalling

radiator cracked mixed trans fluid with coolant

radiator coolant leaked into transmission fluid and ruined transmission.

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING INTO RADIATOR -CRACK IN RADIATOR ALSO – NISSAN WON’T EVEN LOOK AT THEV VEHICLE W/O CHARGING A DIAGNOSTIC FEE, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS HAPPENED SO MUCH IN THE 2006 NISSANS THAT THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT

known defect of the radiator leaking coolant into the transmission which causes unrepair-able damage

Car began overheating with no correction even when allowed cooling time. When looked at, found that the transmission fluid is leaking into the radiator. The dealer quotes $5k to repair – When I did minimal internet research – I see that this is an issue that Nissan is well aware of. They never recalled but implemented a partial financial support plan for those who encounter this prior to hitting the 100k mark. For those of us after that, too bad. This is completely irresponsible for Nissan. I would have loved to have traded in this vehicle if I had known it was going to be worthless. With the age of the car countered with the cost of the repairs – I am essentially at zero.
Nissan did not inform customers of the issue and this is a true shame.

Transmission fluid and engine coolant “cross contaminted” due to leak in transmission cooling tube inside radiator. Radiator was replaced but transmission has also failed and needs to be replaced.

The transmission had been shuddering when changing gears occasionally. In June, the car started to overheat when left idling either in park, or drive. Took this car to garage, and was told that because of this particular make/model 2006 Nissan Xterra was built with a faulty radiator, the coolant fluid was leaking into the transmission fluid and vice versa. Now both are damaged possibly beyond repair, and this car is in otherwise great condition.

Driving down the road the car started shuttering and over heated got out milky trans fluid every were

7/20/2011- mileage 88,406: service engine soon light comes on, taken to dealer. Coolant leak, the upper radiator hose is replaced.
4/6/2012- mileage 99,057: service engine soon light comes on again, taken to dealer. Radiator assembly replaced. Performed transmission flushperformed service twice for thorough cleaning per service receipt. Cost of repairs: $2189.77.
01/2013- Received the claim form from the Nissan Radiator/Transmission Cooler Reimbursement Claims Headquarters. Completed this form and submitted with associated service receipts from the dealer for work completed, 01/12/2013.
Warranty extension issued by Nissan it still doesnt cover me even though I was under 100k miles when I took it in for radiator assembly replacement, because I only paid 2189.77.below the lame $3000 customer co-payand my transmission officially hadnt gone out yet, I guess. Even though now I know that they knew it would.
2/21/2014- Received notice of denied claim from the Nissan Radiator/Transmission Cooler Reimbursement Claims Headquarters. Shocker.
7/15/2014- Vehicle not shifting well, took to Certified Transmission. Transmission stuck in 3 gear, needs total overhaul. Quote is $5500. The Xterra only has 134,448 miles.

Transmission went out shortly after purchasing this vehicle at an auction. I took it to a transmission shop to figure out what went wrong and was told the radiator cracked and leaked fluid into the trans and destroyed the trans. the only 2 options I had was to replace or rebuild the trans and also replace the radiator. this is an expensive repair of money I don’t have.

Today, my car began to stall in a parking lot. I was able to creep over to a nearby repair shop (with a friend following me) where I learned my radiator had failed allowing coolant to leak into my transmission and ruin it. The radiator and transmission must be replaced at the cost of $4102 + tax.

The radiator cracked and leaked antifreeze into the transmission. I have to replace the radiator because the trans cooler is inside the radiator. They will then flush the transmission several times and hope that the transmission will be ok. I researched this out and see that there is many complaints about this problem and that it is being investigated for a possible recall. Even though this problem happens in higher mirage it is due to poor engineering and parts. this problem is causing transmissions to fail even if the owner maintains the vehicle properly. This is leaving owners with very large repair bills. With this many common complaints this should be a recall. Thank you.

Radiator was cracked and leaked coolant into the transmission fluid, turned into sludge in both the radiator and the transmission. Replaced radiator and had the transmission completely rebuilt and flushed several times. There were two more xterras other than mine at the same shop, all having the transmission rebuilt within the same time frame.

radiator leaking fluid into transmission.

Radiator leaked into the transmission and totaled it.

Radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. The only fix is to replace both the radiator and the transmission at a cost of approximately $7,000. This is a known issue with several Nissan models, years 2005-2010 and class action has been taken. The settlement provided no help to someone in my situation with over 100,000 miles on the vehicle and provided very limited financial reimbursement for those who qualified. This is a known, catastrophic issue and recalls or reimbursements were the proper, safe, ethical solution. This was not done, and now I am stuck with a fix that will cost 90% of what the car is worth. There was no solution given that could have prevented it, so I really had no option here but to wait for the failure and get stuck with the $7000 bill. Fortunately, I did not experience any known safety hazards with this failure, but a failed radiator and transmission could potentially be dangerous.

My radiator transmission cooling line failed inside of the radiator and let coolant mix with the transmission oil. I noticed this after I was getting odd transmission shifting while driving. After researching this, I see that Nissan knows that this is a design flaw but refuses to issue a recall. Since I was out of the extended warranty that was given after the class action lawsuit(which I was never aware of), I replaced my radiator and drained and refilled my transmission oil. Not sure if my transmission was damaged or not. But I will drive it until the transmission fails.

Coolant line failure, contaminated transmission.

Coolant from the radiator leaked into my transmission due to a faulty design in the radiator by Nissan. I had to have the transmission, valve body, computer, and radiator replaced. It came to a grand total of $4,000.00 and almost got in an accident because of the problem. This should be a recall for even for the models with greater then 100,000 miles because there is significant risk of crash which could lead to injury/death to the occupants.

Another victim of the infamous Nissan radiator/transmission failure. Only AFTER the problem became apparent did a web search reveal the number of other complaints and details of a class action suit. Of course, none of this information helps me now. IF Nissan had notified owners of the potential problem, I would have replaced the radiator and avoided this costly repair.

Transmission failure due to radiator leak

We participated in the class action lawsuit against Nissan, but were denied bc our car was over 100,000 miles. They will not give us the time of day or reimburse us for the expenses. This is Nissans fault, they knew this part was faulty and are still not taking responsibility for it. We just want our money back for an issue we had no control over. Would love to see us and thousands of others get their money back and Nissan own up to their mistake.

Problem with vibration in the transmission

Transmission coolant hose cracked and leaked coolant into transmission. Transmission and radiator need replaced.

For the last month or two there’s been a vibration while shifting between drive and OD.. simply turning off OD would solve the problem.. recently driving up a hill the gears slips causing a burning smell followed by trans fluid leakage. Dealer did a pressure test to find coolant had leaked into transmission fluid causing failure.

Transmission blew because of leaking coolant into it…..Nissan should be responsible for the repair even though I had 115,000 miles on the car. Frustrated….Do I have any recourse? I understand that they extended to 80,000. What about beyond that? How long has the coolant been leaking into the trans?

Road noise / vibration at speeds above 40mph. Was advised by my Nissan dealership today that the issue I am having is caused by a transmission cooler line rupturing causing engine coolant to enter the transmission. This will cause failure of the transmission. The only repair is to replace the radiator and transmission at a cost of over $7,000. I was told by the service technician that this is a known issue by Nissan.

Nissan has a known issue with Xterras that the radiator will fail and then mix coolant with transmission fluid. This destroys the transmission. The cost of repair is only slightly less than the value of the vehicle. Nissan extended the warranty but for most (if you look online) the issue does not occur until after the warranty period has expired.

coolant in transmission. Started in June, was told by dealer u-joints they fixed that. It started again today Aug.8, 2013 was told coolant in transmission and was quoted 1458.00 to replace radiator and clean out transmission. And that later I’ll more and likely need a new transmission! RECALL is needed! I have over 117,000mi on it so I’m the one paying the bill, I teach low income prek kids, I’m NOT RICH! I’ll have to borrow the money. The kicker, I have 10 more payments!

I took my car to the dealer for the transmission problem in 2010 when my car was under 60,000 miles and i pay $1500 and to find out now that they only flushed it and now that i’m having the same problem the radiator is broken and mixing fluids with the transmission they want me to pay $3200 more to fix it. Now i have no car to drive and see other people had the same problem and i really think someone should look into this before there a death. the car start loosing power in the middle of the road while one’s driving.

Transmission failure due to radiator coolant/

Transmission failure due to radiator coolant leakage

Nissan change the transmission cooler to a aluminum core from a copper core causing the radiator to let go anti freeze into the transmission destroying the transmission. I have this issue verifed from AAMCO and a Nissan dealership. I have no warranty and its over 100,000. Nissan is aware of this particular problem and is denying my claim.

Radiator failed leaking coolant into the transmission. Both the radiator and transmission were destroyed. Dealer quoted $11K to repair with new parts, $8K for rebuilt transmission. Private mechanic quoted $6K to repair. I couldn’t afford to repair it, so I sold it at a loss for $2K.

Failed component – Radiator resulting in contamination of the coolant in transmission which resulted in transmission assembly failure. Known issue by Nissan for several years with no recall notice! I have opened a case with Nissan North America to see if they are willing to take care of this issue, but have not heard back from them as of yet.

Coolant leaked into transmission and caused failure

Transmission failure due to radiator coolant.

Known issue with radiator leaking fluid in to transmission resulting in complete transmission failure. Replaced radiator and transmission at own cost as it was not covered under warranty.

Coil from radiator develops leak in transmission cooler, causing coolant to mix with transmission fluid destroying the transmission

I would like to file a complaint against the Nissan Corp for my 2006 Xterrra. There was a known design flaw with their Xterra they did not address which ruined my transmission, radiator, and upper/lower radiator hoses. This flaw is a common issue and was later fixed for newer Xterras.

I am the owner of a Nissan Xterra I purchased back in Feb 2006. I was happy to make my last finance payment in February. Last week while driving home from work my car’s check engine light turned on then started to overheat. Later I found out my car was leaking a white substance which was difficult to get off my driveway. I was surprised since I regularly keep up with the maint and never had any problems in the past. I had my car towed to Peruzzi Nissan in Langhorne PA to find out what was wrong. The dealer informed me that the car had a leak and the coolant and transmission fluid began to mix to create the white substance which ruined my transmission. After doing some research online, I was disappointed to find out this was a common issue with the Xterras and that Nissan made a design change to fix it in later Xterra models. Peruzzi told me that I needed to replace my transmission, radiator, upper/lower radiator hose. Their initial estimate to fix my car was $8500. After I heard the number, I priced each of the parts out online for approx $1500. Peruzzi provided a new estimate for $5,500.
Because this was a known issue, I would have thought Nissan would have done the right thing to fix it as part of a recall. When a person buys a car there is an expectation the car will last more than 5 years. It is unacceptable the extended warranty once you exceed 85,000 miles is no longer valid. Because of the experience with the dealer and the quality of cars you provide, I will never purchase a Nissan again. In addition, I am planning to share my Nissan experience with online forums and friends about the quality of service Nissan does not provide or stand by their products. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
ex-Nissan Owner – Eric Jaffe

I purchased my vehicle brand new in 2007 and have had it regularly maintained since this time. I was driving down the highway at about 60 mph, when the vehicle began to shake violently. I was in fairly heavy traffic and had difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle as I struggled to pull it to the side of the road. I had it towed into my local dealership who informed me that the radiator had cracked and coolant had worked it’s way into the transmission. I am being told that I need to replace the radiator and transmission which will cost me $5500 in parts and labor. In addition to this, transmissions for this vehicle are on backorder and I must wait even longer for the repairs. Of course, I have 95,000 miles on the vehicle and that means I am outside of the warranty coverage.

My biggest complaint is that this problem is likely a manufacturer defect and seriously puts owners at risk of injury or even death. I wish Nissan would be more accommodating in reimbursing the repairs and warning owners about this problem in the future.

My 2006 Nissan Xterra started shaking violently while driving at 40mph all of a sudden, to the point I thought I hit something or was dragging a branch, I stop to find nothing and kept on driving, and the cart did it again, so scared of going any faster and loosing control. I took it to the dealership and they informed me that due to a design flaw cracked radiators are causing coolant to leak into the transmission and mix with the transmission fluid. Once the coolant (antifreeze) is in the transmission it kills the valves, seals and torque converter and eventually renders the entire transmission useless. It seems to be a common occurrence on ’05-’06 Xterra. But I was never informed nor other xterra owners. To correct this I have to replace the radiator & transmission at an outrageous price. Although Nissan hasn’t conducted a recall or acknowledger theres a problem, they did extend the power train warranty from 60k to 80k. My vehicle has 94k miles, so I’m hoping my extended warranty covers it. This is very dangerous, imagine driving at 60mph and loosing control due to strong shaking. I just cant believe with the overwhelming amount of people complaining they haven’t started a recall.

June 5, 2011 Better Business Bureau BBB of Silicon Valley 1112 S. Bascom Avenue San Jose, CA 95128 Better Business Bureau Williamson County Branch Office 367 Riverside Dr. Ste 110 Franklin TN 37064 Re: Nissan File # 7160169 Vin# 5N1AN08W46C545829 Dear Sir or Madam, I am the owner of a 2006 XTerra, purchased from Cardinale Nissan in Seaside, California. I choose this vehicle after considerable research of product reliability and customer satisfaction reports. Cardinale has serviced my XTerra and they have handled my warranty issues in a timely fashion. My present concern is the Warranty Notification on the radiator assembly. In vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, which mine is, a crack in the radiator assembly might occur at higher mileages leading to internal leakage of engine coolant. Although Nissan has extended the Limited Warranty to 80,000 miles, the problem is significant enough that Nissan has redesigned the radiator to eliminate the engineering / manufacturing defect. A cracked radiator causes coolant to leak into the transmission and mix with the transmission fluid. Once the coolant, (antifreeze), is in the transmission it kills the valves, seals and torque convertor and eventually renders the entire transmission useless. Nissan owners who are out of warranty are left to cover the repair bill, which can be over $4500. Of greater concern is the issue of a possible breakdown far from a dealership or garage and the resulting costs of time and money for towing, repair and other related expenses. Added to this is the personal safety issue. I am often traveling alone in fairly remote areas and the prospect of my car breaking down due to a defect that is acknowledged by Nissan is causing me serious concern. On May 3rd, 2011, I contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs by email. Mr. Glenn Jay Bautista issued me the above file number and directed me to my local dealer. When I spoke with the service department at Nissan Cardinale, I was told they would look into the matter. I stopped by again last week and was advised neither Nissan nor the dealership was addressing this problem until the damage occurred. I was then referred back to Nissan North America, Inc. This problem is significant enough that there is a proposed class action lawsuit against Nissan related to this defect. The remedy is to replace the defective radiator at a cost of approximately $500. Compared to repairing the damaged engine at $4500. it seems in Nissan’s best interest to deliver the customer service that was in place when these vehicles were purchased and offer to install the new radiators. I hope Nissan will reevaluate their customer service responsibilities and uphold their reputation as a leader in the industry. Respectfully, C. L. Amos 1127 Jackson Ct. Marina, CA 93933 c: Nissan North America, Inc. P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068 Cardinale Nissan 1661 Del Monte Ave. Seaside, CA 93955  http://www.transmission-lawsuit.com/

2006 nissan xterra. consumer complaint against manufacturer regarding faulty radiators *tgw the consumer stated the transmission cooler is inside the radiator and it is leaking, allowing anti-freeze to enter the transmission and vice versa. when the anti-freeze leaked into the transmission fluid, it destroyed the cooling system and consequently the radiator and transmission needs to be replaced. *jb

When i turn the key in the on position all lights come on and the motor does turn over. i took it to the dealer and they replaced the starter and a week later it does the same so i ran a diagnostic test and p0181 code and 3rd coil pack misfire comes on. when i contact nissan mechanic he said there was a recall on the ipdm and thats why i'm contacting you all

Catastrophic transmission failure due to radiator defect (coolantt contamination)

Coolant fluid has gotten into the transmission making it slip or is no longer working

My timing chain has come loose and stretched out making loud noise and very hard to accelerate in motion.

Fuel pump has gone out gives false reading..worried could run out of gas and shut off and have a bad accident.or someone could be killed.. company needs a recall..bad wires.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving 25 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Vehicle would not shift on busy rd. coolant leaked onto transmission per nissan dealer. nissan has known about this issue. this could have a bad safety issue as i had to try to get vehicle to dealer. i transport a handicapped chip ad well ad alzheimer/dementia clients and this could have been led to a very bad accident. why had there not been a recall on this being nissan has known of this problem?

The coolant leaked into the transmission, causing the transmission to fail. vehicle was in motion on a highway. *recall transmission failure*

Radiator cracked at 91,000 miles causing transmission to fail. $3800 cost to repair

Please read letter to nissan it explains everything.   as the original owners of a 2006 nissan xterra 4wd with 89,000 miles, we are writing you to ask for assistance in resolving an issue we have been dealing with for quite some time. please know we are also a current owner of a nissan titan and are loyal to the nissan brand.   in 2011 the original transmission with roughly 50,000 miles failed due to a faulty design associated with a cooler assembly. this transmission was replaced at no cost to us by liberty nissan located in hanover, pennsylvania.   after said transmission was replaced, we started to notice a constant whining that we thought was somehow attributed to the new transmission. we returned to liberty nissan to have them investigate the source of the noise and it was their determination that the noise was due to wore out timing belt sprockets. we explained to the dealership that this anomaly had not existed prior to the installation of the new transmission as it was and remains quite noticeable. however, this explanation seemed to fall upon deaf ears. subsequently liberty nissan informed us that if we would like to address this issue the costs would be roughly $1,200.00 dollars. this was something that we could not afford at the time and furthermore felt this was not something that would occur under normal wear and tear for a vehicle with only 50,000 miles. to this day we remain skeptical of this diagnosis. we are now left with a vehicle that lost its appeal due to this constant, aggressive whining instead of one that in the past drew positive attention from onlookers and passersby’s for its appearance.   we hope nissan stands behind its product and repairs issue that occur prematurely at no cost. we thank you in advance for your time and consideration on this matter and look forward to your response.    

Radiator failed internally and allowed transmission fluid to to mix with coolant and circulate through the transmission, destroying both the radiator and transmission. this happened suddenly on a a very busy highway and caused the total loss of propulsion. this endangered me due to the fast moving vehicles around that didn't know why i was slowing to a stop in traffic and i was very lucky to not be run over. cost of repair is at least $6,000, dealer price is more like $7,000 this happened when my xterra only had 110,970 miles and with no warning at all. this is total loss of the vehicle since it doesn't make any sense to repair at this price a vehicle with less resale value than the cost of the repair. i've attached pictures of a repair estimate and the "strawberry milkshake" looking mix of transmission fluid and radiator coolant that resulted.

I am the very unfortunate owner of a 2006 xterra, that is experiencing the infamous radiator leaking coolant fluid into the transmission. i have a 2006 nissan xterra automatic 4wd; purchased in 2009 certified pre-owned w/ 46k miles on it. now it has 137k on it and i unfortunately experienced the infamous "strawberry milkshake of death" where due to a radiator default it leaks coolant fluid into the transmission causing irreversible damage 2 days ago on may 6th 2017. right now the radiator is dead as well as the thermostat; a mechanic shop inspected the vehicule as i pulled over to their place when i experienced the issue and stopped driving immediately. i reached out to nissan consumer affair and; to just be able to go forward i must have the car tow to the closest dealership as it is the procedure and they can't determinate anything before car got inspected by official nissan service dpt. changing the radiator and the transmission will be pay out of my pocket unfortunately at this stage. i am out the mileage settled after the class action suit nissan got hit for this well documented issue. i am just another victim of what should have been a national recall from nissan.

Whining noise from engine from worn secondary tension guide. nissan allegedly knew of problem since 2004 and withheld info from public.

Nissan xterra 2006 94,105 miles trans starting to slip all issues lead to radiator leake

Timing chain and tensioner needed to be replaced at a cost from the dealer of $2700. i contacted nissan usa and after waiting for two days the regional manager denied my claim and stated there was not anything nissan would do to help . though my xterra is a 2006 it only has 68207 miles and has had regular maintenance.

Car randomly will shut off

Tla* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not respond. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was later towed to meadowlands nissan in hasbrouck heights, nj where it was diagnosed that the radiator leaked and caused the transmission to fail. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 108,000. updated 09/06/17*lj ..updated 09/11/17 *bf updated 09/20/17*lj *cn consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at an independent shop. transmission failure due to radiator leak. updated 10/4/18*jb

I have transmission fluid in my anti freeze and anti freeze in my transmission. im told by a mechanic that this is a known nissan issue. apparently something in the radiator rots and the fluids mix causing transmission failure. mine hasn't failed yet, but my fluids are all contaminated as is the radiator and tranny?

Radiator leaked coolant into the transmission . my truck is now sitting at aamco with 5200 dollars worth of transmission radiator and computer board damage.

After filling up gas tank, (i put in 14+ gallons of gas )the fuel gauge remained @ 1/4 tank and the check engine light went on after driving for 24 hours, the gas gauge begins to go to full but the check engine light remains on--this happened on 2 occasions and since the gauge seemed to be working , the mechanic reset the check engine light (it came up with fuel gauge error code), this happened last week and again yesterday i checked the data base for my vin # and there is no recalls, but i see there are other nhtsa recalls for this issue with other nissan xterra's will the dealer replace this free of charge ? (fuel level sending unit ?)

Coolant leaking into transmission. while driving, vehicle shuttering, shaking and overall unsafe for myself and my 5-year old son.

Grinding noise - requested help from dealer but no avail. i am wandering why the department of justice is not stepping in especially that the problems has escalated to radiator leakage and destroying transmissions and nissan bribed our lawyers in the class action. how about timing chains for gods sake. we're more hurt by nissan than vw..

"takata recall". i have a 2006 nissan xterra that i had to replace timing chains on due to tensioner guide failer. nissan has been aware of this issue for awhile and there is a class action lawsuit against nissan for this issue. the cost of the repairs is expensive and i feel that being nissan has known about this they should be responsible for the repair cost. i am further pursuing getting involved with the class acton lawsuit.

Fuel gauge does not properly work. reads empty when full. reads 1/4 tank close to that for about a gallon and then goes immediately back to empty. recall on some models. my xterra currently at shop getting fixed. educated guess on how much fuel you have and vehicle can run out of gas. check engine light also comes on when gas gauge fails.

Fuel gauge stopped working. at first, it would go to empty after filling the tank, and driving for a while, start working normal. but now it has stopped working completely. *tr

Fuel gauge never goes below 1/4 sticks and is inaccurate, same symptoms as recalled vehicles, yet this vin wasn't include in the recall and should be. tank runs empty yet still indicates 1/4 full a safety hazard. this vehicle should be included to the recall for the exact same defective parts! updated 02/09/17*lj *tr *cn

While my wife and granddaughter were driving our 2006 nissan xterra on a highway, the transmission started to slip, not allowing the ability to maintain the proper safe posted driving speed. my wife had to pull over on the side of the road during heavy traffic, exposing both her, and my granddaughter to a safety hazard. the vehicle had to be towed, while they waited on the side of the road, getting picked up by a family member. subsequently i learned of a known defect in nissan radiators that fail, and leak into the transmission, causing it to fail. reportedly, it has been recognized the failures commonly occur around 90,000 miles, or a little over 2000 more miles than when this incident occurred. we were never notified of this potential defect, which should have involved a recall/warranty repair, rather than subjecting me, and my family, to this safety risk. i would assume there are many more vehicles in this same unsafe state today, awaiting the same development that occurred to my family. this matter needs to be addressed as soon as possible. thanks. *tr

Recall number 10v075000 recall date 03/03/2010 component fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank summary nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. consequence this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. what owners should do dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. read more at https://www.cars.com/recalls/nissan-xterra-2006/#l0jrs5l0sdaqitlu.99

Got into accident with my 2006 nissan xterra off road. was driving at 8:05 pm at 30 mph down ponce de leon passing 207 in st. augustine florida. a 2016 nissan pathfinder was stopped while traffic was moving i tried to avoid the nissan, no time to brake, it clipped the backside of the pathfinder with my xterra. my driver side and passenger airbag went off. (exploded?) it broke my passengers arm and unknown object in passengers eye. airbags blown out destroyed my dash air bag is ripped like it had a baby. both my passenger and driver side seat belts both released the seat belts they didn't lock during the accident usually they lock and won't release my driver side is not locking in place as the passenger. days after the accident my passenger had her (2003 nissan sentra)recalled for the takata recall , inspected was positive for the recall and replaced it was describing the situation for this accident i was told by a lawyer to report this to nhtsa. suspected takata airbags. i pulled the vin no recall i bought this truck maybe a month prior. i'm completely unknown of this situation. insurance company wanted to total the xterra i took it home i still have the vehicle inside with airbags both insurance companies are progressive the driver v02 had no license the officer was too busy to proceed with the investigation of how the accident happened. the damages was not bad to break a bone with an airbag at the speed and impact this car accident had.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle loss motive power while driving. the contact stated that while attempting to move from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact stated that the vehicle revved up between 2,000 - 3,000 rpm however, the vehicle failed to respond with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to and independent mechanic and was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the transmission and that the transmission failed due to the coolant contamination. the mechanic informed the contact that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,000.

The gas gauge doesn’t work

Car overheated while driving on the highway and wasn't able to accelerate any more... took to the shop and they flushed the transmission multiple times to try and save. radiator and hoses were replaced first. ended up having to go back for a failed transmission. costs were $5587.25 which i couldn't afford and had to take out a loan for. *tr

Radiator failed, coolant mixed/leaked into the transmission fluid and caused the transmission to fail. gas gauge quit working properly

There was a safety recall for radiators in nissan xterras in 2019 , i was never informed about this recall or service bulletins even though nissan knows i own the vehicle in their database also there is an electrical problem with the ipdm box which is defective according to the nissan pages on facebook and other sites, where the white ipdm box is defective and causes power loss and lights not working along with car stalling while driving, it is apparently a defect and the cost to replace it is over i was never notified of the xterra transmission cooler defect or recall back in 2019, ive owned this xterra since 2008 and its been to the dealer for another previous recall, also there is a problem with the white ipdm box, (fuse box) which should be investigated, per the nissan owners facebook page, and other blogs the ipdm causes stalling and shutdowns of all functions in the 2005-2014 nissans, consumers are having to pay upwards of $600 to the dealership for these defective ipdm boxes, there is a known defect which was recalled years ago about a relay for that box, i believe my xterra relay was fixed, but i am having a problem with the vdc/ slip light coming on and my headlights go on and off while driving at night. according to the websites it has to do with the white ipdm box underneath where the wires are harnessed, this needs to be adressed it is a safety hazzard while driving on the highway or in town because the vehicle is totally disabled and will cause injury/death ive been reading nissan pages to find out why my lights are going on and off, ive repalced the camshaft and crankshaft pos sensors, nissans previous recall for a diode apparantly this didnt fix it, it just masked the situation, read up on newx.org about this problem

Transmission started jerking and radiator blew at the same time

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer riverside nissan (8330 indiana ave, riverside, ca 92504) where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel level sending unit failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the manufacturer confirmed that there was no recalls associated with the vin. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

I was required to replace the oem radiator due to appearance of cross-contamination between automatic transmission fluid and engine coolant. the discovery was made early enough to avoid being stranded. it is unknown whether the amount of contamination that preceded the replacement has caused permanent damage, but the vehicle is functioning normally as of this moment. i am aware that nissan has been challenged on the topic of extended warranty support and/or recall for this issue over a span of years, and this report is filed to add a data point.

Vehicle has stalled multiple times, both in motion and parked. there were no warning signals, strange noises, or other indicators to point to the issue. additionally, when trying to use the obd port to diagnose the issue, the obd port will not read and only gives an error. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. the contact referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Fuel sending unit is malfunctioning. it is showing an incorrect level on the fuel gauge. the car when moving or stationary does not show the proper level. cannot tell when vehicle may be out of fuel and stop running.

Fuel gauge does not function properly. put gas in and it does not register. having to keep track of mileage when gas is put in. saw a recall campaign 10v075000 and contacted my local nissan dealership and they advised if under recall would be repaired at no charge would inquire with service advisors was then contacted to schedule appointment. took it in this morning and i was advised no recall.? is this a legit recall and if so i need it listed under my vin so i can get this fixed.

I purchased a 2006 nissan xterra with 36k miles. may 15th, 2009. i currently have 112k miles on it and have a not start a/t cont fuse blown issue. my service engine soon light came on and took it to my mechanic who told me there was a code stating a speed differential between the front and rear of the transmission. soon after further inspection, my mechanic verified radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and i will need to replace both my radiator and transmission to the approx cost of $5500. needless to say, not only is the extended warranty expired, but i will have to pay the full amount of the repair out of pocket since the lawsuit filed against nissan concerning this issue expired in 2013. buyer beware!!! be careful if you purchase a nissan xterra from 2005-2010 unless you are prepared to fork out more money than expected to pay for a defect that nissan knew about but will no longer support.

A la semana de marzo 30 del 2019 que saque esta camioneta del dealer happy's auto, llc en hays, ks 67601. este presento un calentamiento del motor, tube que pagar para que le cambiaran en termostato, pero siguio el problema siempre hasta que me dijeron los del mismo dealer que el motor ya no servia. di 2200 dollars de pago, dijeron que tenia yo que pagar otro motor mas el costo 11,072 dollars de la camioneta. es un robo, me entregaron la camioneta con el estereo mal, la refaccion no me la pusieron abajo en su lugar, lo cual causo que se me quebrara un plastico de la cajuela traders. al final les dije que no queria mas la camioneta y me dijeron que estaba bien pero no me devolverian mi dinero, nunca me enseÑaron el historial mecanico de la camioneta. la camioneta ya tenia mas de 150000 millas. ahora auto choices,llc me esta cobrando por una camioneta que no tengo porque ellos se la quedaron, que me fallo siempre y con un interes del 20% anual. nececito ayuda por favor.

On 6/12/2018 pulled into my garage at home and on turning engine off saw electrical spark under hood and suv went up in flames. fire department report available.

My transmission and drive shaft went out of my vehicle today out of nowhere. i have a new job to get to and no money to fix or replace this vehicle. it’s ridiculous considering it only has 136,000 miles on it. i was 2 miles from my house and driving approximately 20mph and it just stopped accelerating. i was stuck on the side of the road in 5 degree weather. i am beyond dismayed and completely without options.

I purchased a 2006 nissan xterra after-market in august 2019, mileage 144k. there was no indication of a problem during a test-drive, and it otherwise appeared to be in good condition. three days later, during city driving, the car began to strain to enter first gear from a stopped position (stop sign, traffic light), first a little, and then significantly, and began obstructing traffic-flow, and began overheating after multiple stop/starts. i was barely able to get the car home (4 miles) without having to pull over and call a tow-truck. a trip to the transmission shop on the next business day confirmed not just a transmission problem, but was told it was due to a known defect in nissan suv-type vehicles from this time-period. the car from the used dealer came with "car protection plus" coverage specifically for power-train issues, who denied that they would cover this particular transmission problem for this reason. i now own a very expensive paperweight, or pay a repair bill of $3k-$4k to fix a transmission and radiator that is more than the value of the car.

The metal tubes that separate engine coolant from the transmission fluid crack. coolant and transmission fluid mixes and cause the transmission to fail. the substance is milky, and cloudy like a milk shake. car was in motion on the city we were coming from the store.

I have an nissan xterra with a bad radiator , it is leaking transmission fluid, according to the internet nissan has known about this defect for over 13 years and has never issued a recall, i think it needs to recalled due to bad radiators that leak transmission fluid and antifreeze together, nissan is aware of the defect but has done nothing to fix or adress the issues all nissan xterra owners had due to the defect, including replacement of transmissions and radiators and other parts related to the defect, it is a safety issue if the transmission locks up on the roadway at any speed limit..

Fuel pump sending unit as reported by the manufacturer back in 2010

This vehicle was designed with plastic tensioner guides to the secondary timing chains. the engine is designed with an "interference" timing chain which means that if the timing chain breaks, it results in catastrophic engine failure without warning. although nissan did not design the timing chain as a maintenance item, the plastic guides wear out long after the vehicle warranty expires. although they corrected the problem in subsequent model years, they never contacted or notified the affected owners of the problem that unless these guides are replaced they will eventually result in the secondary timing chains wearing out the guides causing the secondary chains themselves to run metal on metal against the tensioners. because of this continued wear, the secondary timing chains may fail at any time the engine is on without warning and destroy the engine. nissan issued a technical service bulletin on the problem but failed to notify owners that as the vehicles approach approximately 100,000 miles or more, the secondary timing chains may fail. i have attached photos of the secondary timing chain tensioners removed from my vehicle which show the plastic guide on one nearly completely worn through, and the other one broken with only half of the plastic guide still in place on the tensioner. i also included my repair receipt for the $2,123.40 repair. finally, i included the nissan technical service bulletin for this problem. it is my understanding they recalled the v8 engines with this type of issue, but not the v6 engines (i have not confirmed that however,) nissan should immediately issue a recall on these vehicles and cover the cost of repairs already made by consumers.

I bought a used 2006 xterra and i had no idea that the transmission coolers fail prematurely. all seemed ok for 2 weeks. one day driving back from dropping my 2 daughters off at their mothers house, i was on an incline, in a blind curve, and the vehicle stopped pulling completely. while stopped i tried to check the trans fluid and was almost ran over by a tractor and trailer because he couldnt see through the curve to know i was broke down in the road. then 10 minutes or so goes by and a minivan comes around the curve and had to lock his brakes up to keep from running into me. i was almost hit 2 times in a matter of 20 - 30 minutes waiting for help to arrive.

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 65 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. the vehicle rolled over several times and was destroyed; however, the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained broken ribs and abdominal/torso contusions. the driver was pregnant and the unborn child was fatally injured due to the injuries. the driver received medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. after the contact filled up the fuel tank and continued driving, she noticed that the fuel gauge was on empty. on another occasion, while there was a quarter tank of fuel in the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed a full tank. in addition, the fuel warning indicator illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced symptoms related to nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was towed twice to an independent mechanic due to the loss of fuel. the mechanic diagnosed that a new fuel tank was needed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall campaign was expired. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving, the vehicle swayed from lane to lane. the vehicle drifted without turning the steering wheel. ken garff nissan salt lake (777 s w temple, salt lake city, ut 84101, (801) 933-1890) and the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on file. the contact filed a case with the manufacturer and received a case number. a case manager was scheduled to call the contact back. the failure mileage was 97,000.

Fuel gauge inaccuracy when full read 1/4 and check engine light was on. ntb10-031 march 18,2010 has a safety recall on this. the car is a 2006 but has low mileage and has been to the dealer since march 2010. my service manager at nissan of melbourne has no knowledge of it.

Radiator coolant leaked into transmission and we only have 70,000 mileage. purchased extended warranty but nissan service said they don’t covere the repair and our extended warranty expired. we saved this cat for our 16 years old son for his college soon ang preparing for dmv. we save money for his car so we don’t need to worry. now, we are worried because it will cost us$8,000 for repair by replacing transmission and radiator. besides this i have to pay $190.00 for diagnostic fee. we are not rich and we prepared this car for our son, for his safety, now his 16 years old this june 2019 and ready to take the wheels, this car is his car for college. now, i’m heartbreaking because it’s garage kept car with blanket all the time. 70k mileage only. security plus says 72 months/75,000 on odometer. we really need help for repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle ran out of fuel even though the fuel tank had more than a half tank of fuel. the failure occurred without warning. when the fuel tank was filled up at the fuel station, the fuel gauge indicated empty and the fuel tank icon illuminated. the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to dick smith nissan of columbia (803-256-6600, located at 9940 two notch rd, columbia, sc 29223) where the technician recommended a diagnostic test. the contact stated that "the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank needed to be replaced". the diagnostic test was not performed and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Transmission failure due to known issue involving cooling fluid leaking into transmission due to faulty lines in radiator that crack at 100,000 miles. quoted $6000 repair cost, car is totaled.,

April 5, 2019 i purchased a 2006 nissan xterra with 126k miles. may 15th, 2019 my service engine soon light came on and took it to my mechanic who told me there was a code stating a speed differential between the front and rear of the transmission. i took my vehicle to aamco and after inspection, they verified water from the radiator leaked into the transmission and i will need to replace both my radiator and transmission to the approx cost of $5800. needless to say, not only is the extended warranty expired, but i will have to pay the full amount of the repair out of pocket since the lawsuit filed against nissan concerning this issue expired in 2013. buyer beware!!! do not purchase a nissan xterra from 2005-2010 unless you are prepared to fork out more money than expected to pay for a defect that nissan knew about but will no longer support.

Fuel gauge goes to empty when full and check engine light comes on and unsure how much gas in tank almost had accident with my 3 children in car cause gas ran out. read on line about recall #ntb10-031a and 10v075000 and yet im told they dont have any re-calls for this frustrated please help me and my children thank you

The airbag light is flashing intermittent not registering passengers. the fuel gage keeps going up and down unaware of fuel level. the tire pressure sensor is on and tires have correct psi. vehicle can be in start still or driving.

Gas gage reads 1/2 full when empty, while in motion

I was driving, and stopped for about 5 minutes at a convenent store, and when stated the car, it wont go forward as normal, lost power with no warnings and was told by mechanic that the carburetor was leaking some fluid to the transmission.

While driving my "check engine soon" light appear, today i took it to a nissan dealership to get a diagnostic to fix it. to make short the transmission and radiator needs replacement ($4,600.00 dlls)because there's antifreeze in the transmission fluid. online i found out that this problem is common to 2006 xterras, funny thing is nissan know all about it, but so far hasn't call a recall to fix their own mess. another thing, i've got serviced my vehicle at to nissan dealership s and never ever make a simple comment or advised about this problem with the radiator to me on my prior visits. it seems to me that they are reckless for holding critical info about preventable issues, specially since this is a design flaw on their part

Vehicle radiator rusted internally, therefore intermix coolant and transmission fluid. automobile constantly serviced at nissan dealers, no warning from nissan.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 50 mph, the radiator fractured and there was a transmission fluid leak. the contact, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the oil cooler within the radiator was faulty. a dealer was not made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 77,000. *tt *jb

Gas gauge doesn't read the fuel level correctly. tank could be empty and the gauge reads the tank as not empty and vice versa. vehicle stopped on empty tank even tough the gauge showed i had a quarter tank of gas.

Leaking coolant is mixing with transmission fluid through the cooler lines to create a toxic hell stew that irreversibly damages everything around it.

Radiator design failure allowed mixing of antifreeze with automatic transmission fluid. caused failure of both radiator and transmission. nissan previously offered assistance in repair but discontinued. will not repair my xterra as is now past extended warranty, but well under total miles. overheating in traffic stop lead to failure. nissan should have recalled all 2005-2007 xterras and frontiers with defective radiator. nissan took no action to notify owners that has not had repair. nissan only notified owners that had experienced failure and offered to compensate costs. failure was preventable with a fairly simple by pass of the transmission cooler or a replacement of the radiator to a redesigned version nissan issued in 2010. many owners were helped by nissan previously because of a class action lawsuit. now, nissan is no longer assisting owners with the failure even though it is still caused by the design failure of the radiator and not any action by the owner. if the owner had driven the vehicle harder and added more miles faster and experienced the failure, nissan would have compensated them i. whole or in part. owners with low mileage and older vechicles that are now experiencing the failure or will in the future are not being assisted by nissan. nissan should have done a complete recall of all vechicles with the defective radiator. owners are now forced to bear costs of $7,000 in repairs. a transmission failure can be a serious safety hazard if the transmission were to lock up while driving. fortunately my transmission failure occurred slowly and the radiator failure was catastrophic so the vechicle could not be driven. nissan should be made to supplement their prior extended warranty to cover any failure of the radiator causing contamination of the transmission fluid. failure is referred to as strawberry milkshake of death.

After filling the gas tank to full, the check engine light has come on and the gas gauge shows empty with the "no fuel" light illuminated. this is that same issues that nissan was having with campaign id 10v075000

After filling my godmother's 2006 nissan xterra gas tank from 1/4 to full, i notice while driving on the highway that the gas needle never moved from the 1/4 mark. but by the time i got to my destination which was approx. 20-25 miles away, i noticed the gas needle just reached 1/2 mark and "service engine soon" illuminated. per my code reader, i pulled a code for the fuel level sensor. my godmother took the truck to a repair shop wherein the mechanic charged her to erased the code without troubleshooting, & insisted that she drive until code returned. in the meantime, i found a recall campaign bulletin ref. ntb 10-031. it is a voluntary recall campaign for 2006 & 2008 xterra (n50), which to my knowledge this is. i called nissan north america (case #31357696/ agent id: 7319344) & gave the vin #. the agent stated there was no open or current recall(s)/bulletin(s) associated with this vin number. i informed her that i was physically looking at a recall, so she advise first that i have nissan run a diagnostic with their scanner & start from there. i also let her know that a diagnostic could be a costly non-beneficial investment especially if nissan's repair estimate is to high. i called nissan passport in marlowe heights, maryland and spoke to a service adviser who later told me that once code is active a diagnostic could be perform for approx. $130. then i asked, if there was a recall/bulletin which included our symptoms but apparently not our vin number could it somehow be covered. he replied "no." so i then asked if he would like to get information from me about other nissan products such as this vin # that was possible faulty, again he said "no." so i then called nhtsa , & the agent ultimately gave me the phone number to the federal trade commission. with the federal trade commission i filed a report/claim (9549774) about my treatment with nissan.

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Vehicle fuel gauge not working properly, showing fuel tank at empty at all times

I am a 64 yr old woman driving across the country alone when my fuel gauge indicated i have gas when i did not. luckily i was not in traffic. this is a dangerous situation when in the remote areas that i travel in utah where gas stations can be 100 miles apart and no cell coverage. i had only 67365 miles on the vehicle and didnt expect to have problems. i found that 2006 xterras were recalled for those made in a 3 month period, however my vehicle is 2 months prior to their voluntary recall. same gas tank and sending unit as those recalled. (campaign id #: pc042 nhtsa #: 10v-075) i am guessing nissan did a partial voluntary recall in hopes the nhtsa wouldnt investigate the issue. now the fuel gauge shows half a tank just after a fillup and then gradually jumps to full after the vehicle sits or is driven for a bit. the engine light stays on unless cleared. diagnostic scan was done which indicated code p0463 which is defined as a fuel level sensor sensor high circuit input,

Transmission destroy by leaking radiator antifreeze into transmission also catalytic converters clogged, my xterra only has 70 k miles on it, to early for all of this problems to happen it's going to cost me a lot of money to fix it, please help.

Nissan knew about an issue with the timing chain tension system tcts even in early testing of the motor and pre-production dating back to 2004. the tcts ensures that the pistons and valves are properly timed and eliminate the coming in contact with each other or causing catastrophic failure. nissan even issued beginning in july of 2007 the tsb technical service bulletins instructs technicians to replace the faulty tcts components if there is a whining, clicking or buzzing sounds. for the actual case against nissan north america and nissan motor company here is the link to the court documents: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/california/cacdce/2:2013cv00686/553274/166/

Was driving in a 55 zone in my xterra and the engine lost power outa no where. good thing no one was behind me or i woulda been killed. sounds a lot like the intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ecm) that they had problems with on this model yet my vin does not come up in the search????

Car would not switch gears. it staid in 1st or 2nd and rpm went to red as i pulled away from my parking spot. transmission failure at 105,000 miles. cost of repairs: $4,000.00. after research on line, found out nissan never recalled the vehicle but offered extended co-payment warranty up to 100,000 miles to avoid fixing problem as the failure usually occurs at around 100,000 miles and above. mine was at 105k. these cars needed to be recalled and now i'm paying $4,000.00 to fix a known defect that nissan got away with not taking full responsibility to repair.

Possible transmission cooler leaking and allowing antifreeze coolant to get into the transmission and ruin it costinf a new transmission and radiator on top of the repair labor costs and nissan offering no help at all

I filled up my tank and yet my fuel gauge remains at below 1/4. this happened over the last 2 recent filled ups the latest being made yesterday. on the first occasion, i got stuck on the road. today , i have to bring a gallon of gas with me to avoid getting stuck again. i called my local nissan dealership and they said my vin# does not show any recall and will not cover it under the recall provisions. i searched everywhere and found a similar situtation under nhtsa campaign id#10v07500. i don't understand it when my car apparently falls within the year of the recall but the vin# does not show anything. the dealership says recall is vin specific . please help, vin or no vin , my car is manifesting the actual issues of the previously mentioned recall campaign on defective fuel pump.

Takata recall. transmission will not shift.. mechanic states due to radiator coolant issues.

Takata recall radiator leaked water into the transmission and i now i need completely new transmission and radiator. this is a common issue with nissans and i am outside of the mileage and warranty. i was driving on a city street and the rpms started racing but the car was not accelerating. had to tow it in to the mechanics. my check engine light is also on and the code is for the catalytic converter.

Radiator leaked water into the transmission got my transmission burnt.. the power was idle almost causing an accident on my way home. i had to tow my car home . this is a common problem with nissan xterra..

2006 nissan xterra se. consumer writes in regard to transmission safety recall and reimbursement for replacement of part. *as *js

Transmission cooler inside radiator failed, causing antifreeze to mix with transmission fluid. causing the transmission to fail. at 91,000 miles.

The radiator has cracked internally and mixed the engine coolant into the transmission reaulting in severly damages fluid leading to transmission damage and shifting damage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving 25 mph, the transmission slipped and prevented the vehicle from going into gear. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that coolant leaked into the transmission, which caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 165,000. the vin was not available.

This car was purchased in california, i have had this car serviced at nissan dealers from california to connecticut, from universal city nissan in los angeles to bruce bennett in wilton, ct with stops in between. in a normal service check, it states on all invoices that fluids are checked. today sir, i found out that fluids are not checked and due to nissan's negligence my radiator and transmission are now married (intermix) and since that marriage a new radiator and transmission are being required. if you had performed the proper fluid checks, then the marriage could have been prevented and no replacement necessary. i want compensation, i.e. radiator/transmission on this 12 year xterra.

We learned today through our mechanic that the rattling noise we've been hearing is associated with the "timing chains." our mechanic says the repair is very expensive. we discovered online there was a recently settled class action lawsuit on this same issue, but a recall by nissan has not been issued. what is the recourse for others who only recently learned of this problem and are now facing high repair costs?

Timing chain. i am a member of a few forums for the nissan xterra and frontier. it is a known issue that the timing chain, the tension and guides are a issue on the 05/06 xterra and frontiers running the 4.0 v6. a class action lawsuit was filed by owners of the same year xterras but it only recognized in a few states. please investigate and deem a recall before too many more xterras blow their engines or have other issues due to a known issue, nissan has admitted they know of this issue too. below is the link to said class action lawsuit: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/827701-nissan-agrees-settle-timing-chain-defect-class-action-lawsuit/

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated with code: po463. the contact called two dealers (nationwide nissan, 2085 york rd, timonium, md 21093) and (antwerpen nissan, 11405 reisterstown rd, owings mills, md 21117) and was informed that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: [xxx]. no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 106,000. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Fuel level sensor fail, causing erratic and inaccurate fuel gauge readings and the check engine light is on.

While driving on the highway the transmission failed. no warning, just check engine light and the transmission wouldn't go above 30 miles per hour without cutting off the car completely. had to be towed. after troubleshooting problem the radiator on transmission failed. come issue for this vehicle, just as noted in the safety recall a few years ago but nissan is no longer supporting their customers for this safety issue. well, after $3700, my transmission is rebuilt with new radiator. nissan should have covered this safety issue.. i was in traffic on a highway and the transmission failed, it was very stressful and unsafe for me to change lanes and pull over on a highway that has a 70 mph limit and i was in the middle lane. even though i put my flasher on traffic was very heavy and it was truly unsafe for not only myself but my passengers and those cars behind me that had to suddenly slow down because of my mechanical transmission failure.

While driving on highway, transmission failed. no warning indications, just failed. the engine revved up but the vehicle would not go above 30 mph. transmission failed, the radiator was bad. so like all other nissan owners, i'm out $3700 for the transmission rebuild to include a new radiator and another $300 to rent a car so i can get to work. nissan you are very irresponsible and should be reimburse your customers, i tend on spreading the word to all to avoid nissan because of their lack of customer support on this safety issue.

Takata recall transmission and radiator faliure

Takata recall received air bag recall notice.same time airbag light started flashing on dash. took to dealer. charged $124 to diagnose air bag light. concluded seat belt. refused to reprogram air bag til seat belt replaced for $500. wrote to nissan consumer affairs. called me 4 times to discuss. final conclusion: vehicle too old to help me with repair. driving around with dangerous airbags.nissan will not fix air bag recall until i pay them to replace the seat belt. afraid to drive on uneven ground as warned by nissan in recall notice. why is airbag light flashing if it is not a warning about airbags? if there is a seatbelt malfunction why is the seatbelt light flashing. passenger seat belt appears to function fine. dealer said that seatbelts currently not functioning!!!?? vehicle has less than 50k miles on it. please refer to attached letter. removed names from the letter.

There is a recall for the fuel sensor sending unit for 2006 xterra’s, but i was told that my car was not a part of the recall because my vin was not included in the recall. i feel as though this is a mistake, and that nissan should be responsible for the fix of this issue. clearly this is an issue for other cars of the same year, and i do not want to be left with the $500 fee to replace this faulty unit. the code of my check engine light reads as this as the problem. please let me know what i can do, i do not want to be bullied by nissan for this.

My xterra is subject to die at any time as if the key was turned off. occurs whether driving or parked. very dangerous if occurs when driving. my mechanic states that the cam shaft position sensors and the crank shaft position sensors cause this. i have replaced the cam shaft position sensors and the crankshaft position sensors twice in the one year that i have owned this vehicle.

Well known problem with the radiator coolant leaking into the transmission lines and thus into the transmission. simple, inexpensive fix to replace the faulty radiator was not communicated to me and now it's too late to save the transmission. nissan got away with murder and caused thousands of people money that they should not have had to pay for defective parts. these parts should have been recalled as they cause a major safety hazard while driving. having your transmission fail on you while you're driving is a major safety concern. but because not enough people actually died from it a recall was not required.

I bought my xterra in sept. 2014 and just this last month. not even putting 20,000 miles on it and still have a loan on it had to put 4700 into it because of the radiator fluid running into the transmission. it was fine one day and the next day i was going 40 miles an hour and it starts jerking on me and wouldn't go over 20 miles an hour. i could have gotten in a accident with all the traffic. i don't understand why there was not a recall on this. what i have read from other people this has happened a lot. don't you think nissan would stand behind their product and fix their mistakes!

Purchased vehicle in november 2015. dealer stated vehicle had been serviced and new radiator installed. in june 2016, transmission fluid was drained as regular maintenance and fluid was contaminated with engine collant, therefore, transmission fluid had not been fully flushed and replaced. flushed transmission with new transmission fluid to remove contaminated fluid. in july 2016, the vehicle was stationary and would not start due to a blown fuse. determined that contaminated fluid had corroded the transmission control module, causing the blown fuses and would need to be replaced at a cost of $3000. the vehicle has 140,000 miles on it therefore, does not qualify for the class action lawsuit settlement or the extension (https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-articles/settlement-reached-in-lawsuit-against-nissan-over-failed-radiators-transmissions.html) nissan motor corporation was aware of the issue with the transmissions oil cooler / radiator assembly yet chose to not address the design defect by issuing a recall or extending the warranty to cover the transmission issue. will not be purchasing another nissan product due to the handling of this issue.

Like countless others, i have the smod, or strawberry milkshake of death, on my 2006 nissan xterra s. the radiator failed, which allowed coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. this results in the failure of the transmission and the radiator. nissan knew about this early on and did nothing to help owners until forced to by settling a class action lawsuit. the lawsuit was useless to me as i was already past the period covered by the settlement. all i could do was wait and hope it didn't happen to me. that hope ended yesterday.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The fuel sender unit is erratic. shows empty when fuel is half tank or full. triggers chenk engine light intermittently.

Fluid leaked into the transmission from the radiator causing it to fail. nissan estimated the repair to be $9400.00 the vehicle was in motion at the time of the failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed and displayed the incorrect level. the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge always displayed empty and the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 180,000.

Radiator leaking fluid into transmission, destroyed the transmission. have to purchase a new one and add an external cooling system so it does not happen again. $4800. mileage is 109k. nissan's forced extended warranty expired so no help from them. this is a known issue by nissan due to faulty design. nissan also said "it might happen to certain transmissions", but in fact happens to all xterra transmissions at least for 2006. nissan has had too many engine/drive train issues on the many nissan's i have purchased over the years. i will not be purchasing another nissan.

I have a fuel gauge problem exactly as described in the nyssa xterra recall, gauge reaches 3/4 tank but won't go lower. then all of the sudden it drops to empty. my local nissan, allen jay nissan says my vin is not covered in the recall and they aren't fixing the problem, they just extended the warranty. well my car is 10years old and no longer has a warranty at 182,000 miles. i won't pay $400 to get it fixed because it is a known defect and they need to fix it. who do i contact at nissan to fight this injustice?

While driving, average speed 40-50 mph the vehicle started shaking violently, rpm fluttering. also going from park to drive, it will slam into gear. checking the coolant, it is a milky white color.

I was driving nissan xterra on the busy street and suddenly i notice smoke coming from under the hood. i stopped the car on the closest parking lot and tried to go away from the car. i was scared it will blow up. after few minutes the smoke stopped coming from under the hood. i called towing and my mechanic told me it is transmission problem. it was truly horrible experience.

The source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator. i had to replace the radiator and the transmission.

Transmission failure. i purchased this vehicle with 75,000 miles in october 2015. at 84,000 miles, i noticed a clunk and vehicle slowed all the way down when the automatic transmission was shifting into drive at about 45 miles an hour. i was driving in rush hour traffic and the vehicle slowed way down even though i was trying to accelerate. i was nearly reareneded due to the sudden stall due to the transmission. i took it to the nissan dealership only to find out that the transmission was contaminated with radiator fluids. there's was a deductible of $3,000, what a savings (sarcasm). it was explained that it was a known problem. how could i be responsible for something that easily could have been prevented, especially if nissa knew about this very common problem. nissan really has let me down. i will never buy another nissan unless i am reimbursed for most of whati paid. i am also extremely upset that i very easily could have been in a serious accident due to the sudden failure of the transmission, especially as i was trying to accelerate when just entering the interstate where the speed limit was 70 mph and i suddenly slowed down due to the failing transmission.

Owner 2006 nissan xterra while driving 40 mph the vehicle had shook the vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic and found issues with transmission and radiator

The transmission is damaged because of a faulty radiator that leaked coolant into the transmission causing it to fail. my car was a standstill and i was pulling into traffic and my car barely moved causing the oncoming car to swerve and slam his brakes to avoid hitting me. this a a safety concern, especially when you have kids in the car.

In october 2015 i noticed that my xterra was overheating and the transmission was slipping at times. when i removed the radiator cap to check the coolant, it looked foamy and milky, like a lime smoothie. i thought i might have a blown head gasket and took the vehicle to my mechanic, who told me about the issue with nissan radiator and transmission cross-contamination. he told me that flushing the systems would not help and the entire cooling system and transmission would need to be replaced to the tune of about $6500, which i didn't have. he told me to contact nissan. unfortunately, at the time my xterra was diagnosed, it had 112,000 miles on it, which was beyond the scope of nissan's extended warranty which came about as a result of the class-action lawsuit. the only thing they did for me was give me a refund on a recall item for which i'd paid before the recall came out. they also offered me a "business associate's" discount on another nissan--as if i'd buy one after this! because i am mobility challenged, i must have a vehicle to get to work, doctors' visits, etc. i was forced to buy another vehicle. the payments have me so strapped for cash that once i get my bills paid there's nothing left for groceries or pet food, much less putting gas in my car! i am so disgusted with nissan for putting me in this position i can't even put it into words.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle shook violently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission and radiator failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

The dealer informed me that the timing chain components are wearing and could break resulting in an engine abrupt stoppage. many complaints on line about this condition. nissan design defect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral on its own. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned off the engine. the dealer diagnosed that the radiator fractured and contaminated the transmission. the failure recurred approximately six times. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge became inoperable without warning. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

The dealer informed me after replacing my transmission that the timing chain tensions guides will need to be replaced. the truck has 82k miles and gets regular maintenance. i research the issue on the web and this is a chronic design problem. the engine could incur severe damage during use which could lead to a loss of control and severe accident.

Transmission cooler cracked causing water/anti-freeze to leak into the transmission. car still runs, but according to mechanic, transmission doesn't have much life left. estimate to repair is $4700.

Engine died on the way to work because of a recall unknown to me but shared with me after my mechanic found information on radiator and transmission

My 2006 nissan xterra began shuddering as if the car was riding on rumble strips, while i was trying to maintain speed. when the od is off it does not shudder/rumble. after an inspection and research we determined that coolant was leaking into the transmission fluid and causing the car to shudder. we have taken great care of our car and this is a manufacturer defect in the radiator and it should not be paid for by the consumers!

I was driving down the street and my truck rpm started to go up to 4000 rpm. i pulled over because i thought that a belt had broken. after checking all the belt were good but the truck would not go in gear so i knew it was the transmission. after researching the issue on the nissan site it was confirmed that this was a know issue with most nissan vehicles. it caused me $3000 to get my truck fixed being that this is my only means of transportation. i don't understand how nissan has not recalled vehicles because of this issue. i could have been involved in a major accident if i had taken my normal route and went on the interstate. with the way the truck just stopped it would have called a major accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact discovered that the fuel tank was empty and the fuel gauge displayed incorrect reading levels. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was radiator coolant inside the transmission. the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the contact mentioned that the air conditioner and heating system became inoperable. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was contamination of radiator fluid and that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable.

Nissan service bulletin ntb07-069b check engine light on, resulting in me running out of gas in traffic, the last time inches away from causing an accident as the truck completely died without warning while i was in motion on a major highway. contacted nissan and they told me my truck was not affected by this recall, yet here i am with the same problem as everybody else with only 60,000 miles on a 2006 vehicle. they are refusing to help resolve the situation and insist i pay to have them replace a part and pay labor to replace such part. i have taken very good care of this vehicle including keeping it low miles. there is no reason a "normal" fsu should fail after 60000 miles. i am now unable to renew my registration causing me and my family to drive around illegally as this is our only transportation. we are unable to afford the ridiculous cost nissan has quoted us and don't feel we should have to pay to fix an obvious faulty part. they should be held responsible for this part failing and possibly causing serious injury to my family or another family.

I was driving on the interstate when i started hearing a weird sound coming from the car an it started to slow down. i about got hit when all the cars were flying pass me and i was trying to get over. i called the dealer and found out it was the transmission and after almost getting killed all they had to tell me was it wasn't there problem an that it would cost me over 3000 to fix. i just got this car used and still owe over 8000 on it. i cant even drive it. this is so unsafe somebody is going to end up dead because of this problem. if it hasnt already killed some people.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving 45 mph, the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect reading. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel sensor sending unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 155,000.

At 115,000 miles my transmission died. in one week it went from a few jerky shifts to me crawling into the dealer not being able to go over 20 mph. upon further inspection the transmission cooler leaked fluid into the transmission and basically shredded the transmission. im now stuck with a 3700 dollar repair bill.

While driving home from work on busy streets in the pittsburgh area, our 2006 nissan xterra lost forward power while navigating a right turn onto another busy street. vehicle never lost electrical power, but had no mechanical power. there were other vehicles driving opposite me as well as vehicles behind me. it was like the vehicle was forced into neutral. i had the vehicle towed to a nissan dealership for them to investigate, they stated that this is a known problem with nissan xterras and frontiers that the radiator communicates with the transmission creating a resultant need for a rebuild of the transmission and replacement of the radiator and coolant flush. for this to occur while driving is dangerous not only to the driver and passenger of the vehicle, but it poses a public risk as well and could have resulted in serious injury/death. nissan usa should be responsible for repairs, but more importantly should be held accountable for such repairs as they constitute a safety concern while driving their vehicles.

Recently check engine light came on and had it diagnosed as the fuel gauge sensor. after filling gas tank with gas now gauge stays below empty and low gas light and check engine light stay on. dealer said an extended warranty had expired and mileage had also been extended to 72000 miles. i just hit 80000 miles. the dealer wants $550 to fix. way too much for a known default.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. after making a left turn at approximately 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. the contact's vehicle flipped and the front driver side seat belt unfastened without warning. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a body shop where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v690000 (air bags). the failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Check engine light came on, took my truck to the dealer to have a diagnostic check, was told by the service staff that the transmission was contaminated with coolant that had leaked from the radiator. upon further research, i discovered that other nissan makes, models between 2004-2006 had a design flaw which caused the problem in which i now face.. i contacted nissan for some financial assistance on the repair on my transmission, since it appears that the issues related to my problem are from a flaw in the designs of the vehicle. i was told that because my mileage was over a 100,000 miles and past the warranty, that there wasn't anything that could be done as far assisting me with the repairs. i will never buy another nissan product again.... it should be also noted that there was a class action lawsuit again nissan regarding the very problem that i'm faced dealing with...

2006 nissan xterra. consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake system failure while driving and sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated she was unable to stop the vehicle using the brake, and the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. the consumer stated she was struggling for ways to stop the vehicle. she tried to stop the vehicle by using the emergency brake, but to no avail she was forced to try and maintain control of the vehicle while in the lane of other vehicle. the then placed the vehicle in neutral and it finally started to slow down. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator leaked fluid onto the transmission and both components needed to be replaced. there were no warning indicators. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 112,000.

I bought the nissan xterra last year and unfortunately the transmission when out at 145,300 miles i talked to a nissan representative but they said that nissan only covers only before the 100,000 miles but that is completely unacceptable because be are not responsible for the factory defects that should been fixed within the first days of production now i had to pay 4,500 dollars for get the transmission fixed a fits just a pain in the neck because i could use the money to feed my family or pay my rent but no i had to pay for a car that nissan doesn't take any responsibly over the 100,000 miles that it's unbelievable i want to et reimbursed by nissan what i paid for the transmission repairs i have all the documentation

Coolent leaked into transmission. after pressing the gas pedal down several times, the car was not getting up to speed as normal. immediately took to car repair shop, which informed us this was one of several nissan cars they had dealt with recently and guessed correctly our issue. transmission had to be rebuilt, very costly.

I have a faulty fuel sending unit that has been recalled by nissan but does not acknowledge my vin as part of the recall. i am having the same issue as many nissan owners regarding an inaccurate fuel gauge as a result of faulty fuel sending unit. as noted in the recall (campaign id# pc042): "nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on certain my2006 and 2008 frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles to address a potential fuel gauge inaccuracy. specifically, the issue can cause the fuel gauge to show that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is actually empty. to remedy this potential condition, nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign to replace the fuel level sending unit with a new one at no charge for parts or labor." this is accurate to my problem where the fuel gauge will read inaccurately at any point, leaving the operator with uncertainty of fuel level and potential disabled vehicle, leading to potentially life-threatening situations. at one point i ran out of gas on the highway and had to quickly make it across three lanes to a safe stopping point, even though my fuel gauge read over 1/4 tank. my vehicle was towed to local garage where i was told i ran out of gas and had to pay for towing, gas, etc as a result of faulty nissan parts.

The engine light is on, the problem code is po 463. the reference number is: ntb07-069d. a recall campaign for the model and make of my vehicle was on your site november 30, 2010. my fuel gauge is erratic, the sensor is faulty, nissan refuses to fix this problem as , according to their tennessee office, my vin number has no open recalls. i now have to fix this problem as my vehicle will not pass inspection. the cost is approximately $400.00. i am very disappointed in the service i received from nissan.

Noted transmission slippage and vehicle running hotter than normal. radiator looked as though it had been filled with a lime smoothie. suspected blown head gasket but my mechanic stated there was a problem with nissans which involved intermingling of coolant and transmission fluid. researched online and discovered class-action lawsuit relative to the problem. unfortunately, although my vehicle was not 10 years old as yet, it had 112k miles on it. nissan refused to do anything to repair the problem they knew about but on which no recall was ever done. they offered me a crappy discount to buy a new vehicle. considering how much they stood behind their product that i owned, i didn't choose that option. if i couldn't afford to pay $6k to replace the cooling system and transmission, what made them think i could afford to buy a new vehicle? i had to use the nissan to get to work, the grocery store, doctor appointments, etc., knowing that at any time the vehicle could fail or seize up. had to shift into neutral each time it stopped to keep it from boiling over. very stressful, particularly as i am handicapped and more vulnerable than many.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to provide accurate reading levels when the vehicle was refueled. in addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

No problems in five years of ownership. the following took place in less than 7 days. truck was fueled up at costco and 30 minutes later was shuddering when stopped, we thought we got a bad tank of gas. truck had a check engine light. misfiring cylinder, coil replaced. two days later, check engine light. replaced o2 sensor. a day or two later check engine light. had a loss of power. truck was in limp mode. drove to the dealer and they diagnosed replacing the failed catalytic converter (right rear) and the timing chain, tensioners etc. salesman said that we should have changed the timing chain at 60,000 miles. which i have never seen listed in the maintenance. the truck was purchased used at 64,000 miles.

The accelerator started not switching gears as i was merging onto the freeway. then, the transmission gave out. the fluid from the transmission leaked into the radiator and both need to be replaced. it is estimated to cost $4,000 to get fixed.

Fuel sending unit ceased to function. dealership said the vehicle was not on the recall list. full tank registers after 50 or so miles and then drops to empty around 120 miles. we are forced to fill the tank full, reset the odometer and never go past 325 miles. twice i have been travelling at freeway speeds when the car steering locks up and vehicle loses power. both times i have been lucky to be able to limp off to the side of the road without incident. both times occurred late at night and alone. one location i was forced to walk along the road until my phone registered a signal. i believe this occurred around 70,000 miles. to date, we have not fixed the problem and if we lived in an emissions controlled city, we probably would not be driving it right now as it has thrown a code and activated the check engine light. i'm curious to know who qualified to have this repaired. based on what i have read, not many and certainly not those who too have experienced the problem. i loved my xterra but due to the lack of care and issues ignored by nissan, i steer people away from buying one.

The radiator cracked causing intermix with transmission fluid i found after the occurances. while driving the transmission started slipping out of gear while in motion in the middle of traffic on city streets. the next time i drove it seemed okay. i entered a curving onramp and suddenly the transmission slipped out of gear, the engine revved high, and jerked hard back in to gear, spinning the wheels and causing me to go sideways near another vehicle. i quicklyquickly regained control, and continued driving to the nearest exit. the transmission slipped a couple more times, causing me to slow down but no loss of control. this could have caused a fatal accident, and though i was lucky enough to be okay, i had to pay $3700 to fix it. this occurred at 102,000 miles and happens to every xterra, pathfinder, and frontier from 2005-2007. their should be a recall before this results in deaths. it will inevitability cause fatalities.

Anytime i put gas in my car , the fuel gauge indicator does not work properly. i can drive with a full tank of gas and the indicator says it on empty. and then it will gradually start going up, but it takes days for it to work properly. also, if it working properly, i can stop a red light, and if the car stays standing in one place not moving the indicator also drops to e.

The transmission failed during heavy commute traffic hwy at 60mph creating a near miss multi vehicle collision. no injuries or accident occured because of the malfunction. the vehicle lost power and was pulled safely to the side of the road. the cause of the transmission failure was diagnosed to be transmission failure due to contamination from engine coolant. a common problem with this make and model as thousands of consumer complaints have been filed but ignored by the nhtsa and nissan. the factory radiator has a known defect which caused the intercooler tubing from the transmission to the radiator to crack and fail thus causing cross contamination of tranmission fluid and engine coolant from the radiator to mix and destroy the transmission. the failure requires replacement of the radiator and replacement or rebuilding of the transmission at a cost of $5,500. in over 45 years of driving all makes,years and models of vehicles both foreign and domestic, i have never had one failure of this type before, even in vehicles with over 300,000 miles of use. in my humble opinion, this is nothing less than an engineering defect either purposefully designed as built in obsolescense, or overlooked and denied by nissan as a materials defect in manufacturing. anyone can use a search engine on the internet to find that this is a common occurance but no recall has been enacted because there has been no deaths reported yet. because my vehicle is out of warranty, but of this low milage, it was not a maintenance issue, as it is a 2 wheel drive vehicle not used for off road but standard paved roadway use. oil changes and inspections were completed as recommended.

I was driving on the interstate at about 70 miles per hour went my car starting losing power and jerking. the cars behind me were getting right behind my car and slowing down,they were yelling at me to speed up and, i was so scared one of them would hit the back of my car and cause a accident and kill me,i tried to get the car to the to the side of the interstate but had a hard time crossing traffic,i was praying to make it across with out getting .nission knew that my xteria was was recalled for this issue but did not send me a recall notice or anything in the mail,now they want me to pay the first $3000 to fix my transmission. but they build the car that way so i think they should fix it. i had a guy who worked on my car before and he said that due to a cracked coolant leak into my transmission, my transmission went out. i sure wish no one else went through the same thing on the interstate, it was bad., i am disabled and cannot afford the $3000 so my car is now useless and i have no way to go to the doctor.

We were pulling a light 18 foot trailer up a steep hill, at low speed due to the grade. it was on hwy 89, about 5 miles w of garden city, utah. the rpm of the car raced up to 4,000, it lost power and lugged. we were fortunate that there was a turn off a very short distance ahead. we were also fortunate that the failure did not occur when we were turning left in front of on-coming traffic. the engine was smoking hot, even though the radiator didn't show any heat. it took a while to recognize the issue.

On sunday, august 30, 2015, while driving from maryland to virginia, on a speed limit of 55, vehicle slowed down and transmission wont engaged while accelerating the gas pedal, rpm was going to the higher number/red zone and car will not move faster up to the noted speed limit. when we stop at the light, and the lights turn green, the vehicle will not move and make loud noise and rpm going higher to the red zone numbers. this caused traffic behind us back up because of speed too slow in a 55-mile per hour speed. i was afraid it could have caused an accident. this happened several times during a 200-mile travel from maryland to virginia. i read that there were several complaints about nissan vehicles about radirator water leaks to the transmission and causing it to malfunction. according the price transmission experts, this is the same problem and the cost to repair will cost $4,400.00 i would like to have nissan pay the repair cost.

I had just exited the interstate and was stopped at a traffic light. my transmission had been making a noise but i did not know why. when i attempted to pull away from the light my transmission would not engage into gear. my vehicle had to be towed to the repair shop where it was determined fluid from my radiator which had cracked the previous month had moved through the coolant lines into my transmission and causes its failure. if this had happened while still on the interstate i would have been at high risk for a fatal wreck to have occured

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. after refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel reading level. the failure recurred multiple times. the contact also stated that the fuel gauge failed to display that the fuel was low. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. ma 10/5 *cn

The first incident was a couple months ago when my car just decided to stop in traffic all the sudden. just shut down. then yesterday i was driving to work and a car in front of me decided to slow down. when i hit the breaks to slow down the car would not accelerate back up it decreased. i could not get it to go. i restarted the car and it turned on and went again. i looked at this website and saw all the complaints.i have had all the same issues with stalling, not starting, and no acceleration. i took it to a transmission shop and they could not detect anything wrong as no codes and of course it did not do it for them when they test drove it. i took my car to the nissan dealership showed them the print out from this site and told them i am having all those problems within the last couple months. they told me since my vin was not included in the recall they basically could not help without charging me $900 for a radiator plus the engine control module $78. i had to pay $100 just for them to look at it. they told me a whole new transmission would be $9000. this is a horrible problem this vehicle is having and is very dangerous for your car to just turn off while driving. i have a small child in the car with me. very scary would could happen. i do not care what the mileage is on the vehicle. nissan needs to include all xterra's no matter what the vin is for the time frame! all these complaints need action. i little to quinky dink they are all happening now! nissan dealership told me they would recommend: ecm relay $78, radiator $740, plus some other maintenance stuff. when i went to leave after having them replace the. ecm i had a lovely letter stating they did a complimentary appraisal of my vehicle. they did everything to confirm it is the problem, but offered no help unless i fork out the $$$$$.

Our vehicle began to no longer show that we had any fuel on the gas gauge. i saw that 2006 nissan xterras had a recall on the fuel level sending unit. we had the repairs done at a nissan dealership, but were informed that our vin number would not be covered. the corporate headquarters said we had no recourse because this was a warranty issue even though their website refers to it as a recall. is there anything i can do? please help!

Cracked radiator hose caused coolant to mix with transmission fluid thereby ruining the transmission. cost included radiator and transmission (used) replacement. this issue would have been proactively repaired / replaced the radiator prior to the issue occurring had nissan notified me of it. instead, it cost an extra $3500 to replace both radiator and transmission. a totally preventable situation, never mind the potentially hazardous situation had the transmission failed at highway speeds. no excuse for nissan.

I am writing this in regard to the radiator cracking and leaking coolant into the transmission fluid. this problem completely ruins transmissions and there is no way to tell the problem is occuring. i have had the vehicle inspected regularly and maintained to all manufacturer specifications. i received zero notification from nissan about this issue. this is my primary vehicle i use to transport my child. i was left stranded on the side of a back road in extreme heat due to this defect. the cost of repairing this issue is well over the worth of the vehicle itself.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated that the type of air bags the vehicle was equipped with were no longer produced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle could not be repaired. the failure mileage was 94,000.

I was driving to a local city pool and the car appeared to lose power. i restarted the car and reached the pool. when i went to start the car, it wouldnt start. thinking it might be the battery, i had someone try to jump start it but nothing happened. had my car towed to a local mechanic the following morning and learned that the transmission would need to be replaced as the radiator fluid had mixed with the transmission fluid due to a faulty sensor. now i have a perfectly nice vehicle that wont run unless i pay to have the transmission and radiator replaced. i just bought it in february 2014. it is not covered under the class action suit because it has 144,000 miles on it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenance on the braking system. while driving away from the independent mechanic, several warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was diagnosed as having contaminant in the brake fluid. the contaminant caused the brake failure which in turn produced the brake and dvc warning signals to illuminate. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 106,000.

Radiator fluid in the transmission and transmission fluid in the radiator. caused transmission to fail. need to replace both now because of a mechanical defect in adf line.

My car was making a rattling noise so i took it to the nissan dealer to inspect it an find out what it was, they told me that it was the secondary timing chain and that it was not covered by warranty an or recall. as searched online found that many others had the same problem with their cars, and that nissan knew about this and never revealed it to the public or had a recall for this problem, so that the replacement would fall onto the consumer.( this pertains to the secondary timing chain and other assoc. parts)

I had all four hankook dynapro atm tires from this batch replaced for tread separation. i originally purchased these tires in march of 2010. i had two of them replaced in april of 2013 (the separation on the two tires were so bad that they would not let me leave the shop with them.), then the blowout in september of 2014 then the final replacement in february of this year. all of these tires were replaced due to these defective tires. i replaced these tires with the same product thinking i just got a bad batch of tires. but when showing the guys at the discount tire what happened to the tire and car when the tread blew off the tire and the 2500 damage that was caused to the suv, they felt that that was a defective product and that i needed to file a claim with hankook. they helped me get the claim started. i was contacted by juan britos who asked me to send in an estimate from a repair company which i did. a few days later i received a letter stating that the claim was denied due to “prolonged operation of the tire in an under-inflated state” this claim is simply untrue. i commute quite a few miles a week. i am very conscious of the pressure of my tires. i do this for economic reasons i know keeping properly inflated tires improves mpg. this is why i keep a tire pressure gage in the door of my car and check it regularly. i also keep an air compressor in my car to inflate any under inflated tires, this is also an automatic shut off compressor that shuts off at the set psi. i keep my tires at a range of 35-40 psi. i also have a tpms system in my vehicle that would warn me of any low pressure issues.

While driving and trying to enter a major highway at about 40 mph and trying to accelerate, i had to pull out to the shoulder because the truck wouldn't shift to a higher gear...i had to get out of the highway because the truck wasn't able to accelerate and remained on 1st shift struggling to get to 2nd and then 3rd....i got home and heard the engine or radiator make bubbling noise....after 3 or 4 hours i opened the radiator and saw all sorts of gunk like bubblegum...it was still warm and it oozed out falling all over my driveway...i payed a mechanic $300 to change the radiator thinking it was the problem ...only to find out it was much more and more money also....i looked for another mechanic and he said it would cost $4000 to fix everything... i've wasted more than $3000 trying to figure out what the problem is.. now the mechanic says that a new transmission module valve is needed ....how many more trucks breaking down or complaints until this issue is resolved.... i was lucky that when i was on the highway no cars were coming full speed...because without being able to accelerate i would of caused an accident and gotten killed...i loved my truck and miss riding it...please look into this... thank you..

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact mentioned that the vehicle ran out of fuel and the fuel gauge failed to indicate that the vehicle needed fuel. the fuel tank was replenished, but the fuel gauge still did not display the correct fuel level. the vehicle was not taken to dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. updated 8/31/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving at various speeds, the tpms light illuminated constantly and the wheels felt loose. the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge malfunctioned and failed to display the correct fuel level. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the light was reset, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system); however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Driving down the road, vehicle rpm went up as the speed decease. i place the vehicle in the next lower gear to get to my location. check the radiator later and it has a oily creamy thick mixture of radiator coolant and transmission fluid.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the nissan dealer where it was diagnosed that radiator coolant and transmission fluid mixed together and caused the transmission to fail. the manufacturer was notified and diagnosed the failure as "power transmission cross train". the failure mileage was 118,000.

Radiator cracked leaked coolant in transmission, ruining it. updated 11/02/2017*cn

Vehicle gas gauge does not work. faulty fuel tank sending unit. ran out of gas in traffic.

As i came up to stop at a red light, the xterra began to shudder and the tachometer started rising and falling until i finally stopped, then the tachometer dropped below 500 rpm and the truck turned off. restarted it fine, but it stalled again. i quickly figured out that although it is an automatic, i needed to drive it like a manual. so i put it in neutral, started it again, it did not stall, then i revved the engine to 2,000 rpm and put it into drive. off i went, and it did not do it again that day. however, over the next month it became a growing problem, until it finally was occurring every single time i stopped unless i put it in neutral. i took it to the mechanic who spent 4 hours diagnosing it to be certain of the problem. which they said was a failing torque convertor and plate. it failed due to coolant leaking into the transmission from a broken housing coming off of the radiator (apparently a very common problem for which nissan refuses to take responsibility). not hard to verify their findings due to the presence of pink milkshake looking liquid in the radiator. final verdict, at best it needs a new torque convertor and plate, but with the amount of effort to install those and unknown further damage from the coolant leak, a new transmission was recommended.

My transmission failed be cause of water entering through the cooling system account it is connected to radiator this has been a problem with this vehicle for some time. *tr

Transmission, radiator problems. car is a lemon. *tr

I was on my way back from the the mall when i heard my fan/belt start to squeal. not thinking anything of it i keeped on driving next thing i know i'm pressing harder on my gas peddle just to go faster. my rpms where going to high and i was only going 65. i was on the high when this happen so i didn't notice till i had to go up a bridge and that's when i really notice my engine struggling to get power, it sounded like it was doing a lot when it really wasn't. i knew i had to go to the machanic to get it looked at they told me it was a lose bolt. next thing ik i'm driving home and my car was doing the same thing again but this time it wasn't going into gear in drive, so i tried 3 gear still nothing so i went to 2 and it stuck. i parked it on a side street in ocean city and called trip a and had it towed to nissan of atlantic city to see what was wrong. couple days later they called and told me my raidiator fluid leaked into my transmission and messed all the gears up. after hearing that i looked up that problem on xterras apparently this is a pretty common accurance on them. i was not notified of such problems by the dealer and apparently nissan want renberrse me so i'm out 7,500 because my nissan is sitting in my back yard

Timing chains issues. specifically timing chain guides and tensioners stopped functioning. repair cost $985. crankshaft position sensor stopped functioning. repair cost $590. *tr

The car suddenly stalled without any warning. total loss of ability regarding steering and braking was encountered. the ignition key lock switch functions become unresponsive following the stalling engine. meaning that when the key was turned the engine would turn over but, the engine would not remain on. *tr

Radiator, which was recalled and i was never notified about, cracked leaking coolant into the transmission ultimately causing the transmission to fail. *tr

These vehicles seem to have a safety flaw. when depressing the brake pedal the amount of travel is such that it is a common occurrence to depress the gas pedal at the same time causing the car to lurch forward. i have had two different nissan dealers (henderson, nevada and boise, idaho) inspect my vehicle and was told in both cases there is nothing that can be done...its the way the automobile was manufactured. during my last dealer inspection in boise, idaho the mechanic brought a new 2015 model into the garage and put the two cars side by side. the difference in brake pedal travel was approximately 1/8 of an inch, so the problem has evidently never been addressed by the manufacturer. today, my vehicle lurched forward when braking because the gas pedal was depressed while braking. it is paramount that one's foot is centered on the brake pedal; if your foot is off to the right side just a little, the gas pedal will be depressed while braking causing an unsafe situation. i have had many very close calls because of this issue. *tr

The gas gauge has been an issue not reading properly and in fact the gauge may also show the steady amber light indicating there is no gas in the tank, when it is a full tank of gas. the steering column was found metal shavings from the nissan dealer. i had complained about the shaft having trouble. i was informed that it was a plastic pin that broke and there will be no effect on the steering. so i had brought it back after 4 years of dealing with loose steering wheel. invoice 284857 from the valley hi nissan tag [xxx] was repaired 03 april 2015. i feel this should have been a recall since i found there are many complaints from midas mechanic. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Transmission went out on vehicle and after researching the problem i found that several complaints had been filed against nissan from others customers experiencing the same problem. there had also been a class action suit filed because so many customers were having the same problem. when i contacted nissan about the issue, they told me that the campaign was closed and that they would not be able to assist me in getting my vehicle repaired. the cost to fix the vehicle is over $4,000.00. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was not giving a proper reading level and that the vehicle stalled from low fuel more than once. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) and was waiting for the part to become available and schedule the recall repair. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Driver was heading at approximately 45 mph, and engine died. had towed to nissan mechanic. the issue was diagnosed as a timing chain failure, which led to catastrophic/un-repairable engine failure. needed complete engine replacement. *tr

I was driving 15 mph on the local street and the slip sensor light and vehicle dynamic control sensor light came on, then the transmission started to make a grinding noise. that's it, finished at 49k miles doa. vehicle was always garaged. radiator cracked leaked coolant into transmission nice truck, sorry to have to let nissan go. truck was like new. *tr

1. engine light on - remains on, need to reset - at 77000+ miles fuel gauge is off chart when full tank is filled up fuel gauge is unreliable, need to use the speedometer to gauge gas tank vin# is not on the recall list under fuel tank recall campaign 10v075000 vin# id for recall=engine only=campaign# 10v517000; total recall listed = 5 for 2006 xterra models 2. tire pressure light is on continuously=tpms = not on recall list/campaign, can this be added?? all tires are have correct recommended psi; yet light is on continuously, reset works only temporarily tpms - as of oct 2014; at 75000 miles need dealer to fix all recalls, can this be done?? plse advise asap. bought the car used/pre-owned.... thank you for your attention & time. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the service engine warning lamp illuminated. also, the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge was not reading properly and was providing an incorrect which caused the vehicle to run out of fuel with no warning. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while attempting to stop, the traction control, abs, and vdc warning lights illuminated. the contact mentioned that there was pulsation when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 111,000.

When it turned cold jan/feb 2105 our daughter told us the heat was not working. but she knew we did not have the money to repair so we did not worry about it. we own a 2000 chevy truck & the heat has not worked for years & we just live with it.so we never thought about the radiator/coolant being the problem. then something major happened-our daughter was driving home from auburn al to our home in opelika al & she called us saying the car would not go over 25-30 mph. we were out of town, it was 10 pm at night so we told her to keep driving and get home to a safe place (her life was more important than stopping on the side of the road--a young lady all by herself) she got home, parked it & when we returned home we took it to a local repair shop that we trust. he called us the next day & said i have devastating news. he told us about the service report put out on nissan xterras in regard to the major, well known to nissan problem of when the coolant/radiator cracks because of a faulty when in manufacturing radiator is put in it is a known by nissan bad one. it cracks & leaks into the transmission in which the coolant mixes with the transmission fluid & creates a toxic hell stew that destroys the transmission. he said your car is worth $5,000 but the cost to repair is $7,000. i called nissan they told me i had to take it to a nissan dealer for their diagnosis and the diagnosis is the same. my husband is very, very sick and we have huge medical, pharmacy, hospital bills and i have had breast cancer with chemo that has caused an autoimmune disorder (almost lost my left eye) and our 15 year-old daughter goes to children's hospital in birmingham al for rheumatoid arthritis. we thought we were buying a very dependable car for $14,000 only 3 1/2 years ago and now it is 4500 pounds of junk metal. if nissan had told us about the problem, we could have been proactive. *tr

The xterra began overheating and driving in an unsafe manner at highway speeds. diagnosis at a nissan dealer was a failed cooler line allowed coolant in the radiator and that both the radiator and transmission would have to be replaced at a cost of $5800. there was no prior warning to the failure. the vehicle is just outside of an extended 10k warranty/$3000 copay nissan offered as a result of a class action lawsuit for this issue. *tr

Defective radiator leaked engine coolant into automatic transmission fluid (atf), causing cross-contamination of fluids that will ruin the re5r05a transmission. the engine coolant water contamination can short-circuit the low current electronic computer located on the valve body. this transmission was used in xterra; frontier; pathfinder and armada vehicles manufactured between 2005 and 2010. fixing the radiator and replacing the contaminated fluid with fresh fluid does not alleviate the problem, as the transmission computer has been permanently damaged. the only way to fix a damaged transmission computer is to replace it with a new one, and they are only available from nissan as part of a new valve body assembly. (http://www.toptransmissions.com/nissan-pathfinder-xterra-armada) numerous consumer reports online show that the vehicle can suddenly lose power, or even lock up the driving wheels while driving the vehicle in traffic; therefore, this is a serious safety defect issue. suburban transmissions of gaithersburg, md 20878 (ph. 301-362-4040 or 800-353-3477) reports that: "for most trucks and suvs, fixing the radiator problem and replacing the transmission fluid might correct this problem. however, on the nissan pathfinder and xterra and other models that use the re5r05a transmissionÂ?¦(w)e also recommend (along with radiator & transmission replacement) bypassing the radiator with an external transmission cooler to prevent this from happening again as replacing the radiator issue is likely to happen again." [web source: link shown above.] *tr

Radiator coolant leaked into transmission fluid and ruined the transmission. known issue.

The power steering fluid entered into the transmission causing a sudden loss of power of vehicle. nissan recognized this a problem. *tr

I purchased this vehicle used and found out that the fuel gauge does not work. even after completely filling the fuel tank up the gauge shows "e", empty. it will, on occasion, show 1/4 tank when the fuel level is low. due to this my vehicle has run out of gas on several occasions while driving at various speeds in various locations and often i have my child in the car with me. i have had to be pushed out of traffic on busy streets due to the vehicle being out of gas and me not being able to know i am running low on gas. it is very scary and quite dangerous. i have spoken with nissan on several occasions, as there are recalls on this year vehicle for this same exact issue, but they state to me that my vehicle does not fall into the recall. i am told that the recall is for the same year vehicle but not all models. i can not afford to pay to have the vehicle fixed and am stuck with the issue. i am very unhappy with both the seller of the vehicle and the nissan corporation. *tr

For a cracked radiator the coolant leak into the transmission destroying it. the cost of repair is around $ 6,000. the nissan dealer to not want to assume that it is a manufacturer defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving at approximately 40 mph, the transmission failed and the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator and the transmission failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 121,000. the vin was unavailable.

Faulty radiator and transmission nissan will not cover for damage ,vehicle suddenly dies while driving,very much known problem. *tr

The wheel hub assembly failed prematurely, left at 55000 and the right at 62000 miles. *tr

Driving home from work my vehicle started to tremble and shudder at speeds above 30-40 mph. eventually after much hesitation and loud engine revving i decided to pull over and turn the vehicle off. turned it back on and got about a few hundred feet down the road when the same problem occurred. the transmission wasn't responsive with the engine causing me to cut someone off just to pull of the road safely. i have heard the common issue with nissan's transmission/coolant contamination and decided to look further into the issue after getting towed home. $100 down the drain. sure enough my coolant reservoir and radiator cap were smothered in a thick goop known as the infamous "smod". there is trans fluid mixed into my coolant and more than likely, coolant in my transmission. this is design flaw in nissan. this problem should be resolved completely by nissan with no fault to their dedicated customers. warranties need to be extended past 100k because that's when the issue is occurring in most xterra, pathfinder, and frontiers. i'll be damned if nissan only partially cover my cost repair leaving the bulk to me. i am a student working a full time job trying to pay for their education bit by bit. this is not what others in similar situation need to deal with and neither do i. remember, nissan is only successful and wealthy because of us, the consumer. give back to those who helped you build a reputable auto manufacturer. *tr

Check engine light on, took car to local shop to read codes, showed fuel sensor issue. gas gauge is all over the place. it shows full when empty, empty when full, and some in between. this appears to be a common issue, my vin # shows no recalls or none that are covered over 72k miles?? what a disappointment in nissan! would hate to run out of gas in -29 degrees with the kids and freeze trying to get home but i guess that is not a safety issue and "not worth mentioning". *tr

Transmission going out due to a problem that many others seem to be having as well. see link below for more information regarding coolant leaking into the transmission. *tr http://www.carcomplaints.com/nissan/xterra/2006/transmission/coolant_leaked_into_transmission.shtml

Transmission damage attributed to contamination by engine coolant. the source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator.my 2006 xterra has had same issue.trans and radiator had to be replaced. *tr

Upon turning a corner after coming to a complete stop at a stop sign in my neighborhood, i went to accelerate and match the speed of oncoming traffic. the gear failed to shift appropriately (transmission) and giving the car gas simply revved the engine. luckily the approaching car responded well and slowed to avoid a rear collision while i eased off the pedal and then gently accelerated again to my local mechanic. upon his examination of my 2006 xterra, he determined that the transmission fluid and coolant were mixing and destroying both my radiator and transmission. a quick search on the internet revealed that this dangerous problem is common among nissan owners! when i purchased the vehicle from smithtown nissan in 2010 and subsequently, there was absolutely no notification or recall regarding this dangerous hazard. this is unacceptable and life-threatening. there settlement of a class action lawsuit is insufficient (a $2500 - $3k) co-pay to replace the transmission and potentially have the same defect again! my wife and kids rely on my car every day and i feel fortunate that i did not wait any longer to have the car examined, but i am extremely disturbed by nissan's negligence. *tr

The initial incident was failed timing chain tensioner guides. as indicated earlier nissan knowingly redesigned the parts since the originals were found to wear through, causing the timing chain to rub directly on the metal post of the tensioner and contact the housing cover. during the repair the nissan service department confirmed the failed radiator coolant contamination addressed in odi nhtsa action number: dp12004. the timing chain and guides were replaced; the radiator was replaced; coolant was flushed; transmission was drained, flushed, and filled. the service department also confirmed nissan, n.a. would not offer any amount of repair assistance. total cost was $2200. the day after the vehicle was repaired it suddenly decelerated from 55mph to 30mph and the rpm's increased to 4k+ while traveling on a multi lane dark country highway at 11pm. the section of highway did not have an emergency lane or shoulder. a vehicle was in the left lane and a semi-truck was quickly approaching from the rear in the right lane. once crossing the bridge the vehicle was jerked to the shoulder, avoiding a rear collision from the approaching semi-truck. the vehicle was turned off and restarted. the rpm's returned to 1k, the transmission was in neutral, and the check engine was illuminated. the following day nissan service confirmed it was a failing valve body as a result of the coolant contamination. the wholesale repair cost was quoted at $1400. again, nissan, n.a. would not address the failure. at this time the repair has not, and will not, be completed. *js

Fuel sending unit is faulty, causing truck to stall on a major highway twice with no warning (while showing there was still gas, but tank empty). driving with my 5 year old son and almost being crashed into because of this hazard. nissan had a recall out on few vin #'s in which mine was supposedly not included. nissan says they are not obligated to do anything about this problem which seems to be common with this vehicle when i look it up. the repair costs around $600 to fix. my truck has failed inspection because of this issue, so now in order for me to drive and not be pulled over, i have to somehow gather $600 together to fix this. i'm a single parent who cannot afford to fix this, and as i see all over the internet, many people have had to replace this same part multiple times on the same vehicle. doesn't sound proper to me when it's a safety hazard. *tr

Rear passenger doors keep locking and won't open/unlock at all. oem parts were used for actuator and other issues, however it has happened again. very unsafe, as if they jam, we can't exit the vehicle and have to climb to the rear hatch or through the front seats. if there were an accident, it would be detrimental. *tr

Engine coolant is leaking into transmission. i am experiencing the same exact situation as the current investigation that is happening over the last two years. *js

Check engine light came on, took to mechanic for a check and found that we were leaking radiator coolant into the transmission fluid. had to replace parts and flush transmission at a pricey cost. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a grinding noise emitted from the front end as the transmission overheated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the radiator fluid penetrated the transmission causing the transmission to fail. the transmission was not replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 198,400.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 99,000.

The radiator cooling water got into the transmission fluid. this caused strong vibration that we had to get off the road in the middle of a highway. the damage was required to replace the radiator and flush the transmission . it started other problems with the transmission safety switch that caused engine trouble alert. after few weeks the car stalled altogether and we now had to tow it to a garage. this is a problem that was reported before and i do not understand why nissan does not fix the problem and repair the damaged units. *tr

Vehicle suddenly stopped changing gears while on a main road where speed limit is 55 mph. turned onto a smaller country road, could not accelerate more than 20 mph, and slowly descended from there until finally coming to a complete stop. cracked radiator caused coolant leak into transmission fluid causing many systems to fail. in turn, had to replace radiator and completely rebuild and flush transmission several times ($4400 expense). had i been on a major highway or interstate when this happened, there would have been a much more serious out come. *tr

While driving the vehicle at 40-45 mph and 1200 rpms or 60 mph and 1500 rpms, a vibration as if running over rip bars on the side of a highway happened. at first, it was thought to be a universal; however, after replacing the part, the vibration continued but happened at all speeds above 40 mph regardless of the rpms. research showed that there was a problem with the transmission coolant system cracking, causing coolant to leak into the transmission but no recall had been issued. a local dealership said they had no report of this type of problem. they suggested turning off the overdrive and if the problem stopped, the transmission needed to be flushed. this was the case, but before we could have the transmission flushed, it started having a roaring noise. when the transmission fluid was checked, it looked like a strawberry milkshake and so did the coolant in the radiator. both have been flushed but apparently when the initial leak happened, it also allowed coolant to leak into the computer for the transmission. while driving the car, up a steep hill, the rpms grew but the speed decreased. shifting down showed that the gear had been lost because the vehicle performed normally in the lower gear. another dealership out of the area said they had several hundred xterra's brought in for the same problem and that we would lose one gear at a time until we lost them all. this is a $3,500+ repair and if we lose gears in high traffic, we will be possibly rearended or stranded on a highway, which is not acceptable. it is now october and nothing has been resolved. a recall is needed before someone is in a serious accident! *tr

Began hearing a whining noise from engine, increasing with rpm. took to dealership, who indicated it was bad timing chain tensioner shoes/guides. service advisor indicated this is a very common issue, and nissan redesigned the parts since the originals were found to wear through, allowing the timing chain to rub directly on the metal post of the tensioner. the timing chain system should last for the life of the engine, not require a $1700 repair only about halfway through the engine life. this is also a very unsafe situation, since a timing chain failure could quickly destroy the engine, leaving the car without engine power out on the road. this should be a recall. *tr

Vehicle fuel gauge does not function properly. when tested with a diagnostic reader the code p0463 came up indicating a fuel level sensor malfunction. that meant at least a $600 repair from the nissan dealer for what apparently is a common malfunction due to a defective fuel pump module assembly. from what i have read concerning this subject it is a common occurrence for this make and model of nissan, yet the company dismisses any complaint as invalid. there was a recall for previous generations of pathfinder vehicles for the exact same problem. *tr

My vehicle has just been diagnosed with a failed transmission due to the leakage issue described below. nissan is stating i am responsible for repair costs up to $3000. report date : october 16, 2012 at 12:21 pm nhtsa action number : dp12004 nhtsa action number : dp12004 nhtsa recall campaign number : n/a vehicle make / model: model year(s): nissan / frontier 2005-2010 nissan / pathfinder 2005-2010 nissan / xterra 2005-2010 manufacturer(s) : nissan north america, inc. component(s) : power train power train:automatic transmission power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm) power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines power train:automatic transmission:torque converter date investigation opened : june 11, 2012 date investigation closed : open summary: odi received a petition requesting investigation of transmission damage attributed to contamination by engine coolant. the source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator. odi has received (512) five-hundred-twelve consumer complaints between august 2005 to may 2012 regarding transmission problems. a copy of the petition will be placed in the public file. odi will review its content and related field data to assess whether a safety defect investigation is warranted. referenced voqs are listed on a separate page. *tr

Coolant from nissan's defectively designed radiator leaked into my transmission. the transmission, valve body, computer, and radiator needed to be replaced at a total of $4,000. while driving my xterra home up a steep grade it was having a problem shifting and its rpm was almost red lining so i stepped off the gas. the xterra was at times bucking, shifting up and down rapidly making it very hard to drive it home. my vehicle couldn't go over 40mph and i had some people almost run into the back of me while limping it home. this is a major safety hazard and i pray no one has been severely injured or killed in an accident caused by this issue nissan created. shame on them! *tr

While driving 70 miles an hour on the highway my car suddenly shot up to 4000 rpm and wouldn't go faster than 30 miles an hour. after my car was towed to a local mechanic friend of mine's shop he told me the radiator had cracked, leaked coolant into the transmission, fried the transmission and torque control valve, all valves and seals, as well as both catalytic converters. the cost to fix would be $6000. nissan needs to pay for this because of their factory defect!!! *tr

Depending on the temperature (70 degrees f or below) the hydraulic support arm for the rear lift gate fails to hold the lift gate in the open position resulting in head and neck being struck by said lift gate. please note that as the temp. decreases - the lift gate support decreases. i have on several occasions spoke with various nissan dealerships who have admitted this problem but refused to rectify the situation - "we have not received an official notification requiring a dealership to make the necessary repairs." other owners of this model and year confirm my observations. with all the recent recalls being issued industry wide, maybe this problem will be addressed. thank you. *tr

Car ran out of gas on highway in traffic, gas gauge still indicated 1/4 full. believe this is a serious safety problem. contacted dealer and they know of this problem( bad gas tank/sender, but i was never notified that my car could have been affected. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

2006 nissan xterra. consumer writes in regards to transmission issues. *smd the dealer inform the consumer the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced, because coolant was leaking into the transmission. the consumer also stated it felt as though the tires were slipping when taking off from a stop. *jb

This problem has been happening to my vehicle for awhile but i was unaware until last week. my truck was overheating and the antifreeze had a white substance in it. my mechanic told me it was mixed with transmission fluid. the radiator cracked and the trans cooler which is inside leaked. the two fluids mixed and has caused transmission problems. my radiator has to be replaced and the trans will be flushed several times. the extent of damage to the trans is undetermined at this time as it is still in the shop. i researched this problem and found it to be a very common problem with nissan xterras. the symptom's of others vehicles are exactly the same as mine. nissan has had a very poor settlement in a class action suit but it is very poor. this shows that they are aware of the poor engineering design and/or parts. this problem is leaving people with several thousand dollars in repairs ($3800 and up) for a problem that nissan is aware of. even though you have maintained your vehicle routinely this problem will still occur due to nissans poor design and parts. this problem should be covered under a recall and if an owner has fixed the problem they should be reimbursed for their expense to repair the problem. *tr

After i filled up with gas and put in a full tank i noticed that my gas guage is stuck at a quarter of a tank. after turning my car on and off it still says a quarter of a tank. after doing research on this it appears to be the fuel sending unit and i am past the 72 month warranty on this. the dealership quoted me 450-550 to fix this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a float arm inside the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000.

Engine cut off, rough idled, would not respond to acceleration. attempted to re-start, rough idled, check engine light flickering, required towing. at repair shop, no problem, bad gas was the diagnosis. repeated. would not start. required towing. tow operator tried a few resets, oxygen sensors, nothing. towed home. next day, started fine.

5/29/14 check engine light came on,transmission slipping.diagnosed as radiator contaminated with transmission fluid,replaced radiator,drained coolant, flushed multiple times. 7/12/2014 on family vacation out of state engine light came on,transmission slipping, low transmission fluid.filled fluid by beach ready auto. 7/15/2014 check engine light again on interstate highway traveling at 60 mph total transmission failure. rebuilt transmission put in out of state,8 days missed work,airline ticket home. my expenses for this defect in design by nissan is $5900.the fact that there has not been a recall initiated by nissan is completely unacceptable and dangerous. a failure on the company's part to stand behind their products wrong , but knowingly allowing their product to endanger people's lives is inexcusable. *tr

On 5/19/2010 the nhtsa and nissan issued a recall campaign bulletin #ntb10-031a covering certain nissan vehicles manufactured between 2006 and 2008. the recall was to address a potential fuel gauge accuracy. specifically, the issue can cause the fuel gauge to show the vehicle still has fuel when the tank is actually empty. this could result in the vehicle shutting down, rendering power steering, power brakes and other vehicle systems inoperable or where performance may be greatly reduced, which at highway speeds could cause of loss or control or accident. my 2005 nissan titan was recalled for the same issue and was in fact impacted when the vehicle shut off at highway speed. i was fortunately able to control the vehicle to a safe stop and the vehicle was fixed under an identical recall. in july 2014, when my son's 2006 nissan xterra began to experience similar symptoms. i contacted nissan to confirm that vehicles inclusion in the aforementioned campaign. i spoke to jojo and opened case 15138724. jojo instructed me to have the vehicle diagnosed at a nissan dealership (which i did), but she subsequently denied coverage under the recall stating that the vin was not included. she stated that not all vehicles for that model year were included in the recall, but rather were offered extended warranty coverage for the specific part which my vehicle was now beyond. this was not stated in the campaign notice - i requested she escalate my concern to a supervisor. a week later i was contacted by arem (no last name given) from nissan. arem contradicted what i had previously been told by stating that all model year 2006 xterras were only given extended warranty coverage (i'm not sure if jojo or arem were at this point lying to me) and that nissan would not reconsider my request for coverage. this is my 5th nissan. i'm requesting nissan cover the ~$380 repair.

Check engine light came on so i took it to an autozone to have the code read. po463, fuel sending unit. did some research, called nissan corporate to inform them of the issue and see if i was eligible for extended warranty (wasn't covered). nissan corporate informed me that i was eligible for ecm relay replacement at no cost at a dealership, so i took the car to a dealership that quoted me lowest on the fuel sensor repair. they asked if i had other issues and i told them that my engine sometimes sounded like an rc car. they offered to look into it, called this afternoon after completing work on sensor and ecm relay to inform me that my timing chains were shot and in need of immediate replacement. did some more research and found this is a frequent issue in nissan cars, decided to file a report. *tr

Car began overheating and even when allowed cool down time continued to run hot. inspection shows that the car has transmission leaking into the radiator. even when flushed and refilled - immediately mixes again. car is not operable. dealership indicates $5k to repair. the car has just passed 100,000 and is not eligible for any warranty. nissan was well aware of this issue and opted not to recall or even inform customers of issues to watch for. now, i am out a car - i do not have 5k nor do i have the ability to walk out and just buy a new car. thanks nissan for looking out for yourself and not the customers who keep you in business.

Radiator fluid leaked into the transmission causing the transmission to fail and ruined the radiator. my xterra had 106,000 miles on it at the time of the failure. the cost to replace the transmission and radiator was nearly $5,000.00. the cause of the failure is the same factory defect mentioned in previous complaints. *tr

When driving the car at 40mph/around 1000rpms the vehicle began vibrating at the back end. upon acceleration, the vibration ceased. this behavior became consistent. a mechanic independent from nissan found that the transmission and radiator must be replaced per his conversation with the local nissan dealership. also advising independent mechanic that the dealership admits to having a floor full of transmissions that need repair. i investigated the class action suit filed in 2010 and already settled, but had no knowledge of this prior as nissan did not alert me to the persistent problem since 2005 i should expect my car to develop. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the gear would not shift into reverse. an independent mechanic noticed that the transmission fluid was mixing with the coolant and the coolant was leaking into the transmission. the contact was informed that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 169,000.

My fuel gauge went to zero after i just filled up, my check engine light went on. code p0463. the fuel pump is fine, just the fuel level sensor. i have heard this is a common issue with this year, is there going to be a recall? *tr

I was driving on a regular one way street, when my check engine light came on and smoke came from under the hood. by the way, this happened on my wedding day. anyways, i had the car towed to a car shop to find out the radiator burst causing the coolant and transmission fluid to mix, my transmission is ruined and needs to be replaced, my radiator needs to be replaced, the fluids got into my water pump which also needs to be replaced. the complete cost for damages is $7500. now i am out of a car and cant trade it in because it is not worth anything at this point. after reading all the complaints i see many others have faced this problem, there needs to be a recall on these faulty radiators in the 2006 nissan xterras. *tr

The radiator leaks coolant into the transmission. consequently both the transmission and the radiator has to be replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the fuel gauge displayed empty however the fuel tank was full. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

My car actually is 8 years old and has approx. 105,000 miles, hence, does not fall under the settlement of class action suit ordering nissan to reimburse repairs. if i was under 100,000 mi, i would only have to pay a $3,000 deductible. because i had passed the 100,000 mile before the failure happened, i'm no longer eligible for this extended warranty. as in my case the radiator busted and caused the coolant to leak into the transmission which means that i now need a new radiator and a new transmission which is going to cost roughly $5,000 dollars to fix in which i cannot afford. i replaced the radiator & had the transmission flushed twice (cost nearly $1k) . this caused internal damage to transmission. i submitted a claim for out of pocket cost, never heard anything!! either way i would like to know if the problems are happening to vehicles until they go over 100k miles then why cap the assistance requirement?? *tr

2006 nissan xterra: i replaced the radiator & had the transmission flushed last august(cost nearly $2k) . a couple of weeks ago after going about 60 miles the vehicle was not engaging to accelerate. it was a one time occurrence. today after about 20 miles it did not accelerate as i was attempting to merge onto the highway. i could not get it to go over 20 mph but was revving at 4rpm. now the check engine light is on. *tr

I'm the owner of a 2006 xterra i was coming to a stop at a major intersection with no previous malfunctions of any kind. i have driven this vehicle across country 4 times and have meet all required preventative maintenance requirements and scheduled tune ups. now back to the intersection we came to a stop when the light turned green i depressed the gas pedal and it hesitated for a second and approached 10 mph and then it just revved as if the transmission was no longer engaged and the check engine light illuminated on the dash. i turned on my foreways and naturally proceeded to investigate the situation. to my surprise their was no evidence of external damage or tampering with anything underneath the vehicle. a police officer came to the intersection to assist myself and my family i entered the vehicle and shifted from park to drive and it took off as if there was never a problem. i drove 2 miles to my place of residence and decided to investagate. i looked up some information online to see if other people are having transmission problems with this type of vehicle and found that their is a common rupture at the base of the radiator that allows coolant to mix with the atf. i decided to drain some coolant and verify my assumption. i made a video of the processes and there was a good amount of atf in my coolant and then i proceeded to remove the transmission drain plug to extract a sample atf and sure enough a pinkish tint and very watery atf was extracted from the transmission. *js

I bought a nissan xterra 06 in september 2013. it's now july 5 2014, not even a year after i bought it, and i'm having issues getting my car fixed. something in the radiator busted and caused the coolant to leak into the transmission which means that i now need a new radiator and a new transmission which is going to cost roughly 5,100 dollars to fix in which i cannot afford. i purchased an extended warranty when i purchased my car so that if i had any major issues, like this, i would be covered financially bc anyone knows that car repairs can be quite costly. i was told that, zurich, my warranty company, would not pay for the repairs bc the problem came from the radiator and it's not covered in the warranty which leaves me to pay for the costly repairs. i believe that the dealership i got my car from should pay for the repairs as i haven't had it a whole year yet. i feel as if i've been skrewed over. nissan also needs to issue a recall bc i'm not the only 06 xterra owner to have this issue. please help me, i have a 1 yr. old daughter and i need my car fixed and don't have 5100 dollars to fix it myself. thank you *tr

Driving down the road and car started shuttering and over heated got out of car and there was milky trans fluid every were. *tr

There was recall for vehicles similar in year as my car. the recall was # 10v517000 and was for the "intelligent power distribution module (ipdm)". i called nissan america, and although many vehicles of my year and make/model were affected, my vin # was not included. i should have been included on this recall because this is exactly what part was defective and exactly what i had to pay for to get fixed. i was even driving when it stalled out on me numerous times and i am thankful it was not on the freeway. if possible i would like to be acknowledged and potentially be reimbursed by nissan. *tr

When my xterra was idling in park or at a stop light, the car was overheating. also while accelerating, the car was shuddering when changing gears. upon taking the vehicle to a repair garage, i was informed that this particular model nissan is notorious for faulty radiators being installed which caused coolant fluid to leak / mix in with transmission fluid, thus damaging the transmission, possibly to the point of having to be replaced as well as the radiator. my car is sitting at a garage now waiting for the radiator to be replaced and try to run the vehicle to see how bad the damage now is to the transmission. *tr

Transmission cooler ,located in radiator, cracked and allowed mixture of coolant and transmission fluid. this caused internal damage to transmission. vehicle had power loss during a merge onto a state highway, nearly causing an accident and potential harm to my wife and 4 year old son. nissan settled a class action lawsuit which clearly acknowledges there is a manufacture defect with the radiator. no safety recall was made which has the potential to injury others who experience this failure. research has shown this is a large scale issue and settlement is unacceptable, nissan has a responsibility where manufacturer defects can cause harm to their customers. *tr

Antifreeze in transmission causing smoke from under hood and transmission failure. *tr

My vehicle stalled on me while showing a quarter of a tank of gas when in fact it was empty. we had to have the gas pump sending unit changed out because it was not working correctly. a part that was recalled back in 2014 and replaced under the campaign# 647389. we bought this vehicle from a trade in at a car dealership and this was the first week we drove it, so i find it hard to believe that the replacement part just went out. so the recall replacement part was not any better than the original part seeing it didn't last even four years. i am just glad i was on a country road and not the interstate at the time. we contacted nissan about the situation and they refused to cover the bill to fix it. they said they did the recall work. what good is a recall if the replacement part is no better? thank you. *js

Yesterday mile fuel light came on. i stopped after work and filled up the gas tank. when i started my car, the fuel gauge was still showing empty and the fuel light was on. this morning, i got in my car to head to work and the service engine soon light came on and stayed. when researching on internet, i saw that this was a grossly common problem. i also saw that a recall had been place on a couple of nissans from 2006-2008 for this exact problem. when calling my local dealership they inform me that my vin is not included in the recall. it seems to me that your gas gauge is improperly functioning, and your car is the same year and style, all the vehicles should be fixed. no exceptions!!!! this can be very dangerous and should be fixed. any car that has this problem, no matter what the vin, has received the same faulty pieces! *tr

Engine coolant started mixing with transmission fluid due to broken line from transmission to radiator. now my car shutters when your push the accelerator and is having problems shifting gears. jerks at times when it gets hotter. company is doing nothing about it because it has over 100k miles even though they knew of the defect. this should be a recall definitely!!!! *tr

Transmission jerks and shudders at speeds around 40-60 mph when it shifts into overdrive. this occurs under light engine loading and while traveling up hill. also, have noticed it at lower speeds lately. during the winter, the vehicle failed to heat properly; adding more coolant alleviated this problem, but only for a short period of time. after inspection, it is found that engine coolant is leaking into the transmission cooler and transmission fluid, causing both the engine to run low on coolant (and cause a no-heat situation) and is most likely causing the transmission to fail. *tr

Vehicle did not shift smoothly and was overheating. mechanic determined that the transmission fluid and engine coolant were intermixed due to a leak in the transmission line in the radiator. both radiator and transmission must be replaced due to the fluid mixing. *tr

Radiator is leaking coolant into transmission. *js

I was driving and the fuel gauge showed a quarter of a tank of gas left, the vehicle sputtered and stopped. this is an ongoing problem, so i have to keep the fuel tank semi full at all times. i have contacted nissan and the response i get is there are no current recalls for this vehicle! *tr

Update to nhtsa id # 10587080. filled out vin incorrectly. correct vin is above. *tr

July 2006 i purchased a new nissan xterra. october 2008 at approx. 58,000 miles the transmission failed. the transmission "slipped" as i made a left turn. the vehicle momentarily stopped in front of on coming traffic. traffic stopped for me. at that time the vehicle moved forward. i initially thought that this was an isolated incident but over the next few days the problem worsened. on october 30th i took the vehicle to ricart nissan. an initial check showed a foreign substance in the transmission fluid, the service person accused me of putting oil in the transmission and stated that nissan would send the fluid to a laboratory for testing. approx 6 days later i received a call from the dealership stating nissan would replace the transmission free of charge. at 60,000 miles or a month or so later my vehicle warranty expired. the vehicle never really ran correctly after that; heavy shifting, vehicle would not warm up when stationary. i made several follow up calls to the dealership but each time i was advised that vehicle was out of warranty, or over 60,000 miles. at that point i just dealt with the rough running rough shifting vehicle. move ahead to may 2014. once again the vehicle's transmission slipped while turning almost causing me to have an accident. at this point i began researching my vehicle and found out that transmission problems, more specifically coolant leaking into the transmission causing failure was an on going problem, i had the vehicle inspected at pickerington ohio goodyear. coolant was present in the transmission. at that time i notified my dealership and nissan of my issue. nissan stated that due to the vehicle age (175,000 miles) they could not assist me; nissan reference number #[xxx]. i believe this is just as much a safety issue as a mechanical issue. if the transmission fails when turning in front of traffic an accident could take place. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine slipped out of gear and engaged from drive to neutral independently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who indicated that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000. kmj

Suv started vibrating badly while driving at speeds near 60 mph. this happened for about 3 months. took vehicle to sheehy nissan in annapolis, md to have investigated and was told coolant had mixed with transmission fluid due to a failure in radiator. i was told that a costly repair is my only option, and that while i can drive it now, a total failure at "some point later" is imminent. how can i drive this vehicle on the streets knowing that at any moment the transmission could fail??/ *tr

Radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. the only fix is to replace both the radiator and the transmission at a cost of approximately $7,000. this is a known issue with several nissan models, years 2005-2010 and class action has been taken. the settlement provided no help to someone in my situation with over 100,000 miles on the vehicle and provided very limited financial reimbursement for those who qualified. this is a known, catastrophic issue and recalls or reimbursements were the proper, safe, ethical solution. this was not done, and now i am stuck with a fix that will cost 90% of what the car is worth. there was no solution given that could have prevented it, so i really had no option here but to wait for the failure and get stuck with the $7000 bill. fortunately, i did not experience any known safety hazards with this failure, but a failed radiator and transmission could potentially be dangerous. *tr

Within 2 years of purchasing the vehicle, we began having problems with the passenger rear door latch mechanism. the device has a child safety lock (unsure if this is the problem). after jiggling the lock toggle in the vehicle and the child safety lock, the door would eventually unlock and allow you to open the door. this fix would remain temporary and occur often. then the same trouble moved to the opposite rear door. after owning the vehicle now for 8 years, both doors would lock at some point in time, together, or separately and sometimes unlock after vigorous attempts to unlock the toggle. now both doors will not unlock for us to open them. the problem is not with a linkage system that may have a broken plastic piece that holds the linkage rod. i checked that myself on several occasions. i have a 4 year old that has to crawl out of the front in order to get out. in the event of an accident, this delay or an inability to move on his own, could be detrimental. i told the dealer several time about it, but they were never really concerned and the mechanism seemed to work well with them, so they shrugged me off. the dealer has terrible service. overall, the truck has been great. but, i worry that we will not be able to get it open when needed in an emergency. i will be ordering my own parts and doing the repair myself. i can't trust the dealership and i am fed up with their lies and deceit. *tr

The low on air tire light is on all the time. i turn on the vehicle and the low air tire light flashes. after driving for awhile, the light goes solid. i was told by my tire installers that it wasn't the tire sensors that were bad, it was the main controller that is bad. *tr

My gas gauge no longer works and hasn't worked properly for a long time. i will fill up with gas and the gauge drops to empty, the fuel light comes on. my check engine light is on all the time. at times, the gauge will work, but i don't trust it. at the time, the dealership said that it wasn't covered under warranty and i had an extended warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge displayed incorrect fuel levels. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the fuel gauge failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,223.

When the vehicle is traveling 45-50 mph, there is an occasional and sometimes violent shake in the drivetrain...like driving over rumble bars. also some loss of power while accelerating and hard shifting. this is from transmission failure due to cross contamination between the radiator and the transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the gears slipped intermittently while traveling at any speed. the failure recurred multiple times. an authorized dealer was notified of the failure more than once, who repaired the radiator and transmission to no avail. the contact had heard a humming noise when changing gears and also experienced the fuel gauge providing erroneous fuel level readings. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the local dealer and manufacturer both stated that the vehicle had exceeded the one year time frame to have the recall repair performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. updated 08/11/14*lj the consumer would like to reimbured the payments made towards the deductible and the car rental. updated 08/18/2014*js

Radiator cracked and leaked coolant into the transmission. both radiator and transmission damaged. *tr

Well i was driving along and the vehicle started chugging and then it stopped moving, when i had a transmission shop look at it they told me the radiator cracked and leaked fluid into the trans and destroyed the trans, now it is going to be replaced or rebuilt. i cannot afford this but need to get it fixed since i borrowed money to buy it. i was told by the trans shop that this was a common problem and it is not supposed to happen since the trans fluid lines and radiator fluid do not come into direct contact with each other, but is a defective radiator and design that caused this problem. *tr

Felt vibrating while driving. stopped at a light and had no 1st gear after. i was told water got into the transmission. called nissan after doing research to find out this was a big problem. i was told tough luck pretty much. nissan should recall all affected vehicles!!! *tr

While on a business trip away from home noticed the heater stopped blowing warm air. a few minutes later engine temperature spiked but then returned to normal. 50 miles later heater started working again. took the car to a local mechanic and discovered transmission cooler within the radiator had failed, allowing the radiator coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. paid for the replacement of the radiator/transmission cooler, system flush. had the system flushed again 1 week after radiator replacement. transmission now acting erratically, particular when shifting between 3rd and 4th gear. initial assessments by mechanic suggests transmission and transmission computer require replacement. cost of replacement exceeds the value of car even though the rest of the car is in excellent condition. *tr

Car was not accelerating properly and was shaking. took it to the shop. the radiator had failed allowing coolant into my transmission and ruining my transmission. repair will cost $4102 + tax. *js

Transmission failure due to contamination by engine coolant. the source of the contamination is a cracked line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator. resulting in having to replace radiator and now the whole transmission. current there is a recall however i was never notified of recall. my car is under 8 years old and has approx. 152,000 miles, hence, does not fall under the settlement of class action suit ordering nissan to reimburse repairs. i am now out $4,000 even though nissan is aware this is a pure mechanical error on their part. i was driving with my young daughters in the car and almost caused a pile up! shame on you nissan! *tr

I have a 2006 nissan xterra. i have a problem with the fuel indicator. it drops down to "e" when the vehicle idles for more than a few minutes. *tr

I have warranty extension notices sent out by nissan. they are for a leak in the radiator they may go into the transmission..my radiator was replaced because the dealer said it had a leak. there was no fluid in my garage or driveway.. now my transmission had to be replaced 76993 miles. after dealing with customer service they told me it was not a related problem..there has been a class action in against nissan for this problem.the cost was $4500.00.if you need any other question answered please call me at [xxx]..i am looking for reimbursement for the cost of tranny repair..all work was done by mike barney nissan 3676 sheridan drive amherst,ny 14226. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle failed to restart and was coasted to a safe location. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the ecm relay was replaced. in 2011, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact had not previously experienced a failure at the time the vehicle was repaired under the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000. the vin was unavailable.

Transmission damage attributed to contamination by engine coolant. the source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator. resulting in having to replace radiator and now the whole transmission. current there is a recall campaign # 10v517000, however i was never notified of recall. my car actually is 8 years old and has approx. 105,000 miles, hence, does not fall under the settlement of class action suit ordering nissan to reimburse repairs. *tr

Nissan will not step up and fix their mistake, our car is at 87000 miles and the coolant is leaking into the transmission due to how nissan configured their system from the years of 2006 - 2009. when i spoke with [xxx] at nissan consumer affairs he intimated that nissan is not aware of this being a major issue, but interestingly enough stopped using this configuration in 2010. they claim that it will not happen to every nissan, we need more consumers to come forward, so that this will become a "recall". the system is faulty it may not happen at 80,000 / 90,000 / 100,000 , but count on it happening at some point. this is a very expensive repair. if nissan had communicated to us that the warranty covering this transmission failure was extended to 80,000 but of course why would they admit to a faulty system, and let their valued customers know. simple they do not value their customers, they lost this group. way to go nissan, somewhere down the line this will hurt you. signed-disgusted information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Transmission failure. *tr

I was in md interstate 97 going north at 65 mph when my vehicle started to shake intensely that i had to slow down which nearly cause a multiple collision(at least 4) from a vehicle behind hitting me. as i slowly moved to the side, the vehicle jerked forward that nearly hit another vehicle. brought it to pep boys and assessed caused by transmission and i was advised to bring it to the dealer. nissan dealer diagnosed coolant leaking into the transmission. coolant also leaking from the upper and lower radiator and radiator is also leaking. this looks like a mechanical issue that definitely lead and cause safety issue.

The transmission started to slip, turns out the atf was contaminated by the radiator failing and leaking coolant into the transmission. this was determined by the dealer and of course it was out of warranty. i replaced the radiator and the transmission is being worked on by a transmission shop to the tune of several thousand dollars. the contamination ruined at least all clutch plates, the bands, and the torque converter. *tr

Started over a year ago that while driving the motor would just stop running, would have to coast to the side if the road without power steering or brakes. i took it into the shop and they couldn't find out the problem. now that my transmission is starting to shake and make noise, i took it to the dealer. they told me that my radiator is making into the transmission and that makes the motor quit and loss of power. i am informed that i need a new radiator and transmission. looking online i see that there are a lot of people with this sane safety issue and that there is no recall. i think that there should be a recall because it's safety alone! i almost hit a car and a pedestrian while trying to steer off the road and stop. please help with a recall!! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While driving in traffic, automatic transmission slipped out of gear causing loss of speed and near collisions from following vehicles. diagnosis was a flaw in the radiator that allowed coolant to enter the transmission causing the transmission to fail. *tr

I purchased my 2006 nissan xterra a month ago and when i drove off the lot it registered a quarter tank of gas but the next day as i was driving it ran out of gas. i filled up the gas tank and again it registered a quarter tank for about 5 minutes then went to e with the gas light on. i looked online and found there was a recall for the fuel sending unit and i called nissan who told me to take it to a local dealer to get looked at. i just came back from the dealer who told me that it was already replaced with a new part and there is nothing they can do for me. if it was replaced with a new part then why is there still a problem. this is an extreme hazard as i can run out of gas in the middle of an intersection or a busy highway. i feel this should be fixed by nissan as they know this is a faulty part and evidently even the new parts are faulty. *tr

The transmission in my vehicle began to slip. i had aamco and nissan investigate the problem and both companies determined that the coolant from the radiator had leaked into the transmission. this caused the vehicle to become inoperable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the speedometer and fuel gauge malfunctioned. as a result, she was unable to read neither the speed nor the level of fuel in her vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000. the current mileage was 123,000. updated 02/27/14

I have a 2006 nissan se xterra 4.0 4x2 automatic -i started noticing when gets speed up to 45 miles it is making a hard shifting and when slowing down making a hard down shifting as well. i mostly notice this when the vehicle is already warmed up and stop and go traffic is when it starts acting up, like a clunk noise and feel like it is loosing power in the transmission. it was a cold day and when leaving work and i backed up and then put in drive and started to move forward all of a sudden the service engine light came on and it felt like i had lost power to the transmission. (bogged down feeling) i had to press further down on the peddle to get the xterra to drive. i drove home slowly with my flashers on praying to god i would not break down within the 7miles. the next day i drove 2 miles to oriellys to pull the code p1754 with several others.i drove to a transmission shop and was given a "worse case scenario" charge of about $3300.00 -i still owe $6000.00 for it! i started to investigate the issue online with all of the forums/parts/rebuilds and such and found that the transmission is the issue with the coolant line in radiator cracking and leaking atf into transmission causing problems with corrosion in the valve body and transmission (o rings/seals) causing to be replaced which is (faulty engineered/manufactured highly expensive defect) at around 100,000 miles and cost is $1100.00 for body valve, rebuilding transmission ($2800.00-($5000.00 for new) and replacing the radiator $ 260.00 and lets not forget about the labor at about $110.00 an hour for around 13 hours. who has this kind of money for this repair?? i love my xterra but not at this cost since i found out that every 100,000 i will have to replace the $1100.00 transmission valve body (solenoids failing)!! i am very disappointed with nissan. *tr

Transmission failure on highway. car stopped working going 65 mph. radiator fluid leaked into transmission. *tr

Transmission went out. while driving on highway, rpms went up and car would not move. diagnosis was new transmission and radiator. seems to be a problem with 2006 nissan xterras with low mileage. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to violently shake and was hesitant to shift into the next gear. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 95,000.

My transmission began slipping all of a sudden and i lost all ability to accelerate despite my ability to rev the engine. luckily i coasted into my local "kwik kar" at the end of the street. they looked at the car and informed me that they believe the radiator is leaking into the transmission and that both the transmission and radiator would need to be replaced to make the vehicle functional again. had this occurred on the highway my life would have been in serious danger. *tr

Premature wear of the secondary timing chain guides could lead to engine failure durring use and incurs expensive repairs well before the end of life of the timing chains which is much longer than the useable life of a belt. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was one quarter full when there was no fuel in the fuel tank. the contact also stated that after refueling to capacity, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty after sixteen miles of travel. the contact turned the engine on and off and the fuel gauge displayed an accurate fuel reading. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, who recommended replacing the fuel sending unit. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline) although he believed he was experiencing the sane defect as listed in the recall campaign. the failure mileage was 53,000.

Driving south on the florida turnpike, our nissan x-terra would not change speed at 40 miles per hour and it appeared that the transmission could not change. the slip indicator light went on. this situation happened approximately three times, after each incident we had to stop on the side of the highway. finally after the third attempt the vehicle picked up speed. when we got home, i checked the transmission fluid and it had what appeared to be water. i checked the radiator cap, and instead of liquid the mixture seemed to be a creme paste, like it had oil. searching in google, i found that there was a lawsuit brought again nissan for this defect. however today at bill seidle's nissan in miami, i was told that there is a co-payment of $2,500.00. this is outrageous, since the problem was created by nissan and not by the owner of the vehicle. *tr

We noticed a higher pitch noise from the vehicle in august 2013 during all running times (cold start, warm running, etc) in my pregnant wife's car with about 90,000 miles on vehicles (inspected fluids, belts, and engine area without notice to any issues- assumed it was the sub-freezing temperatures ~5-16*f). regular maintenance has bee conducted on the vehicle since purchase (original owners), had the heater core repaired and vehicle inspected at nissan dealer in texas in 2011 without knowledge of transmission problems (heater core is leaking again 2yrs later). there was no impact to driving at the time. figured it would only need a tune-up back from colorado to georgia before finally getting it checked and was diagnosed with transmission and engine coolant cross contamination requiring $4,500+ in repairs (now at 103,000 miles -dec 2013). automatic transmission was completely flooded/contaminated with engine coolant ruining the internal components. mechanics stated that is a known problem with nissan xterra's and other models, that they didn't know how our transmission didn't already fail with the amount of exposure, and it would be a short time before the transmission becomes completely in-operational. after some research, we have discovered that many people have had a similar issue across nissan models, and we do not qualify for the class action law suit (which you had to claim by jun 2013 and have document/diagnosed transmission contamination >100,000 miles). nissan should be required to recall/fix their design flaw and safety hazards for protection of the consumer! *tr

I really do not know where to begin. my truck would not start 8/26/13. i learned that the dreaded radiator coolant leak had finally destroyed my transmission computer system and transmission. i first learned that this could become a problem in february of 2011 when my vehicle was at about 96,300 miles. the nissan dealership gave me a number to call, i did and was told at that time that i could pay $6000 out of pocket and possibly be reimbursed later as my vehicle vin was not in the current list of vehicles being offered the "special warranty coverage". i was given a case number and told i would be mailed information about all future matters regarding this problem. i did not have $6000 then, i do not have $3000 now. that is the amount of the deductible the nissan dealer says i would be responsible for paying if nissan honors the time i initially reported this problem to them. i need some help. my husband is active duty navy and i kept this vehicle serviced and did everything i was supposed to do to make sure this vehicle stayed in great condition and now i have a vehicle that is no longer working. i hope you can help us.

The vehicle would stall or rather the transmission would not shift mostly out forth to fifth, or even third to forth. the engine seems fine. pull the transmission dipstick, the fluid is dark and smells burnt. *tr

Financing and noticed the loud whineing gears when car was cold. almost like a after market racing tranny. truck being quick and having a powerband it seems, i went with it!! we've had truck just over a year. 6 months ago, heater only blew heat when in motion. it still does both of these things but periodically the heat works like normal. yes, this truck is still running!!!! but when i leave in the morning, it feels like the e brake is on when its not!! serious restriction. and on freeway, over 50 mph, grinding sound gets louder by the day. the loud vibrating that if windows are up, your head seemingly could explode!!!! all the same symptoms of coolant in the tranny. best part is, it was sold to us by a dealership with symptons obviously nissan knows about. heading down to trade it in for one over 2010!!! please make it there xterra!!!! wow. it still gets up and goes tho. red light with a new v8 titan, green means go, xterra wins !!! sad day because we loved this truck. buh bye baby

We have an 2006 nissan xterra and the radiator leaked into the transmission and caused a cross contamination. we had to replace the radiator and have the transmission rebuilt. we participated in the nissan class action lawsuit, but unfortunately we received a denial letter in the mail earlier this week because we were over 100,000 miles. i am highly disappointed with nissan for being so greedy and not taking responsibility over this issue. this problem happened to occur the winter of 2011 when i would go out to start the car and it would blow cold air and never heat up unless the car was running. if i was to sit at red lights the car would blow cold air again. that spring i noticed the car jerking and driving a little rough but didn't think much about it because we had just replaced the universal c joint back that prior fall. the summer of 2011 and at first i noticed the rpm's revving up but the car wouldn't go anywhere. then the air went out and would cool down the car. meanwhile i am driving my kids around in a car with no ac in 100 summer heat and humidity. eventually the car got so bad it wouldn't run. it would rev up but go no where. i finally took it into a shop when i noticed it leaking a reddish, brown/green fluid. come to find out there was cross contamination between the radiator and the transmission. i had been driving months with this car like this it really messed up my xterra. it cost me $4500 to fix this issue on top of many inconveniences. i't super disappointed in nissan for not recalling this faulty part they knew about. apparently a letter was sent out asking customers to bring the cars in to be checked. we never received this letter. all i want is nissan to fess up and pay hard working people back the money they owe them. my xterra was paid off and i had to sink $4500 into a 6 year old car. nissan has lost a customer for life. ill never buy another. *tr

I was driving on the freeway when all of a sudden my car would not accelerate. i tried to quickly merge to my right shoulder. i had plenty of gas and my car would not provide any power past the 2300 rpm. as i was merging, i noticed the car in the next lane behind me was approaching fast. i tried to accelerate and could not, he had to quickly move to the next lane and i think he hit another car. at this time i was already in the exit lane when i looked over, got lucky i wasn't hit hard and barely made it out of freeway. *tr

As i was driving along the highway, i felt a jerk from the vehicle. the vehicle then over heated. pulled over and let set for a minute. restart and limp to work place. after calling dad found radiator fluid in transmission. the rest is history!!!! *tr

On december 06, 2013, while merging onto the highway, my gray in color, 2006 nissan xterra, completely lost all motive power & failed to shift gears, simply revving out in 2nd gear. it should be noted, my 2006 nissan xterra is the 4x4, automatic transmission & had around 99,950 miles at the time. the incident put myself, my wife, and my eight month old baby girl in danger due to the fact we had no where to exit the highway & were quickly slowing down in traffic. this incident almost caused an accident because i was unable to accelerate to get out of the way of the faster highway traffic. it has since come to my attention that nissan is aware of this issue and that it is caused by the radiator leaking coolant into the transmission causing the transmission fluid to mix with the radiator fluid, effectively destroying the transmission. i was able to slowly work the rpms up & get the transmission to shift up a few gears so we could make it off the highway. i then contacted my local nissan dealer who advised that nissan was aware of the issues and have extended the warranty to 100,000 mi. he informed me that to replace the transmission & the radiator it would cost approximately $7000, however, if i was under 100,000 mi, i would only have to pay a $3,000 deductible. because i had passed the 100,000 mile mark by driving my vehicle back home, i was no longer eligible for this extended warranty. i've owned my nissan xterra for over 6 years & have made sure to stay current on all the routine maintenance. the fact that nissan is not only aware of these issues (which have allegedly affected thousands of nissan owners), but also that they have failed to take any corrective action, is simply unacceptable & also downright dangerous. it is one thing for nissan to not stand behind their product, but it is wrong for them to knowingly allow their product to put people's lives in danger. *tr

Filled up with gas. drove approx. 5 miles and service engine light came on. *tr

Fuel gauge stopped working correctly. does not show full after filling tank. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed incorrect fuel levels. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

I was coasting on the freeway at around 50 miles, was in low rpm about 2500. i hit the gas to change lanes and as soon as i did, i have no power to the back wheels. my engine rpm shot up and felt as if i was in the neutral. eased off immediately and tried gassing it very lightly. i was able to make it off the freeway; however, i could not gas it past the 2500rpms . very scary on the freeway, lucky i have great reflexes to avoid an accident. took it into the shop and verified it is a leakage from the radiator to transmission problem. *tr

Bought 2006 nissan xterra used on august 1st, 2013, had problem the evening after i bought it. transmission was not changing gears properly and was causing high rpm's. took it to nissan dealer and they said the transmission and radiator would need to be replaced due to anti-freeze mixing with transmission fluid cause by broken cooler tube. *tr

My 2006 nissan xterra's transmission has been significantly damaged due to the issue of contaminated transmission fluid / radiator fluid. it started to exhibit symptoms shortly after reaching 100,000 miles, which is just out of reach of the extended warranty. *tr

The fuel hand gets to half a tank and suddenly goes to empty there for i am not able to track my fuel usage properly and this causes the service engine light to show the nissan company will not fix my vehicle they say its out of warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact attempted to shift into reverse however, the vehicle produced a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was informed that coolant leaked into the transmission. he was then advised that the transmission needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

My xterra experienced the dreaded " cracked radiator leaked into transmission" problem that many other nissan trucks have experienced. it happened all of a sudden while driving through a parking lot, and the car down shifted and would no longer excel. because it happened at a little over 92,000, i had to pay the $3000 deductible that was determined from the class action lawsuit earlier this year. that money covered a "reman" transmission (not even a new one) and hopefully a new radiator (it was not specified). the radiator should have been a recall from the get-go. *tr

While driving, check engine soon light comes on, fuel gauge reads empty and empty fuel tank light comes on. nissan said that warranty extension expired march 2012. will not repair for free,. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle came to a complete halt as all the warning lamps illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 83,400 and the current mileage 83,487. updated 11/13/13*lj the consumer stated while driving, the transmission went into neutral and the vehicle stopped moving. all the indicator lights on the dashboard began flashing. he shut off the vehicle and re-started it. the vehicle began moving, but it was stuttering badly. he stopped put it in reverse and backed up and the lights began flashing. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. an inspection revealed an extensive repair was needed. a new transmission was needed as well a computer. updated 11/19/13

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning as smoke emerged from under the hood. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000. returned by usps on 11-6-2013. second attempt on 11-19-2013 failed. *kb

Back in january our 2006 nissan xterra, on occasion, started making a sound like it was running over several road bumps. it would stop shortly thereafter. i took it to our family mechanic thinking it was a u-joint or something along those lines. he couldn't figure it out. it began to happen a bit more often so we stopped driving it until our house sold. finally, the house sold and when we were bringing it to our new condo it overheated. we had it towed to nissan who informed us that the transmission fluid had cross contaminated with the radiator fluid, destroying both. the estimate was over $14,000. the service person informed me that nissan was having problems with this and a couple of other makes. now it is in a class action suit, and my car sits while i continue to pay it off. what can i do to join the lawsuit? this is clearly a situation that nissan needs to fix. i would never had bought the car if i had known there was even the most remote chance that this could happen. they have stated they "can't" do anything until the lawsuit is resolved. its unfathomable to me that they simply wouldn't have these cars fixed during each and every incident. thank you for your help. *tr

The transmission is failing due to the transmission cooler inside the radiator allowing coolant to get into the transmission causing a catastrophic failure. it is my understanding that this is a common problem and that nissan knew it was from a defect in the radiator. i've seen online that many people with a 2005-2010 xterra, frontier and pathfinder with the 4.0 v6 engine are having this problem *tr

Transmission was having hard time to engage, took it to jb automechanics in des plaines, ill to find out that transmission fluid is mixing with coolant on the radiator and had possible transmission damages. *js

While driving our 2006 nissan xterra at speeds between 40 and 65 mph the vehicle started losing power and not shifting between gears correctly. at stop signs it would start out and rev high and then not shift again. the transmission stopped working while on the freeway. after letting it sit for a period of time the trainsmission would engage for a short time and stopped again. finally had to have the vehicle towed how over 50 miles. waiting until monday (happen on a late saturday) to get vehicle to family mechanic. tried to speak to nissan dealerships and got no help. we had the vehicle looked at by family mechanic at least twice before for the vehicle have symptoms of power loss and sluggish gear change and it was so intermitent that nothing could be detected in the past.

On 9/13/2013 i took my vehicle to alan webb nissan to investigate some transmission slipping that i had experienced the previous day. on 9/16/2013 i was informed that my transmission had become contaminated with radiator coolant and my transmission and radiator would have to be replace at the cost of $5300.00 plus applicable tax. i was further informed that this was known problem with this generation vehicle but that nissan only provided repair assistance for vehicles with less than 100k miles on them and i was therefor required to pay the full amount. it was only later through online research that i discovered that a class action lawsuit had been the only reason they provided any repair assistance. i also noted that the vastt majority of reported cases were for vehicles over the 100k mark. 1. if this was a known defect that affected millions of vehicles why wasn't nissan forced to perform a recall and replace the radiators. 2. why was i not as a minimum informed of the defect when i purchased the vehicle with 74k miles on it. with less than 80k on them nissan would repair the problem at their cost. 3. if the problems are not as a rule happening to vehicles until they go over 100k miles then why cap the assistance requirement. 4. now that it is recognized by the courts as a known failure why are the consumers paying anything to do these repairs whn it could have been avoided with a $200.00 radiator and an hours labor. i find this very dishonest that nissan was not forced by the courts or the nhtsa to do a full recall or disclosure to owners. if so many vehicles are on the road which can have a major transmission failure at any time why hasn't the nhtsa forced nissan to do something about it? this may not be as hazardous as fuel tanks rupturing but i would think that a vehicle that has a transmission failure at highway speeds should be of concern. *js

Defective fuel gauge sensor. was not aware that there was a recall period to have sensor checked out and fixed for free. grace period has expired and dealership which is lokey nissan now wants to charge us nearly $700 dollars to fix. if we had known about this defect earlier via any type of communication, we would have had vehicle checked out. since we purchased this vehicle from said dealership, we would have expected some sort of notice concerning this flaw. we have had our share of problems that should not have occurred with such low mileage, but this is over the top. *js

One day after filling my tank with gas, the check engine light came on. after having the obd2 scanned i had an p0463 trouble code for the fuel level sending unit. the fuel level gauge stopped working after that and still does not give a correct reading. i never know how much gas is in the tank! *js

2006 nissan xterra with 95000 miles. felt a vibration at 40 mph and after doing research online, took it in to have the transmission and radiator flushed. found out that the radiator leaked coolant which found its way into the transmission and has all but destroyed it. currently at the transmission shop looking at a $5k plus bill to replace the transmission and radiator. this has happened enough that the national transmission shop sells a package for nissan vehicles to correct this issue. not happy. was recently considering buying a second nissan but not anymore as they are failing to address this well documented issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that coolant leaked into the transmission, causing the vehicle to stall while driving. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the dealer stated that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. the contact did not have the transmission or the radiator replaced. the failure mileage was 152,000.

Noticed a coolant smell, loss in power and rumble vibration type feeling coming from the center of the vehicle. went away and came back. researched some xterra forums and came across the radiator issue leaking coolant into transmission. i opened cap, saw a reddish river. drained a 1/4 cup and its the strawberry color showing the mix. *js

2006 nissan xterra 4x4 - bought new - only owner - perfectly maintained after reading all the information from nissan we thought since we hadn't had issues that we were safe. not to mention that our xterra was over the mileage that would qualify us for the extended warranty. our transmission just quit leaving us stranded away from home with our two children. 130,000 miles on the odometer. we contacted nissan only to get an email saying they could not help us with our issue. this is a known issue! an internal crack on the oil cooler tube so why are they not standing behind their vehicles? we have been die hard nissan fans since purchasing our xterra in 2006! we even own a titan too. we were contemplating adding a nissan juke to our nissan collection. however now we do not feel we can trust nissan nor do we like the fact that they are not standing behind their vehicles. we wont purchase another nissan ever.

Nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000: nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. my vehicle was denied coverage because the vin was not in the recall batch. an authorized nissan dealer diagnosed and fixed the issue. nissan america reviewed the issue and still denied coverage not because the failure was legitimate but rather because of the vin technicality. vehicles in my vin lot need to be added to this safety recall. *tr

My 2006 nissan xterra with 96,560 miles experienced transmission failure caused by a crack in the transmission cooler inside of the radiator. *tr

Transmission started to slip abruptly and with imminent failure. checked complaints and discovered a well known issue with transmission/radiator fluids intermixing due to a failure in the transmission cooler. mechanic verified this was my problem as well. nissan quoted $8500 repair. service adviser at nissan north (ohio) confirmed that this is a very common problem. apparently nissan acknowledged this in a class action lawsuit settlement in 2012 but did not notify any of the owners of potential failure without any previous symptoms.i had my car serviced at the dealer 3 months prior and they did not notice/notify me of any potential issues. transmission failed on a trip to new york. i'm looking at a repair bill that potentially exceeds the value of my automobile. nissan has a moral and a implicit obligation to notify owners of problems such as this. this should have been a recall, as it would have prevented the failure and saved numerous owners outrageous repair bills and possible loss of vehicle. *tr

My 2006 nissan xterra would lunge forward when i was traveling at 40-45 mph. it would first jerk forward when i would go from slowly moving to accelerating, like when you began to move after sitting at a red light. the light turns green, you slowly start to move and then you press the gas to accelerate and the car would jerk forward. then the car had problems shifting out of 1st gear before i was about to get on the interstate after leaving work. i decided to take the back route because i did not want to have an accident. i stopped at 2 mechanics on the way home. each told me i would have to take the car to the dealer. i was able to get the car to the dealer and was then told that the radiator and the transmission needed to be fixed as there was a mix of the radiator and transmission fluid due to a leak and it would cost $5050. i was totally shocked! i had not any other major problems and the vehicle was checked regularly. i specifically asked the asm guy, who checked in my vehicle and told me the specifics of what was going on after the technician looked at it, was this a common occurrence and his response was, "it happens but better than buying a new car." it just didn't make sense. i then had my vehicle towed to a transmission repair shop because it would not shift into first gear. this is when i was told of the radiator leaks with subsequent transmission failure. the mechanic said he has had numerous nissans with transmission failures and even finding a used or rebuilt nissan is extremely difficult to find now. i am just extremely blessed that i did not cause an accident by either ramming into another car or the car just stopping on the middle of the interstate during rush-hour traffic. if i nissan could have notified owners by mail or during a service check, i could have had the defect fixed before this happened. please reimburse owners for this cars defect. *tr

Steering wheel wiggles in every direction. becoming looser everyday. have read other complaints about this and seems to be a faulty steering bearing. *tr

I had been noticing a whining noise associated with transmission 'flare' on acceleration for some time, but only in march 2013 was it diagnosed at 96k miles by the dealership as faulty timing chain guides, a known problem with the 4 l engine. the dealer said the faulty parts needed to be replaced soon. i contacted nissan usa consumer affairs about having nissan partially cover the cost of replacing the faulty parts. despite having the dealership's original report and estimate, nissan's regional rep insisted that the dealership had to reconfirm the diagnosis, which was done. the rep then refused to return my calls, and did not respond to dealership queries about the repairs either. the engine noise was getting worse, and fearing a catastrophic engine failure, i had the dealer repair the vehicle. the dealer said the timing chain was slapping and about to fail. the dealership urged me to report the problem to appropriate federal, local and nissan officials because the problem is potentially very dangerous. *tr

Code - p0463 - fuel level sensor circuit high input. fuel gauge does not reflect an accurate amount of fuel. sadly this code is an ever common code across all nissan. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 08v690000 (air bags) but the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 69,995. *tr

My transmission went....the coolant was leaking into the transmission and over time ruined it. barely made it to the transmission shop who charged $3900 that i didn't have. this is a nissan fault and i should be compensated, even though i'm over the absurd low mileage limits. please help! *tr

Vibration from transmission. *tr

I was driving down the highway with my family in the car. the car was traveling at 65mph and suddenly started to jerk back and forth and swerve side to side. then it suddenly slowed down and we were almost hit from behind. then vehicle continued to do this until i was able to get the vehicle off the highway and on the side of the road. im told that the radiator had catastrophically failed inside and sent transmission fluid into the radiator causing the transmission to fail. this is extremely dangerous and is my sons vehicle that he drives daily or at least used to. *tr

2006 nissan xterra fuel sending unit stopped working at 43,000 miles. the fuel gauge started showing inaccurate amounts, then worked intermittently, then stopped working completely. reading the nissan forums, this is a very, very common problem, and there should be a recall. *tr

Transmission began slipping causing the vehicle to lose power at freeway speeds, usually 60-70 mph. inspection revealed a known problem reported for xterras, pathfinders and frontiers, 2005-2010; radiator leaked coolant into the transmission causing it to fail. this resulted in a $6,000 repair with no coverage from nissan. *tr

My vehicle at time of purchase had 91,736 miles. as i was driving it home it would not allow me to accelerate after 60mph and the rpms reach over 4500. i was in the last lane when traffic started to clear. i could not accelerate and go at the speed of traffic. i had to put my emergency lights on and get over to the last lane. this is a recurring problem when i drive the vehicle. at times when i try to accelerate the vehicle reaches high rpms and it lunges forward until it settles in. i took it to two different mechanics and they both told me it was the transmission slipping and the radiator leaked water and that is what made the transmission start slipping. i donÂ??t want to drive the vehicle with my children because i was scared that i will be driving 65mph and one of a sudden loss of speed and be in an accident because i canÂ??t accelerate. the mechanics gave me a quote f $2400 for a used transmission and $3900 to rebuild the transmission and an additional $250-300 to replace the radiator. i am a single parent with two children and i cannot afford to repair the vehicle. i am not driving the vehicle in fear that i might damage it more. i should not have to repair it at my cost, this is a manufacturer defect. i am asking for there to be an investigation and a recall due to all the similar complaints. i should not have denied the right to drive my vehicle and use another vehicle because there has not been any recalls to fix the situation. the vehicle transmission and radiator should be fixed by nissan at their expense. *tr

Steering wheel bearings went out and during a right turn the steering column froze up temporarily. hit the curb at low speed. took car in to mechanic and replaced steering column. found out within the last 60 days 02-05 nissan xterra's have a steering column recall for defective bearings. called nissan and they said it was not covered under the recall so they would do nothing, "never had an incident report in the us about this. would like to register an incident report. i am out $718.68 and could have had a serious accident. *tr

I was filling up the vehicle with gas. next thing i know the vehicle had the check engine light on. call nissan and the stated is a common problem. since then i have been out of gas twice on the streets due to a unknowing my gas level. at nissan they stated that is not a hazard which i believe it s when it happen in busy roads or at night. *tr

My fuel sender float does not work. i have to keep track of the miles just to be sure i don't run out of gas on a train track or in the middle of nowhere. there was a recall done for this part for 2001-2008 nissan xterras. mine in an '06, but when i try to get it fixed the dealership and the nissan manufacturer tell me that the recall doesn't apply to my vin. its not fair that some vehicles with the proper vin that have this problem are allowed to get fixed but not mine with the same problem. *tr

About 61k miles the transmission felt like it was dragging while i was traveling at highway speed. when i got home i took it to the shop. the local shop dropped the pan and said the fluid was ok. the dragging didn't come back after a fluid change. however, later on, at highway i occasionally felt a vibration that stopped when i took my foot off the gas. i later got notice of an extended radiator warranty to 80k miles, but it didn't say anything about a transmission problem. the antifreeze never looked low when i checked the radiator, there was nothing in the driveway, so i put the sticker from the mail from nissan on the manual and put it back in the glove compartment. on saturday 6/8/2013 service engine light came on. at that time the car seemed to ?drag?. it seemed to need to rev at higher rpm than usual to get going. at one point in stop and go traffic it wouldn't move forward for a minute, and i hit almost 4000 rpm before it moved forward, very sluggishly. i took it to the shop the next day, they told me to see a transmission shop, since a code "1754" came up, indicating a defective control unit within the transmission. the transmission shop told me i needed a radiator, control unit, since the defective radiator had contaminated the transmission with antifreeze. *tr

2006 nissan xterra. consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated radiator coolant contaminated the transmission fluid, and now the transmission needs to be replaced.

My 2006 nissan xterra w/ 119,000 miles experienced transmission failure caused by a failure of the radiator. i understand this is an ongoing investigation and would like to have notice of where the investigation stands at this time. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Vehicle shudder like rolling over rumble strip. problem is related to manufacture defect with radiator. *tr

In december 2012 the coolant in my radiator bagan leaknig into my transmission, which i had fixed in april 2013. now in june 2013 all the coolant and transmission frluid has leaked out and leaving me with no car. *tr

We have recently began to notice the heat - this past winter did not want to blow warm/hot air unless we were stopped in trying to diagnose the problem, we found red/foaming transmission fluid in our radiator-what a surprise after draining and flushing the radiator system and the fact we did not need the heater any further thought we maybe just had a fluke thing happen. now in driving our xterra it has all of a sudden developed a transmission problem that endangers anyone who drives it. it starts our running smooth and then out of no where has no movement and then in an instant will lunge. we have been on the interstate and had this scenario happen in traffic - talk about scary when another vehicle all of sudden is in your back window and now on your bumper..it has caused us to be fearful we were going to be the cause of a major accident more than once. we have a 6 year old that is with us all the time and i can tell you that we are afraid to put him in this vehicle and go anywhere. we are a two income family living from paycheck to paycheck and do not know where or how we are going to get the money for repairs. nissan denies there is a problem but rest assured, if we are in a wreck because of this issue there will be a lawsuit. *tr

Fuel gauge does accurately display remaining fuel in tank and service engine light has come on. *tr

I am getting service engine soon light diagnostic error is p0463, this seems to be a common problem. please accept this complain and have this fixed as a recall. *tr

Transmission failed due to well known issue with 2005-2010 nissan suv/truck transmissions. coolant leaked into transmission fluid through coolant line causing catastrophic failure. dealer quoted $7000 to replace transmission. *tr

Check engine light came on and stayed on. had diagnostics and found catalytic converter not to be working properly. replaced catalytic converter on 29 nov 2012. again on may 2013 check engine light came back on and again it was the catalytic converter. had to have it replaced again. total cost of both replacements was in excess of $1900.00. contacted nissan and they would not stand behind their product, said that warranty had expired. had converter replaced at nissan dealer the first time. *tr

Like countless other owners of nissan xterras, my radiator cracked and leaked into my transmission destroying it. my 2006 xterra is just outside of the extended warranty. nissan is not willing to offer any assistance other than an apology. luckily when mine failed i was not on the interstate. *tr

Fuel gauge quits working because of faulty tank sending unit. *tr

My transmission was leaking into the radiator. i need a new transmission and radiator, over $4000.00. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the headlights, brake lights and tag light had failed to function. the contact had to change the bulbs multiple times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the contact repaired the vehicle on his own but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000.

The fuel gauge displays the fuel level incorrectly due to the fuel gauge sending unit sensor being faulty. this problem causes the "check engine" light to come on. since the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, it is very difficult to know how much fuel is in the tank. this should be a recall issue since this has happened on numerous years of nissan vehicles. i spoke with a mechanic and was informed they would have to completely uninstall the fuel module to repair the issue and would cost $900. when i call the nissan dealership (continental nissan anchorage) they say they there isn't a recall for this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle jolted intermittently. the vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that there was contamination in the transmission and radiator. the transmission and radiator would both need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no further assistance. the approximate failure and current mileage was 89,000. ...updated 07-10-13 *bf updated 07/11/2013 *js

Cpsc: i1340159a. nissan xterra. consumer stated the problem with this vehicle, is radiator fluid leaking into the transmission. *ln

Transmission is failing because of defect in radiator that allows coolant in to the transmission. *tr

The 2006 nissan xterra ran out of gasoline due to faulty fuel gauge. the gauge has been having problems for several months and finally has completely failed, making it impossible to see how much fuel is still in the fuel tank. this has caused me to run out of gas four times. i try my best to gauge the level of fuel by using calculations based on how much fuel is put into the tank at the gasoline pump, but that method has proven to be questionable at best. *tr

This 2006 nissan xterra problem has caused problems with stability of the vehicle, lurches in acceleration, near-stalls, and uncertainty about reliability of vehicle in taking trips. the problems continues to get worse and we have determined that it is caused by engine coolant leaking into the transmission and vice versa. there is very visible evidence of the coolant being in the transmission and transmission fluid in the radiator. i have checked both of these and there is no mistaking it. this problem has caused me to not be able to take two trips because of being afraid of the transmission completely failing and leaving me and my family stranded in a remote area during the trip, not to mention my everyday driving that is required. *tr

Xterra began to feel sluggish and would not change gears appropriately (it is an automatic), after driving a couple of miles. returned home to check fluids and found that the transmission fluid did not look 'right'. car was towed to a local nissan dealer/service department and was told that there was cross contamination of radiator fluid with automatic transmission fluid and the cause was that the radiator had failed. correction required is that the radiator and automatic transmission assembly has to be replaced at a total cost of $8438.43. i was told that nissan would cover 70% of the cost of the repair, however required that i pay $3000 dollars up front before they would even order the parts. once i gave them the $3000 by credit card because a check was accepted, i was told it will take three weeks for the parts to arrive and then another two days for the installation. in addition, my extended warranty will not cover the repairs because the radiator is not a covered part according to the warranty. the fine print states that if a non-covered part causes a covered part to be damaged then they do not cover the covered part. *tr

Received message p0463 on my car. this is for a faulty fuel level sensor. research shows this is a faulty factory equipment piece on this model/car and therefore, i believe it should be considered a recall. cost is close to $600.00 at the nissan dealership. *tr

I stopped at a stop sign, when i accelerated it was like my vehicle was not getting any gas. i almost got hit due to the lack of power. i took my xterra to the dealership where they informed me that my transmission fluid and coolant mixed due to a crack in the radiator. the radiator and transmission are ruined. i was advised that it will cost around $8000.00 to fix. at least i didn't have a wreck, although it was close. *tr

Radiator fluid leaked into my transmission. this caused an entire shutdown of my transmission. i was told by nissan that it would take up to $5,000 to repair. the radiator fluid leaked due to a defect that nissan could have easily recalled and avoided. i have conducted research and found that thousands of other nissan owners have experienced the same problem and nissan is not willing to do anything about it. i was told that i would be responsible for the cost even though this could have been easily avoided by nissan manufacturers. *tr

Same problem as many others. the transmission fluid and coolant mixed and it is all toast now. this is due to a crack in the radiator. *tr

Know radiator leak into transmission. nissan refuses to pay on extended warranty to repair. my out of pocket expense is $7,300.00. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle jerked as the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle would fail to shift. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that coolant was leaking into the transmission. as a result, the transmission and the radiator would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 94,000. *tr

In dec 2012 i had to take my 2006 nissan xterra to the garage, there i was told that my radiator had cracked in 3 places and that i had coolant in my transmission. i had to replace the radiator and have the transmission flushed several time. then on april 10 i was driving home. while getting on the interstate my check engine light came on and my vehicle did not want to go (like it wasn't getting any gas). took the xterra back to the garage and was told that i needed to rebuild or replace my transmission. i feel that so many people have had problems with this that nissan needs to do recalls and reimburse everyone that has already had this problem. if they were any kind of "good" company that is exactly what they would do! very disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

On feb. 8th my wife and i were moving into a new place just miles away from our old home. when cruising in between 40-50 mph the vehicle was experiencing extreme vibration in the rear end of the vehicle. it was then that i assumed it might be a universal joint and/or the drive shaft. so when i had the money i brought the vehicle to aamco transmissions to have it checked out. i had to drop it off but later that afternoon the mechanic called me and told me it was the drive shaft and the frontal u-joint. he replaced the u-joint and re-balanced the drive shaft. i thought the problem was solved but just a few miles down the road i realized it hadn't. so i brought it back and they took a second look and told me it may be two things. either the torque converter is bad or the coolant hose busted and the antifreeze was draining into the transmission which would cause the transmission to blow out. they then told me to fix the transmission would cost me around $6,000 which to me is worth more than the actual vehicle. when i got home i did a little research and found that sure enough the antifreeze was leaking into the transmission. the antifreeze looks like a green apple milkshake if you can imagine. i don't know what to do because i know that there are no recalls for this issue nor warranty coverage. hundreds of people have complained about this exact issue. i'm at a loss, and now there's absolutely nothing i can do with my only transportation. *tr

The transmission fluid and engine coolant are mixing causing my transmission to lock in 1st gear. *tr

I filled up the gas tank and noticed that the gauge failed to rise to reflect the amount of fuel i added. a day later the check engine light came on, registering code p0463. since this incident, the check engine light has been on and the fuel gauge has been reading various levels of fuel, with no way to determine if it is accurate or not. *tr

I was traveling to work that morning. i live on top of a mountain so i was going down a mountain. i started to hear a grinding sound between 40-60 mph. then the vehicle began to shake. when i would slow down it began to stop. i got to work and when the technician looked at vehicle he stated the coolant had mixed with transmission fluid. i am in the car business so i knew that this was major damage. i called a local nissan dealer and to my surprise learned that this is a well know issue with this vehicle. i am very upset and this could have caused a major accident being on a mountain and having the transmission go out. i have taken very good care of this vehicle and am very displeased with the service. i wrote a complaint to nissan north america and the only reply i received wa to tell me about an open recall on the vehicle. well since the vehicle can't be driven i guess that recall will have to wait. i did replace the radiator and flushed the transmission several times in hopes that it would save the transmission but so sorry to say i still have the shutter and vibration at 40 -60 mph. the extended warranty that nissan has come up with is a laugh! most complaint i have seen the consumer has problems well after 100000 miles and why should the consumer pay anything on a defected part that caused the damage. shame on nissan! *tr

I took my xterra in for a fuel gauge problem and was told it was computer code po463 which is a fuel sensor problem. i was then told that the repair would cost around 600.00 this is outrageous! i have been on the internet where numerous people have complained about the same problem.please force nissan to make this a factory recall. 600.00 is the cost of a mortgage payment and the truck will not pass inspection without this fix!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle began to overheat. the contact shut off the vehicle but was unable to restart. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that coolant was leaking into the transmission. as a result, the transmission and coolant system would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 60,000.

Like hundreds of other xterra owners, our radiator line leaked coolant into our transmission and it totally destroyed the transmission, as well as the electrical component. all told, $4,000 to repair (and that was with a hefty discount from aamco). it happened on at highway speeds, and we were lucky not to end up in a wreck. in the two days it took aamco to fix our car, we spoke with two other people who had the exact same thing happen to their xterra's. i am amazed that this is such a common problem and has not been addressed in a more satisfactory manner by nissan. i hope this investigation helps drive nissan to do a recall on these parts before someone gets seriously hurt. *tr

About 3 weeks ago my transmission started to shift hard. took it to the dealer and they said my radiator assembly has leak into the transmission and they knew about the problem but wont fix it under warranty because i was out of warranty. i got a letter from nissan saying the same problem with the radiator assembly and show the dealer it as well and they still won€™t cover it for being out of warranty. so i asked them how much it would be to fix it and it would be $8000.00 to repair. the dealer suggested i call nissan. so i call and tell them my problem with the radiator and tell said they wont cover it of being out of warranty. i asked nissan what i'm supposed to do and they said that i'm out of luck. so i'm wondering why they didn't have a recall on a know problem with their vehicles. *tr

I was driving about 45mph when my vehicle jerked and briefly lost propulsion. this has happened approximately six times on different occasions and at different speeds. i feared that it would happen while pulling out in traffic. about two months after the first incident my mechanic has diagnosed that the transmission has failed, which is related to this phenomenon. *tr

When the fuel gauge gets close to 1/4 tank it will drop down to empty and the check engine light comes on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge showed that the fuel tank was a quarter full after the vehicle was fully refueled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 94,556.

I was going aprox. 15 mph on a straight way off of a dirt road and started to slow down before approaching a stop sign a little way from it , applied the brake like normal, when i heard my engine sound like the accelerator was being romped on, and realized it was in fact speeding up rapidly. i then started thinking fast, put my other foot on the brake too and pulled up the emergency brake. i knew i couldn't make the turn at the stop sign onto a hwy. i woke up after being unconscious for around three hrs. due to several injuries caused by the airbag that apparently inflated at the first large tree impact. proceeding to hit several others before it came to a stop and alot of shaking around and fortunately i had my seat belt on or otherwise would have been ejected thru the windshield on the last impact for sure hitting the largest tree of all, stopping me from entering into a creek about 5 feet away, when i was taken to the site the next day i still didn't realize just what happened, and could only remember that sound of the engine revving so loud while i was trying to slow down seeing the stop sign a ways up ahead and then realizing the vehicle did not want to slow down and was trying to accelerate more as i then was holding both feet on the brake and had pulled the emergency brake and knowing i would not be able to make that turn without rolling and was no where to go but straight if i couldn't get it to stop, and at that time it was going way faster than i was originally going quite a way before the stop sign only maybe 15mph when i applied the brakes as usual but it failed like others i have researched have done. there should have been a recall on this a long time ago , but nissan has lost their honesty and blew off their responsibilities over very , very many probable failures that should have major alerts and recalls for the safety of human lives. *tr

Told the timing chain tensioner plastic part failed; only indication is a whine sound from the engine. nissan issued a tsb to their dealers about this issue, but nothing to the consumer. if the timing chain fails it will cause a catastrophic failure of the engine and a possible crash. an unknowing consumer has no idea about what this sound means (just sounds like a noisy engine) and might have little warning prior to a timing chain failure. this is a common issue on the type of engine in the xterra, it affects other model also, and at a very low mileage 50-60k mi. consumers need to be notified of this defect and to listen for the noise. not everyone takes their vehicle to the dealer. most mechanics know that timing chains are supposed to last well over 100,000 - 200,000 miles and would never suspect the defect. a safety recall or at least a notification to consumers would be advisable. *tr

Tried to open rear drivers side passenger door, and will not open from outside or inside of vehicle. checked locks, opened with the key fob and internal unlock button and you can hear it disengage, yet door will not release. this is a the second time we've had this issue with a nissan xterra; once before on another xterra, model year 2006 as well, and now this 2006 that we purchased used 4 years ago. if this were to happen and not know it; and had to vacate the vehicle in a hurry; would present a safety issue in that most times our children are in this rear seat. that it has happened on two separate vehicles we've owned, the prior one it happened within the factory warranty time, and now this one, and upon reading about it online, it is happening to others with this model year. we were told it was the actuator on the other one, but seems to be a part that is an issue, and not necessarily based on the age of the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle had approximately one quarter tank after refueling the tank to capacity. the contact also stated that the check engine and low fuel warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 40,000.

Transmission fluid leaked into the cooling system requiring the complete replacement of both major components. total cost of the work was over $5000 after checking with numerous repair facilities. apparently this is a known issue as every repair shop i talked to said this is an extremely common problem and that every customer has complained about nissan's response. *tr

Due to a cracked radiator, coolant leaked into the transmission system causing the transmission to fail. luckily, was able to take vehicle out of service before more damage could occur, as a result the firth gear was deemed inoperative. the cracked radiator was replaced, and a new transmission will have to be installed. the vehicle is drivable, but gas mileage has significantly been reduced because of the loss of the fifth gear. i talked to numerous repair and transmission specialist, and this is a very common problem. researching on the nhtsa website a active investigation was found under nhtsa action number # dp12004. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph and noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. in addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel sender float arm would need to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) however, was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Due to a crack in the internal radiator, my transmission failed. i was almost side swiped pulling out of a parking lot because my xterra wouldn't go into 1st gear. the crack in the coolant cord is a manufacturing defect, but nissan refuses to pay for the cost of this product defect and correlating damages. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to properly display the correct fuel level. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel sensor had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.

The fuel gauge displays the fuel level incorrectly due to the fuel gauge sending unit being faulty. this problem causes the "check engine" light to come on. since the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, it is very difficult to know how much fuel is in the tank. this should be a recall issue since this has happened on numerous years of nissan vehicles. *tr

While driving the car low fuel light was on and the gauge got close to empty as expected while heading to a gas station. shortly after, the gauge oddly changed to show 1/4 tank of gas incorrectly. added gas at the station and confirmed the inaccurate gauge reading. started the car and received a check engine light with code p0463. fuel level sending unit appears to have failed. i had this confirmed at my local nissan dealer. this failure can cause the car to stall and increase the risk of a crash since it can cause the tank to go empty while the gauge shows it has gas. the issue is very similar to the nissan fuel sending unit recall (id # 10v075000) and may include the same defective part but oddly my issue is not covered in the existing recall. nissan extended the warranty on this defective part and released a technical service bulletin for my vin, acknowledging the part had a high failure rate, but it has not been recalled. unfortunately my issue is outside of the warranty extension and i am having difficulties getting it addressed by nissan. the nissan customer support specialist i dealt with admitted that in their opinion this issue should have been covered under a recall. it seems to me and many other customers i have spoke with that nissan is extending warranties to reduce complaints in hopes of avoiding a mass recall on all generation 2 xterra, pathfinders, and titans. this is a recurring safety problem for many nissan customers that is being neglected by the manufacturer. please expand the recall on fuel sending units to include all affected years and models. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle gradually lost power. the contact was able to merge to the side of the road. the vehicle was able to be restarted and was driven to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. the failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while traveling 20 mph, the service engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel sending unit failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 93,600.

Transmission failure. the transmission radiator failed causing coolant to leak into the transmission which destroyed the transmission. i spoke to the nissan dealership and they acknowledged that this has been an issue with the xterras. nissan does have a program to rebate some of the repair ($4,500 dollars). this program has a cutoff at 100k miles. my vehicle has 119k miles. nissan will not do anything to help with the cost of repair although they have acknowledged that is a problem. nissan does not have to worry about having me as a customer in the future!

Engine began to make a whining noise. was not noticed by the dealership while still under warranty, however, it was noticed after the warranty was up. was told that the engine noise is due to the plastic timing chain guides that wear down and then the timing chain begins to rub on metal. failure to change out the entire timing chain kit may result in the timing chain breaking and rupturing the oil pan. i was told by the service department of the local dealership that the plastic guides were a faulty part but it was not a recall, if the car was still under warranty they would have fixed the problem. i don't think any car with less than 100k miles should need such a pricey "wear and tear" fix and i believe this part is faulty and should be recalled. in addition, since i have purchased the car in 2010 i have had a differential seal leak and a rear axle seal leak. all of which i have been told are normal "wear and tear" with a repair price tag of a few thousands of dollars. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and fluid was leaking from under the hood. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that there was a coolant leakage which sipped into the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was 104,000.

I was driving 35 mph on a busy street when my vehicle would not accelerate. i towed my car to nissan dealer and was told my trans was no good and it would cost 6,000 to 10,000 to fix. i contacted nissans consumer affairs and they said i did not qualify for any warranties. nissan told me there was no radiator fluid in my transmission which seems to be a common complaint. i towed my car for a second opinion and was told my trans does have radiator fluid in it and it also flooded my computer in the trans. why did nissan lie to me? i found that nissan did extend the warranty on the radiators and that an e-mail did go out to nissan owners stating they would also cover the trans if caused by radiator leakage to 80,000 miles but nissan told me i don't qualify because i am a second owner? still waiting on a response from nissan. this has caused a great hardship on me. *tr

Upon start-up check engine light came on, had computer read and code p0463 came up indicating a fuel level sensor a circuit hi input malfunction. *tr

I was driving my 2006 xterra on the highway when there was a clunk and it started shaking violently. drove car to nissan dealership for diagnosis. dealership determined that it is a common problem - the radiator failed, leaking coolant into the transmission. both radiator and transmission were destroyed. nissan decided to not provide any assistance. unable to afford repair, so had to sell the vehicle as junk at a loss. *tr

My fuel gauge shows the wrong fuel level and the engine light comes on indicating a fault with the fuel sending unit. i thought my vehicle would be part of the recall id # 10v075000 - fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank. i called nissan and gave them my vin. they informed me that my vehicle is not part of the recall. i have the exact problem addressed in the recall. same make, model and year. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the driver side air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to dealer but was not inspected. the dealer stated there was a recall under nhsta campaign id number: 08v690000 (air bags frontal) but the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a claim was filed with the manufacturer. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was 90,000. the failure mileage was 82,000.

Break in transmission cooling coil inside radiator caused coolant to flow into automatic transmission. transmission slippage at highway speeds caused vehicle to slow. loss of coolant in radiator caused engine overheating. result: vehicle undrivable at highway speeds, no acceleration due to slippage, costly replacement of radiator and transmission. *tr

I noticed last summer that when i gassed my nissan xterra up that the gas gauge would not show it being full and after visiting my local nissan dealership it was diagnosed that it was a faulty fuel sensor error code p0463 and since i had over 75,000 miles on my xterra at the time nissan would not pay to repair it and that i had the option to pay for the repair myself which is well over 300 hundred dollars . i was also told by the dealership this was a known defect for 2005 and 2006 xterra pathfinders etc. i have since found out that there was a nhtsa campaign recall on this id # 10v075000. i have since looked this up and found that this only covered xterras with certain vins and i'm not sure if my xterra is one of these vins. i also found it only covered it up to 75,000 miles which of course doesn't help me since the fuel sensor broke after 75,000 miles. this has been a very annoying problem for me for the last year and although i haven't run out of gas yet i've been close and i'm sure its only a matter of time before it will and then it will a safety issue for me.i recently contacted nissan and talked to one of their representatives [xxx] at 1-800-343-6913 ext [xxx] and was told because i have over 105,000 miles on my xterra now that nissan would not pay to have it fixed and it was my problem.i feel that this a very known defect that nissan knows about and has only halfway tried to resolve ie only covers xterras with certain vins and up to 75,000 miles which shouldn't matter.it still is a defective part that i don't consider a wear and tear part and mileage vins shouldn't matter. i think nissan should pay to have the fuel sensor fixed and mileage vins shouldn't matter they need to stand behind their products and correct their mistakes as this is a potential safety issue.i would appreciate any help in getting this issue resolved thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Gas gauge is behaving erratically. it will show full after filling up, then drop as expected from driving. when the gauge reaches approx. the half tank stickmark, it will freeze there for several miles, then drop to e and the empty warning light comes on, though i would estimate the tank to be about half full. i stop to fill up again but can only get 7 or so gallons in. *tr

I purchased vehicle in mid 2009. gas gauge failure causes abrupt stops without notice in heavy traffic areas causing hazardous situation and potential direct harm to driver and passengers. nissan has been aware of faulty fuel sending unit prior to purchase of vehicle. as a buyer, i was not informed of problem with vehicle when car purchased at use car dealership (k & j auto sales ) located in hayward, california. nissan factory recall and technical service bulletins for code p0463 and p0448 were issued for vehicle prior to purchase. this is an inherent problem in car design with previous xterra models as it has been documented in publications.. *tr

-fuel system has a problem registering the amount of fuel in the tank, the problem is associated with a faulty fuel level sending unit that nissan refuses to recall. -whining noise coming from inside the engine, noise comes from a faulty timing chain tensioner guide that nissan refuses to recall. *tr

Was driving my vehicle on the freeway and all of a sudden the vehicle began to lose speed. pulled off the freeway and the car would just roll. upon acceralting the vehicle the engine would just rev. took car to transmission shop and the mechanic advised me that the entire transmission was ruined due to radiator coolant being leaked into the transmission. prior to this i had the radiator inspected on several occasions in the last couple of years since the extended warranty had been placed on the vehicle and i had already surpassed the mileage of the warranty. the radiator showed no signs of wear and tear. *tr

Fuel gauge reads until 3/4 tank fuel then drops to "o" i have to estimate the mileage for fuel presently i get 378 for a full tank. *tr

Purplish fluid in radiator, took to dealer, transmission line inside radiator had broken and coolant had mixed with transmission fliud. paid $1300.00 to get new radiator, transmission fluid flush, radiator flush. *tr

The vehicle has a whining noise. when taken to the dealership, it was diagnosed as a worn down tensioner for the timing chain. if neglected it could cause engine damage and malfunction. the dealer claims the repair includes removing the tensioner and replacing with an upgraded part as they know the original part is faulty. nissan is aware of the issue and issued a service bulletin in 2009 ntb07-042a, but refuses to fix this part in their vehicles. this should be recalled! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact restarted the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the dealer advised that that there was a recall for the electronic control module (ecm) relay under nhtsa campaign id number 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was repaired under the recall and a few days later, the catalytic converter failed. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they informed the contact that the cause of the catalytic converter failure was due to the ecm relay failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they offered to pay a percentage of the costs for repair. the failure mileage was 79,000.

Transmission failure due to issue with radiator defect. radiator fluid leaked into transmission eventually caused catastrophic damage to transmission parts. power train failure occurred while on the freeway almost 30 miles from home. my personal safety was definitely in peril and only due to skill and luck was an accident averted. *tr

On june 7, 2012, nissan told me that my radiator failed causing my transmission to fail. i have 3 children ages 7 weeks to 5 yrs and count my self lucky that the problem was diagnosed before a potentially life threatening transmission failure on busy los angeles county streets or freeways. i was later appalled to find out that nissan knew of the issue, but covered it up as evidenced in a ny times article dated 8/24/2011. the service advisor at the dealer informed me that my car situation was an issue that he had seen before. i am now being told that it will cost me $4000 for my car to be repaired due to a known defective radiator that would have cost a fraction of that to replace. i am still without a car after 11 days. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact also noticed that the fuel gauge was not providing the correct fuel reading. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the fuel sensor sending unit would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

My wife and i were driving on the freeway on may 13,2012 going for a short ride when all of a sudden the car transmisson stopped working.we were barely able to coast over the shoulder of the road.i had to have the xterra towed to my house being it was on a sunday. being on a california freeway on sunday evening and also mother's day is no fun.i felt the danger of the cars whizzing by.an interesting note on this subject is that the same thing happened to my son.he has a 2006 nissan pathfinder.his transmission went out because of water leaking into the transmission. the dealership repiaced his transmission and radiator at no charge to him.i figured this is what happened to my car.the next day i had it towed to the dealership where i bought the xterra.i told them the problem and im sure they know about this problem of water leaking into the transmission.i argued with them about fixing for no charge and they said they would send the paper work to nissan north america if that was the problem.he said it was on a case by case basis. i am waiting to see if nissan will approve it.if not my wife who paid for this car on her own who just finished paying for it last year will have to find 5 to 6 thousand dollars to fix a flaw in transmission line that should be a recall because that is a defective part that has happened to lots of nissan vehicles

I am experiencing check engine light and error code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction) on 2006 nissan xterra. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). two days later, the vehicle staled while being driven at 45 mph. the contact also stated that on another occasion, both headlights failed to illuminate while driving. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. the mechanic stated that the ecm failed and needed to be replaced for a second time. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 8,302 and the current mileage was 8,350.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact was driving 20 mph when the steering wheel began wobbling approximately one inch. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and found a defective bearing in the upper steering column assembly. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified who advised that the vehicle was outside of warranty and they could provide no assistance. the failure mileage was 95,000.

My 21 year old daughter was driving our xterra in ellensburg, washington 260 miles in the desert when the car transmission stopped working! brought it for two reliable estimates and like all the others this is a cause from a defect in the radiator that obviously nissan has known about for quite a long time. do they need more bad press? i will be putting it on craigslist and any place else i can to include the back window of the truck. my daughter was stranded!!!! in the middle of a desert with no cell phone reception. does nissan want the liability of this? it's theres because they knew about the faulty power train and did nothing. i have added my name and filed a class action law suit against nissan for this problem that they fail to recognize. i don't get it at all. it's the error of nissan and they need to take responsibility for their mess! *tt

Driving approx. 30 mph when the car stopped responding. i got it looked at, and it was determined that the transmission failed due to a failed transmission cooler which caused water from the radiator to back up into the transmission. *tr

Recall for 2006 xterra with manufacturer date of jan-march. my manufacturer date of my vehicle is august but has the same fuel level sensor issue listed on the recall. this has caused me to dangerously run out of gas on an interstate causing hazardous conditions. problem: fuel sensor indicates there is fuel in the tank when in fact it is empty. it either stays full or stays at half a tank. the service engine soon light comes on intermittently. *js

Our xterra has the same defect that many other xterra owners have reported: the radiator leaked into the transmission causing the "strawberry milkshake of death" that destroys the transmission. *tr

Due to the reported defects in these vehicles? radiators, the interior components of the radiators (internal transmission coolers) break down allowing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. as a result of the contamination, the transmission and other drive train components are damaged and may require replacement. our investigation reveals that nissan typically denies warranty coverage for repairs caused by these defects even if the vehicle?s powertrain is still under warranty. *js

My service engine soon light came on during normal driving. ran the code through a scangauge computer and returned p0436 which is a fuel level circuit high imput. it is a very common issue that make the fuel gauge read incorrectly and could result in a loss of power in the lane of traffic which make for a dangerous situation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated and fuel gauge was erroneously providing a reading of half full the fuel tank was empty. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel level sensor circuit was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacture was made aware of the problem who did not offer any assistances since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 88,000.

The fuel gauge on my vehicle is erratic and does not accurately show the amount of fuel in the tank. it will read full when almost empty, empty when full, or anything in-between. there is no way to tell how much fuel is in the tank which i think is a safety concern. nissan knows about this problem with the xterra fuel sensor but will not issue a recall or fix my vehicle because it doesn't have the right vin according to their customer service people. there are many many other consumers commenting on-line with the same problem. why has a general recall not been issued??? nissan should not be able to get away with knowing of faulty equipment and not fixing it. thank you for your help! *tr

And noise was heard like two metal piece hitting against each other the driver stopped did an inspection didn't see any visual signs got back into the vehicle, traveled about 8 to 10 miles. then while going over a hill the brakes pedal went down to the floor, unable to stop the truck it picked up speed slamming it to the back of a van causing the truck to rollover. i driver sustained and shatter kneel cap and broken ribs. *tr

We brought our nissan 2006 xterra in to the boardwalk auto center. redwood city, ca - nissan to have them check on what we thought was another transmission issue (nissan replaced the transmission, at their expense over $8000, once and the fuel gauge twice plus a couple of other recall items). when we picked up the car they told us we needed a new timing chain for about $2000 (we have heard these are not normal items to be replaced and should last the lifetime of the car). we can't believe there is yet another major expensive problem part with this car! when does this car become a lemon and how many major items are going to need to be replaced? what is happening to nissan? has the timing chain issue been investigated and how many other people are having this problem? *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the air pressure sensor warning lamp continuously illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who diagnosed that the tire pressure valve stem was defective and needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 14,000.

Secondary timing chain shoe failure. known problem with multiple nissan vehicles due to inferior quality product, as explained by service technician. technician stated that multiple nissan vehicles come in to the shop weekly with this issue. it occurs so often, the service technician had examples of the inferior and worn parts in the cabinet to show customers. expensive and timely issue to fix. if left unfixed, will cause serious damage to engine. *tr

The fuel level sensor is malfunctioning, it suddenly goes to empty at no particular level the fuel tank is actually at. my risk is to run out of gas in the middle of an emergency situation. my coworker has the same problem with his xterra as well, it seems to be a factory defect for these cars. someone needs to check this out as there might be many consumers affected by this issue. *tr

The problem with my vehicle is as follows. the upper steering column's bearing has deteriorated so bad the amount of play in the steering is about an inch in every direction. the cost of this repair as per the my local nissan dealer is roughly $1000.00. i don't see how this can be considered normal wear in tear in a vehicles life span. i find this to be a serious and very dangerous flaw in the design of your vehicle and should be rectified by some sort of recall. as you can see in the boards it is a common occurrence with the nissan xterra and other similar models. i await your response. *tr

Coolant leaked from the radiator into the transmission and caused transmission failure. *tr

Error code p0463 fuel level sensor a circuit high input. *tr

Service engine soon light has appeared. the code is p0463 which states fuel level sensor circuit high input. aa1. open or short circuit condition aa2. poor electrical connection. aa3. faulty fuel level sensor. the more i read about this, the more i find many xterras having this problem. funny thing is..........paid it of two weeks ago. : ( *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel sensor would not provide an accurate fuel level reading. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) but the vehicle did not qualify for repairs due to the mileage on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.

My 2006 xterra had the p0463 code come up, with the 'service engine soon' light, and my fuel gauge not properly displaying what is actually in the fuel tank. the fuel gauge will drop to show empty when i fill the tank, other times it will slowly raise up to show full, but it can be all over the place. i use my trip odometer to know where i'm actually at for fuel. if this is a known on going issue with xterra's, then there should be a mandatory recall. your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. *tr

I recently had my recalled ecm relay replaced after it failed, the very next day my service engine light came on. i found a p0430 code saying that the catalyst efficiency was below threshold on bank 2 (failed catalytic converter). i called the dealer to tell them what trouble code i had found and to see if the ecm failure was related. he said he would look into it and call me back. during that time, i did some research and found sites where people had discussed having the same issue. when the dealer called me back i told him what i had found, it was at this time, he told me that it was a common issue & that he would look into trying to get it covered under warranty even though my mileage was just over the 80,000 mile limit. when he called me back, he said that he was getting resistance from his end and that i should contact nissan directly. i called nissan, explained my issue, and then waited for them to get back to me with their decision. when they called they said that they would cover $300 of the $1300 cost to replace the catalytic converter. i said, only $300?? i feel that nissan should be covering 100% because it was the failure of the ecm that caused the catalytic converter to fail. nissan said, our engineers have not determined that the failure of the ecm caused the failure of the catalytic converter, but if at some point they do determine that, we will refund all of your repair costs. i know the cat failure was directly related to the ecm failure and feel nissan should cover the entire cost of replacement. i called nissan back today (12/22/11) to see if i could get them to discuss this issue further & was told that since i did not accept their offer of $300 that the issue had been closed and that i could do nothing more. nissan will now cover none of the cost to replace the cat because i did not accept their $300 offer. this is wrong!!! *tr

I was traveling on the interstate when my nissan xterra fell on it's face, so to speak. it was like i hit the brakes and thank god no one was directly behind me. a few short moments later it regained power and sounded like i was running on the rumble strips. it seemed fine for awhile but went to pull out in traffic and it just all but came to a stop and jumped forward suddenly. i all but made it home and pulled into my garage and with my foot on the brake it jumped forward almost taking out my wall. after talking to a few friends i knew the problem was from the transmission cooler going bad and mixing anti-freeze with transmission fluid. after researching i found i wasn't alone, hundreds of people have posted the same problems. after talking to my wife's cousin she had a nissan pathfinder with same tranny and when hers went out she lost control of her vehicle and went into the interstate median strip. i dropped it off and hamilton nissan today and nothing is probably going to be covered. i am upset because i was almost in an accident because of this. nissan has known about this for awhile but has done nothing. it is a clear safety issue when you just feel like you stomped on your brakes on the interstate, and pray someone doesn't hit you in the rear end. i have a 3 year old son and i don't feel safe having him in that trap. *tr

Our fuel sensory went out on our nissan xterra shortly before we reached 100000 miles. nissan is aware of the problem and sent a letter out for a warranty only. however, the warranty included 2006 nissan xterras with less than 72000 miles on them. when i did research i found that over 80000 2006 nissan xterras were affected by this. i contacted nissan usa to have them resolve the issue of the fuel tank sensor and indicated i would like the defect fixed. they refused to fix it and indicated it would cost me a little over $400 to fix. i asked them for financial assistance since i do not have this to pay for the repair on top of my $433 a month a car payment. i recently had a baby and never know when my car is empty. the sensor no longer reads fuel levels and is constantly showing empty. i was up for emissions testing this year and can not pass emissions until the sensor has been replaced. i believe since this is such a wide spread issue that nissan should recall the part. just this week my vehicle ran out of gas according to my speedometer i had 100 miles left on the tank it misread and i was stuck with my screaming 5 month old on the side on the road at night waiting for aaa to arrive . this wide spread problem needs to be addressed by nissan and not just shoved to the side. way to many vehicles are affected for this to remain a warranty issue only!!!!! i have see the stats listed here on nhtsa. campaign id # 10v075000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely loose. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer advised that they could not locate a failure with the steering. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic to get a front end alignment but was advised that the steering was too loose to have an alignment performed. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 146,000. updated 12/28/11* updated 02/27/12

My entire steering wheel shifts vertically and laterally. i am losing control of my steering and experiencing frequent loss of the power steering especially at low speeds. i have investigated online and found out that it was a ball bearing in the steering column assembly. this apparently has been a frequent problem for many other owners. i have contacted nissan because it is a problem with defective parts and they are giving me the usual run around. i could understand if the problem was due to my negligence but this is clearly a matter that is due to manufacture defect. in fact they asked me to get an estimate from my local dealership, which i did but because they had to open up the steering column, they have since exacerbated the problem. *tr

My 2006 nissan xterra is showing symptoms of the timing chain wear that so many other xterra owners have filed complaints about. i called nissan with reference to their technical service bulletin #ntb09-128 that acknowledges there is a problem with the timing chain. they told me they couldn't find it in the system and i would have to take my car to the dealer and have it replaced (at cost to me). i do not know why this is not a recall - if the timing chain snaps it will cause catastrophic engine failure that could lead to significant bodily injury if the car was driving. *tr

I was driving thru a intersection and my xterra lost the ability to go due to a faulty radiator assembly causing failure to the transmission the issue started at around 92,000 miles and nissan will not do a thing to fix it saying i am out of the extended coverage! well this is a a huge safety issue had it been a night me and my wife could have not been seen and had a very serious accident! *kb

Error code p0463 shows i have a faulty fuel sending unit. previous year xterras were serviced for this issue. no recall has been issued. *tr

At 64,765 miles, my timing chains need to be replaced, per my nissan dealer. i was told when i purchased the vehicle, brand new, that this would never be an issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that after refueling, the gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel reading. the vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop for diagnostic testing where the contact was advised that the fuel lever sensor was defective. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall based on the vin. the failure mileage was 75,013.

Radiator is separated at top of radiator. radiator can't support pressure when running at top temperatures. *tr

My 2006 nissan xterra (purchased new in feb 2007) began occasional shuddering, as if driving over rumble strips, while driving at about 131,000 miles. if i let off the gas or accelerated, it would stop, but no constant trigger. this increased over a couple weeks so i decided to research online and found many users with the same issue. i took it to a mechanic and they couldn't get it to replicate. i left there and drove to trophy nissan in mesquite and they wouldn't look at it for another 1.5 days and only after i paid them an $85 diagnostic fee (to look at something that is there fault!) i decided to be proactive and replace the radiator and hoses, hoping to catch it early enough. i took it to a mechanic 2 days later. they said the rumbling was from a torque converter lock-up and we could do a flush but that may not fix it. so, we flushed it with 12 qts new nissan transmission oil. the problem seemed to stay the same over the next couple weeks and then the transmissions went out on my way home from work. so, now we get to replace the transmission. i called a transmission shop, (at this point i don't trust nissan or anything they say - since they can't even admit fault on this!) and they said this transmission is an expensive transmission (with it's computer etc.) so just to rebuild it is going to run $2500. nissan wants $4400+ just for a new part. this is ridiculous. this was very dangerous as mine completely went out when i was in the middle of an intersection. i am so disgusted at nissan and their lack of morals / values. if they would just do the right thing and fix the issue that is their own fault, then i think everyone would feel completely different. they need to stand behind the product they sell. as of right now, i will never buy a nissan again. why is there not a defect investigation with as many people that are having these issues? *kb

Premature timing chain wear before and after 60,000 miles. premature wear is caused by faulty design, specifically teflon coated guide-chain tensioner. failure to the timing chain will result in engine failure and possible accident if operated on roadway. nissan refuses to acknowledge problem and or recall. prior service bulletin circulated by nissan (ntb07-042a) and generated on 4/17/2009 verifies same problem with this make and model and several other nissan years and models affected. respectfully request investigation into this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel sending unit failed. the contact had the unit replaced once under warranty and again under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system: gasoline storage auxiliary tank) but the failure recurred. the contact believed that the manufacturer did not create a proper recall repair. the failure mileage was 74,585 and the current mileage was 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle overheated and stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the coolant and transmission fluid had mixed and as a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 99,000.

I am the owner of a nissan xterra i purchased back in feb 2006. i was happy to make my last finance payment in february. last week while driving home from work my car's check engine light turned on then started to overheat. later i found out my car was leaking a white substance which was difficult to get off my driveway. i was surprised since i regularly keep up with the maint and never had any problems in the past. i had my car towed to nissan in to find out what was wrong. the dealer informed me that the car had a leak and the coolant and transmission fluid began to mix to create the white substance which ruined my transmission. after doing some research online, i was disappointed to find out this was a common issue with the xterras and that nissan made a design change to fix it in later xterra models. told me that i needed to replace my transmission, radiator, upper/lower radiator hose. their initial estimate to fix my car was $8500. after i heard the number, i priced each of the parts out online for approx $1500. provided a new estimate for $5,500. because this was a known issue, i would have thought nissan would have done the right thing to fix it as part of a recall. when a person buys a car there is an expectation the car will last more than 5 years. it is unacceptable the extended warranty once you exceed 85,000 miles is no longer valid. because of the experience with the dealer and the quality of cars you provide, i will never purchase a nissan again. in addition, i am planning to share my nissan experience with online forums and friends about the quality of service nissan does not provide or stand by their products. if you have any questions please feel free to contact me. ex-nissan owner - information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

The molded fuel tank shell deformed causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has fuel when the tank is empty.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was malfunctioning and displaying improper readings. the fuel gauge would display an empty reading after refueling. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel gauge was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assitance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.

I have a 2006 nissan xterra and driving my car it started driving like in neutral so i had my car towed and the shop told me there was a crack in the radiator hose that caused fluid to go into transmission and ruined it. i had my car towed to a nissan dealer and they said yes they knew about this and had issued an extended warranty to 80,000 miles my car has 100,000 miles on it so it wouldn't be covered. i felt since they clearly had a design flaw in the radiator hose connection that could cause the transmission to give out and be dangerous it should have been a recall issue. it shouldn't matter how many miles you have on the car it was a defective design by nissan and should have been corrected. all you have to do is search on the internet and you will find many many pages of complaints about this issue. i find it hard to believe that a car company could be aware of a design flaw that is more likely to occur than not but not stand behind the vehicle and take care of it regardless the miles. it is over $5,000 to fix and it is wrong for nissan not to have recalled this. why when it is repaired does the new radiator have a different hose connection?? because they know it was a defective design first time around. just wrong, i will never buy another nissan again. *kb

My daughter (17 years old) was driving the 2006 nissan xterra and the transmission went inoperable and the vehicle would not move. no warning and no indication of failure. nissan stated that the radiator leaked into the transmission and they would warranty it if it was under 80,000 miles. this vehicle has 87,000 miles and the dealer said that no warranty can be granted but they would be happy to take a $5000 charge to fix it. *kb

Defective fuel level sensor, nissan does cover this under warranty but only up to a 70,000 milage limit. if part is defective it should be replaced regardless of miles. i contacted nissan directly and was told sorry, over mileage cannot help. this is a safety issue that could endanger occupants with inaccurate fuel amounts, i.e. un-expectantly run out of fuel in the middle no-where or on the interstate. does it become less safe with more miles, i would think not. nissan should be made to make the repairs regardless of miles. *tr

Fuel level indicator failure, ran out of gas in the roadway, check engine light on. *tt

I purchased my vehicle brand new in 2007 and have had it regularly maintained since this time. i was driving down the highway at about 60 mph, when the vehicle began to shake violently. i was in fairly heavy traffic and had difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle as i struggled to pull it to the side of the road. i had it towed into my local dealership who informed me that the radiator had cracked and coolant had worked it's way into the transmission. i am being told that i need to replace the radiator and transmission which will cost me $5500 in parts and labor. in addition to this, transmissions for this vehicle are on backorder and i must wait even longer for the repairs. of course, i have 95,000 miles on the vehicle and that means i am outside of the warranty coverage. my biggest complaint is that this problem is likely a manufacturer defect and seriously puts owners at risk of injury or even death. i wish nissan would be more accommodating in reimbursing the repairs and warning owners about this problem in the future. *tr

Check engine light on due to error code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction). based on my research this happens to an unusually high number of second generation nissan xterra owners. *tr

When i drive my 2006 nissan xterra and it hits around 2000rpms, or sometimes around 60 mph it starts to vibrate. it feels like it is coming from the rear but not sure. if i let off the gas a second it will go away. it doesn't do it all the time but often. i have had the tires checked and balanced. it feels like i am driving over rumble strips. *tr

My 2006 nissan x-terra transmission and radiator failed radiator cooling lines for transmission failed and leaked into transmission causing complete failure of transmission.$4,000 to repair. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan xterra and noticed it was driving rough off and on. i took it into the dealership as there was a recall on the ecm relay and asked them to check the rough driving. i was called and advised that my radiator broke which caused fluid to leak into my transmission and would need to replace both. i was quoted $9200.00 which is unacceptable. i use my truck strictly for commuting, don't even use 4wd. the truck isn't even paid off yet. there is no recall on this, yet as i do research i have found that this is a common problem, yet nissan is doing nothing about it. i called aamco and was advised it would cost $2800-3200 for them to fix and that they see this with nissans way too frequently. my personal mechanic advised he can fix it for around that same price as well. i depend on this vehicle for getting to work and safely getting my children to school. what a let down for such an expensive purchase. *tr

2006 nissan xterra vin# [xxx]. my complaint is probably the most common with the xterra. the fuel level sending unit.when i refuel vehicle the gas gauge needle does not move to the full line. instead it stays on empty only after driving approx 30 to 40 miles will the needle move back up to the full line but also at the same time the service engine soon light comes on. that will stay on for approx 3 trips of using vehicle before it goes back off. i was told 2006 xterras were covered under this recall however my vin number was not.makes no sense why some 2006"s are covered and others are not. to me you either bought a 2006 xterra or you didnt.i bought a nissan because i thought i wouldn't have these problems i thought that was with non foreign vehicles , boy was i wrong. nissan step up to the plate and take care of this issue which so many customers are having instead of turning the cheek. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I have a 2006 xterra that the radiator leaked into my transmission. the only solution from the nissan dealership was to get a new transmission ($5500), rebuild or trade vehicles. apparently this is a widespread problem that nissan is aware of but won't do anything about. they should have issued a recall on this so this problem could have possibly been avoided. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle was being inspected by an independent repair shop when he was informed that the service engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was also informed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). the failure and current mileage was 125,000. updated 07/08/11*lj the consumer stated there was rubbing sound coming from the vehicle. at diagnostic test revealed a component in the fuel system need to be replaced. the mechanic advised the consumer to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs because a recall had been issued. the dealer informed the consumer his vin was not included in the recall. updated 07/20/11*jb

Fuel sending unit on 2006 nissan xterra fails intermittently when tank is low. the gauge will not move to full at gas station after filling--but does so gradually taking about a day or so. this has occurred twice when on vacation, when gas tank gets low (at home, we never let get below half). nissan will not fix unless it is in failure or check engine light is on when you present @ dealer. even when it fails, the check engine light does not come on. *tr

Engine light activation and fuel level discrepancy. engine code po463 (fuel level sensor a high input). told by nissan that this individual vehicle is not covered under the recall for this problem even though it is reported that 80, 689 vehicles have been affected. *tr

My 2006 nissan xterra started shaking violently while driving at 40mph all of a sudden, to the point i thought i hit something or was dragging a branch, i stop to find nothing and kept on driving, and the cart did it again, so scared of going any faster and loosing control. i took it to the dealership and they informed me that due to a design flaw cracked radiators are causing coolant to leak into the transmission and mix with the transmission fluid. once the coolant (antifreeze) is in the transmission it kills the valves, seals and torque converter and eventually renders the entire transmission useless. it seems to be a common occurrence on '05-'06 xterra. but i was never informed nor other xterra owners. to correct this i have to replace the radiator & transmission at an outrageous price. although nissan hasn't conducted a recall or acknowledger there's a problem, they did extend the power train warranty from 60k to 80k. my vehicle has 94k miles, so i'm hoping my extended warranty covers it. this is very dangerous, imagine driving at 60mph and loosing control due to strong shaking. i just cant believe with the overwhelming amount of people complaining they haven't started a recall. *tr

I noticed the tire pressure light was constantly staying on when my odometer reached approx. 28,000 miles, but was unsure of the reason. so i took my 2006 xterra to the dealership and their service department plugged something into the port underneath the driver-side dash. the light would go out for about an hour or so before immediately turning back on. this continued a few more times until the 36k mile warranty was no longer effective. i did not return to the dealership anymore after this. when i purchased new tires from a well-known tire center, the gentleman doing the work handed me the sensor in a couple of pieces saying that it had broken off and he found it inside the tire. these were the tires on the vehicle when i purchased it brand new in jan 2006. my complaint is that while under warranty this was not recognized and the dealership only fixed the solution by deactivating the dash light. so now if i choose to have the repair done the sensor will cost approximately $85. i am not sure how much the labor would cost, but i would estimate it to be an additional $75-$100. *tr

First symptoms: occasionally when turning, steering becomes very tight, almost like loosing the power steering. later symptoms: the steering wheel started to wobble, left-right, up-down, becoming more and more loose. the dealership technician said that the steering column shaft is broken and must be replaced. parts replaced : 48811-ea26b column, and 48071-ea30a - coupling. i have seen many reports on forums about this type of problem. *tr

2006 nissan xterra recall id from nhtsa: 10v075000 they said it doesn't apply to my car!? it's on a recall list for my model but they said my vin is not in there system? wth is going on with nissan and my vin not being in their system for a recall. issue came up engine light on with code p0463, which is what the recall is for. *tr

Nissan xterra 2006, both front cats have failed. dealer said due to ethanol a common problem, cost around $2300. found cats and a mechanic for $1200. after 3 weeks check engine light returned. i am now getting a p0643. dealer passport nissan quoted around $700 to fix plus another $350 for belt replacement. none of the other recalls am eligible for due to being out of warranty. also had to replace front and rear u-joints within a year of each. *tr

Gas gauge does not read correctly and the check engine light is on. the gas gauge is defective and needs to be replaced. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning. the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 86,000.

Rear differential axle seal leaks oil into the breaks creating a very unsafe driving condition. nissan knows about the problem because they have released a technical service bulletin, and changed part numbers but they have not released a recall so all dealerships refuse to fix this problem for free. furthermore dealers are not warning their customers of this issue. last monday when going to work, it was raining and when i got out of the freeway and was trying to reduce my speed thre truck skid and turn to the left. i was able to control it and fortunately i didn't hit anyone or anything. i assume this happened because of the oil on the left rear break.

2006 nissan xterra. consumer writes regarding recall and requesting reimbursement. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had a random hard start and the check engine light illuminated. also, the gas gauge was not working. the mechanic replaced the fuel sensor. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 30 mph all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to move the vehicle onto the emergency lane and restarted the vehicle. the dealer replaced the fuel sending unit. the manufacturer advised her that there was an extended warranty for the failure, but it had expired at 72,000 miles. the failure and the current mileage were 107,600.

My 2006 nissan xterra started shaking when driving at around 60mph. it would do this for 3-5 seconds as i sped up or slowed down. i was told by the nissan dealership that there was a leak between my radiator and transmission. i was also told that both needed to be replaced. my vehicle is at 91,000 miles and even though i purchased the extended warranty to 100,000 miles, i was told it would not be cover unless i provided paperwork showing i flushed the radiator at 30,000 and 60,000 miles. i was able to provide the paperwork and they still have not agreed to cover it under the warranty. *tr

Fuel sending unit level faulty. it is a pratically new and low milage car. the fuel level gauge is not accurate and i was running on an empty tank when it showed 1/2 a tank full. that led to my car running out of gas in the middle of the road late at night commuting home from work.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while on an incline facing upward and when the vehicle was in drive it will rolled backwards. the dealer informed the contact that it was a common feature on all their vehicles. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the check engine light would illuminate on the instrumental panel intermittently. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he would need to replace the fuel sending unit. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000. updated 05/03/11*lj updated 05/05/11

When fuel gauge reaches half a tank then the needle goes all the way down indicating there is not gas and the light goes on. the dte goes from couple of hundred miles left to zero. it happen everytime the needle reaches half a tank. *tr

I drive a 2005 nissan xterra. the service engine light turned on after i filled my vehicle with gas and the gas gauge read 1/4 tank. the gauge slowly went up to 1/2 tank, but now i can't trust it. *tr

2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge. the gauge drops to e and sends a check engine code to the dash and doesn't read how much gas is in the xterra at any give time. i have spoken to nissan dealership and they have said it wasn't part of the national recall of other nissan fuel tank issues. this is ridiculous i am still in the 60000 mile engine warranty and it should be covered my the fuel pump 60000 mile warranty as well. *tr

2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge is not working which will cause me to run out of gas on the side of the road. this is a dangerous situation and not a typical maintenance problem. *tr

I have a 2006 xterra and i have the same problem that alot of people are having. started off with fuel gauge not reading correct then shortly after the service engine light has been on. i work with someone one else who's 2006 xterra has the exact same problem. why should this be something we have to fix. there is obviously something wrong with the 2006 models. *tr

My '06 nissan xterra fuel sensor stopped working at 39,000 miles. i also got a check engine light soon that came on. $400 for it to be repaired at the dealership. *tr

2006 nissan xterra---55k, fuel sending unit if bad. fillup with gas & the gauge doesn't work and the ses light stays on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. upon starting the vehicle the fuel gauge would display an improper reading. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where she was informed the fuel pump sending unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and she was informed her vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank. the failure had not recurred. the failure mileage was 53,188 and the current mileage was 63,000.

Dear sir or madam, my 2006 nissan xterra with only 46,000 miles recently showed the check engine light and ran out of gas on the highway. the fuel gauge said there was still a quarter of a tank of gas remaining. when i got to auto zone, the computer threw the code p0463, which indicates a faulty fuel gauge. i went online and discovered that lots of people have the same complaint. for this reason, i request that you add this to the list of recalled parts on this vehicle. obviously, as i experienced, it is a safety concern. the prevalence of this malfunction indicates a systemic problem rather than isolated, unrelated incidences. it will cost me $600 at the dealer to get this problem fixed. it won't save me that money, but hopefully will prevent someone's future safety issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed the contact that the fuel level sending unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank) however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 29,189. updated 12/23/10. *lj 04/07/11

The fuel gauge suddenly quit working on my 07 nissan xterra,causing my engine light to come on at app. 45,000 miles. *tr

Fuel level/sending unit failure, worked fine until fill up and then would no longer read the level of fuel in the take after the fill up was complete. purchased $85 part from nissan and with help dropped a full fuel tank down enough to get the defective unit out and replace it with new unit. no nissan did not tell me about this and no they did not help me either. *tr

A common problem with nissan pathfinder/xterra/frontiers equipped with automatic transmissions, is the radiator failing and leaking coolant into the transmission via a portion of the transmission system that passes through the radiator. this problem is most common with 2005 to 2008 model nissans. the first sign of this failure is a slight vibration at 40-50 mph when the vehicle shifts from 4th to overdrive (5th) gear. at this point the damage, apparently, has been done. in worst case situations the vehicles can fall into "safe mode" causing the vehicle's operator to lose control due to undesired transmission operation. by visiting many nissan owner forums and internet search engines, this is a wide spread problem for nissan owners. it has been my personal experience that nissan has made no offer of assistance for most customers with this problem. i feel that this problem is widespread and dangerous and is a design flaw by nissan and/or its parts vendors and should be corrected at no cost to vehicle owners. nissan should replace radiators on all models effected and should replace transmissions in any vehicles that have had this failure. *tr

Gas gauge does not read correctly and the "check engine light is now on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank has fail. the fuel gauge does not accurately show the level of fuel that was left in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they can repair the vehicle at the contact's expense. there was a recall nhtsa# 10v075000; component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary but her vin was not included in the recall. at 32,000 miles the clutch failed on the highway when driving 50 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired at a cost of $1500. the manufacturer also stated her vin was not included in the recall and they will not cover the repairs of both failures. the failure mileage was 53,000.

2006 nissan xterra, gas gauge showing 1/4 tank when it is empty. *bf

2006 nissan xterra ses light came on during hot weather while driving, ses code number p0463 fuel sending unit. filled up tank and gas gauge doesn't work shows 1/2 tank when full, cool weather problem goes away some times, hot weather problem comes back, i never know how much gas i have, nissan recall doesn't apply to mine due to vin numbers not matching recall. nissan consumer affairs was no help, bought brand new $30,000+ ,,75,000 miles now problem started at 71,000. seems nissan has a big problem with this issue and is very slow to address it. poor customer service, danger of running out of fuel as i never know if my gauge is correct. *tr

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender. *tr float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. this has happened and been repaired 4 times on my 2006 xterra without resolution.

I went to a gas station to fill up my 2006 nissan xterra. it said i had about a quarter of a tank left, i put in 40 dollars worth of gas and when i turned the car back on the gauge still said 1/4 of a tank. i parked the car turned it off, checked the cap and then turned it back on, it still said 1/4 of a tank and then the service engine soon light came on. i googled the problem when i got home and found hundreds of other people have had the same exact problem with the same exact circumstances on cars from nissan from the same model year. the part costs 600 dollars to replace. *tr

I had 1/4 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. after filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle still registered a quarter tank. the check engine light came on.i checked the code and the fuel sending unit/sensor had high input. after coming home and doing research i find out that many people are having the same problem. this needs to be fixed and the customers shouldn't have to pay for something that was knowingly faulty from the company. *tr

Failure of fuel tank level sending unit to accurately report actual fuel level in gas tank. fuel level sending unit will indicate full fuel, or partial full and then drop immediately to below empty will fuel remains in tank. *tr nissan currently has a recall campaign (nhsta #10v075000) on the fuel level sending unit for 2006-2008 nissan xterras, which provides for the replacement of this part at nissan's expense. however nissan denied my claim under this recall stating that my vin number was not covered under the recall. i indicated that my vehicle was exhibiting the same problem that prompted this recall and that my vehicle should be included since my vehicle obviously had the same defect. nissan north america refused to include my vehicle in the recall and i have been forced to replace the part at my own expense. nstsa should require nissan to include all xterra vehicles produced by them for the years covered under the recall, especially those that are exhibiting the identical problems which precipitated the original recall, and not allow them to exclude certain vin units simply because they wish to do so.

Fuel gauge on 2006 xterra reads empty when it is not. saw online that many people have this problem and in prior models was a recall and corrected but not models after 2005. obviously is still a problem and could run out of gas on a busy highway or who knows what could happen with a fuel problem. *tr

I have a 2006 nissan xterra who's fuel sensing mechanism has failed which causes the "check engine" light to go on. nissan wants $150 plus labor to fix the problem. after reading several forums, i am filing a complaint against nissan in hopes of a recall. *tr

My 2006 nissan xterra clutch went out at 42000 miles on a busy highway. i gad noticed a little slippage and was planning on taking it in went it went out. after towing to dealer i was told that it would cost $2400 to fix. the pressure pads were shredded and caused pressure plate and fly wheel to have to be replaced also. the pressure plate and fly wheel should have been under warranty. i was told were and tear so no help. this clutch is undersize for engine. *tr

2006 nissan xterra fuel sending unit defective and will not be replaced by nissan . pump works fine but fuel gauge goes from full to empty when tank is full . my daughter ran out of gas on highway at 11pm one night. *tr

The fuel gauge light and service light came on, showing empty, due to fuel sensor defection on my 2006 nissan exterra, only 40,000 miles.this cause me confusion and frustration on a long trip. this was existing problem that nissan ignore to recall for replace. many nissan vehicle owner has same problem, and the cost to fix this problem is 500-600 dollars. *tr

Loss of low beam headlights. discovered when leaving a late night baseball game. could not see road at night, highbeams did work but blinded on coming traffic. either way it was a safety hazard that could have caused an accident. dealer fix was replacement of a module at a cost of $350.00. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. after adding fuel to the vehicle while it was parked he noticed that the fuel gauge did not move. he stated that most of the time after adding fuel the fuel gauge stayed on empty. he referenced recall 10v075000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was not part of the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had to set his trip mileage counter in order to avoid running out of gasoline. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 66,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to independently decelerate until reaching 20 mph and would not travel over the speed. there was also a burning odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the clutch was burned out. the dealer replaced the disc assembly, fly wheel and clutch. the failure did not recur. the failure mileage was 27,661 and the current mileage was 27,701.

2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge not working properly its shows there is more fuel in the tank then what there actually is. it occurs on every fuel fill up. i have almost ran out of fuel while on the highway. i have contact nissan about the problem and was told that my vehicle was not on the recall list, and it would cost me $500 dollars to repair. the check engine light now turns on and off, i had the vehicle diagnosis and the diagnostic code was for a faulty fuel level unit. *tr

Fuel-sending unit prone to failure on 2006 nissan xterra. shortly after purchasing my used nissan the fuel sending unit failed and had to be replaced last fall. less than a year later and the fuel sending unit is once again sending incorrect readings to the fuel indicator. even after filling the tank the fsu reads as 3/4 full and does not indicate properly as fuel is used. nissan has not provided a replacement part that fixes the problem, the replacement component is the same as the one that was installed at the factory and just as prone to failure. this could lead to the dangerous situation of running out of fuel in the middle of a busy road, bridge or rail crossing. nissan has recalled only selected xterras, but all 2005+ xterras use the same part. nissan says that this issue is a safety concern but has only issues a limited recall when many more vehicles are affected. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact started the ignition after dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, and observed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading with the service engine warning light illumination. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician advised that the fuel gauge would need to be replaced. the part was unavailable at the time of the diagnosis. there was a recall under the nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank); however, the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. the failure mileage was 58,000.

Vehicle slowed down on the freeway, took almost full power to maintain 20 mph speed.burning smell in cabin accompanied the loss of power. vehicle towed to original dealer. after a day, he stated it was the manual clutch assembly. vehicle has 27661 original miles, this is the second manual transmission/clutch failure since i bought the vehicle new in 2007. first failure occurred after only 7954 miles. first time, the dealer said he didn't have to cover repair under warranty ( "wear" parts), but did it anyway because they believed there were no "driver" issues, ie., part failure, not driver mis-use. as an aside, my wife and i have been driving manual transmission vehicles for 40 years apiece, and never had this problem. this time, two months out of warranty, dealer claimed nissan would not cover the repair. $2100 later, i drove off the lot with a clutch pedal very much softer than when it was new. i test drove it with the repairing mechanic, he said he had adjusted the pedal play to factory spec, and the clutches should last 60-70000 miles (seems low to me-manual transmissions are usually bullet-proof with other manufactures ). mechanic replaced flywheel, clutch disc, cover assembly, bearing release and first shaft bushing. awaiting response to appeal for cost coverage from nissan. multiple clutch failures reported on the internet ( edmunds.com, facebook ) for same year/make. believe a poor design/parts manufacturer is the cause of these failures, nissan needs to recall and repair these vehicles. *tr

My 2006 nissan xterra fuel gauge is not showing the proper amount of fuel that is going into the tank. i fill it up and the gauge stays on empty. it will not register a full tank. the service engine light remains on and will not go off. after performing a search, i came across many others who have experienced the same problem. apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. a similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed when the vehicle would stop after not getting any fuel, posing a great danger. it seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. there is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs and with around 39k-49k. if this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. cost of repair ranges from $300-600." *tr

1. the vehicle has had a general lack of accuracy in the fuel gauge. 2. recently, the "service engine soon" indicator came on, and the dealership informed me it was due to a fuel sending unit malfunction. 3. the dealer is currently replacing the fuel sending unit at a cost to me of $595+tax. this vehicle is a 2006 nissan xterra, just outside the dom covered in recall 10v-075, with 38,000 miles (just outside warranty). *tr

I have a problem. i fill my 2006 nissan xterra up with gas. the gas gauge goes to empty. after driving for about 20 mins if would float slowly up to the full mark. it takes about 4 days to go to full, but at this point the tank has already reached about half(i drive 30 mins one way to work). this causes the check engine light to come on, which makes me fail my emissions test. this problems occurs every time i put gas in my car. i checked the diagnosis for the check engine light and it came up as faulty fuel sending unit. i talked to the nissan dealership and asked about this recall, but said that i am not covered and would have to pay 300-400 dollars for it to be replace (parts and labor). i feel that this should be covered under the recall and obviously many people are having problems with it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact was driving into an intersection when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged. there was one reported injury. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed to a local body repair facility for repairs. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 7,500.

The fuel gauge is not accurate after filling the tank. it gradually moves up to the proper amount after a long time. up to 70 miles till it registers correctly. *tr

2006 nissan xterra. consumer states fuel gauge failed to work *tgw the consumer stated the failure occurred because of a faulty fuel level sender. also, the serpentine belt was replaced. *jb recently, the consumer had to replace the timing chains on the vehicle. the replacement was required, because of the premature failure of the tensioners that held the timing chain in place. the consumer stated it was obvious, the premature failure of the adjusters were caused by wear and cracks on the parts. updated 06/10/13

I have 2006 nissan xterra that has the "ses" light on constantly. i have changed the gas cap. the light went out but recently came back on, i have 54k miles and now the light will not go out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel level gauge would read inaccurate fuel levels. the vehicle would read the fuel tank as empty when it was full. the contact was able to locate a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 33,000. updated 11/16/10*bf

I fill my gas tank, the gauge falls to the bottom and the light comes on, then shortly the check engine soon light comes on it seems like there is a recall but only to a range of vin's and unfortunately my car is not in this range. the nhtsa campaign id number is 10v075000. the symptoms are exactly the same as described in this camp. id number. *tr

2006 nissan xterra fuel sending unit error/failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the vehicle stalled twice as a result of the fuel level gauge reading inaccurate gasoline fuel levels. the contact inquired with the manufacturer in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) but was told his vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

I have a 2006 xterra se with 67000 miles that is giving me a error code of p0463 for about 3 months now. i filed a complaint to nissan consumer affairs but they decline the repair. the issue i am having with my xterra is fuel gauge not working and the service engine soon is on. below are some links of other nissan customers that are having the same issue: http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/xterra/4151-fuel-gauge-problem-sevice-engine-soon-light-10.html http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10923 http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4454 http://www.clubfrontier.org/forums/f23/p0463-code-57501/ i see this as a safety risk not knowing how much fuel is in the tank. thank you for your time. *tr

The airbag deactivator sensor, located inside the passenger side seat of our nissan xterra leaked the fluid inside the car. our first indication of a problem was a burning feeling in the throat, nose and eyes. the coins in the car turned green. we discovered the leak and removed the seat from the car. the local dealership did not know what was in the fluid filled sensor and made no attempt to find out. our insurance company has been trying for 2 weeks to get an answer from nissan on this product with no results. the repair shop has never seen this issue and has not been able to find out what is in the sensor bag. the inside of the car has corroded, rusting all metal inside the car. this damage is continuing since the seat was removed destroying all metal inside the car. the car has been deemed a write off by the insurance company. everyone with exposure to this fluid that created a gas in the car, has had an ongoing throat burning and headaches. we have a contact person at nissan america but they have not contacted us with any information on the product. *tr

The steering column bearing failed in a 2006 xterra, causing binding in the steering wheel and causing the steering wheel to become wobbly. the service department at the local nissan dealer recognized and identified the problem right away from my description, suggesting the problem is not rare. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. the contact stated the check engine warning light illuminated. the dealer advised that the fuel sending unit had failed. although there was a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000- fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank) the contact's vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. while traveling at 50 mph,the check engine warning light illuminated on the dashboard, seconds later the contact noticed that the fuel gauge had indicated that the fuel tank was empty when it was not. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel sensor would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 31,000.

Gas gauge stays on empty. the car only has 47,000 miles on it. *tr

Fuel gauge censor failed 11/01/09 2006 nissan xterra, recall on this model for 2006 xterra, for this exact same problem, does not include my vin #. nissan refused to fix the problem. *tr

Two weeks after nissan dealer did a 60k service in my 2006 xterra the check engine light popped up while driving and my gas gauge went from full to empty and back in rapid succession while driving, causing major distraction. the odb code for the check engine light is p0463. *tr

2006 nissan xterra. consumer states dealer has not properly repaired vehicle *tgw the consumer stated at 58,000 miles, the radiator began leaking coolant into the transmission. the transmission was replaced under warranty and the radiator was replaced as a goodwill gesture. a year later, the same thing happened again, but this time there was no warranty. nissan corp. was not willing to pay for the repairs. *jb updated 10/22/10*jb