nissan xterra Problems

nissan xterra 2005 Complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

on nov. 4th 2005, i was driving my 2005 nissan xterra at about 40 miles per hour. a deer ran into the road. i applied my brakes but hit the deer. my airbag light came on but my airbag did not deploy. the car was taken to amm collision and over $3500.00 worth of damage was done. the airbag harness wire was cut during the accident. at this time, we are unsure if the airbag should have deployed or would have deployed if the wire wouldn't have been cut. i spoke with the dealership in austin tx and the service dept guy indicated that the airbag should have gone off with a 35 mph hit. i am just trying to find out if anyone else had this issue. is this a safety issue. at this time, nissan doesn't have the part to replace it in my car. i can't drive my car due to this safety issue. *jb

Reported in: DRIPPING SPRINGS TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

EQUIPMENT

dt: contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign concerning the trailer hitches. the parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at the local dealership. he spoke to the manufacturer, who confirmed that the parts were not available. *ak

Reported in: DALLSTON SPA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

TRAILER HITCHES

consumer complaint regarding 2005 nissan xterra recall.*ts the recall warned not to tow anything until the hitch was replaced. the estimated time for replacement was mid november. the consumer complied with the recall. at the end of november the consumer contacted the dealer about the recall but the were unable to provide any information about the recall. the consumer called the manufacturer twice and each time was promised a return call and was give a case number. the consumer has not heard back from anyone at the manufacturer. the part number is 999t5-kr100 (recall numbers 05e062000 and05v458000). *nm

Reported in: DUNCAN OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

3 months after purchasing vehicle i noticed that the car would squeal for 5-10 minutes when 1st starting, it did not matter if it was in the morning or mid-afternoon. i took the truck into the dealer and the drive belt was replaced. about 2,000 miles later the problem re-occurred, i took the truck back to the dealer and this time the auto tension pulley was replaced. about 1,000 miles later the truck was once again taken back and this time the lead tech assured me the problem would be fixed and the drive belt was replaced for a 2nd time. i have now had this truck for 9 months and again had to take in, this time i dealt with the service manager who was not helpful. they once again replaced the drive belt and stated this was a known nissan problem and that the problem will present itself again but they can not do anything until nissan issues a recall or tsb. i called nissan's 800-nissan1 number and spoke to a customer service rep. i was told that i would receive a call from the regional manager by the end of the next business day since i had taken the truck in 4 times for the exact same problem, i have yet to receive any calls from nissan's regional rep. i feel that both the nissan dealer and nissan are unwilling or unable to satisfactorily fix the re-occurring problem once and for all, and that i am just being given the run around. *nm

Reported in: EL MIRAGE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

TRAILER HITCHES

i purchased a nissan xterra in sept. last year. almost immediately there was a recall on the tow hitch assembly. i called and scheduled to get it replaced at the dealer where i purchased. i confirmed on the phone they had the part. i took vehicle in and at the end of the day the service dept. called me to say there was no part in stock. this happened in oct. they told me the shipment should be in nov. that i would be first on the list they would give me a call. now we are in the new year and i call the same dealer to find out nissan has yet to distribute any replacements. here i am 3 1/2 months later and still no word on when. i called headquarters and held for as long as 25 minutes and could never get through. what to do with this dealer and manufacturer? i specifically bought this vehicle with towing in mind. however, there recall states do not tow under any circumstances. thank you.. *nm

Reported in: SEVERN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

i purchased an 05 xterra in september. at about 6,000 miles it developed a squeak in the front end. i took it back to the dealership 5 times and the last time they were able to locate the noise and stop it. i asked the service writer what the problem was and she told me i didn't want to know. i pushed for an answer and was told that the frame on the passenger side front was not welded, causing the metal to rub together and squeak. she also told me that the washer fluid tank was rubbing the frame. the only thing written on my service order was the washer fluid tank. i don't know if my xterra has a faulty frame or not. the consumer line for nissan has a file number for me but i have made repeated attempts to get a call back from them with no response.*ak

Reported in: MADISON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

power window device on the drivers side seemed to work fine with the exception of rattling if it was not all the way up or down. and everytime that it would be rolled up it sounded like a chipping noise. i took it into town center nissan, kennesaw, ga and they replaced it the same day (2-27-06) and it has been working just fine. the vehicle came that way, but i had no issue in getting it replaced.*jb

Reported in: DALLAS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

on february 11, 2006, i was driving not far from my house, when my vehicle suddenly lost control. we rolled five times before we hit the first tree. we went right over that tree. then we rolled another three times before we were stopped by a chain link fence with a eucalyptus tree. my airbags did not go off. my vehicle was totaled. *nm

Reported in: RAMONA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

TRAILER HITCHES

nissan north america inc. has sent me two letters indicating a safety recall notice for trailer hitches sold on 2005 nissan xterra vehicles. i have called and driven to the local nissan dealership but they can not find a recall for my vin number and refuse to look at my trailer hitch. i handed the service advisor my recall notice that had my vin printed on it, and they have still refused to look at my vehicle. i have called nissan's customer service number: 1-800-647-7261 (1-800-nissan1) the representatives insisted that my vin number does not have a recall and were not able to help me. i have done some research on my own time, and found the nhtsa campaign numbers for this recall 05v458000 and 05e062000. i have called the nissan customer service number and asked them to add the nhtsa campaign numbers to my file. all the nissan representatives that i have spoken with insist there is no recall for my vin because they cannot find it in their computer system. i don't believe this recall campaign is tracked by the vin number because the recall is for an optional accessory. i purchased a 2005 xterra with a trailer hitch installed. i am worried the hitch is defective and part of the recall that i have received notices. nissan has refused to check my vehicle to verify if the trailer hitch needs to be replaced. *jb

Reported in: ROCHESTER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

differentials front and rear are under engineered and break extremely easily. nissan would not warranty replacement despite many of failures and claimed it was not an engineering defect. currently mine has a blown rear differential, and vehicle is not drivable. *ak.

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

AIR BAGS

airbag system failure light goes off and passenger airbag does not activate when passenger is in front passenger seat. airbag may not deploy in an accident. first time i was told it was a lose connector second time i was told the computer had to be reset. third time i was told the computer was replaced. it is now back in nissan service for the forth time.

Reported in: CORAL SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

differentials front and rear are under engineered and break extremely easily. transfer case also wouldn't shift into 4 wheel drive.

Reported in: SURPRISE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

differentials front and rear are under engineered and break extremely easily. transfer case also wouldn't shift into 4 wheel drive.

Reported in: SURPRISE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

differentials front and rear are under engineered and break extremely easily. transfer case also wouldn't shift into 4 wheel drive.

Reported in: SURPRISE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

at 24,000 miles the rear differential had to be replaced, it took over 6 weeks to get the part (it was replaced at 28,000 miles). again at 42,000 it needs to be replaced same problem i was told 5 days to get the part it is going on 3 weeks and i was told just told it would be in by 7/9 i don't believe it. attempted e-mails to nissian have never been answered. the car has never even been off the road. all highway miles! nissan has a problem with the rear differential for sure and don't seem intrested in helping the consumer. this will be the last nissian i own. very poor customer service.

Reported in: LYNDONVILLE VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

2005 nissan xterra off-road contained a defective fuel level sensor. the defect presented in nov-07. vehicle primarily operated in new england.

Reported in: ATTLEBORO MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

check engine light came on. it was a bad fuel sending unit. i had to have it replaced. many others i know have had this happen too. it was $350 to replace.

Reported in: LOMPOC CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com 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.

Reported in: KINGSVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra, check engine light comes on at 1/4 tank of fuel. gives trouble code p0463. after checking with other owners on internet, this is a wide spread problem that the manufacture is not taking responsibility to fix.

Reported in: SUMMERVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

following is a complaint already filed and received by your office: "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 did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com 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 xterra, 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. i had a very similar experience while traveling across the country when my odometer hit 39950+/- miles. this is evidentially a very common occurrence with the xterras, pathfinders and titans all made by nissan. while this is not a safety issue at face value, a misreading of the fuel gauge could very likely put a lone occupant in a very bad situation leading to any number of threatening situations. the fact that nissan is aware of the problem, yet refuses to address it regardless of the potential safety issues would seem to indicate, at the very least , a disregard for their customer's safety.

Reported in: PRESCOTT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

faulty fuel gauge sensor, repair cost $650.00 36,200 miles not covered by warranty. noticed at 35,000 plus miles. there are numerous complaints about this part.

Reported in: ALLENHURST NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

service engine light and fuel sensor sending unit failure.

Reported in: BELMONT NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

service engine light and fuel sensor sending unit failure.

Reported in: BELMONT NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

error code on 2005 nissan xterra - p0643 has shown up on many models with this engine. noted on an emission inspection for annual tx inspection.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

check engine light comes on, gas gauge does not work. vehicle only has 61,000 miles and just went over the extended warranty. looking it up on the internet, sounds like a major defect as other numerous complaints.

Reported in: BRIGHTON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BRIGHTON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own a 2005 nissan xterra that continues to display "check engine soon". i took it to get checked and was told that my fuel sensor needs to replaced. as soon as my fuel tank reaches 1/2 way empty it goes directly to empty!!! i never know how much gas i have in my tank.

Reported in: RIVERVIEW FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

today, i put a full tank of gas in my car but my gas gauge showed that it was 1/4 full. i had an argument with the gas station clerk that they ripped me off. since it was late at night i wasn't able to speak to the managers of that station. i decided to drive to another gas station to see if i could fill it up, but all of sudden, the service engine soon light turns on and now the gauge was completely down with the light on. the only way for me to know that my tank is full is to try to fill it up again. but, because it was full, the tank was not allowing anymore gas. i decided to do a brief research to find that many others has the same problem with my car. it's a 2005 nissan xterra with 50,000 miles. most of the people online indicated that they also have the similar problem at the similar mileage costing them over 500 dollars in repair. now that the gauge is disabled, i wouldn't know when my tank will be emptied. i could be stuck in the middle of the freeway or somewhere in the wilderness without any gas. people online were saying its part of the sensor in the car which was made faulty for many of the nissan trucks and suv's. i strongly believe that this is a bad move by nissan and i will definitely want them to have a recall. it is unfair for consumers to be paying extra 400-600 dollars to replace a faulty item.

Reported in: PLACENTIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

this vehicle has a faulty fuel gauge, gas tank, fuel pump...whatever! this is the 3rd gas tank and fuel pump for a 2005 model! the first time, after a few months of ownership, was covered by warranty. now after less than 3 yrs ownership, we have the same problem and we have to pay almost 600.00! out of warranty. this is extreme maintenance for the same problems/parts on a 3 yr old vehicle! nissan should pay for these parts.

Reported in: POTEET TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

service engine light came on went to have it taken care of and get an early state inspection sticker. failed inspection due to the evaporation vent control. searched online and found that i was not alone. nissan has been having this problem since 2003 on x-terra, pathfinders and frontiers. nissan knows there is a problem and has known for a long time but won't fix it. 2008 models are also starting to have problems. the fuel level sensor also went out with it as well.

Reported in: RICHMOND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the service engine light came on and the fuel gauge was not working. i would fill up the gas tank and the gauge would say it was empty. the vehicle is only 3 years old with 55000 miles on it when it started to have this issue. i took it to the nissan dealer to have it repaired and it cost 400.00 to have the fuel sensor replaced. the mechanic acknowledged that he has changed the fuels sensor numerous times and nissan has refused to pay for the repair. this is an obvious defect with the nissan xterra.

Reported in: PORT CHARLOTTE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sender unit failure - sudden failure while on freeway. no check engine light or warning of failure proceeding the actually failure. sudden loss of power of the vehicle while at highway speed.

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

today i filled the gas tank on my 2005 nissan xterra, and though the tank is full, the gas gauge still reads empty and the "service engine soon" light is on. i understand that this was a known defect on pre-2005 xterras, and is increasingly emerging as a defect in more recent models. i believe it poses a safely hazard because there's no way to tell whether the 'service engine soon" light indicates a real engine problem, or just the failure of the fuel sensor.

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge reading under 3/4 of a tank after fillup. i plan to replace the sending unit on the fuel tank.

Reported in: ALDEN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sending unit failure.

Reported in: THE COLONY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

2005 nissan xterra had an electrical wire problem. consumer states that the vehicle fire completely destroy it. *nj

Reported in: OZONE PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

we experienced a failed fuel level sensor on our 2005 nissan xterra. we filled the gas tank completely and then noticed the fuel gauge would not rise above 2/3. then the 'service engine soon' warning lamp came on. after researching the incident we found there are many similar incidents posted on the internet. this is a recurring problem with several nissan vehicles models and seems to be an inevitable incident with most of the models. we believe this should be a recall issue. the replacement of the defective part will cost between $300 - $400.

Reported in: HENDERSON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra. the vehicle is well-maintained. recently, after service the check engine light came on, and remained on for several weeks. i noticed that my gas gauge wasn't responding when i filled up the fuel tank. my fuel gauge would read 1/4 tank after filling up, and the "service engine soon" light would come on.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

gas gauge very slow (days) to register full after fillup. the 'service engine soon' light illuminates.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 xterra fuel gauge failure. gauge shows empty when full and check engine light is on. dealer wants $550 to fix. this is a known defect and safety issue and should be subject of recall. if a woman was alone late at night and the gas gauge suddenly showed empty she would be forced to stop at the nearest station which may not be in the safest area. i know, because i work near an airport in a high crime area.

Reported in: KENNESAW GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge not working correctly everytime tank is refilled. check engine light illuminates. see ntb07-069a.

Reported in: QUARRYVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra offroad. service engine light on, fuel gauge not functioning, reads empty after a fill up and vice versa.

Reported in: CATALINA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

my 2005 nissan xterra rear end bottoms out with 4 people in the truck on any kind of bumpy road.

Reported in: MARLBOROUGH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra - service engine soon light comes on, then fuel gauge drops to zero. light goes on and off apparently in relation to amount of gas in the tank. searched "service engine soon gas gauge" and top of the list were dozens of nissan owners' complaints about the very same problem.

Reported in: WOMELSDORF PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005/06 nissan xterra fuel gauge sending unit failed. common problem among this vehicle that should be recalled.

Reported in: SYRACUSE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1. service engine soon light comes on when gas gets below 1/2 tank. when i fill the tank the gauge doesn't register the fill until vehicle is restarted. or, the gauge drops to e and the light comes on. 2. occurs all the time. 3.the part required is a fuel level sending sensor unit.

Reported in: GERRARDSTOWN WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra. fuel gauge is erratic and reads incorrectly 90% of the time. from owner's forum discussions, this seems to be a defect in the fuel level sensor unit.

Reported in: FREDERICKSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1. normal use of vehicle. city driving mostly. 2. fuel gauge needle does not correctly show the amount of fuel after initially filling up the gas tank. after some minutes of driving, the needle correctly shows a full tank. then after about 3/4 fuel level, the needle drops back to empty. additionally, the digital gauge does not accurately compute fuel miles left and mpg. this behavior repeats each time the fuel tank is filled. without these functions i am unable to determine how much fuel i have left in the tank. leaving the possibility for being stranded somewhere, if i do not accurately guess at how much gas is left. 3. nothing was done (yet) to correct the failure. a mechanic told me it the problem is probably caused by a malfunction fuel sending unit/sensor. i have also confirmed the diagnosis on x.nissanhelp.com. i am awaiting to determine if these vehicles could be recalled by the dealers and/or nissan, as it appears many people are having the same issue.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra. earlier this week i fueled up the vehicle and continued home. i realized that my fuel gauge was reading only 3/4 of a tank. so, i went back up to the gas station and tried to finish filling the tank (on .57 cents). every day since then, once i start the car the fuel gauge reads bad. this past monday the service engine soon light had come on. i then went out and purchased an obd ii scanner to read the error code. it was p0463 (fuel level sensor a circuit high input). did some research on the subject and found that it means that i have a faulty fuel sending unit. it seems to be a very common problem for 2005-2007 nissan xterra. this is a safety issues. if my wife is driving my daughter back to nyc and the car runs out of fuel and they are stranded in the middle of the new jersey turnpike with people driving past them in excess of 70-80 mph.... that is far from safe.

Reported in: WINDSOR VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 xterra 35000 miles filled up at gas station gauge went to completely empty. the dte read ------ . did some research and found that this is affecting all exterra which seems to indicate this is a real problem with several models, including xterra's. now trying to find out why they apparently won't cover it. this needs to be a recall as this is affecting all customers.

Reported in: REDBANK NJ NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 xterra fuel pump level indicator, module, check engine light issues. almost everyone that has this vehicle is having the same issues.

Reported in: WARNER ROBINS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i filled up my gas tank and when i turned my car on, the gas gauge needle did not move to reflect how much gas was in my tank. the gas station attendant put another dollar worth of gas into my car. upon turning my car back on, the gas gauge needle still did not move and my "check engine soon" light came on. the gas cap was secure. i called the dealer and took my car into their service department. the mechanic told me they could find nothing wrong with my car and reset the light. the same problem occurred the next time i filled my gas tank. furthermore, about a month after the "check engine soon" light came back on the gas gauge will now drop below empty and my gas light will go on when i have about a half of a tank or a quarter of a tank of gas left. the "check engine soon" light remains on.

Reported in: COPIAGUE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra fuel system. i have complained to the nissan dealership about squeaking from the moment i purchased this vehicle in 2005 (new) - but they claimed they could not hear it (??). now my ses light comes on indicating a fuel system (fuel sensor gauge) problem. as i know that i am one of very many xterra and pathfinder owners with the same problem, it would appear that this item is defective. i also owned the 2000 xterra - there was a recall on the fuel system and it was replaced. why is there not a recall now - since nissan is obviously doing nothing to remedy this situation.

Reported in: MASSAPEQUA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

same fuel gauge problems other owners are complaining about and the lack of support from nissan. ours would read empty and low fuel light comes on below 1/2 tank of gas. took it to a nissan dealer and $741.00 later the fuel sender/fuel pump was replaced. this is my wife's vehicle and i would hate the thought of her being stranded thinking she had plenty of fuel and it runs out of gas. i guess nissan does not think of this. there should definitely be a recall on these fuel senders and issue some kind of credit or check for the owners who have already had the vehicle repaired at their expense.

Reported in: ALVIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the anchor pins for the assist cylinders on the rear hatch are rusting badly. i've told my wife not to open the hatch until the dealer can get in new parts we ordered. we asked the dealer is this has been a problem and they said no. since we did not buy the extended warranty and mileage is 86000 this would not be covered under warranty. i contacted nissan usa and got the same answer. the rear hatch is made from metal and is heavy. if one of these rusty pins fails the hatch will fall on someone's head. this should be a recall to check the pins for rusting and replaced if they are rusted. the new parts are redesigned and i wonder why the part was redesigned? 2005 was the first year of this body style so there may have been problems in some of the components used on this vehicle. the new parts are about $60.00 and i'll put them on. how much would it cost nissan if this hatch falls on my wife?

Reported in: ALVIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

service engine soon light illuminated and obd code p0463 fuel level sensor circuit high input will not reset. defective fuel level sending unit.

Reported in: JEFFERSON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

there was no specific event leading up to failure; i purchased my certified pre-owned '05 xterra 4 months ago and drove it up until yesterday without problem. when i turned on my vehicle after work, my "service engine soon" light was on. i stopped to fill up with gas on my way home, and noticed my gas gauge would not pass the 3/4 tank position. eventually, after driving about 50 miles or so, my gas gauge (sometimes) returns to its normal position. the "service engine soon" light always remains on. at this point, no corrective measures have been taken. but in doing my research, all signs point towards this being a fuel sending unit problem that is common in both 01-04 nissan vehicles (for which there was a recall) and 05-present nissan vehicles (for which there has been no recall).

Reported in: BETHLEHEM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BETHLEHEM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i started having problems with the fuel gauge on my 2005 nissan x-terra at about 47,000miles. when i fill the tank the light does not go off and will not register a full tank on the gauge. sometimes the gauge will read a quarter left. if this happens the next time i start the car it will so empty. basically i do not have a fuel gauge, i have to remember my mileage otherwise i will be stranded.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated unexpectedly on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they concluded that the fuel sending unit failed. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 57,900 and current mileage was 58,500. updated 03/23/09. *lj updated 03/29/09.*jb

Reported in: SARATOGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i had 1/2 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 did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. this has happened the last two weeks in a row. after doing research online, 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. loyal nissan customers should not have to pay for something that is clearly a defect on nissan's part.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i filled the tank in our 05 xterra only to find that the gas gauge was not acknowledging the fill up. a few minutes later the gauge dropped to empty, and then the fuel light and check engine light came on. now, the fuel gauge does not work at all and the repair estimates are $675+. nissan will not acknowledge this as a problem, yet much internet research tells me that this occurs on most xterras. this xterra is the primary vehicle for my wife and two children under the age of 3, and twice now they have run out of gas because of this.

Reported in: DALLAS GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge problem and service engine soon light i just got back from the dealer w/ my 2005xterra se. i have a similar problem. my ses light comes on and my dte gauge reads ---- when the fuel gauge gets down to 1/4 of a tank. the dealer told me it registered error code po463 and that i need a new fuel sending unit. since my xterra has 56000 miles on it is not covered by warranty. they tell me approx $600.00 to fix. in my case the ses light resets after approx 300 miles. as long as i keep the gas more than 1/4 of a tank the ses light won't come on.

Reported in: POMPANO BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sending unit failure: fuel gauge fails intermittently. service engine soon light on at fuel level >3/4 and <1/4. will take a long time to register any level after a fillup.

Reported in: BARNHART MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i have a 2005 nissan xterra. after filling up with gas my gas gauge read empty and after a few miles the service engine light came on and stays on. this is a fault with the fuel sending unit that is very common amoung owners of xterras, frontiers and pathfinders. cost to repair is about $600.00. this same issue was classed as a recall for the 2002 models however nmo recall has been issued for the same problem in the newer models. this can be very dangerous as the car could just stop running at any time. with the amount of owners having the same complaint and the fact that this was a recall on earlier models, we think that nissan should issue another recall on our vehicles and fix the problem.

Reported in: FRISCO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra se, check engine light came on after i noticed my fuel level gauge and digital read out were starting to act funny. autozone checked the code from the engine. faulty fuel level sensor. after reading tons of discussion boards, a lot of people with nissan's are having this problem. at $600 for a replacement, a recall is necessary as this problem is spread through many different models.

Reported in: JONESBOROUGH TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT

this complaint is about my nissan xtera 2005. i had 1/8 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 did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the service engine soon light came on even though my next service was not due yet. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor problem and that it not in warranty. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com 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.

Reported in: FAIRFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Reported in: FAIRFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

learned a few things on this issue. i am out of warranty as well and would have to pay out of pocket for 2005 xterra w/42,000 miles to get it fixed (dealership quotes appx $600)......kind of a rear end burner. seems like most folks are having this problem towards 3/4 to a full tank. could this part of the metal strip be corroding when it's not submerged in the fuel ?? if i have to guess it's a metal coating or type of metal used when manufactured problem. you don't have to go too far to realize this is a problem! just google "2005 nissan xterra fuel gauge issues"...or "ses light on issue" you'll see pages upon pages of consumer's getting screwed by what nissan would rather ignore!!

Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own a 2005 nissan xterra and recently my fuel gauge has been reading 1/2 tank full, then out of no where, it drops to empty. upon refilling the tank (15gal worth) the gauge remains on empty w/ the "check engine light" on. after some driving the gauge eventually returns to the proper location, and the process continues every time. i've read a few discussion boards on the subject and it seems to be very common on nissan suv's and alot of complaints concerning the fuel pump/sending unit.

Reported in: RAEFORD NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra. have approx 43k miles on it and the service engine soon light has come on. i took it in to a nissan dealer in oceanside, ca and was told that i need a new fuel sensor. the current fuel sensor in my car must be fine since i have had zero problems with my fuel readings. there has been zero change in driveability, but nissan is trying to stick me for $515 for a new sensor, i declined the service. i've seen a number of people that have this same problem and it sounds like it's not isolated to just myself. a recall must be made by nissan to alleviate this problem!

Reported in: CARLSBAD CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

hi i have a 2005 nissan xterra. these vehicles are having major problems with the fuel sending unit, located in the gas tank on the fuel pump. the symptoms are that one day out of the blue, with low miles on the vehicle, the gas gauge stops working or becomes inaccurate. on the odb ii, it shows as po463. nissan will not cover and this is unsafe, as you have to "guess" by mileage how much fuel is left. mine went out and i fixed it myself as i was concerned with safety of running out of fuel at a bad time.

Reported in: LAYTON UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: LAYTON UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 xterra: fuel gage inoperable. 10 days ago, fuel gage quit working. next few days, it would work sometimes; sometimes not. last 4 days, it has not worked at all.

Reported in: TYLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra's check engine light came on. took it to autozone to have them check the error codes and the test resulted with a p0463 code (fuel level sensor circuit high input). i have notices problems with the fuel gauge being stuck on empty with low fuel indicator light on even after filling tank to full. after driving for few days the gauge eventually and slowly begin to indicate fuel. i've since read many forums on nissan suv's that have same issue.

Reported in: TROY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i have a 2005 nissan xterra with 45k and the fuel needle goes to "e" and then fluctuates up to half then goes down again. the "service engine soon" light is on all the time. i can't tell what my fuel level is because it is not reading correctly. even when the tank is filled up, the fuel needle reads empty! i have run out of gas on the freeway and had to contact a tow truck service for fuel. i have had the vehicle diagnosed and it would cost me $567 for the part (fuel sending unit) not including labor. i will not pay this ridiculous amount as i have found out through other nissan xterra owners that they are having the same issue. i have found this out through an internet discussion forum. there should be a recall for 2005 and newer models of nissan xterra's.

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i have a 2005 nissan xterra. i went to the gas station to fill up my tank when the pump clicked off i put the gas cap back on until it clicked. i proceed to start the xterra and noticed the gas gauge did not move. finally after driving 45 miles the gauge moved to the full position. i thought this was a one time occurance but it proceed to happen again and this time the check engine light came on. doing reseach on the web i found this to be a common occurance on 2005 and beyond xterras. having made appointment with the dealer to get this fixed it appears that i will have to get fuel sending unit replaced at a cost to me of $600. upon further research i found that a recall was done on 2001 - 2004 xterras for the same problem at no cost to their owners. i fee that nissan has not corrected the problem and that this recall should be extended to xterras made beyond 2004. in today's economic environment every dollar counts and paying for something that was not corrected is unecessary.

Reported in: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

fuel tank sending unit. nissan has had cronic problems with five different models over the past five years. contacted nissan with no sucess. this is a design problem that nissan should cover.

Reported in: MCMINNVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

check engine light turns on and gas gauge reads empty even when full. my warranty is np longer in force and i did some research and found out the cost to us consumers, on this prexisting factory defect, not only affects xterras but also other nissan models. i.e. internet link: http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/xterra/4151-fuel-gauge-problem-sevice-engine-soon-light.html.

Reported in: SAN YSIDRO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge in nissan xterra 2005 around 50,000 miles.

Reported in: WASHINGTON UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2005 nissan exterra. fuel sensor light needs to be replaced and will cost 350.00 to replace! will not pass inspection without repair.

Reported in: PINEHURST NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 xterra check engine light just went on and after testing my ecu i received error code p0463, which is a faulty fuel level sensor. this condition can cause potentially dangerous conditions for people traveling at high speed who are under the impression they still have gas in their tank when in fact they do not. 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. 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. thank you for your consideration.

Reported in: BURBANK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

fuel sending unit breaks at 47k miles, nissan dealer is used to the problem and says it is $550.00 to replace. nissan should recall units and fix them when they are faulty.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan x-terra fuel gauge stops working, making you uncertain of fuel level in vehicle. also causes check engine light to come on and stay. according to internet research, this is a very common problem, costing consumers around $600 to repair, as nissan claims it is out of warranty part.

Reported in: TOKESDALE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: ADAMSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i have a 2005 xterra with around 50k miles on it. the down to empty mileage has recently not been calculating and last night when i went to fill up the needle wouldn't raise to a full tank. this morning my service engine soon light came on and hasn't gone off since. i have done some research online only to find that several other 2005 xterra owners have had this same problem. it supposedly has to do with the fuel sensor unit. this has been recalled in prior models of the xterra. i am hoping that i am not going to have to pay over 600$ to get this fixed considering it is dangerous and could cause sudden stops and/or fire.

Reported in: SHERWOOD AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

205 nissan xterra. at approx 65,000mi, fuel gauge started going to empty after filling the tank and check engine light came on. after 40-60 miles driven, fuel gauge begins to read again, but is inaccurate.

Reported in: PUEBLO CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra. at 40000 miles it is common for this model to have the fuel level sensor fail. this can cause disabled vehicles due to vehicles running out of gas. this is a common problem with this model vehicle and the manufacturer is aware of the problem but refuses to assist or even warn owners of the potential problems. nissan recalled 2001-2003 models for the same issue, but continue to use the same faulty part. nissan or a mechanic must removed the gas tank to get to the fuel pump and the fuel level sensor. it even requires a special tool to remove this unit. total cost of repair between $550 & $600 for a $90.00 part.

Reported in: SURPRISE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra fuel level sensor malfunction. with mis-reading on the fuel level, the vehicle may run out of fuel when it appears to have plenty of fuel in the tank, causing a safety hazard. this is a very common problem on '05+ nissan xterra and pathfinder suv's. these are usually correlated with a po463 emission failure code.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my nissan xterra is having a fuel gauge/sensor problem which results in the driver having no idea how much fuel is in the gas tank. this is a very common problem on nissan xterras, pathfinders and frontiers. all one needs to do is an internet search to see how common this problem is. nissan has not issued a recall and will not cooperate with me in getting this fixed. the cost of the repair is between $300-500 (most of which is labor) and a vehicle can not pass inspection if they have this problem. i have already run out of gas in a not so nice area while going 55 mph and controlling the vehicle/getting it to the side of the road was difficult when it was out of gas. i was fearful of not only the difficulty in handling/dealing with the vehicle in a safe manner so as to not cause an accident but imagine my surprise that was out of gas and i could not tell because of the faulty sensor not indicating actually how much gas was in the car. i was fearful for my safety because this happened on a highway in a not so nice area in the metro nyc area. all one needs to do is an internet search on nissan fuel gauge or sensor problems and will see many complaints about this issue. nissan has recalled earlier models for this same issue but has not recalled any vehicles from 2005 on for this defective problem. a nissan mechanic at a local dealership told me that this was a common problem on xterras, pathfinders and frontiers and wished me good luck in getting nissan to fix it under a recall since he thought it was highly unlikely that nissan would do anything about it. i have contacted nissan consumer affairs about this issue and they were not helpful at all. they basically told me that nissan will not repair this issue since there is no recall on it even though this is a very common problem on their vehicles.

Reported in: WHARTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sensor has gone out at 57,000 miles. this causes the gas gauge not to work or work very slowly. in taking it to dealer, fix is 475.00. i have researched this and it seems all nissan suv experience this. i asked dealer about this and he said there was a bulletin, but it recommended buying a better part.

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra fuel gauge slowly shows the amount of fuel in the car (approximately an hour after filling up the tank). from many forums the problems is obvious and there is a need for a recall by nissan. the fuel sending unit in the vehicle is defective on all nissan xterra's platform (including frontier & pathfinder) after 40k miles on the car. the cost of such repair by dealers amounts to $600 dollars for parts and labor.

Reported in: DEARBORN MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 nissan x-terra's fuel gauge works intermittently and its functionality is tied to a "service engine soon" light. the gauge will read empty even when there is gas in the tank. this seems to be a common issue with nissans.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

in my 2005 nissan xterra, my fuel gauge began not reading correctly once it got below 1/4 tank. when i fill it up, it doesn't always register that i put gas in. now my service engine soon light keeps coming on for days at a time. it will go off for a few days, then come on again.

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 xterra - code p0463 - fuel sending unit error. a similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed. this has become a very common occurrence now for owners with models 2005 and newer. nissan needs to remedy this situation with a recall for newer vehicles.

Reported in: CARY NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i had less than a 1/4 of a tank of fuel on my 2005 xterra s and i stopped to fill it up. gas gauge seemed to be working fine when i parked it. later moved the vehicle , the check engine soon light came on and the fuel gauge read e, and the low fuel light came on.

Reported in: ALBANY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2005 nissan xterra fuel sending unite/sensor corrosion causing malfunction of gas gauge and turning on service engine soon light. possible recall was done on 2000-2004 models why not on 2005. malfunction starts at 39k-47k causing distraction and panic to the driver.

Reported in: NOTTINGHAN MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

nissan xterra 2005, fuel sending unit and service engine soon light. erratic read on the gas needle, going from fuel to half and then to empty while tha gas tank is full. error code p0463.

Reported in: COTO LAUREL PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i drive a 2005 nissan xterra and have 27,100 miles on it. when the car hit 26,000 miles, the "service engine soon" light came on. i had the car looked at by my mechanic and he said that there was a defect in the fuel sensor line which doesn't register the amount of gas being used. the gas gauge is extremely erratic and i don't know how much gas i have. i've been stuck a couple times because the car ran out of gas and the fuel gauge said that i had half a tank. this is a dangerous issue because there are usually passengers in the vehicle (small children) and to have to pull a car over on a highway because it ran out of gas is quite a problem, especially if i have to lug children out of the car and walk the highway looking for a gas station. i've read online where numerous people have complained about the exact same issue. why would something like this not be recalled? how may people have to die or become seriously injured before something is recalled? please, please look at this issue and hopefully resolve before someone's life is either ended because of death or injury. thank you.

Reported in: ROCKLEDGE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i have a 2005 nissan xterra, and after filling my gas tank my fuel light came on. shortly after that the service engine light came on as well. after researching a little it seems to be a problem with the fuel level sensor. there are numerous similar complaints from other nissan customers. apparently nissan will not cover this and there has not been a recall.

Reported in: SHREVEPORT LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08465C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i bought a brand new 2005 nissan xterra in january of 2006. at approximately 48,000 miles the fuel sending unit went bad. after filling up with gas, the gauge did not move from almost empty and the engine service light came on. after driving around 60 miles, the gauge began to move, but eventually stalled on a half tank of gas. after a few weeks the gas gauge started working again, but now about 14 months later, the same thing is happening constantly. i have no idea how much gas i have in the tank. i was told it would cost over $500 to repair. after researching, i found that this is a common problem with nissan vehicles. there needs to be a recall before an accident happens.

Reported in: KINSTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra, 50k miles something with the fuel sensor is not working. my fuel tank was below 1/4 of a tank. i went to go fill it up and when i looked at the gage it still read the same number. after a few seconds of driving the "check engine" light went on. i went online and read a few forms with counting over 100 people who had the same problem at roughly the same mileage. i believe that the dealer should put a recall on this product. (p0463 computer error).

Reported in: EDEN PRAIRIE MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my fuel sensor and evap valve have both failed on my '05 nissan xterra. i use it off-road, which is supposedly why the evap valve failed. so many people are having these problems that they are clearly a manufacturing defect. nissan should be ashamed not to stand by the quality of their product; they should be replacing it for free.

Reported in: EMERYVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge shows incorrect fuel amount in tank. the tank will show more than a quarter of a tank and then all of a sudden drop to dead empty and the low fuel light will come on. this also triggers the trip computer to read '---' for the dte (distance to empty) reading. this is a common problem that nissan has issued a technical service bulletin on (ntb07-069b).

Reported in: WOBURN MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

car started running poorly and using more gas. service engine light came on.

Reported in: FORT COLLINS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra fuel sender is failing. dealer informed me the sender is failing and "offered" to replace it for $500.00! looks like this is a known problem which could result in an accident! where is the recall on this part?

Reported in: MERCER ISLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sending unit malfunction after 40,000 miles, so fuel gauge does not register the correct amount of fuel in the fuel tank. regular maintenance performed since vehicle was acquired new in 2005. gauge will take approximately 30 minutes to register full after fill-up and then almost immediately drop back to 3/4 or slightly below and remain there. i have found numerous threads on this issue in various online forums from owners of 2005 and later xterra suvs and frontier pick up trucks. all state that nissan will not replace the defective part over 36,000 miles and the repair is listed at $600 or more after the original warranty expires. nissan has issued a tsb and is aware that the part is defective, but refuses to conduct a recall, even though this seems to be a very common problem. i live in the western united states and, by necessity, have to travel fairly long distances to get to "civilization". due to this fact, i think it is pretty important and consider it a safety issue that i know how much gas i have in the tank, especially since winter is just a few weeks away and the weather here can be quite severe during that time. i also have a second, 2006 model xterra that is approaching 40,000 miles, which i'm sure will have the same problem with at some point in the next few months.

Reported in: ETNA WY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i filled up my vehicle with gas drove a few miles then the gas gauge showed empty and the check engine light came on. i thought it was leaking gas but found out that it is a fuel sensor system. the gauge continues to go to empty whenever my gas fall below half full.

Reported in: NEW BRITAIN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

i have a 2005 nissan xterra and the blower motor for my heating and air conditioning went out on it and when i went to the dealership the gentlemen from the parts department told me that this is a issue they have seen a lot lately. with my nissan not being that old i don't think the motor should be going out.

Reported in: OGDEN UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

normal operation of vehicle. the fuel level was mis reading level of fuel, soon afterwards an error code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction) on your 2nd gen x has occurred. it has been constantly reading the error. i check the fuse box and reset the cpu, but the problem still remains. cost to replace is $600.00 which i can not afford. i am writing this to pressure nissan to recall and replace this part. my car has now 58k miles on the odometer.

Reported in: YARDLEY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra. defective fuel sensor gives erroneous gasoline gauge readings and activates a warning light "service engine soon". repair involves removal of fuel tank. internet searches reveal that this a common complaint among nissan vehicles. nissan has not issued a recall on this.

Reported in: MEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own a 2005 nissan xterra. i have had a code that reads p0463 that has caused my service engine soon light on. the fuel level gauge is malfunctioning and it is misreading the level of fuel that i actually have. how is this not a recall issue. instead i have to pay 600 dollars to help prevent me from running out of fuel on the highway and creating a dangerous situation.

Reported in: SANTA MONICA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1. (the events leading up to the failure)-i went to the gas station to fill up because my 2005 nissan xterra was less than 1/4 tank full. i filled it up all the way and drove off. i looked at the gas gauge and it still read under 1/4 tank. soon after the ses (service engine soon) light came on. 2. (the failure, how often it occurs, its consequences)- i looked up online what the possible issue could be. in searching over several forums, and over 100 complaints, i found the issue to be error code: p0463 (fuel level sensor). it occurs everyday. the consequences, i never know how much fuel is in my tank. as a matter of fact. i ran out of gas suddenly in the middle of nowhere. i was lucky enough someone helped me get fuel. this is a major issue. 3. (what was done to correct the failure) i have done nothing so far, because it is such a common issue, that it should be recalled. it is roughly a $600 repair issue that should be recalled by nissan. i only have 51,513 miles on my 2005 nissan xterra.

Reported in: EDEN PRAIRIE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

own a 2005 nissan xterra, and my check engine light went on around 50,000 miles. i researched code and it is the fuel level sensor is malfunctioning. consequences are i have no idea what my gas level is at and there is no warranty on my vehicle anymore.

Reported in: FREEHOLD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra has a common problem with fuel sensor unit. distance to empty function no longer works and service engine soon light remains on due to a failure in the fuel sensor unit.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the fuel gauge inaccurately displays the amount of fuel present in the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician concluded that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. . the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 78,400.

Reported in: SPARTANBURG SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 nissan xterra off road addition was running fine, had no major issues. the fuel gauge indicator suddenly started jumping up and down between full and empty, the service engine soon light also came on. i brought the truck to a local auto parts store and they read a code po463 with their ecu reader. with some research i found this to be a fuel sending unit/fuel level issue. the nissan dealership stated this is a common problem, some sort of corrosion issue and it would be around $500-700 to fix the issue. i ended up doing repairs (replaced the fuel sending unit) myself to save money, but i think if this is a "common problem" perhaps a recall is in order?

Reported in: BROOKTONDALE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 nissan xterra, radiator failure , causing transmission fluid to leak into coolant and coolant leaking into transmission, causing transmission to fail. repair cost about $5,000. a source within a dealership said it is common occurrence with 2005 xterras and pathfinders, if caught early it can be fixed ,however most customers don't know this until is too late. there is no notice from nissan on this problem or warning.

Reported in: BURLINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: BURLINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

nissan xterra 2005 first the car dies on the road and would not start. i took it into a shop and they replaced the ipdm, latter that day i put fuel in the can and the fuel gage did not work and the check engine light came on.

Reported in: BOTHELL WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

fuel gauge not accurate causing service engine light to go on. i can run out of fuel at anytime causing a dangerous situation on the freeway or roads.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

every time i fill up the gas tank, the gauge does not show the actual new level. it will show the pre-fill up level for 2 days. at the same time the "service engine soon" light comes on. this is a know design error in the fuel level sensor. it occurs every time i fill up my gas tank.

Reported in: LEXINGTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra. approx. 2 weeks ago i went to fill up the tank and the gas gauge did not move, and the service engine soon light came on. i had not had any indication of a problem up until that day. i went to the dealer who said is was some fuel sensor that needed to be replaced that would be 400.00 to fix (which i priced i a different repair shop and it was ~ 30 dollars cheaper). i declined to get it fixed right away because i did not have the money. a few days later, the service engine soon light went off and the gauge was working again, but then the light came back on again after i filled my car up again. i hope that this part will get recalled since so many people have had issues with this part in their vehicle. my car has a little under 70,000 miles on it.

Reported in: MONROE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN

i have a 2005 nissan x-terra and the rear differential has burned up. this issue has actually been going on for about a year. i had to take the car in because i was having a transmission issue and the nissan dealership did not think it was the transmission. the service manager rode in the back and thought it to be the wheel bearings. they switched that out but it did not fix the issue. long story short at that particular time it ended up being an issue with the transmission which was replaced but ever since i got the vehicle back in 1/09 is had the whistling noise when going down the highway at higher speeds and when you let off the gas it whistles. bottom line is there was an issue in january 2009 with the rear differential and it was blown off by the dealership and now it has blown and nissan will not stand behind it. i will never buy another nissan. mine has had 2 transmissions replaced and now this all within a year. rear-ends should not go out this easily.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i filled my gas tank when it was at 1/2 full for a trip out of town. i got about 1 mile from the gas station and my ses light came on and i noticed my fuel gauge still read 1/2. i pulled over because i thought i would check my gas cap to see if that was what made the light come on. it took approximately 30 minutes for the gas gauge to finally reach full with my light still on. the light remained on until my gas went back down to 1/2 tank. i filled my tank again tonight (12-1-09) because it was at 1/4 of a tank left. again, my gauge still read the same as before i filled the tank and i am assuming the light will come back on when i drive it again. i have researched this problem on the internet and it is a recurring problem that is left for the vehicle owner to pay for even though it is clearly a manufacture problem. many owners, including myself, will not buy another nissan vehicle.

Reported in: RAMONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

i have a 2005 nissan xterra; and a few months ago, the gas gauge stopped accurately reporting the level of gas in the tank. in addition, the "service" light came on (and stayed on) preventing me from passing inspection. after doing some research, i discovered that there are many other occurrences of this problem with various nissan models in the "2005" (etc) year. this is a relatively expensive repair (approximately $500) for a fuel gauge sending unit replacement; and if not repaired, we who have this problem all run the risk of running out of gas, possibly under dangerous high speed road conditions! despite the fact that this is apparently a "faulty part" supplied by nissan, the company has not offered to post a recall and/or pay for this repair. with the number of complaints, and the possible dangerous repercussions of not knowing when the vehicle will run out of gas, i believe that nissan should replace this part at no charge to the consumer.

Reported in: GLEN RIDGE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

nissan's x-terra off-road edition model is experiencing fuel gauge failures at or after 45,000 miles. i have owned two identical vehicles, sold one, have one remaining that my mother drives. both suv's have experienced identical fuel gauge failures. an internet search reveals that i am far from being alone in experiencing this issues as the pathfinder model is also seeing the same failures indicating there's a deeper problem here. the failures are starting to occur as early as 45,000 miles which is slightly outside the standard 36,000 mile warranty period. this in turn ends up putting the cost for repairing this defect back on the customer to the tune of $500 to $700. much of this cost is due to the labor charge incurred in pulling off the fuel tank to access the sending unit. it is unreasonable to expect a fuel sender gauge failure at 45,000 miles as there are millions of vehicles on the road that do not experience this problem at all during their operational lifetimes. it is my sincere hope that the nhtsa will investigate and force nissan to replace this defective fuel sending gauge.

Reported in: KANSAS CITY MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel gauge on my '05 xterra read e after fill up. after ecm reset event recurred several times. on two occasions engine shut down while leaving my driveway. mistakenly, i attributed this to bad fuel and/or cold engine. that is until yesterday, during rush hour at 60mph the engine cut off in heavy traffic. narrowly escaping a major accident, this would have involved multiple cars. i mercifully coasted to the shoulder of the interstate. i turned off the ignition waited a few minutes and tried to restart. i repeated this procedure until on the fourth attempt it restarted and i made it to work. the engine shut off as i was leaving work that day also. after a diagnostic and simple query on the internet, i found my p0463 code to be related the fuel sending unit, a well known and all too common issue. in fact a relevant service bulletin was issued by nissan. moreover, a recall was issued for earlier model xterras. frequency of this issue and my safety concerns have progressively worsening. i refuse to transport my children in the vehicle. (imagine an engine shut down while turning left with oncoming traffic.) though nissan customer care and my dealer indicate no recall has been issued, i am working with both the resolve. to me $26,000 is a substantial purchase, and commensurate product quality and customer support is expected. absent nissan standing behind its product, the estimated dealer repair cost is $500+. the potential cost of not repairing the fuel sending unit on any affected nissan vehicle is immeasurable.

Reported in: ELGIN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

failure code po463 on nissan xterra year 2005 , fuel level sensor very high risk of wrong reading on fuel gauge causing vehicle to strand motorist due to running out of fuel this repair is about $600.00 per nissan and is very common on this model please have this placed on a recall list for this factory defect thanks david leaders

Reported in: QUINCY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

fuel level sensor and the instrument panel control module . the truck die any where my truck in long island expressway(495) west in the left lane i believe that all nissan 2005 xterra the should call for this cane of problem is very dangerous.

Reported in: ST JAMES NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ST JAMES NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: ST JAMES NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

couple weeks ago my check engine light came on while i backing off my driveway. then my battery died a week after so i thought the reason why my check engine light came on is because of my battery is running out of juice. so, i replace my battery but then the following day my check engine light came on again. that's when i went to my local auto shop and get my x get check. they told that is the error code p0463.

Reported in: GILBERT AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1) transmission was not switching gears properly 2) took the truck in to see what the issue was and i was informed that the radiator gasket had failed and leaked fluid into the transmission and mixing with the transmission fluid 3) a new radiator, transmission and fan assembly is now required to be replaced at my expense because i am passed the warranty. when i asked the service manager if i could have detected or prevented this situation he said "no".

Reported in: QUINCY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1) nothing in particular leading up to my failure, normal driving until i reached 1/4 tank of gas. from some online research, i believe it is a defective part that nissan is ignoring. the corresponding nissan error code is 0463. 2) when / if i drive my vehicle down to 1/4 tank of gas, the service engine light goes on. it is the fuel level sensor. if i fill my tank and drive a while it will go off. if i fuel up before i reach 1/4 tank the light will not go on. this will happen every time. 3) through advice from a nissan master tech, i now fill up before i reach 1/4 tank. he says that i am not hurting my vehicle in any way. to fix the merely annoying issue, i would have to pay around $600.

Reported in: MONTEREY PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

clutch replaced at 36,000miles.

Reported in: EDINA MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

failure code po463 on nissan xterra year 2005 , fuel level sensor malfunctioning very high risk of wrong reading on fuel gauge causing vehicle to strand motorist. code is p0463-i have research the internet and it looks i'm not alone with this problem..please help us with this issue> i'm sure you already have another complaints again this problem.

Reported in: HENDERSON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while driving 25 mph the vehicle shut off. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the main computer stopped working and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer denied the contacts request to cover the repair costs. the ecm is currently being repaired by the dealer. the contact is concerned about the safety issue since the failure could have caused a crash to occur. the failure mileage was 59,500.

Reported in: HILLSIDE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge sensor was erratic and the light remained illuminated. a local mechanic informed him that the fuel gauge error code was p0463. the nissan dealer quoted him an $85 fee to perform a diagnostic test. the nissan manufacturer was called and stated that since he did not take his vehicle to a nissan dealer they would not assist him with the repair. there are no related recalls or warranties for his vehicle. the failure mileage was 109,000.

Reported in: GREAT BARRINGTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com 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. i eventually ran into a situation where i ran out of gas and was stranded due to the inability to know how much gas was in my tank. the vehicle stalled and i was stuck on the edge of a busy street until i could be towed.

Reported in: LINCROFT NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

internal radiator failure that led to a transmission failure in the middle of the highway. i had the radiator replaced at a cost of $1,300.00 by the nissan dealer where they assured me that the transmission was fine. a month later i paid $5,000.00 to aamco to have the entire transmission rebuilt. this has happened to countless 2005 pathfinders and xterras. nissan will not provide financial assistance or make a recall. nissan needs to be held responsible! *cn

Reported in: WESTMISNTER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

gas gauge- gas level is near 1/4 of tank. vehicle is turned off for a few hours and when turned back on gas level reads empty. the gauge does not move from empty position and does not register any gas in the vehicle. at times when this occurs and i have placed gas in the vehicle the gas gauge still will not move from a stuck position. i have not replaced or repaired gauge although i am still under warranty, i feel that this is a safety concern and should be addressed. thank you *tw

Reported in: CHAMBERSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra fuel level sensor failure. after filling fuel tank sensor shows empty and the service engine soon appears.

Reported in: CHESTERLAND OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

"check engine" light on my x went off showing error code p0463.it seems this is a very common problem with xterras and pathfinders. in fact, that previous generation nissans were actually recalled for a similar issue. unfortunately, no recall has been placed on the part for the 2nd gen yet, and so nissan customers are being forced to have the dealer make the repair to the tune of about $600 seems outrageous......... they should recall it.

Reported in: CHAMPLIN MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

fuel level sensor has failed, and returns erroneous results misrepresenting the level of gasoline/fuel available. while not a highly critical issue to the vehicle itself, this is still a threat to vehicle occupants as there is a danger of running out of gas and being stranded in a remote location and/or in an unsafe environment with little or no warning.

Reported in: AUBURN AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra, faulty fuel sending unit.

Reported in: CAROLINA BEACH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

check engine light on constantly showing error code p0463. this refers to a fuel level sensor on my 2005 nissan xterra. they light will come back on a few days after being reset. not knowing the correct fuel level can cause the vehicle to suddenly run out of fuel, causing a dangerous situation. the repair costs around $600.00. the 1st generation xterras (2000-2004) had a similar problem that turned into a recall campaign by nissan. by reading the bulletin boards, this problem is also widespread on the 2nd generation xterras (2005-2010), but nissan has not issued a recall yet.

Reported in: GERMANTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

my car would shut off everytime i went over a bump. the repair guy said it was the computer that went out in my care. then 2 months later my engine went out and my catalytic converter. my vehicle almost stopped in the middle of the busy freeway.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2005 nissan xterra-fuel sensor went out, therefore you have no idea how much fuel is in the tank. this causes the engine to quit even while driving. crashes are inevitable with your engine dying. parts and labor $600.00+.

Reported in: EVERETT WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

defective airbag sensor for 2005 nissan xterra. recall on nhtsa id # 08v690000, dated 12/18/2008. had sensor replaced by nissan dealership on april 9 or 10, 2009. on 02/24/2010 airbag lights for driver and passenger came on, owners manual states the airbag is non-operational and needs serviced. will this be on the prior recall? will this be a new recall? will i need to take responsibility due to a prior recall?

Reported in: VALLEY BEND WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

AIR BAGS

Reported in: VALLEY BEND WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

failure of the fuel sending unit. driving along and fuel gauge went to empty even though i had 3/4 of a tank left. it occurs every time i get below half a tank of fuel. when its cold. sometimes it comes back up sometimes it doesn't.

Reported in: SULPHUR OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

nissan 2005 xterra's fuel sending unit is bad on this vehicle causing fuel gauge not to work. dealer wants over $600 to fix and claims nissan won't recall because it is not a "safety issue". if an elderly woman runs out of gas on a deserted road, to me, that is a safety issue.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

faulty gas gauge sensor. miss reads gas amount on every fill up. was left with out gas eleven miles from paved road where he could not find any help in 30 degree weather. updated 04/17/10

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra fuel sensor failure. 61000 miles. fuel gauge suddenly stopped working. ran out of gas on 4 lane highway with gas gauge showing 1/2 tank remaining. this model is not included in nissan 2 march 2010 fuel sensor recall even though parts are identical. same problem occurred with my 2007 nissan xterra at 63000 miles. this vehicle is also not part of the recall.

Reported in: LEXINGTON PARK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a 2005 nissan xterra which i don't drive much and at around 50,000 miles the transmission went and cost me $1,600 to repair. now at around 52,000 miles my fuels gauge stop working which caused my truck to turn off in the middle of the highway with my family in it and i see no recall on these issues from nissan .my brother has a pathfinder with similar problems.

Reported in: BRONX NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: BRONX NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 xterra gas gage goes to empty and will not show true amount in tank. this has been happening for about 1 month. also the check engine stays on and i know it is from the fill valve from the gas tank. i had one replaced already about 1 year ago and the problem is back. this is a re occurring problem that has been continuing for the last 2 months. also the latch for the rear hatch some times will lock and not open i also replaced this about 1 year ago and the problem continues.

Reported in: FULTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

fuel sensor in 2005 nissan xterra is giving faulty readings ---nissan knows there is a problem and have issued a partial recall, but it does not even come close to the actual models involved. the first time this happened to me, i assumed i had gas as the gauge read 1/4 tank. i ran out of gas on the highway between towns, and had to call for help. since then, if the gauge gets down to just under 1/2, the check engine light comes on and the needle falls to the bottom and reads empty. i have to track my gas usage by mileage, and on trips this is a huge pain.

Reported in: WAXAHACHIE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel gauge is faulty. after filling up tank it reads zero for some time until slowly progressing to correct level. also, will sometimes just drop to zero/empty. my service engine light comes on after filling up tank then goes out once i reach about half to quarter tank (if the fuel gauge is reading correctly). sometimes the engine light stays on for weeks - the code reading is for a faulty fuel level sensor. i owned the 2000 xterra and the fuel level sensor was recalled for that vehicle.

Reported in: MASAPEQUA NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT

2005 nissan xterra purchased in 2006 with 19,000 miles current mileage 59,000. after the purchase i noticed that when the truck hits ruts on the highway it will follow them. at times the truck feels completely uncontrollable. about two weeks ago the truck caught ruts that threw me into the other lane no amount of correction could stop it. had there been a car next to me there would have been an accident. when i asked the dealer to investigate my safety concerns they wanted to charge me money rather than address my safety concerns. my research in 2006 showed a lot of complaints on xterra web sites about steering issues but the owners wrote them off as being the nature of the beast 4wd. vin available on request i do not have with me. i have owned a 2000 ford f250 4x4 and two 4x4 ford rangers 02 and 04, none of them ever caught the ruts in the road. none of my other current vehicles have rut problems either with twice the mileage, 90 geo 152,000, 92 stealth tt 150,000 and a 67 skylark 96,000, all have original front end parts.

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

fuel gauge recall - nissan i own a 2005 nissan xterra, that is not covered under the recent recall for nissan vehicles with the fuel gauge problem. my problem was on 04/06/2009, and cost me $443.65+tax to have fixed. i have contacted nissan, and all i got was "a call back in 3 weeks" response. the current recall covers nissan "xterras" produced between january and march 2006 and between october 2007 and january 2008. the problem existed prior to that, ie: my 2005 xterra. i believe the recall should be extended to cover 2005 models, and that nissan should give me my money back. the problem was not my fault........

Reported in: CARSON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

fuel gauge is suddenly showing the gas is empty and empty fuel is blinking causing to worry about the gas.

Reported in: ISELIN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

gas sensor does not work. car ran out of gas and almost was in an crash.

Reported in: GATLINBURG TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra fuel sensor issue. the fuel sensor will trigger the check engine light when refueling. the sensor will read empty on a full tank and then slowly creep up to full over time. this is the same description of an issue as the recently recalled 06 nissan xterra's. this needs to be addressed by nissan.

Reported in: KIRKWOOD NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra. the check engine light came on and the fuel reader is not functioning so i have no idea how much fuel i have. i hooked up a diagnostic to it and discovered a code that indicates a faulty fuel sensor. i contacted nissan consumer affairs and explained the problem. they made me go into nissan and have them diagnose it. they charged me $120 dollars and told me that the fuel sensor was faulty and it was going to cost $600 to replace. nissan just recalled all xterras from 2006 to 2008 because of faulty fuel sensors. i found a website that has one hundred other owners of a 2005 xterra with the same problem. nissan told me they could help me out by knocking off $250 from the $600. this is a safety issue that many are experiencing and i want to see if i can get some help.

Reported in: SANTA MONICA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel sensor in the fuel tank failed which also affects the fuel gauge. the fuel gauge may indicate that the fuel tank was full; however, it could actually be empty. the vehicle was taken to the dealer after a diagnostic test and they informed her that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. the repair cost was $700 and there were no recalls or related warranties for her model year vehicle. the nissan manufacturer was called and informed her that there was nothing they could. the failure mileage was 56,000.

Reported in: LEVITTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

after filling up gas from 1/4th tank full. the indicator still reads 1/4th tank. then check engine light came on. i researched online and found many reports of this and people asking why it hasn't been recalled. it is apparently a faulty fuel sending unit that corrodes after 30,000 miles and is not covered.

Reported in: SANTA ROSA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

we have a 2005 nissan xterra and am having the same fuel sensor issue as so many others. we fill up and the gas gauge does not register. the check engine light is on and this causes us to not pass emissions until it is fixed, which is a 600.00+ issue since the gas tank needs removed to fix it. very frustrating since a simple search of the web shows hundreds of nissans in or around 1 year difference with the exact same problem! nissan recalls more than 500,000 vehicles regarding:fuel gauge problem, source of many complaints, being addressed i called my local nissan dealer, they reported that my 2005 xterra vin# wasn't part of the recall.

Reported in: PORT ST. LUCIE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

inaccurate fuel gauges.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

check engine soon light came on and dealer said was fuel sensor failure. cost $600 b/c i'm past warranty though only 40k on 2005 xterra. there is a recall b/c same problem on other year models of xterra.. many complaints re: same problem on same 2005 xterra on internet. one site documented 116 -same complaint same 2005 xterra. safety issue b/c do not know how much fuel is in truck at any time. called nissan customer service and was told to make sure truck "full of gas". said they've had many complaints but at this point no recall on 2005 xterra. no solution. engine can quit if out of gas--crash inevitable, stranded in remote location or unsafe environment with little or no warning. error code: po463.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

faulty fuel sensor unit "i had a full tank of gas and i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i stopped the car and opened the gas cap and put it back on and the gauge came up a little. after driving a couple of days it finally went to full. i called the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 36k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com 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 paid over 25k. 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 $300-800 depending on dealer."

Reported in: ORANGE PARK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

re a 2005 nissan xterra fuel sending unit defective at 34,000 miles.

Reported in: RIVIERA BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own a 2005 nissan xterra. the fuel level sending unit supplied by nissan has gone bad 2 times. i have replaced it once with a nissan supplied part. both times it said there was a quarter tank of fuel left but the tank was actually empty. the first time my wife ran out of gas in traffic. this a very common failure in the 2005-2010 model year nissan xterra and various other nissan models. i have not replaced the current bad unit. i filed a complaint with nissan to get the part replaced again, they told me no.

Reported in: MEDICAL LAKE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge reads empty when gas is present. i do not know how much fuel is left. there is a recall on 2006 an newer vehicles of the same type. many people i talk to with the same make and year vehicle as myself have the same problem. this is a definite safety issue for me considering the extensive mileage i drive.

Reported in: QUAKERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra that the fuel sensor went out. when you fill up the tank it will drop down and say its empty. so you have to write down the mileage so you know how much is in it. what i have read is this is a big problem that goes back to the early 2000's.

Reported in: BROOKFIELD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

p0463 obdii code appeared at about 56k miles. my understanding is that this was an issue that was recalled on 1st gen xterras, and is now a prominent problem with 2nd gen xterras. however, nissan refuses to recall.

Reported in: MURRIETA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra fuel level gauge gives inaccurate readings. this is the same part number that was determined to be faulty in the 2006-2010 xterra. nissan so far has acknowledged there is a problem since they redesigned the unit but is only recalling 2006+.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

bad fuel sensing unit on nissan xterra 2005. *dt

Reported in: REDONDO BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

2005 thru 2007 nissa xterras and pathfinders made in these model years have a defective radiator. the transmission line corrodes and coolant leaks into the transmission line and contaminates the transmission. repairs have to made to the radiator, transmission and all associated lines.

Reported in: SOUTH BEND IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

fuel gage is not accurate and erratic sometimes, when full tank it shows only 3/4 on the gage and check engine light is on

Reported in: QUEBEC 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge on nissan xterra 05, cel light on fail emission test va, cannot tell how much gas is in the tank.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel sending unit on my 2005 x-terra has stopped working properly. it shows that i'm empty right after i fill it up and decides to work after about 50 miles after fill up, then with about a quarter tank of gas left, it says that it's empty, plus the "distance to empty" calculator stopped working and constantly blinks - -. although this has been a heavily recorded issue with many nissan vehicles for over 10 years they still refuse to help me out with resolving this issue and claims that it will cost me over $600 to fix it.

Reported in: WEST RICHLAND WA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com 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 somthing 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."

Reported in: SYRACUSE UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

front drive shaft broke near universal joint causing damage to bottom of car. this happened during heavy city traffic almost caused an accident. my family was in the car, but not hurt.

Reported in: INDIANA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 nissan xterra. auto transmission failure. heavy vibration when od engages. with further research, this is a very common complaint.

Reported in: BELAIR MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

2005 nissan xterra - i had the same problem with my fuel gauge- my xterra is year 2005 recall is listed for 2006 model. i would like to have my 2005 xterra included in the recall since i had the same problem. thank you. nhtsa campaign id number : 10v075000 component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank

Reported in: WINSTON SALEM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

SUSPENSION:FRONT

during inspection was told that front hub bearing failed. nissan unable to get part due to high volume of replacements making me think that this is a common defect. in fact my truck is off road until new part is manufactured. vehicle is 2005 nissan xterra fwd.

Reported in: KEENE NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

p0463 code showed up on my 2005 nissan xterra. 80,000 miles. have cleared the code twice, and cel keeps popping up with code p0463.

Reported in: HARDIN KY || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sending unit problem. fuel gauge reads empty no matter what fuel level actually is. this turns on service engine soon light and low fuel level light. code read relates to low fuel. problem is intermittent at this time. from reading posts online this problem seems to be very common among many nissan vehicles though the dealer will not repair if vehicle is past 36,000 mile warranty.

Reported in: WEST SENECA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own a 2005 nissan xterra. my check engine light came on about 2 months ago. i used a code reader to read the problem and it stated it was the fuel level sensor failing. i cleared the code from the computer and filled my gas tank and the levels seemed half way accurate. the check engine light came on once more just recently. after much research, i have found it to be a faulty fuel sensor gauge that is an all in one fuel pump, filter, and sensor unit. feel free to research this yourself. nissan has had fuel pump and filter issues with 2005+ truck/ suv models. i believe they recalled them in the eastern us, but not here in the west. it appears to me that it is a defective part on the car. they claim it is not covered under warranty and is a "wear and tear" item. this is ridiculous! it is a part that should last over 125k miles... but not. they need to fix the problem they created. it will cost me $600 dollars to fix it! in this economy its impossible for me! basically you can run out of fuel anywhere at any time if the sensor is not functioning correctly. this can cause an accident or cause you to get stranded in a bad part of town. both of which are life threatening.

Reported in: PLACENTIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while traveling at speeds of 35 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard and within seconds, the fuel level indicator dropped from one half tank to empty. the dealer replaced the fuel sending unit and fuel gauge. the failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage was 48,000. updated 05/19/1. *lj updated 06/03/10*bf updated 06/10/10.*jb

Reported in: SPOKANE VALLEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1. vibrations coming from rear of car at 35 mph. vibration get worst when accelerating to 40 mph, shifts hard,rpm's increase then decrease(jumps all over the place). occurs all the time. faulty lines between coolant system and transmission. coolant mixed with tranny fluid. replaced, radiator,flushed engine, flushed tranny 2 times. installed external transmission cooler and bypassed radiator, so this wont happen again, my have to replace transmission in future because of the damage done to it by the coolant mixing with tranny fluid. out of pocket expense $1463.12 parts and labor at a local nissan dealer. i was told that this is a common problem with nissan 4x4 vehicles. this should be a recall. and if my transmission goes i feel that nissan should replace it free of charge.

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: ROCHESTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 nissan xterra has a fuel gauge problem which causes the gauge to not display the correct amount of fuel in the tank. it can show empty after a fill up. it is impossible to know how much fuel is in the tank. this could cause me to run out of gas wile operating the vehicle which could lead to a crash.

Reported in: GROSSE ILE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while traveling at approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge did not accurately display the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. the contact stated this failure is similar to the failure in recall 10v074000 (component: fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the fuel gauge sending unit was replaced. the current mileage was approximately 59,000. the failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

Reported in: CONYERS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

inaccurate fuel gauge leading to inaccurate fuel readings; the gauge may show gas left when tank is actually empty or vice versa; all digital dash readings and components short out or completely stop working including mileage readings; have to continually fill up with gas to ensure i have enough to run the vehicle; i have run out of gas while traveling at 80 miles per hour on the highway several times, this is a very serious safety hazard; i have two small children traveling with me and do not need to run out of gas on the side of the highway. this vehicle has never been in an accident but has had this problem for over a year.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was defective as it would indicate that the fuel tank was � full and suddenly indicate that it was empty. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileages was approximately 76,000. the current mileage was approximately 100,000.

Reported in: NORTHRIDGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sending unit failed while driving. gas level measured inaccurately, and we ran out of gas. we were stuck on the side of a remote highway in the ozark mountains for hours with no cell phone coverage. quite the nightmare.

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while driving at speeds of 45 miles per hour, the contact noticed the fuel indicator had malfunctioned by reading inaccurate fuel levels. the contact spoke with the manufacturer but they would provide no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 41,000.

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

we have a 2005 nissan xterra, one day we filled it at a gas station and noticed right after leaving the station that the gauge still said a quarter of a tank, so we pulled into another gas station a few miles down to see if it would take more gas and it only took $0.60 worth, so when we started the engine again, the service engine soon light was on. as we were driving down the road the gauge slowly started rising to the full mark. we had to fill it again before we got back from our trip and it did the same thing, didn't register our full tank and then slowly went up to the full mark, and the service engine soon light has stayed on the whole time. we cant tell if we still have fuel or not.

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge stopped working.

Reported in: ALAMO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have 2005 nissan xterra. it has a fuel gauge problem. it is always giving me the wrong reading of how much fuel i have in my tank even after i completely fill up. this started to happen suddenly with nothing that caused it. this is a hazard because i am having to constantly estimate how much fuel i have left and constantly filling up my tank to make sure that i have enough fuel.

Reported in: WINCHESTER VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have an 05 nissan xterra. the gas gauge shows the gas tank empty even when it contains fuel. the check engine light will come on when the tank reaches 1/4 capacity (based on odometer estimate) and will stay on for hundreds of miles (after refuel). code returned: p0463. why are 06 - 08 xterras covered? even if the 05's issue is completely independent of the 06 and up (which i don't believe), it would seem that there have been enough complaints to warrant further investigation. thank you.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

summary: 2005 nissan xterra fuel gauge reading empty when full and slowly rising back to the correct display level then dropping to mid-level displaying incorrectly. service engine light comes on and stays on sometimes turning off and on at odd times. this event happens everyday and i have now relied on the tripometer to tell my fuel level. prior events leading to malfunction: i was driving on a 9 hour long trip during winter. i was about 4 hours into the trip and my fuel gauge oddly dropped to empty so i filled up but no change occurred. on the way up it started to work again so i figured it was a fluke and trusted the gauge. my car stalled about 8 hours in and i had to wait in the cold for 2 hours for aaa. repairs made: no repairs were made but i have looked for quotes on the repair and i keep getting different answers to the problem. one said the fuel gauge sensor needs to be reset (200 dollar fee) and another said the fuel pumps need to be replaced (700 dollar fee). similarities to common recall: the issue i have is so common to the nhtsa campaign id number: 10v075000 recall. this recall is on the 2006 and 2008 nissan xterra, frontier, and pathfinder. it involves: 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. i have no doubt that we 2005 xterra owners are having the same issue, and online that is the consensus. thank you very much for your time and work resolving this issue.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

after checking a service engine soon warning on my 2005 nissan xterra, i found that the fuel sending unit was the problem as indicated by the p0463 code came up after inspection. clearly this has been a problem on past models and continues to be a defect in current models, as many fellow nissan owners have expressed there concern over a part which may be essential to the functioning of the vehicle.

Reported in: WHEATON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i pulled into a gas station to fill up my tank 2 weeks ago and after filling up the tank left the gas station and realized that the gauge did not move. it was still stuck at 1/4 of a tank. i drove the car all week and the fuel gauge slowly went up to 1/2 of a tank however i kept track of the mileage and had to fill the tank again by the next week. the tank again was not working properly and my wife who also drives the vehicle does not keep track of the mileage as closely as i do and i am worried that she will have a problem with running out of fuel on a major highway during rush hour. after the 2nd week of the fuel gauge not working properly today i started the vehicle and the service engine soon light came on and stayed on for the entire 35 miles that i traveled to work. i did some research on the internet and found that many people have complaints for this same issue and found that it may be the fuel sending unit. i see that the 2006 xterra's have been recalled however mine is a 2005 and wonder why it is also not being recalled? i fear for the safety of my wife driving this vehicle.

Reported in: CARLISLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while driving at 35 mph, the contact stated that the fuel sensor failed and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dealer stated that the failure was caused by the contact putting a locking gas cap on the vehicle; they would offer no further assistance. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the current mileage was 131,737. the failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Reported in: READING PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly ran out of fuel. the contact called an authorized dealership and was advised that the fuel sensor was defective and since the vehicle was not a part of any recalls, she would be responsible for any repair expenses. the vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the current mileage was approximately 63,000.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i have a 2005 nissan xterra 4-wheel drive. while driving it in snow, ice, wet roads or simply stopping quickly, i hear a horrible grinding noise from the front end. it happens when i apply the brakes coming to a stop. it has to be a condition where the wheels may lock up. also, the brakes let the vehicle "loose" for several feet and/or seconds before the grinding begins. i am used to the fluctuation of the brake pedal with an abs system. however, i had never heard a sound that reminded me of grinding aluminum cans in a coffee mill. i took it to the service dept when this first happened (december 2005; last incident, april 2010) and they have assured me that this is how the abs is supposed to sound, feel and work. my husband noticed the same feeling/sensation and asked what was wrong with the brakes. i told him nissan says that is how they're supposed to work. it doesn't sound acceptable that an automobile company would produce a safety system that sounds/feels like your differential is being ground into little metal pieces.

Reported in: DAYTON NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: DAYTON NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 nissan xterra started vibrating while shifting gears and then went into "safe mode" where driver has little control of vehicle. turns out the automatic transmission cooler lines run through the radiator. the connection failed and leaked coolant into the transmission causing it to fail and need to be replaced ($4500 fix). this seems to be a common problem with 2005 nissan trucks/suvs.

Reported in: SOUTH RIDING VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

erratic function of dash fuel level gauge, gauge may go from one half tank to "below empty" and warning light comes on without warning. check engine dash warning light also comes on and stays on, if codes are checked, only code stored is "fuel sending unit-low voltage". minutes later gauge may return to what appears to be normal function, but check engine light stays on. gauge cannot be trust to display fuel level accurately and may result in a traffic crash if vehicle looses power while in operation. this issue has been documented by numerous 2005 nissan xterra owners but nissan chooses to ignore the safety issue and refuses to recall the defective fuel sending unit.

Reported in: HIXSON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 nissan xterra has experienced a failure of the fuel sending unit which causes the incorrect amount of fuel to be displayed on the gas gauge, causing the potential for running out of fuel on the highway and a significant danger to the driver and passengers. nissan is currently recalling model year 2006 and up vehicles but has not yet included the 2005s. it is imperative that nissan include the 2005 models as well.

Reported in: BOSTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

i have a 2005 nissan xterra. the transmission had vibration intermittently. transmission finally went out due to a faulty radiator. this vehicle is equipped with two coolers one air and one water cooled. i have read of many complaints for this. nissan knows of the problem and should recall it. i bought this vehicle used from pat peck nissan with a warranty. at 6mos i received a letter that the warranty was not valid on this vehicle and they reimbursed the cost of the warranty. i feel that they knew this was a problem.

Reported in: GRAND BAY AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: GRAND BAY AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated when starting the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. in addition, the fuel level indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels. the contact proceeded to drive the vehicle and noticed that the fuel level indicator would fluctuate between gas level readings. a local independent mechanic advised that the fuel level sensor would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.

Reported in: FORT LAUDERDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

noticed fuel gauge sticking at current level when filling tank about last three fill ups. on my 2005 nissan xterra. filled it up tonight and drove home 1/2 mile pulled into the drive way and noticed check engine light on. used my obdii tester and got a code p0463 fuel level sensor circuit high input. i looked this up on the internet and found countless people with the same issue on nissan xterras and pathfinders. i also found the bad info on just what is involved in fixing this issue. i understand that this is not a life issue unless you run out of gas on the way to the emergency room. or the emergency response team is in a nissan ect. its hard to believe that this is not a recall item.

Reported in: SANATOGA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge in vehicle works occasionally. this makes it hard to tell actual fuel level. this is the same problem that happens in the same vehicle of other years, and a recall was issued for them.

Reported in: QUAKERTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra experiences same problem with faulty fuel gauge sensor as numerous other nissan cars/trucks manufactured between 2006 and 2008. these other models are currently experiencing recall, but nissan has refused to issue a recall for the 2005 xterra with the same problem. a complaint has been lodged with north american nissan. when the fuel tanks runs to about half empty (judging from miles driven), the fuel gauge needle no longer reflects the true fuel level and remains stuck at around half, while the obd light comes on. reading the obd code sometimes shows p0463 for fuel sensor circuit malfunction. subsequently, when the engine runs to about 3/4 empty, the fuel sensor shows an empty tank. upon fully refueling, the fuel gauge sometimes returns to 2/3 level at the first engine restart, and after driving a certain distance, returns to full. the symptoms are consistent with descriptions of the fuel gauge sensor failure in nissan models named in the current recall.

Reported in: BRIDGEWATER NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel gauge on my 2005 nissan xterra se does not read accurately. when i fill the tank the display needle drops to below "e" and shows the fuel warning light illuminates. this began in november 2009 with about 70k miles on the vehicle. nissan recently issued a recall for this very problem but limited it to model year 2006 and 2008 xterra's. nissan wants to charge me almost $600+ to fix the problem on my 2005. a simple google search of 'xterra fuel gauge' will show many more complaints from people with 2005 and 2007 xterra's. these should be included in the recall.

Reported in: MARTINSBURG WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra that i bought pre-owned. i haven't had any real problems with the vehicle, and have been keeping up with scheduled maintenance. i had my fuel sending unit in the vehicle malfunction, which has caused me to fail an emissions inspection and has caused several instances of running out of fuel as a result of a malfunctioning gas level indicator. after doing extensive research on the issue, it's apparently extremely common and nissan has failed to recall the problem. they recalled it for earlier model years, but although they're still using the same weak part, have yet to recall it for the year applicable to me (2005).

Reported in: PORTSMOUTH NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 nissan xterra fuel gauge has stopped working and now the check engine light is on and will not go off. after research i have found that this is a common problem with the nissan xterra for many consumers.

Reported in: KISSIMMEE FM || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sending unit for a 2005 nissan xterra is bad. part is not a recall part, but part has failed for so many consumers.

Reported in: SALT POINT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my 2005 nissan xterra se has approximately 73,000 miles on it, and the fsu (fuel sending unit) has stopped working. in other words, the gas gauge does not read accurately. for example, yesterday i filled the tank, and the gas gauge reads anywhere from a quarter-tank to a half-tank (changes sporadically). nissan has issued a recall for this issue for some 2006 and 2008 models, but from my online research, this issue seems to be occurring with other model years. the vehicle was significantly redesigned with the 2005 model, and subsequent years have seen only minor updates to this redesign. so it stands to reason that the recall should be expanded to include 2005 models, when everything was redesigned. clearly, not knowing how much gas you have in the tank is a safety issue, as one could end up running out of gas on the freeway, or out in a rural area at night, or some other unsafe scenario.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra and recently i had my "service engine soon" light come on. i found out that earlier nissan xterras and pathfinders had the same issue. it was a code p0463, fuel gauge detectionproblem. the earlier models got this to be a recall, but the newer xterras have not. to get this fixed i can only get it done by the dealer and is around a $600 repair.

Reported in: SARATOGA SPRINGS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while driving at 45 mph, the contact stated that vehicle would not accelerate when he depressed the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000. the current mileage was approximately 97,000.

Reported in: NORTHFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fuel gauge stuck at 3/4 tank after fuel up. needle will not move and is inaccurate. several other report same issue related to fuel sending units on nissan trucks and suv's 2005-2008.

Reported in: GRAND JUNCTION CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

fuel gauge stuck at 3/4 tank after fuel up. needle will not move and is inaccurate. several other report same issue related to fuel sending units on nissan trucks and suv's 2005-2008.

Reported in: GRAND JUNCTION CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra 4x4. just recently i filled up my gas tank to full, but when i looked at my fuel gauge it just stayed at the half mark. it took a couple of hours before it climbed to full. my mileage was at 44,950 miles when this first occurred. it is still happening everytime i have to fill my gas tank. i keep filling at half because i'm afraid i will run out of gas on the freeway. i've noticed some other 2005 xterra owners had the same problem. they should have a recall on this because of their malfunctioning part. i called nissan about this but they told me my car was not covered because my car vin# was not under it.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

faulty radiator leads to transmission failure nissan has know of this problem and done nothing about it cost of repair 5000 to 6000 many 2005 nissan xterra and pathfinders owners i know have had this problem please help!

Reported in: CAPE NEDDICK ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: CAPE NEDDICK ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

my 2005 nissan xterra's fuel gauge stopped registering the correct amount of fuel in the gas tank. i recently ran out of gas in the middle of an intersection and had to push my car to a gas station in order to fill up. i've found that this is a well known problem, and recalls have been ordered by nissan, but my specific vin was not included in the recall. my mechanic has checked the error codes and agreed that this is the identical problem described in nissan's similar recall.

Reported in: POLAND OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 nissan xterra with 69000 miles began shuttering every now and again when driving around town. it started getting progressively worse during the next few weeks. thought it might have been the tire balance and had it checked. balanced the tires, the shuttering was still there and began to get worse when driving at higher speeds i.e. 60mph. the rear end would shutter very hard to the point where we couldn't drive it any longer. taking it to the shop revealed that the transmission had radiator fluid in it which was caused by cracked radiator lines leaking into the transmission. the fluid was into all the transmission gears. come to find out that this is a common problem with nissans and the only way to get around this problem is to place an external cooler to the transmission. since the 5yr/60k power train warranty ran out, nissan has no interest in assisting a well known problem of theirs. there complaint dept takes the info and places it into a database. well the damage has already been done to the transmission and had to be replaced and an external cooler was installed which we had to go out of pocket on ($4100.00).

Reported in: SANDY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: SANDY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated when filling the vehicle with gasoline, the fuel level gauge would read that the fuel tank was empty and the check engine light would illuminate. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact believed the failure to be a common failure in her make and model vehicle. the failure and current mileages were approximately 50,000.

Reported in: WESTCHESTER PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

nissan xterra 2005 -- faulty fuel sensor, fuel gauge does not report gas in tank.

Reported in: LIBERTYVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the following recall is identical to symptoms i observe with my 2005 nissan x-terra, since 10/2008: recall #38731: 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.

Reported in: THORNTON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 nissan xterra faulty radiator destroys transmission. i have a 2005 nissan xterra which i purchased new in january of 2006. my transmission just failed and i was informed that the radiator fluid was mixed with the transmission fluid because the radiator failed. the system began stalling on sunday and as i pressed the gas the rpm would increase but the car would not accelerate. i took the car to the nissan dealer on monday and they thought it was not the transmission but the ipdm. it worked for them fine and i was able to drive it home fine. as i attempted to drive to work on tuesday the same thing happened. i managed to get the car to my driveway. on wednesday i barely made it to the nissan dealer and the by the time i arrived the car would no longer go in drive or reverse. i received a call stating that it was the transmission and upon further inquiry learned that the radiator had gone out and leaked fluid into the transmission - at no fault of my own. i've since done some research and see that this has happened to many people that own the 2005 nissan xterra. this is obviously a major problem for nissan that has not been addressed. i certainly don't have 5k to repair a car that i am still paying a note on.

Reported in: VALLEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2005 nissan xterra at 58k miles has the gas gauge not working and the service engine soon light on. from what i see on line this is a common theme on xterras and nissan only covers recalls on certain 2006 models knowing it exits on the 2005 models.

Reported in: NEWTOWN CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. after refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed the incorrect reading. the contact stated that she did not know how much fuel was in the vehicle because the fuel gauge indicator would constantly move. the failure became worse over time and the vehicle was eventually taken to an authorized dealer who stated that her vehicle was not included in any fuel system recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 460,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: COCONUT CREEK FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

gas gauge on my 2005 nissan xterra stopped working. told it was a fuel sending unit. i only have 79,000 miles on the vehicle. dealer tells me if i don't get it changed the vehicle will eventually not start. this would not be a good thing given the right circumstance.

Reported in: GRAND HAVEN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated after refilling the vehicle with gasoline fuel, the fuel level gauge indicated that the fuel tank was empty. the dealer advised that the fuel sensor would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage is 63,400 updated 9/13/10 *cn the consumer stated the fuel gauge in the instrument panel started malfunctioning and showing erroneous fuel levels. the gauge would then fluctuate between normal levels to showing empty or nearly empty inaccurately. the consumer referenced recall 10v075000. the exact problem that he was experiencing. however, his model year was not included in the recall. updated 09/15/10

Reported in: AUBRUN AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel gauge on the vehicle no longer reads properly indicating inaccurate levels of gasoline.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the gas gauge on my 2005 nissan xterra does not work. this means, even though i fill up my tank, it shows that my car is on empty. this is incredibly dangerous as at any given time, i don't know whether i have enough gas to get from one place to another. this problem has been persisting since it first occurred. i've had this problem for 6+ months! i know of other xterra owners who have the same problem. a recall is definitely called for.

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sending unit, shows i have 1/4 tank of fuel but was actually empty. causing my car to die on the side of the road multiple times as the gauge/fuel sending unit is faulty showing the incorrect unit.

Reported in: MT PROSPECT IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra - fuel sending unit failure.

Reported in: MESA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

went to the gas station to full up my xterra. when i started it back up the gauge read 1/4 of a tank. i went back through the line and got only $1.00 more worth of gas before the attendant said it was completely full. over the day the gauge started to creep back up until it read full. one day later the service engine soon light came on. took it to knecht's to hook it to the diagnostic machine. came back error code po463 "fuel level sensor a circuit high input." apparently this has happened to numerous xterra and pathfinder owners around the 44000 mile mark or the 57000 mile mark. my xterra just turned over 44,000 miles.

Reported in: ALBANY OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra. the truck starting having a fuel gauge problem, but i didn't think much of it because my car still was running. the problem started about 3 months ago 4/1/10 where i would put a full tank of gas and the fuel reader would show that is was still empty. about 3 days ago on 7/28/10 i was about to get freeway, thank god that i had not get on freeway way when out of a sudden the truck starting shaking and then eventually died. i was stuck a traffic lights for about 10 mins. i tried to start it again and pushed gas but still no luck. until a 3rd time tried it and then it started. when this happened i realized i had to take it to the dealer. i took it to my expert mechanic and the said it was a control modulator and told me that is was going to be $1,000.00. at this point in my life i am not able to afford that, but i need my vehicle running. please advise what can we do and if there will be a recall. i also saw there are many more complaints about this and this can be dangerous for anyone that owns a nissan xterra 2005.

Reported in: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i had less than 1/4 of a tank of gas, when the service engine soon light came on. on my way home, i stopped by auto zone and had the code checked. it came up with po463, which indicated the fuel sending sensor. i immediately stopped and filled up. the gauge appeared to go to full. upon searching the internet i found this is a common problem and was recalled on several nissan models between 2000-2004. i talked to the dealer, but since my 5 year warranty expired this month and i have 63,000 miles on my xterra, the repair wouldn't be covered. the cost of repair would be around $600 - $700. i decided to just keep up with my mileage to make sure i don't run out of gas. since then i have driven 270 miles. the service engine soon light went off around 200 miles, but i am still nervous that the unit is malfunctioning and it could reoccur. my complaint is that if this problem was recalled in previous models, and it was considered a safety hazard that could result in a major traffic accident, why isn't is being recalled on the 2005-2007 models?

Reported in: GREENBRIER TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 nissan xterra has a part which allows the transmission fluid to pass through and be cooled in the radiator. this part breaks, allowing the transmission fluid and radiator coolant to mix. this ruins your radiator, but more importantly, it burns up your transmission, because the coolant released into the transmission through the busted line does not have the constancy to lubricate the transmission parts properly. over a very short period your transmission is ruined. this leads to slipping, shifting late, and can lead to the car not taking off at the anticipated speed from a stop sign or light, possibly causing an accident, because of being stranded in the intersection. other symptoms can be temperature gauge reading hot when stopped, a/c blowing warm when stopped. i know this is not an isolated incident. by simply doing a google search for "2005 nissan xterra radiator transmission". the top results contain links with titles such as "2005 nissan xterra faulty radiator destroys transmission" and "2005 nissan xterra radiator causes transmission failure". i know there are others (many) out there. we need to organize and get results for this issue. my mileage may be relatively high, but many others were in the 50,000 mile range when the failure occurred. i have already spent $500+ on this issue. now that i have to replace my transmission, it could be $5,000! help!

Reported in: SANTA FE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: SANTA FE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra. gas gauge works sporadically, never know how much gas is in tank. could cause an accident by running out of gas. there is a recall on nissan vehicles for 2006 and 2008 with the same problem but all from 2005 to 2010 are having the same problem.

Reported in: MERIDIAN ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

on my 2005 nissan xterra the service light came on and my fuel tank always reads empty. dealer states its a faulty fuel sensor but wont fix for free. i found online that this is a vary common problem and was directed to this site.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

at 49500 my 2005 nissan xterra got serv. eng. soon light on. code p0463. had code read means fuel level sensor bad. gas gauge ok .will cost $600 + to replace. this is a common problem w/nissan. please initiate a recall.

Reported in: MOUNT HOLLY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge faulty. reads higher than normal. could cause driver to run out of fuel. service engine code p0463 fuel sensor.

Reported in: CARY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fuel gauge faulty. reads higher than normal. could cause driver to run out of fuel. service engine code p0463 fuel sensor.

Reported in: CARY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. when the vehicle stopped the contact tried to shift the vehicle into park and was unable to do so. he was unable to remove the keys from the ignition and was forced to shift into neutral gear. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but know the failure had become progressively worse. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. the failure continued to occur and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that there was nothing they could do about the failure. the contact was unable to provide a vin. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 31,000.

Reported in: NEW YORK MILLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

i have a 2005 nissan xterra and had to get the axle or something under the truck welded and it sounds like the part that was recalled.

Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

"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 did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com 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 30k-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."

Reported in: HAMPTON BAYS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

radiator cooling system for transmission fluid causes malfunction of transmission causing unpredictable shifting and acceleration / deceleration nissan dealership charging customers over 900 dollars for repairs......knowingly this engineered defect exists with most 2005 nissan xterra vehicles.

Reported in: MANALAPAN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: MANALAPAN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge reads full, then without cause reads empty. without an accurate fuel reading this may cause vehicle to run out of fuel at a dangerous time.

Reported in: BEVERLY HILLS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2005 nissan xterra fuel sending unit has gone bad. vehicle has ~44,000. vehicle instrument panel shows no gas in vehicle after filled with gas.

Reported in: LITTLE ROCK AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel sensor/sending unit on my 2005 nissan xterra has failed and now my gas gauge does not register a full tank and my service engine light remains on. this is apparently an extremely expensive and common failure for the xterra and this same part was recalled on the 2004 model.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

filled up gas tank & check engine light came on. autozone did a diagnostic & found po463. my wife has noticed erratic fuel-gauge operation for some time, but only mentioned it since the check-engine light came on. she has also noticed the mileage displayed has not agreed with the displayed fuel-level, which she thought something had happened that changed her gas mileage...which had not. we drive this vehicle mainly on the freeway, as my wife is a college student in the rn program. in our location, she drives along with may semi-trucks going to/from canada. having our vehicle run out of gas on this freeway, with the amount of trucks per hr could be devastating, if attempting to get to a shoulder safely. we have owned this vehicle since new. this is unacceptable that we must rely on faulty factory instrumentation. other years have this same defect & have been recalled. are we waiting for the death toll to increase before acting on something that is such an obvious problem that can fail & cause the vehicle to stall at highway speeds? this is an obvious problem that requires recall & repair.

Reported in: CHINA MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while the contact was driving approximately between 60-65 mph, the "check engine" warning light illuminated with the fuel gauge displaying an inaccurate reading of a half of a tank. the fuel gauge reading fluctuated from empty to half full at various speeds. the failure became progressively worse. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the failure was related to the fuel sending unit. the contact ordered the part and informed that he would repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was 75,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: ASHVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph the sun visor on both the passenger and driver side had fallen almost causing a crash to occur. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the sun visor replaced and the dealer stated that they were unable to offer any assistance. the contact stated this was a safety defect and wants the manufacturer be responsible for the repairs. the failure mileage was 151,000.

Reported in: NEW BRAUNFELS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra that has an issue with the fuel sending unit. the gas gauge takes a long time to register that the tank is full and now the service engine light is on. i have read many forums where people with both the xterra and pathfinder are having the same issue. they did a recall on the 2001-2003 xterra for the same problem. how is this not a recall. this is an expense that owners should not have to bear as it is a very common problem. consumers need help with this issue.

Reported in: RIDGEFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

in the past month i have experienced a series of anomalies with my fuel gauge. i initially noticed this when i completely refilled my gas tank only to notice that the gauge showed 7/8ths full. it seemed odd, but i didn't think it was an issue as the pump may have automatically shut off prematurely. turns out to not be the case. on my next trip to the gas station, upon refilling the gas tank, my gauge only read a half tank. upon my next trip in the vehicle, the gauge read properly. however, subsequent trips the gauge read sometimes more than it should and sometimes less than it should. for example, after going 78 miles the gauge still read "full", and then after going 96 miles the gauge read "half full". after refilling the gas tank this last time, the gauge read 3/4 of a tank. the next trip the gauge read "full". subsequent trips the gauge reads sometimes more than it should and sometimes less than it should. the last couple of trips the gauge showed the same amount each time even though i have driven more than 60 miles. i took my vehicle to the nearest nissan dealer (where i've had service performed before) to check for a recall as i had heard there were vehicles with this same issue. apparently, nissan has issued the recall for "some" models and years but not for mine. they offered to "diagnose" the problem, for their usual shop fee naturally. you should be aware that this issue is not limited to the model years allowed in the recall. i have been reading on online forum with many 2005 xterras that are experiencing this same issue. i am less than pleased with the response from the dealership. i should not have to pay to diagnose a known problem; much less pay to have it fixed. i am issuing this complaint in hopes that you will do the right thing and realize the extent of this problem and include the 2005 model year in the existing recall.

Reported in: ELK GROVE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel tank sending unit fails at 1/4 of tank/then check engine light come on.

Reported in: COTTONWOOD AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

problem as described by nissan service tech: xterra was towed to us with the concern "my xterra is slipping, will not go backwards, will not drive in drive, only drive in 3rd, hooked up to computer and came up p1716". we confirmed the car would not move in reverse, as it was towed in and parked so that backing up was the only option. the code p1716 is related to the transmission turbine circuit not functioning properly. upon further diagnosis, we removed the radiator cap to find the radiator filled with the milky combination of coolant and transmission fluid. the radiator is a sub-level radiator, where the top portion is for coolant and the bottom portion is for cooling the transmission fluid. the radiator cracked internally causing the fluids to mix. the transmission and radiator need to be replaced to rectify the problems. new transmission is $3215.71 with the estimated arrival date of tuesday, september 21. the new radiator is $538, currently in stock. the labor estimate is $1442.70. the estimated completion of work is wednesday, september 22, with estimated total bill coming to $5560.16 tax included.

Reported in: MILLSTONE WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: MILLSTONE WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while the vehicle was parked, the contact started the vehicle and noticed the fuel gauge was not working properly. the contact stated that when she first fuels up the gas gauge works fine. she stated that the fuel gauge stops working between three quarters of a tank and a half of a tank. the failure had been on going for two years and three months. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the contact refused to pay for the diagnostic. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 100,800.

Reported in: READING CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact was accelerating 5 mph from a traffic stop when the vehicle abnormally lost power and would not accelerate. the vehicle was parked and left. one week prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer in regards to an unusual rumbling in the vehicle. the dealer advised that transmission fluid was leaking into the radiator. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 58,500.

Reported in: BLOOMFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 nissan xterra purchased new in 2006. it looks new still and i take very good care of it. i reported many times about the gas gauge not working correctly to the dealer and they said it was o.k. when checked. they since sold to someone else. it has gotten worse, a light stays on all the time to check maintenance because of it and i cannot pass state inspection until i pay several hundreds of dollars to repair it. i have talked to many people i see with them, many car sales people and dealers and sometimes people will come up to me while getting gas, compliment on the condition of mine, and ask if i have the problem and many of them has a newer vehicle and/or older vehicle. this is a problem that consumers should not have to pay for to get repaired and there should be a recall. i really do not have the money to pay this and make my monthly payments also. can you help me and the many others? you fill up with gas and the gauge goes to empty until such time it goes back to reading something and a couple of times has caused us to run out of gas.

Reported in: DELTA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 nissan xterra- transmission failure due to leakage of radiator fluid from transmission cooling line infiltrating into transmission and causing it to fail. transmission when fails will cause severe vibrations or will seize up. dealership has no specific information about technical bulletins but service persons (off record) confirm increasing number of units being presented for repair.

Reported in: NOBLESVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

steering wheel shakes between 55 and 75 mph, inconsistently but always somewhere in that range. customer service at nissan is non existent. they do not return calls,and are not concerned about customer safety dealers are a-holes, they do not serve their customers, only want to charge a lot of money and then 1/2 the time will not actually fix what was wrong. at least the one in maryland which i go to (jones) i have heard of them taking your car in and actually taking parts off of it to put on somebody else's car, then putting bad parts back on your car and releasing it to you as well as not doing anything and charging hundreds of dollars as if they did do something. crooks.

Reported in: WHITEFORD MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: WHITEFORD MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

Reported in: WHITEFORD MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel sending unit on my 2005 nissan xterra failed at 50105 miles. this appears to be a common problem and it is under recall *but not for my year/vin). this is a manufacturer's defect and nissan should extend the recall to cover all 2005-2010 xterras. observed problem: 1. service engine light 2. code: p0463 3. fuel gauge no longer working (filled tank showing half filled).

Reported in: CONVERSE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

my nissan xterra has a fault fuel gauge sending unit, the senor went out but i am past the 72k extended warranty. i received a letter in the mail today indicating that if this particular item is being extended to customers of the nissan xterra but up to 72k miles, i currently have 75k on my call. once i called nissan and asked if this could be extended as a courtesy because i just received the letter today i was not given a clear answer but instead told to go to a dealer have them run the dx and then have the dealer contact nissan? im confused why can't they just extend it for me since i have already had the diagnostics completed by someone other than nissan. please help me.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

no specific events leading to failure. standard use of the 2005 nissan xterra and the failure has occurred at approximately 70k miles on the car.. the failure is the fuel sensor gauge which causes the gas gauge to be inaccurate at all times. it will go from full to empty in 1 second while you are headed down the road. other times it will show half tank when the tank is empty. it happens every time we are in the car. consequences could be fatal if we had not caught on to the issue. at any point we run the risk of running out of gas due to an error in the way the gauge is reading.. we are forced to track miles on the odometer each time we fill up. nothing has been done by me at this point. nissan has acknowledged the issue by recalling 2006+ models and extending the warranty to 72k miles on the 2005 models. our car now has 90k miles on it so we do not meet either of their "safety" fixes.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra fuel level sensor malfunction. apparently its extremely common and nissan isn't doing anything about it.

Reported in: HOLBROOK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra se, fuel sending unit is erratic and doesn't read proper amount of fuel in tank. this could be a serious safety concern for anyone who actually uses their truck out in the desert thinking they have more fuel then is indicated. quite often the gauge will drop down to empty and i've gone to fill the truck up just in case and end up putting only a few gallons of fuel in the truck. this has happened multiple times, although its not a safety concern i do believe that the gauge showing the tank is at 3/4 or more then dropping down to 1/4 tank (the actual amount of fuel) is one. my biggest complaint is that nissan has issued a recall for models earlier then the 2005 and the models from 2006 forward. why is it that these models get the recall and not the 2005 models? the component that is failing in both the earlier and later models is the exact same part.

Reported in: MURRIETA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

this '05 xterra had a thorough check out & diagnostic. then 500 miles later, at around 46000 miles, when the fuel indicator was at 1/2 tank- the needle suddenly plunged to below empty, a light came on and the service engine soon light came on. this was all very alarming, and we were stuck in bumper-bumper traffic in a bad part of phoenix when it happened. it wasn't hot out, just a big traffic jam in 5:00 rush, and we were nowhere near a gas station. it was terrible, and we were very scared to be stranded. after that we bought a huge gas can, and just drove around with 10 gallons of gas just in case. that is terrible, to have to drive wondering if when you'll actually run out of gas, vs. just being told you are out of gas.this started happening during the beginning of our cross-country trip to the coast and back. it was an issue the entire time, and very nerve wracking. nissan should fix this, since i've returned from our trip and found that 100's of people are having exact same problem! this is a faulty part, and it makes me wonder what else will go wrong. this is the first nissan our family has had, and i am afraid we might not be buying another one, and telling others to steer clear of nissan.

Reported in: SIERRA VISTA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i drive a 2005 nissan xterra. the service engine light turned on after i filled my vehicle with gas and the gas gauge read empty.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

nissan xterra engine stalled on the highway abruptly two times on oct 27th 2010. car towed to dealer for repair on oct 28th, 2010. complete intelligent power distribution module replaced after a 10 day long wait with no feedback from dealer or manufacturer about recall of this part. manufacturer not returning calls to consumer regarding covering complete cost of services in spite of the condition clearly being a recall issue (campaign id 10v517000).

Reported in: ATHENS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

2005 xterra se. when driving at 1.5 to 2 rpms truck rumbles underneath like it is going over the rumble strips on the side of the highway. acceleration or deceleration stops the noise. rear differential issues have been raised on many nissan and truck forums discussing the later 2000 xterra models. nissan said i need the new rear differential. curious if this is a wide range problem.

Reported in: ROCKY POINT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JTDBT123XY0

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i own a 2005 nissan xterra 4x4 off-road suv (vin#[xxx]), around 50,300mi. the incident occurred on nov. 5, 2010 around 11pm. my xterra started to stall on the freeway and i was able to pull over to the side of the road safely where the engine died. i tried re-starting it and the engine ran rough, so i turned it off. i tried re-starting it after 30 seconds this time the engine ran smooth, waited for a minute and then started driving back onto the freeway heading home. about a mile later the engine started to stall again and i had to pull off to the side of the road right away almost nearly hitting another vehicle because my engine had no power to speed up because it was dying. luckily no accident, just a near miss. i was able to re-start my xterra again and was able to make it home safely. i had to tow my xterra to the nissan dealership. from their diagnosis. the dealership service rep told me that i would need to replace my ipdm. he was checking to see if this part would fall under my powertrain warranty. he called me back later and told me it would cost $550 to replace it. i asked what about my powertrain warranty, he told me he have to get back to me because the warranty specialists was sick. just my luck. i will have to wait till monday to see if i was covered under the warranty. they didn't even offer me a loaner car over the weekend. i informed him about the recall on the ipdm nissan put out on oct. 28, 2010. the service rep said there was no recall on the ipdm. go figure! i'm going to bring him a copy of the recall notice from your website. as of right now nothing is being done to my car. very unsatisfied customer information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. after refueling the fuel gauge displayed a reading of empty. the check engine light also began to illuminate on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel sending unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure continued to recur intermittently after refueling. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 118,000.

Reported in: VENICE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2005 nissan xterra 4 wd--service engine soon light comes on--checking the diagnostics code indicate fuel sensor is the issue; a few days later, fuel gauge becomes erratic and eventually quits working; a call to the nissan consumer affairs indicate the car is part of a recall for this problem--except the recall is void after 72,000. my mileage exceeds the 72,000 limit.

Reported in: STAHLSTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN

2005 nissan xterra 4wd--vehicle has vibration in steering and gear shift accompanied with a low rumble; mechanic reports problem is in front u-joint;-best to replace both u-joints; also being reported by nissan service department -- most likely will be a recall; entire drive shaft must be replaced, not just the u-joint; additionally nissan service department is reporting part is not available. i have a car with a problem in drive train that needs to be fixed, a manufacturer reporting a potential recall and no parts available. my options are--park car until parts are available (no eta on the parts), drive car with a potentially dangerous problem, or have a used part placed into the car.

Reported in: STAHLSTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra 4.0. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel indicating that there was a problem with the transmission. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed the contact that he needed a new transmission. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 62,100.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sensor goes bad on nissan xterra causing vehicle to run out of gas and stall, when it appears vehicle has plenty of fuel (according to the gauge.)

Reported in: HANFORD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

the engine in my 2005 nissan xterra (4wd) began making a slight whining noise. i was notified that the noise was a drive belt. after replacing that item, a slight knocking could be heard. as i was traveling along a major highway my vehicle shut off and forced me to avoid a collision and coast off the roadway. i learned that the noise was from a timing chain inside my engine. the mechanic advised multiple nissan vehicles had been getting the timing chain replaced, and that this was very unusual for a vehicle like mine with only 70,000 miles. the repairs for this cost over $1000 including a tow charge, rental car etc.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

engine stopped while moving causing instant decelaration, cars following had to take evasive action found defective ecm unit by nissan dealership

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

engine stopped while moving causing instant decelaration, cars following had to take evasive action found defective ecm unit by nissan dealership

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

first problem - when i had 53,000 mi on it, it was still under warranty, it started cutting out and wouldn't accelerate at all, had to have it towed to the dealer to find out that the transmission was bad. they said that he radiator leaked, flooding my transmission with coolant and ruined my transmission. they refused to honor the warranty stating that "the tranmission did not fail - the radiator did (which was not covered under warranty) therefore the transmission was not covered". i had to let them replace the radiator and flush the transmission 3 times - it cost me $1,400 out of pocket - now here i am 30,000 miles later and my reverse will not work at all, my transmission needs replaced. so i had paid 1,400 just to buy myself an year & a half and now i need a new transmission. 2nd problem - i have the fuel gauge/sensor problem, also. i filled up one day, got in my car and gauge read empty & check engine light was on. i had a rip-off mechanic charge me $170 to replace the sensor - nothing ever changed, gauge is still broke and light is still on. nissan is so wrong for not handling their problems, consumers deserve to be treated fairly. there should be a class action suit against them - just read these complaint boards. somehow i have both of the most common problems with these vehicles.

Reported in: SALTSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: SALTSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: SALTSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

my nissan xterra has a problem with the fuel gauge sensor. the sensor reading comes and goes and i have even ran out of gas once. there was a recall out on this for immediate repairs and one that gave an extended mileage warranty to 72,000 miles. i called nissan in may 2010, and was told that they were still dealing with getting the correct part and to call back in a few months. i was around 66,000 miles at that time. i had a friend at work who had the same problem and he had it into the dealer 4 times and it wasn't until around september when it got fixed with the right part. so knowing that, that is when i called in since i knew they had the correct part. i took it in for the fuel gauge and front crash sensor recalls, and they only fixed the one. nissan told me that the fuel gauge recall for my vehicle was only good til 72,000 miles, and i was over that. i don't believe this is fair since i was trying to get it fixed and i was under that mileage in may, but while waiting on nissan to get it right, from may to september, i obviously put on more miles and it put me over. now they say they wont cover it. this is not my fault, and other xterras with this issue are getting this covered, i feel that i am entitled to the same. thanks

Reported in: COLLINSVILLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

on saturday december 18, 2010 i noticed a vibration in my 2005 nissan xterra. the following monday i took it to a dealer for service. i was told that my radiator had failed and that it had leaked coolant into my transmission, causing both components to need immediate replacement. the mechanic told me that the failure is a known problem and that it occurs with no warning...no check engine light, no noticeable deterioration of performance, it just happens. he said that in a worst-case scenario, the vehicle's transmission could seize causing an immediate stop and loss of control. when the problem occurred on my xterra, i was on the interstate traveling 60-70mph. nissan knows about this problem and has extended the warranty on the radiator by 20,000 miles (to 80k from 60k) but they refuse to issue a recall even though this problem affects all of their mid-sized trucks and suvs manufactured in 2005. furthermore, nissan issued this extension to dealerships and not directly to consumers. i was never notified of the change or any potential problem. as such, i have been driving a ticking time-bomb that luckily did not go off and harm myself or my family.

Reported in: CHARLOTTESVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

beginning summer 2010 2005 nissan xterra (purchased new in 2005) began making rumbling noise (as if going over rumble strips) while driving. incident occurred frequently at differing speeds for the next several months. no other problems were evident at that time. in november 2010 while driving on freeway vehicle began overheating, blowing hot air through air conditioner, and registering hot on gauge. vehicle was immediately taken to local mechanic who was unable to determine problem. the next day vehicle was taken to dealership where car was purchased and told that the transmission needed to be replaced due to radiator fluid leak. after research and finding that this is a common occurrence the owner decided not to have the vehicle fixed at her expense and is not driving the vehicle until an agreement is made with nissan. while there were no injuries or accidents in this incidence research shows that there have been numerous reports of transmission failures in traffic either causing or almost causing accidents. nissan's failure to alert 05 xterra owners of this problem that they are well aware of is negligence and risks health and safety. further, it can be found that the problem cannot be fixed by simply replacing the original parts as the parts and design were defective to begin with. research has shown that after being "fixed" by the dealership the problem has occurred again.

Reported in: ENCINITAS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: ENCINITAS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

please help! my fuel sensor is failing. my service engine light is always on now and the repair for this is expensive. i received an extended warranty in the mail for 72,000 miles for this exact problem. i called nissan directly because my mileage was past this and this is an extremely common failure in xterras and they said they could do nothing for me. there is a nissan service bulletin ntb07-069b in existence, but not a recall. since they wouldn't help me, my light was on long before i hit 72,000 miles, and this is such a common problem in these vehicles, i feel strongly that nissan should issue a recall. i have high mileage on my car because my family lives 6 hours away and i drive to see them frequently. is there any thing you can do to help me? please?

Reported in: APEX NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

check engine soon light illuminated. gas gauge inaccurate. gas light illuminated when plenty of gas is still in tank. dte feature no longer shows numbers only dashes. only 66,000 miles on vehicle. this problem started around 64,000 miles.

Reported in: WRIGHTSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

while driving down a steep hill, i turned off the overdrive and the dashboard display showed the vehicle had shifted into 4th gear but in fact is was still in od (5th) gear. upon activating the button to shift back to od, the vehicle now shifted down into 3rd gear but displayed that it was in od (5th) gear. i live in the san bernardino mountains of southern california and i need to downshift to slow the vehicle when going downhill and to avoid overheating the brakes with a possibility of brake failure. i have visited two different nissan dealers on a total of four occasions to resolve the problem and they tell me that is the way the vehicle functions and there is nothing that can be done to fix it. although i thought i was buying a vehicle with five gears, in fact when going down hill it does not have a 4th gear. updated 02/14/11 *bf

Reported in: BIG BEAR CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my 2005 xterra with 82k miles started vibrating badly when accelerating over 50mph. it felt like i was driving over rumble strips. i called nissan assist on 12/29/2010 and was told my radiator had failed, leaked into the transmission and totally destroyed it. my only option was a $4600 replacement of the radiator and transmission. the nissan assist guy then told me that nissan knew about the problem, but instead of issuing a recall, they simply extended the warranty from 60k to 72k miles (this was an error on his part, because the extension was actually to 80k miles). regardless, it didn't apply to me because i was at 82k miles. nissan is trying to ease the pain with extending the warranty however, they make no attempt to contact you about it. you either need to find it yourself or your screwed.

Reported in: BOHEMIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Reported in: BOHEMIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: BOHEMIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have been experiencing issues with my fuel gauge on my 2005 nissan xterra. i can no longer place trust in the gauge, since i have run out of gas twice now, while the gauge still showed fuel available in the tank. the error codes on the computer module state it is the fuel sending unit. i have spoken with nissan and they refused to rectify this issue.

Reported in: CHELSEA AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge went inop at approx 90,000 miles. nissan had extended the fuel gauge warranty to 72,000 which is ridiculous considering most xterra's, pathfinders, and frontiers have this problem. this should be a recall, not a warranty extension. this is a safety issue. running out of gas on the highway is dangerous.

Reported in: KELLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

p0463 error code fule level sensor.

Reported in: WINSTED CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl- the contact owns 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated the fuel gauge does not read correctly. the tank can be full and it will say a half a tank and when it reaches a quarter tank the gauge will drop to empty. there is no nhtsa campaign recall on this year model and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was had to many miles to be repaired by them. the failure mileage was 50000 and the current mileage was 81000.rl

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact noticed that the fuel gauge sensor was reading inaccurately and she was unable to determine how much gasoline was actually in the vehicle. the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and concluded that the fuel system sensor needed to be replaced. the contact informed the manufacturer who stated that since the vehilce was no longer under warranty they would not be able to provide any additional assistance. the current mileage was approximately 90,000. the failure mileage was unknown.

Reported in: STARKVILLE MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 xterra with 60,000, p0463 computer error, which is the fuel level sending unit. (sensor a, circuit high input)

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

*** ipdm and double catalytic converter failure in 2005 nissan xterra *** my 2005 nissan xterra engine once shut down as i am driving on a busy street; i had to let the xterra coast a short distance without power to pull over and stop my suv to the side of a safer section of the road. i could not immediately restart the car. after waiting about 15 minutes, i was eventually able to restart and drive the suv. the problem, however never went away. periodically the engine will shut off without warning. it finally got to the point where the car would not start at all. i had to have the car towed twice, including a tow to a nissan dealership in santa monica. the incident began in april 2010. in may 2010, the nissan dealer in santa monica checked the problem and indicated that the ipdm had to be replaced. this was an expensive repair. shortly after the ipdm was replaced, 1 of 2 catalytic converters in the xterra failed and had to be replaced. 6 months later (december 2010), the other catalytic converter failed. i believe the ipdm issue is severe. i believe the ipdm issue is also associated with (and likely to be the cause of) the failure of catalytic converters in the vehicle. in my case, it is double failure since both catalytic converters failed 6 months apart from each other. failure of the catalytic converter is an environmental concern.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra stalled causing the vehicle to jerk while in reverse. the vehicle had struck a steel beam causing significant damage. the fuel gauge was misreading, showing my truck had gas while in reality it was empty.

Reported in: BOHEMIA NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel sending unit failed on my 2005 nissan xterra causing me to run out of gas on the highway. i needed to walk approximately 2 miles on highway to contact a tow truck.

Reported in: NEW FAIRFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

driving of vehicle has resulted in the failure of the automatic transmission. there appears to be a design flaw in the cooling system to leak onto the transmission causing failure. the only option is replacement of the transmission.

Reported in: VENICE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge stays at empty and service engine soon light come on.

Reported in: LINDALE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel sending unit is bad on my 2005 nissan xterra it is throwing a p0463 code and after some research i found it an apparent problem in most 2nd generation xterra's and frontiers. the problem is that the fuel sending unit tells the gauge how much gas is in the tank and since it is now working the gauge is not reading the proper amount of gas which can lead to a accident when the vehicle runs out of fuel.

Reported in: BELLPORT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

my 2005 nissan xterra had just under 100,000 miles on it. the transmission began to slip and there would be no power. i had it towed to nissan and the radiator had leaked coolant into the transmission, destroying the transmission for about a 5,000 $ repair. nissan offered no explanation other than "it happens", and after further research, found that i'm not the only case of this happening. luckily for me, i was on a secluded state road when my transmission first slipped. had i been on a freeway, i would have lost all power in a busy and unsafe location. http://www.carcomplaints.com/nissan/xterra/2005/transmission/radiator_causes_transmission_failure.shtml.

Reported in: RUNNING SPRINGS, CA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

CHILD SEAT

Reported in: RUNNING SPRINGS, CA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service engine soon light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians stated the ecm filter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. after the repairs were made the contact received a recall notice nhtsa campaign id number: 10v517000 (component: engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was contacted in regards to reimbursement and informed the contact the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Reported in: RANCHO CORDOVA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

EQUIPMENT

hello: i have a 2005 nissan xterra suv. the rockford-fosgate cd-player exchanger is malfunctioning with the cd's stalled in the cd player itself. i had serviced the vehicle at a nissan dealership for an oil change, however, when the service had been completed, the cd-player did not function correctly and i had let the dealership known of the issue. unfortunately, they had stated that the cd-player could not have mal-functioned due to an oil change visit and had been informed that these types of equipments are electronic devices and they have a tendency to 'act up'. to summarize the visit the discussion concluded as i had been falsifying the information when up till the service appointment all had been well. also, nissan motors currently has a handful of recalls that have been issued, however, it is a surprise to myself that no recalls have been made or brought about in regards to their rockford fosgate cd player. i would appreciate it if someone can look into this matter and get back to me. thanks for the kind assist in advance. please take care.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

twice in the last day the car has accelerated in an uncontrolled manner. first was in moderate traffic about 30 mph after driving for about 40 minutes. stepping on the brakes with full force barely slowed the car. went to breakdown and just missed another car. second time this am. started the car put it in reverse and the engine took off at 3000 to 4000 rpm. fortunately it was on snow in driveway and no one was behind. could not stop the wheels from spinning. eventually got it into park. only work on this engine was recall work done 2 weeks ago involving the engine control module. this is extremely dangerous.

Reported in: WEST NEWBURY MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle suddenly shut off. she pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to a dealer. the dealer inspected the engine and stated the timing chain broke and the entire engine needs to be replaced. the contact had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic for a second opinion. the local mechanic informed the contact the engine does need to be replaced. the failure mileage was 131,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: TEMPE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning causing the fuel pressure to fluctuate abnormally. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where they informed the contact that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but shortly after repairs, the vehicle would not start and was taken back to the dealer. the dealer informed the contact that the ipdm was defective and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired yet the failure recurred twenty minutes after repairs with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the dealer then advised that because the ipdm failed, it also caused the catalytic converter to fail and that would also to be replaced and advised the contact that there was no guarantee that the repair would remedy the failure. the manufacturer advised the contact to trade the vehicle in. the vehicle was traded in november 2010. the failure mileage was unknown.

Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

just bought a 05 xterra for my wife for x-mas. needed 4-wheel drive due to the area we live and kids to be safe. 3 weeks after buying it has started to rumble and not shift to od. at aprox. 40-60 mph it is constant when keeping and steady speed or while cruise control is on and at a slight acceleration. read thousands of complaints with same issues and all have had radiator and trany fluid mixing problems causing both needed replaced. mine has 70,000 miles on it. nissan recommended a trany flush like the thousands of complaints i have read. this just temporarily stops the problem. pretty much till ur warranty is up and they can steal ur money.

Reported in: HOWARD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

on my 2005 nissan xterra, radiator warranty extended from 36,000 miles/36 months to 80,000 miles/96 months in 2011. however, my radiator was replaced at 40 months/88,000 miles in 2009. 11 months later (2010) i had to replace my transmission because of their defected radiator. why was my data excluded when nissans extended their warranty? i have spent over $10,000 in repairs since i have bought my 2005 xterra brand new.

Reported in: MARLETTE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MARLETTE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the front passenger air bag off sensor was illuminated with the passenger seat occupied. the contact stated that the warning light had been constantly flashing since february 20, 2011. she called her local dealer and was advised that her vehicle was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v690000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 122,470.

Reported in: NEW CASTLE DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

multiple complaints: at approx 55k miles, engine would rev out before shifting gears, at approx. 72k miles started vibration when at steady speed (approx 45 mph), so purchased new tires. at approx. 76k miles temperature gauge would fluctuate and vibration and gear slam increased. at approx. 79k miles blower stopped working and temperature gauge would go up and down. at 80,532 mi. had radiator replaced and coolant flushed and two transmission flushes done, as coolant and transmission fluids mixed due to radiator leaking. transmission continued vibration and began slamming again 3 mos. later. 6 mos. later engine overheated , had towed. engine was bad due to overheating from radiator assembly fault nissan describes. rebuilt engine, new timing chain and timing control valve, and new radiator. still cannot drive vehicle- severe transmission slamming gears, vehicle stalls when you take foot off gas, oil pressure gauge goes to bottom when foot off gas and up when you depress. since, nissan has extended warranty to 80k for radiator assembly can crack and internal leakage of coolant mixes with transmission fluids. i am not covered they say, but if i had been notified of this 2 years ago i would have been. their letter specifically states that it can occur at "higher mileages". i want nissan to reimburse me costs incurred and fix my transmission. i have been without a vehicle on and off for 8 mos. of the past two years, and do not think this vehicle will ever run properly due to their negligence to notify owners of the potential problem. i've seen hundreds of complaints. also have had engine light go on and off for last 2 years- due to fuel sending unit problem, nissan has extended warranty for this to 72k. i now have 94k - these issues need to be recalls and owners reimbursed- please investigate warranty extension issue! also had squeaks, battery issue, no start even w/new battery, cleared electronics/radio blown, cds don't eject, driver window won't go up unless pulled.

Reported in: WALLKILL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: WALLKILL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: WALLKILL NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

non-working fuel gauge problem and check engine light on!

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

have 2005 nissan xterra and the fuel gauge reads empty or a 1/4 fuel then it shoots up to full. we never know how much fuel is in there. it has been below freezing here in the north and i am scared my wife and kids will be stuck out of fuel someday soon. there are thousands of people with this problem, apparently it is the same problem for a bunch of nissan trucks and suvs around the same year. please help!

Reported in: COLEBROOK NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

on february 07, 2011 i was driving my 2005 nissan xterra at 55 mph on a two lane highway when it began to shake violently as if i had ran over spilled lumber or rumble strips. i braked hard as i thought i had ran over something. i hadn't, so after pulling over and checking for loose tires or driveline i continue on perplexed as to what happened. a few miles later it did it again. come to find out there is a known defect on 2005 thru 2010 nissan xterra's, pathfinders, and frontier's in which the radiators internally leak water into the automatic transmissions and causes the violent shaking at high speeds. nissan is aware of the issue and has only chosen to extend the warranty on the radiators and not recall the vehicles. in fact the letter sent to the consumers doesn't even reference the transmission (in which it destroys). while my family and i were not hurt, it was a close call and could have easily been worse at the speed i was going and the effect the failure has on the vehicle.

Reported in: MOLALLA OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

i just recently started experiencing a 'shudder' under mild acceleration between 40-60 mph with my 05xterra, v6 4x4 (~120k miles). feels like my rear wheels are going over a rumble strip and only lasts a few brief moments. took my xterra back to dealer and they indicated possibility of transmission cooler leak allowing antifreeze to enter torque converter and transmission causing slippage; although they checked my fluids and no cross contamination was evident. they recommended replacing torque converter, transmission and radiator...to the tune of ~$5000...there's got to be better answer...and accountability on their part...i searched on line and found that i'm not alone with this issue... a number of folks have experienced the same issue...nissan has even acknowledged a problem and has extended their warranty on the radiator, but not the torque converter, but my mileage exceeds the extended period; if they know of the issue, why isn't there a re-call...if the torque converter fails while driving, it will most certainly cause an accident...problem is getting worse and more frequent...there needs to be action by nissan to correct this condition before someone is seriously injured due to a known problem...

Reported in: BLOOMSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: BLOOMSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i noticed in the spring of 2010 my 05 nissan xterra began to stall and sputter at various times. i began to notice a pink/rose colored substance on the ground underneath the front of my truck. in july car wouldn't drive at all and jerked when it finally did move. i took it to a shop and got a diagnosis of a faulty radiator. had that replaced at a cost of $1200.00 was informed that the coolant and transmission fluid mixed causing the breakdown. i drove for another few months when the truck gave out in the middle of traffic had to have the truck towed to yet another shop for repair. i was informed that my transmission was toast due to the mixing of the fluids and would need to be replaced/rebuilt at owner's expense. nissan has yet to admit that the 05 xterra's have radiator faults and recall said vehicles. to get the transmission rebuilt at a cost to me of $2500 and yet i am still having issues with the truck. i received a recall notice for the ecm relay and had that corrected due to "can cause the engine to stop running while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash." my question is if the company can issue a recall for this matter then why not for the faulty radiators that lead to destroyed transmissions. i just got my truck out of the shop and just had the ecm replaced and yet my truck still stalls. when will nissan admit their mistakes and own up to it and recall all said cars and trucks affected and reimburse the consumers for the monies that has been shelled out so far. this is a major safety hazard as i don't wish to be driving along when my truck stalls and i'm rear-ended by another vehicle or by a tractor trailer god forbid. i would like for a solution to this problem and to see that all nissan xterra owners are validated in their concerns regarding this issue. i do hope that in the near future there will be some resolution to this issue as i am not made of money and don't own another vehicle to use at my disposable. thanks

Reported in: ELKRIDGE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated the transmission began slipping and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the dealer advised that anti-freeze was leaking into the engine because the intake valve gasket was bent. the dealer stated that the valve gasket was bending because the intake valve and radiator were made of plastic. the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 95,000. updated 05/03/11*lj the consumer stated due the defect with the radiator, anti-freeze leaked into the transmission fluid and caused the transmission to fail. updated 08/04/11

Reported in: UNIONVILLE CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: UNIONVILLE CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. after leaving the dealer, the driver noticed that all the interior lights were flashing on and off abnormally as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle would not restart and was towed back to the dealer. the dealer then advised that they repaired the recalled component only and that they were not able to assist in any other way. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

radiator failure causing fluid to drain into transmission. this caused damage to the transmission and torque converter. i was left stranded without warning in the middle of an intersection. the transmission was rebuilt, the torque converter was replaced, an external transmission was installed. cost of repair: $2,852.

Reported in: PASADENA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have a 2005 nissan xterra, recently i have been experiencing a rumbling effect under the vehicle like the feeling of rumble strips, after looking around my vehicle and finding nothing wrong. two days ago my vehicle suddenly stop going in/out of gear and after driving 3 miles to then gym and back i pulled my xterra in the driveway then suddenly a pinkish fluid poured out from under the carriage of the vehicle around the transmission. this cannot be safe whether on the highway or rural road, what has nissan done to mitigate this problem? i understand this is typical for 2005 xterras.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i own a 2005 nissan xterra. my problem started with the fuel leveling system and my check engine light coming on. it was the fuel leveling sender. my fuel was not registering correctly at all. next came stalling of my suv. i would be driving and it would act as if it was running out of gas and cut off. that turn out to be the emc, in which i paid for but was reimburse because nissan issued a recall for the emc. this did not fix the fuel leveling sender problem. a few months later, my suv was having a "hard crank". it just did not want to turn over. it would stall while driving. i would just cut off. i took that to a dealership and they said it was the cam sensors. so, i had the cam sensors replaced and i had the fuel level sender replaced. it was recommended that i have a mult-point inspection, so i had everything with that replace. i spent a $1000, only for my check engine light to come back on the next day. i took it back to the dealership for them to tell me now it is the catalyst converters and both needs to be replace. the price for both parts alone was $1300. i do not understand why so many xterra owners are having these types of problems and nissan are not responsible for fixing them. they will offer an extended warranty after the fact, but by the time the problem occur a 2005 does not qualify for the extended warranty. the catalyst converters affects the clean air for your vehicle. this is a safety issue.

Reported in: JACKSON MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Reported in: JACKSON MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

when getting to a speed of 55 mph and above i would start to hear a rumbling sound. i had my local nissan dealership take a look at it and they told me it was the front right u-joint. i had them replace the u-joint and when i picked it up and was on my way home the same rumbling sound was still occuring. i took it back to the dealership and they kept it a two days and then told me the rear axial was causing the noise the it needed to be replaced. i had them replace it which cost me $2000.00. again, when i picked it up and was on my way home the rumbling noise was still occuring. i went back to the dealership got the sevice manager to go for a ride with me so he could here the noise because no one at the dealership ever took the car out to hear the noise. he said they would have to keep it again to see if they could figure out the problem. they called me 2 days later and told me that a crack in the hose that runs through the radiator to the transmission was allowing antifreeze to get into the transmission and the transmission was causing the rumbling noise. they told me i needed to have the readiator and transmission replaced and it was going to cost me $4200.00. needless to say i was not convinced they knew what was wrong with the car since they were wrong the first two times, so i took it to a local transmission repair shop and had them look at it. they said it was the radiator and transmission so i had them replace both at a cost of $3900.00.

Reported in: GAMBRILLS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

my 2005 nissan xterra se with 82k miles had the radiator fail, leaking coolant into the transmission. this is a common problem with nissan suvs and trucks for at least 2005-2007 model years. nissan voluntarily extended their warranty to cover this type of issue to 80k miles, but it seems typical form the many online message boards addressing this issue that the problem arises after 80k miles. nissan refuses to cover any of the costs of repair.

Reported in: WESTMINSTER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel gauge is malfunctioning, i completely filled up the vehicle with gas started the engine and it still read empty. it took a couple of days to move up to showing full but now i have a check engine light. i researched this issue and many other nissan owners are experiencing or have experienced this problem with their vehicle around 50,000 miles. this is an issue nissan needs to take care of with so many people experiencing the same issue, it is obviously a defect in their manufacturing and is very pricey for the customer to fix!

Reported in: WEST JORDAN UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

my 2005 nissan xterra has problems with the fuel sending unit. the gas gauge will read at a quarter of a tank, when in fact there is no gas at all. it seems this occurs very often is other models older and newer, however the warranty is only covered up to 36000 miles. it seems to be that most people come across this issue well after the warranty expires. i would like to express my shame with nissan for not backing their products and putting dealerships under the pressure to charge customers to replace these faulty items, when it is their responsibility to provide for the safety of their consumers with reliable parts. i understand that there is a certain "wear and tear" that all cars incur, but faulty fuel sending units? i can be sure that this is not a common wear and tear item because if it was, other makes and models would need to replace it more often or within the 36000 mile criteria.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated was driving 30 mph when the transmission slipped. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the transmission fluid abnormally mixed with the radiator coolant. the radiator initially malfunctioned and caused the failure and the dealer advised replacing the transmission. the contact called the manufacturer yet the manufacturer did not offer any further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000.

Reported in: PORT ORCHORD WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: PORT ORCHORD WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my vehicle rumbled a little as if i was going over a rumble strip. then after a little bit of time, i lost all gears with the exception of 4th, this became a safety issue in traffic as slowing down caused the car to almost stop completely in traffic situations. following this, i have researched and found this to be the case for many of the same vehicles. the radiator leaks into the transmission causing transmission failure. something needs to be done!

Reported in: HINSDALE NH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle began to vibrate. the contact stated, if they decrease and increase the speed the vehicle would function normally for a short time and then the failure would recur. the dealer replaced the front wheel bearings, the brake pads and rotors, but the failure continued to occur. the most recent repair was a field line drive vibration check, but that did not repair the failure. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

Reported in: DURHAM CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a xterra 2005, i have two friends that have the same car, same year. they received from nissan a letter that said, that the fuel gauge was faulty and that they need to get it fixed, warranty was extended. mine is not working. called the dealer, they said i have no warranty, and it seems it is a problem with some nissan models 2005 and -06.

Reported in: TOA BAJA PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have a 2005 xterra service. fuel tank was not 1/4 tank and filled it up - had to stop at the store anyway so i gassed up. anyway, driving down the road, i looked down and my fuel gauge is on empty and the light on. interesting, i thought. then the check engine comes on later. i was thinking some kind of gas pocket or something so i got home and un did the gas cap, and disconnect the battery. engine light and fuel level still on and the unit is failure to read fuel gauge.

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: ANN ARBOR MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

i noticed that the rear view mirror was wobbling side to side while driving. at a stop light i attempted to adjust it. when i touched it the rear view mirror detached from the windshield. at first i thought that the adhesive had failed, but upon further inspection, i found that the glass itself had chipped out. this rear view mirror is equipped with an electronic compass so it has an electrical cord. i had to drive for several minutes with the mirror swinging from this cord. at the next stop light i was able to disconnect the electrical cord and take the mirror down completely. so there is a hunk of glass still stuck to the mirror mount and a crater in the windshield where this hunk of glass used to be. the crater is approximately 1.5" long by 1" wide by 0.093" deep. this occurred in a nissan xterra se equipped with a rockford fosgate sound system with subwoofer. when the subwoofer is in use at high volumes the rear view mirror does experience significant vibration. as an engineer, my concern with this failure is that during a crash if the rear view mirror detaches it becomes a projectile and has the potential to cause injury to passengers. (i was in a car crash in 1983 in which the rear view mirror in a oldsmobile cutlass supreme detached and hit a rear seat passenger in the head before proceeding out the rear window.)

Reported in: CLEARWATER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 nissan xterra. highway driving and car began to shake violently. it was hard to stay in control for a bit there. hard to figure out what it was but i have. nissan xterra's have a problem with the radiator failing and leaking coolant into the transmission, thereby ruining it. my car has been overheating and the transmission giving out while i'm traveling at highway speeds with my wife and two children in car seats. nissan voluntarily extended warranty on the radiator. that is no help to the consumer as once the radiator fails you also have a bad transmission. please make them accountable for their unethical dodging of a serious problem --- and a dangerous one! thank you.

Reported in: BURLINGTON VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: BURLINGTON VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

just purchased 2 wks ago a 2005 nissan xterra. at first the fuel gauge was slow to show the fuel level but it showed if it was half full or close to empty. now just two days ago our daughter called us saying she just filled the vehicle with gas and the fuel gauge is showing it is completely empty - fuel light is on. i have been all over the internet looking at how to fix the problem and how common of a problem it is-wow, its a seriously common problem. this is a serious hazard for my young teenage daughter! if she runs out of gas it could cause an accident. there appears to be no recall on this and from what i am seeing, it costs a lot of money to fix this problem-a problem that nissan should fix!

Reported in: ELLSINORE MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

car overheating, wouldn't run on highway, jerking, couldn't catch speed, radiator blew due to coolant problem which went into transmission needing new transmission. holding up traffic, had to keep my hazards on. extremely dangerous driving conditions. radiator reimbursed by nissan but wouldn't pay for transmission despite clear documentation that it was due to a recall. had to pull over several times on highway to get out of harms way.

Reported in: NEW ROCHELLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: NEW ROCHELLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

6 months ago, i begun to lose my hand brake that was slipping on an upgrade. had it adjusted with my local mechanic. it worked again after the adjustment. notice about 2 months ago that even on a level ground the hand brake was slipping. since i have 6 spd manual trans, would just leave vehicle on 2nd or 1st gear to prevent the car from moving at park. had the hand brakes checked and even had new brake shoes on hand if it needed to be replaced. mechanic discovered that differential gear fluid was sipping out of the 2 wheel seals and have caked on the brake shoes and surrounding area. the tech discovered that the release pressure valve located on the upper passenger side was clogged and not releasing pressure of gear oil as the vehicle travels. gear oil had no place to go but through the wheel differential seals. it would take a lot of work to replace the wheel seals as the 2 rear axles have to be pulled out and differential gear box have to be opened to unlock the 2 axles. tech removed the pressure release valve and installed hose in place of the spring cap to release pressure as temporary fix. hopefully wheel seals are not broken. will use vehicle in meantime to see of diff wheel seals need not be replaced with the pressure release valve in open position. accident can happen should vehicle run out of gear oil and ruin gear box that has the drive shaft attached. pls let me know of similar incident. thank you for looking into this. that price of that pressure release valve can only cost less than $20 from a dealer in my estimate.

Reported in: JERSEY CITY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005 nissan xterra having gas gauge / service engine light issue. po463 is the code which means the fuel sender/sensing unit is bad. this is clearly a faulty part issue on nissan and there should be a recall. there are too many people having this same issue with their 2005 - 2007 xterras, pathfinders, & frontiers. this is a hazard not knowing how much fuel is in your tank and it is a ridiculous to have to pay $600 to get this fixed when it is a faulty part issue.

Reported in: GA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel level sensor malfunctioning.

Reported in: NEW ORLEANS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

nissan has had a great # of fuel sensor problems with their line of vehicles. this is a well documented fact . my fuel gauge failed a few weeks back and now reads empty all the time despite filling the tank up. the fuel sensor problem also loads a code which causes the check engine light to stay on- not a good thing if you need to get a state inspection done. nissan has ignored mine and many other requests to fix this problem. with a sensor that does not work or reads gas levels falsely due to faulty parts nissan is putting or has put in it's cars this is putting the driving public at great risk. accidents could be caused due to running out of fuel when you thought you had enough because of this faulty fuel sensor.

Reported in: DURHAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

2005 nissan xterra- routine maintenance found radiator full of transmission fluid. transmission approx one quart low. defective radiator known by nissan for some time now. only extended warranty to 80,000 miles from what i learned. my car has 90,000 miles. received no notice or warning prior. numerous owners complained. some required transmission change costing thousands of dollars. in 2010 i bought another nissan, frontier, it has the same radiator apparently. if i would have known earlier, i would have never purchased another nissan. why is there no recall on these nissans, 2005 and subsequent? it is costing taxpayers millions out of pocket. i was lucky, i was spared a transmission change. i had the transmission fluid cooler in the radiator disabled and i installed a separate transmission cooler in stead. it did cost me a loss of my road trip vacation though.

Reported in: SAINT JAMES NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

on or about may 14th 2011 i observe fluid leaking from my nissan 2005 xterra. i sought professional advice. it was mandatory that i replace the radiator, thermostat and flush the engine and transmission. it became very apparent that this was a manufacture defect. i then contact five towns nissan, who indicated that my vehicle was out of warranty (80,000). i did receive an undated �warrant notification� from nissan north america inc which did compromise any extended warranty especially if it is a manufacturer defect. nissan north america inc did acknowledge that there was a manufacturer defect on the radiator assembly that will cause leakage of the engine coolant (antifreeze) to mix with the transmission causing the transmission to be rebuilt. this will cost over $6,000.00 to repair. what became obviously suspicious is that nissan sent the �warrant notification� after the fact knowing that all and or most of the affected vehicles were out of warranty. it became apparent that nissan was fully aware of the defects, hence, being liable for their negligence. amidst all the complaints nissan refuse to recall and or fix the defects. secondly, i do have problems with the emission system of the said nissan 2005 xterra, of which, i did reported to nissan. in june 2009 it was determine upon paid inspection by nissan service center, that both #1 and #2 catalytic convertor, fuel level sensor and gas gauge were all defective. i had the gauge replace, but both #1 and #2 catalytic convertor, fuel level sensor will cost over $4,000.00 to repair. it now has a manufacturer defect of the timing chain that can be disastrous, and will cost $2,500.00. i am most respectfully asking your office to launch an immediate investigation about the manufacturer defects that i have listed, and would like nissan to fully compensate me for the repairs. i would like you to take into consideration of all the consumers who are frustrated by this dilemma, and have no possible alternative.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD GARDENS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD GARDENS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the transmission began to shake excessively. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was flushed. the mechanic also stated that the radiator was cracked and leaking transmission fluid into the engine. as a result, severe damage was being done to the engine. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Reported in: RED HILL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Reported in: RED HILL PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl- the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle stalled. the contact noticed that the vehicle ran out of fuel, even though the fuel gauge did not display an empty reading. an authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the fuel sending unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: TOMS RIVER NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my 2005 nissan xterra suddenly developed a lack of acceleration nearly causing an accident at a stop sign. when taken to my mechanic i was told that the trouble code indicated the tcm and or the front brake solenoid, both of which are in the transmission and they would cost at least $2000 to fix. the dealer would not talk to me or return my calls after letting me know that a fix would cost @$5000+ i cannot afford to replace this and after finding that it happens with nearly all 05 xterras i will not.

Reported in: KILL DEVIL HILLS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: KILL DEVIL HILLS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

in september, 2010 i was driving my 2005 nissan xterra at 55 mph on a two lane highway when it the temperature spiked overheating the engine after pulling over and checking it i discovered i had transmission fluid in the radiator. come to find out there is a known defect on 2005 thru 2010 nissan xterra's, pathfinders, and frontier's in which the radiators internally leak water into the automatic transmissions and causes the violent shaking at high speeds. nissan is aware of the issue and has only chosen to extend the warranty on the radiators and not recall the vehicles. in fact the letter sent to the consumers doesn't even reference the transmission (in which it destroys). while my family and i were not hurt, it was a close call and could have easily been worse at the speed i was going and the effect the failure has on the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a garage and the radiator replaced and transmission flushed. while servicing my vehicle the mechanic discovered that the engine head had cracked. i incurred over 2,400 dollars in repairs...using a used replacement engine. nissan corporation after 9 weeks of waiting has informed me that they have opted not to assist in the repair of the vehicle nor provide reimbursement. on june 23, 2011, my transmission began to fail.

Reported in: WYOMING PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: WYOMING PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

several issues with my 2005 nissan x-terra that make it very dangerous to drive. we don't know what to do anymore .....the issue with the trans, that we replaced because all the violent shaking episodes...now hopefully done with. now due to a knocking and sensor light alert, an issue with 4x4, fuel sensor was diagnosed day b/f yesterday. we were told this is extremely dangerous.....cost ? over $3,000 added to the $9,000 trans repairs. please tell me what to do!

Reported in: BELLEVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

the car began to have a shaking feeling like you were driving over a rumble strip about 4 months ago. we took the car to dealer and they determined we had the issue that nissan had reported may happen where the radiator fails and coolant gets into the transmission. the dealer said the entire cooling system and transmission would have to be replaced and the cost would be $6500.00. nissan had sent us a letter last year stating they had extended the warranty on the radiator and all of its corresponding parts to 80,000 miles/96 months. our vehicle has 94,000 miles on it. i called nissan and they said they would do nothing. we are currently fixing part of the problem by fixing the radiator and flushing the transmission. when we have more funding we will have the transmission rebuilt because we cannot afford to purchase the new transmission.

Reported in: CHURCHVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk while shifting gears. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission and radiator fluids were mixing, causing the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but would not offer any further assistance due to the mileage being above 80,000. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 86,000. updated 09/20/2011 *ln

Reported in: RICHMOND VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

noticed check engine light on dash was on but detected no issues and unemployed so didn't run down to nissan to pay them $600 to turn out a light. needed tx inspection sticker about 4 days ago went to get one at nearby jiffy lube and they denied because of "safety or emissions issues" on a code "p0463:fuel level sensor circuit high input". i got home and researched and found that is was quite common problem with xterras and pathfinders. so common in fact, that previous generation nissans were actually recalled for a similar issue. the sensor is in the gas tank and only checks the accuracy of the gas gauge. unfortunately, no recall has been placed on the part for the 2nd gen yet, and so nissan customers are being forced to have the dealer make the repair to the tune of about $600. what a racket. and without the repair i can't get my inspection sticker, when the worst that can happen is to run out of gas because the gas gauge may not show the correct level in the tank. my gauge is working fine. since when is even a possible gas gauge problem a "safety and emissions" hazard anyway? racket. the guy at jiffy lube told me it might be sending to much gas thru the engine. what? a blatant lie. so apparently, the system has it that this unemployed person, with barely enough to survive has to either risk a big costly ticket for no inspection sticker or line nissan's pockets with money i need to feed my family for a faulty part that they have even recalled the prior version of already when my vehicle runs good as it ever did and the gas gauge is working just fine. this is just wrong on so many levels and an injustice and apparently, you folks are the only ones that can bring justice to this situation by forcing them to recall that part they can't seem to get right before they rob more good americans of their limited resources in the racket they have going.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission failure caused by radiator leak, which causes vibration in vehicle which can be hazardous and costly. internet comments suggest problem is known by manufacturer but warrantees have not been extended, and dealer quoted full price for repair: $5,000+ on vehicle worth $11,000. *tt

Reported in: SAYLORSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: SAYLORSBURG PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i purchased a new 2005 nissan for my daughter six years ago.....i have the exact problem that everyone else seems to have....a faulty radiator caused coolant to ruin the transmission now nissan wants thousands to replace the transmission and radiator. also the cadillac converter needs replacing and experiencing the same fuel gauge problem....since i have 109000 miles it is out of warranty....i have not received any recalls in the mail and i have always been the titled owner since i purchased it brand new. i am disgusted that nissan is aware that there was a faulty radiator, this is not caused by wear and tear....but intends on doing nothing. they charged me $100 just to diagnose the problem. my daughter doesn't have thousands for these kind of repairs and the car slips out of gear while driving which is dangerous. it seems nissan should be forced to make these specific repairs since they are aware of the defect.

Reported in: MISSISSIPPI MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

05 nissan xterra radiator leaked antifreeze into the transmission causing the vehicle to not move until rpm's reached a certain speed. car had been vibrating prior to incident which was thought to be tires. car was towed to transmission shop and at a cost of $4800 for repairs. i understand this is a problem that multiple owners have had and that nissan is not accepting responsibility for. i was put at risk as i drive 35 miles each way to and from work and a majority of this driving is done on the highway. my drive time is very early in the morning and very late at night. if the car had broke down i would have been stranded on the side of the highway.

Reported in: PALM BAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: PALM BAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN

i am writing to complain about my 2005 nissan xterra. otherwise a very sound car, i have been informed by the dealership that the timing chain guide is wearing down and will eventually fail. the dealer informed me this is common in nissan and my research concurs. my car only has 85,000 miles on it and this repair is estimated to cost me $1900.00. i feel this should be a safety recall item as there has already been numerous safety bulletins on this issue.

Reported in: GIG HARBOR WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i was entering onto the freeway about 60mph when the vehicle started vibrating violently. i wasn't sure if i blew a tire or hit something and i instinctively braked hard and drove onto the shoulder of the road. i inspected the front end and could not determine what had gone wrong. i drove at minimum posted speed to the next ramp and exited. on a dirt road on the way home the vibration and shaking started again at around 40mph. when i slowed down the shaking stopped. i nursed the car home. i learned later there is a defect in the transmission of this model caused by radiator fluid leaking into the transmission which corrodes the components. i never received a recall or other notice from nissan. this is a dangerous condition because it causes the driver to take immediate and severe action as it feels like a catastrophic failure of some sort. at high speeds it could cause an accident. *kb

Reported in: LAKEVILLE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2005 nissan xterra transmission/ radiator. radiator leaks into transmission and causes transmission to seeze. nissan is aware of this issue they have not entered a recall on the part. *tt

Reported in: ROCKY POINT NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

radiator failed and leaked into transmission and problems with fuel system. truck shook and would not speed up going on to highway. family almost got hit by truck.

Reported in: WESTTOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel sending unit failed. the fuel gauge would read empty whenever the fuel tank was filled with gasoline. the vehicle was taken to the dealer after routine maintenance and the contact was informed that the fuel sending unit failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 108,000.

Reported in: CENTREVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

defective transmission cooling design causing 2005 nissan xterra leaking coolant into transmission resulting in transmission and radiator failure. nissan has not corrected the design problem for consumers resulting in putting consumers risk of harms way and extreme costs to repair. *kb

Reported in: KANSAS KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: KANSAS KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while accelerating, the vehicle hesitated and would not accelerate over 15 mph. a loud noise was also heard coming from the engine area. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who performed a diagnostic test and stated that the radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. the dealer replaced the transmission, radiator, and drive shaft. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but denied assistance with the repairs because the warranty expired. the failure and current mileages were 87,000. ..updated 09/15/11 *bf

Reported in: GRANDVIEW MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, she heard a rumbling sound. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics, where the technician stated that radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. there were also parts within the transmission that needed to be repaired, but the contact was unaware of the specific parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: BRISTOL CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: BRISTOL CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

dte (distance to empty) indication flashes "---". vehicle "service engine soon" light illuminated. code po463, fuel level sensor a circuit input high is stored in memory. according to internet searches and circuit diagram, believed to be fuel level sensor (in-tank). *tt

Reported in: AIKEN SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i seem to be having the same problem as everyone else with my 2005 nissan xterra. started feeling a vibration around 40 to 60 mph. it felt like i was riding on a rumble strip except i was not. the radiator fluid leaked into my transmission which cased my transmission to go out. i have only had this vehicle for 2 months. *tt

Reported in: ARCOLA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

driving vehicle when transmission dropped into lower gear and would not upshift. cause found --- radiator cracked and leaked coolant into transmission- . which ruined the transmission. *tt

Reported in: WEBSTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

driving vehicle when transmission dropped into lower gear and would not upshift. cause found --- radiator cracked and leaked coolant into transmission- . which ruined the transmission. *tt

Reported in: WEBSTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

faulty radiator leaked antifreeze into transmission which rendered the transmission useless.

Reported in: GARFIELD HTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

faulty radiator leaked antifreeze into transmission which rendered the transmission useless.

Reported in: GARFIELD HTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated the vehicle started making a rumbling sound after having the oil changed at the dealers. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was told that the transmission was slipping and coolant was leaking from the radiator into the transmission. the vehicle would need both the radiator and the transmission replaced. the failure and current mileages were 85,000.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

teenage daughter ran out of gas at night while gauge registered nearly a full tank! she was under the impression that her father must have recently filled the tank, which obviously was not the case. the gauge registers full when it's not and empty when it's not! received "code pewee fuel censor a too high" after researching, i see that this is, and has been, an issue with xterras! and for older generations there was a recall. however for this model we were not notified of any issue thereby putting my daughter at risk.

Reported in: THORNVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN

i first noticed a vibration in my 2005 nissan xterra like driving over speed bumps when letting off the accelerator the vibration stopped. i thought it was a problem with tires, driveshaft or rear end but found it would not happen if i turned off the overdrive. so i googled nissan transmission problems and found that people were having the same issue and said it was due to coolant mixing with the transmission fluid and causing transmission failure. i continued to drive the vehicle not having the money to do the costly repair and debating whether to trade in the vehicle. yesterday the car left me broke down alongside the road. the vehicle started jumping like it was going to stall the check engine like came on and the temperature went in the red i pulled over to the side of the road and seen coolant mixed with some other fluid all over the engine compartment and street something must have burst. contacted nissan they told me it was not covered due to being over the 80,000 mile extended warrant but to take it to a dealership to get a diagnostic to determine what the problem is to see what they can do to help.

Reported in: READING PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

this morning the fuel level sensor on my 2005 nissan xterra stopped working as i was driving to work. the dealership wants $500 to fix the sensor which was a known problem and recalled on earlier models of this truck. and is also a common problem for other xterra owners. please recall this part. fuel level sensors last much longer than this is other makes and models of vehicles.

Reported in: CENTREVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

POWER TRAIN

i purchased my 2005 nissan xterra less than 2 months ago and noticed about a month after i bought it that it had a rumble when driving it, especially when accelerating over 40 mph or on an incline when driving over 50 on highways. i also noticed that upon starting the car there was a very loud thump in the rear end. about a week after these issues became noticeabe, my service engine light came on and when i went to accelerate the car did not move at all... i had to crawl to the side of the road and re start my car. i took it to my local repair show where i was told the code was in the transmission section and i should take it to a tranmission shop. the estimated repairs are very costly and it's obvious that so many other xterra owners have experienced this same problem. it is my only vehicle and i travel 80 miles a day to and from work and am forced to pay for this repair or be without a vehicle that i just purchased and still owe money on. there has to be some responsibility on the part of nissan to reimburse their purchasers for the costly repairs due to a problem that is evidently a design flaw in the radiator and transmission of the 2005 xterra. if so many people are complaining why is nothing being done to aid the victims of nissans poor design? *tt

Reported in: HASKELL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the check engine light would illuminate sporadically and the fuel gage would read inaccurately. the dealer diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was defective and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted but denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage 98,000. updated 11/29/11 *bf the consumer stated a recall was issued for his make and model, but not the year, as well as other models. updated 12/12/11

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving my son to a soccer game and could not get the car to go past 20 getting on the highway. i had the car in the dealer a few months earlier b/c i was having trouble getting past 45mph. they told me they could not properly diagnose and to continue driving. my car had 72000 at that point. they did not advise me of the potential radiator/transmission problem or let me know the warranty had been extened from 60000 to 80000 miles. *tt

Reported in: MIDDLETOWN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: MIDDLETOWN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN

i noticed a vibrating noise when i would reach 40-50mph. it sounded like i was driving on a rumble strip but was not. one day i pulled out into traffic and my transmission slipped, had my gas pedle to the floor but i was barely moving. i had to swirve into the ditch to avoid getting rear ended! i took it to my nissan dealship to have a diagnositc test done. they called and told me that there was a defect in the radiator causing fluid to leak into the transmission. the estimated cost will be about $1500, to replace my radiator and flush the fluids twice. they stated that this will be a 80-85% chance this would temporaraly fix the problem, but with them not really knowing how much damage there is to my transmission that if this doesn't correct the problem that i would need to replace my trasmission meaning an additional $5,000. i have searched on-line and found out on a website (carcomplaints.com) that there are many other people out there with my same problem. nissan is very aware of this defect in the radiator and has done nothing about it. my warrenty ran out in april and the warrenty on the radiator ended at 80,000 miles. i am in a huge bind not knowing what to do. being a single mom i am very tight on money. i would hope that there are enough complaints for nissan to recall all nissan xterra 2005 for radiator defects. i am keeping my fingers crossed and praying for a miracle. *tt

Reported in: SHELBY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

transmission shudders violently periodically between speeds of 40mph and 65mph. brought truck to buckeye nissan in hilliard, oh where all of my repairs have been completed over the entire life of my vehicle and they informed me that i had coolant in transmission and transmission fluid in radiator. this problem can lead to sudden and catastrophic failure of transmission while in motion which could have lead to a serious auto accident.

Reported in: GALLOWAY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel level sensor on my 2005 nissan xterra stopped working as i was driving to work. the dealership wants $500 to fix the sensor which was a known problem and recalled on earlier and later models of this truck. and is also a common problem for other xterra owners. please recall this part. fuel level sensors last much longer than this is other makes and models of vehicles.

Reported in: SHELTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

engine light service soon is on the car is starting to stall. out of warranty but while researching this is a know issue for nissan xterras.

Reported in: PATERSON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

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 drivetrain components are damaged and fail causing possible accident.

Reported in: GATLINBURG TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

had a p0463 code come up for fuel level sensor a circuit high input. i understand that this is very common on second generation nissans. *tt

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

"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 did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com 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."

Reported in: WEST JORDAN UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sending unit died at 36800 miles; approximately 800 miles out of warranty. nissan later admitted fault (over 5 years later) and extended warranty to 72000 miles as it applies to that part, but my vehicle was well past that mileage by that point. vehicle now fails nj inspection because obd ii code is returned for faulty fuel level sensor.

Reported in: BROWNS MILLS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 2005 xterra with 38k miles, "service engine soon" light came on, took it to the dealership, hooked it up to the computer, diagnosis is a bad fuel sending unit $600.00 to replace. i'm just over the extended warranty but dealership cannot help. the sending unit and gasket are $200.00. $400.00 for labor seems a bit steep. at what point in time will nissan recall this issue? *kb

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

the clutch first failed at 2800 miles. nissan replaced it but told me it was bad driving. i have had a clutch my entire life. the second failure was at 52000 miles. nissan told me it was out of warranty so i had it replaced elsewhere with oe parts. it just failed again at 78000 miles and again they said it was out of warranty. i will now have the fourth clutch installed and am looking at other than oem equipment. *kb

Reported in: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Reported in: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

after my "service engine soon" light was activated, i proceeded to take my nissan xterra to the nissan dealership in hawthorne, ca, to have it checked out. nissan charged me $129 for a diagnostic test, which found an error code of p0463. that error coded indicated that the fuel level sensor was malfunctioning. i declined to pay $570 to have it repaired. in doing some research on the internet, i found that several nissan vehicles, especially its trucks and suvs, have suffered from this product defect. i would greatly appreciate it if nissan rectified the situation by recalling vehicles or covering my charge for repairs.

Reported in: MANHATTAN BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MANHATTAN BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

faulty radiator design allowed a crack that caused cross contamination of coolant and transmission fluid. caused transmission to fail.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

POWER TRAIN

faulty radiator design allowed a crack that caused cross contamination of coolant and transmission fluid. caused transmission to fail.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i was picking up my children from school and my car just stopped driving in the middle of the intersection while i was making a left turn at a stoplight. i brought it to a trans shop and they said i have coolant in my transmission which caused it to fail. repairs are estimated at $4326 and i am just angry and sick over this situation. not only was it a scary situation to break down in the middle of the intersection with my kids in the car but i am very disappointed in all the reports i have been reading about in the 2005 xterra. i can not afford to fix this problem and this is simply not fair that nissan isn't taking responsibility for their negligence. please help!!

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: GLENDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel level sensor error code is on due to a part failure and this is a known fault that occurs frequently and has safety concerns due to possibility of running our of fuel.

Reported in: VAIL CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com 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-59k. 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.

Reported in: COLLEGE STATION TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel level sensor is not working correctly causing an unsafe fuel indication reading.

Reported in: WAKE FOREST NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

POWER TRAIN

i was driving my 2005 nissan xterra at 55 mph on a two lane highway when it began to shake violently as if i had ran over spilled lumber or rumble strips. i braked hard as i thought i had ran over something. i hadn't, so after pulling over and checking for loose tires or driveline i continue on perplexed as to what happened. a few miles later it did it again. come to find out there is a known defect on 2005 thru 2010 nissan xterra's, pathfinders, and frontier's in which the radiators internally leak water into the automatic transmissions and causes the violent shaking at high speeds. nissan is aware of the issue and has only chosen to extend the warranty on the radiators and not recall the vehicles. in fact the letter sent to the consumers doesn't even reference the transmission (in which it destroys). while my family and i were not hurt, it was a close call and could have easily been worse at the speed i was going and the effect the failure has on the vehicle.

Reported in: NORTH ADAMS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: NORTH ADAMS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge, fuel sending unit is not working properly.

Reported in: BURNSVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel level sensor failed 800 miles out of warranty; causes driver to have no idea of fuel level. creates dangerous possibility of running out of fuel on highways, in traffic, etc. without motor running, power steering and power brakes do not work, creating even higher risk of accident. very common issue on 2005 xterra; should have been a recall.

Reported in: BROWNS MILLS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BROWNS MILLS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

recently i experienced a sudden loss of acceleration as i attempted to merge onto a highway. i was also very lucky that i didn't cause a serious accident. the problem was intermittent at first and then increased. nissan acknowledged a radiator design flaw and extended the basic warranty to lessor of 96 months or 80k miles. i contacted nissan consumer affairs to inform them my xterra was affected by the same problem. while under 96 mos, my vehicle has 89k miles. i requested an exception which was denied. nissan's failure to stand behind their products, particularly when the problem represents a serious safety concern and attributable to a design flaw, is inexcusable. nissan denies any safety concern. this problem (referenced by nissan in the radiator assembly customer satisfaction program description) pertains to 2005-2010 xterra, pathfinder and frontier vehicles equipped with auto transmissions. corrosion within the radiator leads to a crack and contamination of engine coolant with trans fluid, damaging radiator & transmission corrosion develops over time and most vehicle owners will likely exceed the 80k limit before problem presents itself. an internet search revealed 15 dedicated web threads to this problem and they are mostly 2005 vehicles. if nissan didn?t correct the design flaw before 2010, the # of failures will significantly increase over the coming years as model yr 2005-2010 cars age. how many accidents or fatalities need to occur during this period before nissan is held accountable for their negligence? the dealer estimate to repair my xterra is $6,760. this is a significant financial burden and hardship on any vehicle with just over 80,000 miles. how many nissan owners have to experience financial hardship before nissan is held accountable??

Reported in: MAPLE GROVE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MAPLE GROVE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

it has come to my attention during a recent horrific event that my transmission has seized due to a failure of the radiator cracking and mixing coolant into the transmission. i had bought an extended warranty plan through my dealer when i purchased this vehicle in 2009. they had an adjustor from carefree car protection come out to look at the vehicle on friday november 11, 2011. with that being said; they stated they do not cover the radiator issue; and since it was the faulty radiator that caused the entire transmission to fail and ultimately seized, they will also not cover that or any other of the repairs. upon a bit of research on my own this is a known failure with this particular year/make/model of nissan. there are hundreds if not thousands of documented cases of consumers with the very same issue. there has been no recall made on this at all. yes, nissan extended the radiator warranty up to 80,000 miles but not the transmission. guess what; this happened in my vehicle at 89,000, so not only can i not fix the radiator issue but the transmission is also the same. the worst part of all this is; on wednesday november 9th my four year old daughter and i were almost killed due to this known malfunction. we were traveling on a very busy highway in mid-day traffic when the entire transmission seized in the middle of the highway. i have to say, if it were not for my extensive training in emergency vehicle operations by the state of massachusetts , i honestly do not believe my daughter or i would be alive today. the vehicle seized right on that stretch of highway and i had to veer into a ditch avoiding other vehicles, trees, guardrails and jersey barriers. i am thankful that we did survive that horrific even. now i am looking to nissan to do the right thing and make this right. updated ivoq 12/01/11

Reported in: NORTH ADAMS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: NORTH ADAMS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

started hearing a rumble strip sound while on smooth pavement. vehicle started shifting harder, with slight vibrations. before i could take it in, i was involved with a hit in run in a parking lot. nissan said the upper and lower radiator hoses were soaked in transmission fluid. manager said it had been leaking for some time. he said i needed a new radiator, and transmission cost of 6500. nissan updated their radiators because they new it was a defective part, but refuse to take care of damage they have caused. see link http://www.nissanassist.com/web/radiator/faqs.php?menu=22

Reported in: STEVENSON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: STEVENSON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i have a 200d xterra that i bought new at the end of 2005. recently the gas gauge stopped working. i would fillit up than he gas light comes on along with service engine soon. next day gas gauge reads 3/4 full than never moves. nissan wants to charge $450 just so happens my extended warranty ran out 10-15-11 and i have over 72,000 miles on it.

Reported in: SIMPSONVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN

my nissan xterra started making a vibration sound around august of 2011. it sounded like your vehicle was running over a "rumble strip". it was infrequent at first so i ignored it. i did notice some other warning signs of potential trouble (at hindsight). the vehicles heater would never heat the interior of the vehicle at idle, but would do it at speed. nissan knows the issue is a defect but refuses to take responsibility. several times while i have been driving the vehicle it would shudder and almost result in a accident. i have only narrowly avoided a collision on 3 separate occasions. nissan extended the powertrain warranty to 80,000 miles because they know of the issue, but refuse to admit its a defect. had i been informed about the warranty extension i may have been able to have it services while within the warranty period. my vehicle is currently at 83,000 miles, but within the 96 month portion of the warranty. i'm currently afraid to drive the vehicle on the highway because i'm worried the transmission will fail at high speed and result in a serious accident.

Reported in: WATERLOO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: WATERLOO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

STEERING

my husband and i purchased our 2005 nissan xterra, 17 miles young. exactly one month after we purchased, the rear differential went out and was covered under warranty. no problems for a few years, until we noticed that the gas gauge was not giving accurate readings, we had to watch our odometer count to make sure we didn't run out of gas, which is a very scary thought when you have two young children. this happened when we had approximately 80000 miles on the truck and $600 to repair. shortly after, the transmission was acting up and the heater wasn't working. no why wasn't that working? apparently, nissan thought it would be a cool trick to have the radiator leak into the transmission.... brilliant business plan they have. took the truck in and had to pay $5800 to have the transmission, radiator and computer all replaced. this financial hardship was in fact a hardship. one that shouldn't have had to happen had nissan provided quality parts and provided stellar service. i will sue nissan for this major safety issue, blog/facebook my little heart away about how insincere of a company nissan is and never ever-ever-ever give them a positive recommendation.

Reported in: CASTRO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: CASTRO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Reported in: CASTRO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: CASTRO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel level sending unit fails with a p0463 stored in self-diagnosis. this is the same as the open recall for 06-08 in tsb ntb07-069b. however mine is an 05 and if you look on the web,,,,,,,this is a common problem with xterra s from 05-09 not just 06-08. nissan is not being helpful, and running out of fuel in the middle of the road is not good, nor is the $500+ dollars they want to fix this!!

Reported in: PUYALLUP WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

vehicle failed during operation without warning secondary to faulty original radiator which leaked coolant into the transmission. transmission and radiator destroyed and require replacing. despite extensive documentation of this problem on consumer websites and a class action lawsuit, nissan america and dealership denied any knowledge of this problem and did not accept any financial responsibility. total repairs estimated at $5,000. notifying consumer of and/or replacing faulty radiator could prevent a costly destroyed transmission.

Reported in: FOREST GROVE OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: FOREST GROVE OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

service engine light came on and fuel gauge completely unreliable. fuel gauge would read empty with full fuel and then change to various readings.

Reported in: LA VERNE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact was driving 20 mph when the vehicle started to jerk violently and there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms before shifting into gear. the contact also mentioned that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the radiator and transmission fluids had mixed erroneously and both the transmission and the radiator would need to be replaced. in addition, the belt tension sensor would also need to be replaced in order to repair the air bag system. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to waive the fee of diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that he heard knocking coming from under the hood while driving approximately 30 mph. the contact also stated that the temperature gauge would display that the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose a failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Reported in: PALM HARBOR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

radiator failed and allowed coolant to mix with transmission fluid. both radiator and transmission need replaced at a cost of $6411.00 (includes labor).

Reported in: CROFTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

radiator failed and allowed coolant to mix with transmission fluid. both radiator and transmission need replaced at a cost of $6411.00 (includes labor).

Reported in: CROFTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

radiator corrosion leaking fluid into transmission. replacing radiator and transmission. replaced vaporizer solenoid and the ipdm unit (voluntary recall) which caused stalling while driving. fuel sensor replaced. mandatory recall on the ecm unit. no notification on voluntary or mandatory recalls.

Reported in: RIO RANCHO NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: RIO RANCHO NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: RIO RANCHO NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

POWER TRAIN

my 2005 nissan xterra with 85000 miles has a vibration which feels like driving on rumble strips that comes and goes. there is also the smell of antifreeze and the heat works sporadically at idle. looking at everyone's else's post it looks like this is a known issue with the 2005 xterra that nissan is not fixing. there should be a recall on this so that nissan can make the adequate repairs.

Reported in: BRISTOL CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the fuel level indicator is very unreliable. sometimes it reads full and other times it won't move from empty even though there's fuel in the tank. after doing some internet research on this problem i found that it's very common in the 2005 xterras! why hasn't there been a recall on the faulty sensor?

Reported in: PORTLAND ME || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

while driving, the engine cuts off without warning causing all systems to shut down, including brake assist and power steering causing a near collision twice, once while navigating a curve at low speed with a ditch on the right side and once while navigating a curve at higher speed and nearly coasting into oncoming traffic. the issue is due to a known defect in the radiator causing coolant to spill into the transmission. this is a major safety concern that appears in vehicles without warning in any circumstance at any speed. please initiate a recall asap for our safety!

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

my 05 xterra has a leak from the radiator in the transmission due to a defect in the lines. now i have to replace the transmission and the radiator which will cost $6000. i filed a claim with nissan to try and get this repair covered. i was denied because nissan said this is not a problem other people are having. if you are also having this problem you need to open a claim with nissan to show them there is a real problem here. the rep i talked to is named [xxx] and her personal work line is 615-725-7205. please open your claim with her and prove to nissan that there needs to be a recall for this problem. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: KINGMAN AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

we have a 2005 nissan xterra that we had to have a transmission replaced on in 2007 because radiator coolant leaked into the transmission. again, the same thing has happened. recall these cars, please. they are dangerous and this repair is very expensive. i had read the complaint history and i am not the only one with this problem.

Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel level sensor malfunction.

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

there was a loud rumble and jerking while driving at 35mph. fluid was leaking badly also. i took the car to nissan on on april 21, 2008. they said they could not duplicate the problem. again, the car started jerking and making loud rumbles. i took it back to nissan and they said the u joints were bad and replaced them. as soon as i pulled out of their parking area, the car did the same thing. so, i took it back again. this time, they told me that the radiator was coming apart and leaking antifreeze into transmission. they charged me $1285.89 to replace the radiator and flush the transmission. it is now 2012 and the car is doing the same thing again. the problem was never fixed properly to begin with. i need a new transmission at a high price. anyone reading this should phone me at so that we can start a class action law suit against nissan. lets inform everyone who has had this problem. from what i have been reading, thousands of people have had the same problem. this is a safety issue as well as a costly problem. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

radiator cracked and leaked coolant into the transmission. both radiator and transmission damaged. estimated cost of repairs around $4700. *kb

Reported in: BESSEMER AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

radiator cracked and leaked coolant into the transmission. both radiator and transmission damaged. estimated cost of repairs around $4700. *kb

Reported in: BESSEMER AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

radiator fluid leaked into transmission. caused transmission failure. had to replace radiator, electrical components, hoses, transmission, etc. repairs cost over $3900. this is a known problem by nissan and they refuse to recall, but they have issued bulletins.

Reported in: LAWRENCEVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel sending unit has failed. service engine light has turned on; fuel gauge shows empty; received extended warranty for fuel unit for 72k miles or 6 years. i am at 70k miles but i bought it in 2005 so its past the 6 years. this is such a common failure and should be replaced by the manufacturer via a recall.

Reported in: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN

total transmission failure after engine coolant floods transmission, causing vehicle to lurch and stop. incurred repair costs at dealership of $5,968.89. nissan is aware of this problem on 2005 xterras, but failed to inform owners to replace faulty radiators which causes the transmission failure. nissan secretly extended the power train warranty to 80,000 miles because of this problem (owners not informed), but the transmission failure associated with this issue does not occur until after 80,000 miles. one website, caromplaints.com, as 23 pages of complaints from 2005 xterra owners documenting this issue. ref: http://www.carcomplaints.com/nissan/xterra/2005/transmission/radiator_causes_transmission_failure.shtmlnissan refuses to reimburse owners for the repairs. the nissan consumer affairs file no. for my complaint is [xxx]. please help. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: ANAHEIM HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: ANAHEIM HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN

went to pull out into traffic and experienced tranny slipping. i was very lucky not to be involved in an accident. check engine light came on took my vehicle to the dealership and they told me what was wrong and that they have been seeing this problem more and more frequently. it would seem nissan is aware of the manufacturing defect in the radiator which causes fluid to leak into the tranny thereby slowly destroying the transmission, they offered an extended warrant to 80,000 miles but thru research i have discovered that this problem does not manifest itself until around 100,000 miles. i was never contacted by nissan about this issue and there is no recall but hundreds of complaints. it is obvious that if nissan does not resolve this issue there are going to be accidents and maybe even deaths related to this manufacturing defect.

Reported in: NEW PORT RICHEY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

rattle shake feel at 45 mph. loosened transmission drain plug. transmission fluid has antifreeze mixed with it.

Reported in: BURLINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

POWER TRAIN

rattle shake feel at 45 mph. loosened transmission drain plug. transmission fluid has antifreeze mixed with it.

Reported in: BURLINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

radiator fluid leaked into my transmission, which caused transmission failure.

Reported in: WAKEFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

radiator fluid leaked into my transmission, which caused transmission failure.

Reported in: WAKEFIELD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

as with most of the 2nd generation xterras, my radiator failed causing coolant to mix with transmission fluid. this causes the transmission to seize up and/or an inability to shift. i first felt shuddering while shifting into 4th (automatic transmission). i immediately recognized a problem and and began driving to my mechanic. i entered the freeway and found myself unable to get out of 1st or 2nd gear - i could not drive faster than 20 miles per hour with traffic traveling at 65+ and no shoulder. this is a serious safety issue. nissan has acknowledged the problem and extended their warranty to 80,000 miles but apparently this issue happens between 85k and 100k typically (my issue came to light at around 95,000). i was in serious danger on the highway and this is not an isolated incident by any means.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

while driving my xterra i started to notice it shuddering and vibrating while driving to work. this was getting worse so i brought it in to be looked at and they new what it was from the moment i drove in. they told me it was my transmissions and they have fixed multiple xterras with this problem. so naturally the warranty has expired so my cost is 3800.00.

Reported in: OCALA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

the vehicle's automatic transmission disengaged without warning while traveling at highway speed. immediate deceleration, forced us to cross lanes during period of heavy traffic with no ability to control the acceleration of the vehicle. vehicle's automatic transmission would not engage. transmission mechanic stated that failure was rusted internal transmission components. follow up internet research revealed to us that this failure is common in 2005 nissan xterra's. a common component between the factory radiator and auto transmission cooler rusts and fails, causing transmission fluid to mix with radiator fluid. this destroys the radiator and eventually the automatic transmission. during a service call at a local nissan dealership in may 2011, we were made aware of the radiator / transmission cooler leak, and we were advised that the radiator should be replaced. we replaced the radiator. the mileage at the time of this service was approximately 108,000. the potential transmission issue was never mentioned.

Reported in: MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated while driving at low speeds the vehicle began to jerk. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the broken radiator welding caused fluid to leak into the transmission forcing the gear to improperly engage. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and denied assistance with repairing the vehicle. the failure and the current mileage was 104,000.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the check engine light went on and per inspection by the nissan dealer it was due to the fuel lever sender (code p0463). estimated labor/material will cost me $500.00.

Reported in: SHOREVIEW MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns 2005 nissan xterra. the contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle started to shake. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

Reported in: POOLER GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

POWER TRAIN

transmission failed while trying to accelerate across an intersection almost causing me to be hit by on coming cars. nissan is aware of the problems with these cars and has not recalled. i feel this is poor business and will result in loss of life!

Reported in: MERRITT ISLAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN

i've noticed recently that my xterra started shuddering while cruising at highway speeds, and has been shaking while shifting between gears. additionally, there was a specific occasion where my vehicle stopped accelerating while merging onto the highway. when i took it to a local nissan dealership for to fix a separate recall notice, i was told that my transmission fluid had mixed with my coolant, which meant that i would need to replace both my transmission and radiator.

Reported in: MARYLAND HEIGHTS MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: MARYLAND HEIGHTS MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

my wife was driving home from the grocery store when her nissan xterra would not shift out of first gear (it's an automatic). she had to drive home in first gear and keep it under 15 mph. the dealership informed us that the faulty radiator leaked coolant into the transmission causing a transmission failure. this is apparently a widely known issue with nissan, but we were unaware of it until this occurred. nissan is aware that the radiators in this model have been known to leak into the transmission, but they never notified my wife (she's the original owner) or else we would've taken steps to prevent this from happening. thank god she wasn't on the highway when this happened. this issue needs to be taken more seriously before someone ends up in a fatal collision as a result. even though my wife suffered no physical harm, we're now facing a $6100 repair bill.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge reads empty when not. also digital mileage is incorrect. check engine light is on due to this problem. fuel sensor??

Reported in: MAMMOTH LAKES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

transmission failed due to a a known defect in the nissan cooling system for 2005 xterra's - this defect allows anti freeze to leak into transmission and cause failure. *js

Reported in: DURHAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission failed due to a a known defect in the nissan cooling system for 2005 xterra's - this defect allows anti freeze to leak into transmission and cause failure. *js

Reported in: DURHAM NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: ENTIAT WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel gauge is not working, service engine soon is on all the time.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

POWER TRAIN

driving on a busy road the x-terra stopped moving forward. pushed the vehicle into a parking lot. insurance company towed it to the dealership. they investigated and found a fluid contamination between the radiator and transmission. spent $5300 to get it fixed. this is apparently a known problem. i expect the transmission to eventually fail, but not at 113k miles. but, i think this is something else - a design/flaw. the web is full of transmission complaints for a 2005 nissan xterra, as well as a class action lawsuit.

Reported in: COLUMBUS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

POWER TRAIN

nissan's 2005 xterra has a major flaw in its cooling system and transmission. apparently the coolant in the radiator leaks into the transmission causing the transmission to fail. this is very expensive as the radiator and the transmission have to be replaced. flushing the system is not enough. this should have been recalled and repaired by nissan before the problem became costly. apparently nissan has known about this for some time. this is disgraceful.

Reported in: CYPRESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: CYPRESS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

radiator failed allowing antifreeze into the transmission.

Reported in: MONROE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was displaying an incorrect fuel level reading. the check engine was also illuminated on the instrumental panel . the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

ENGINE

vehicle fuel gauge is reporting wrong information, shows empty when full and a half tank when empty. service engine soon light stays on. very dangerous barely made it to gas station. *js

Reported in: MECHANICSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

vehicle fuel gauge is reporting wrong information, shows empty when full and a half tank when empty. service engine soon light stays on. very dangerous barely made it to gas station. *js

Reported in: MECHANICSVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission, causing the transmission to seize. in addition, the cooling system failed. the radiator and the transmission were repaired by a local mechanic but the cooling system was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 131,000.

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

transmission locked up on highway. evidently engine coolant had gotten into the transmission by way of failure of the radiator. could have been killed...

Reported in: MOUNT WOLF PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

transmission locked up on highway. evidently engine coolant had gotten into the transmission by way of failure of the radiator. could have been killed...

Reported in: MOUNT WOLF PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

vehicle vibrates around 40 mph, vibrates at certain rpms.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

POWER TRAIN

i am the original owner of a 2005 nissan xterra. i have had all repairs and services done at dealership and had an extended warranty until approx 94k miles. i brought xterra to dealership in august 2011 for service and was advised at that time that i had complete transmission failure but not to worry because it was under warranty. the transmission was replaced and they were never able to tell me why the transmission failed in the first place. i had a warranty on the new transmission for 12k miles to approx 104k miles. i brought my xterra to dealership in may 2012 for jerking at approx 105k miles, just past the new transmission warranty. i was advised that i had an inter cooler leak where coolant was mixing with my transmission fluid and that the problem could not be repaired that i would have to "junk" my xterra. i was assured however that i did not have anything wrong with the new transmission. nissan flushed all my fluids at a cost of $254, told me to drive the xterra as much as i could for the next three weeks and bring it back to them and then they would confirm if that in fact was the problem. i talked to several mechanics including two nissan mechanics and was told that i would not have to "junk" the xterra that i would have to replace the radiator and transmission and not to drive the truck until it was repaired. i was also advised to contact nissan north america. i contacted nissan and they told me after there investigation that i was too far out of warranty and there was nothing they could or would do to assist me financially in repairing the damage. i am also aware that nissan knew about there defective radiators and there is a class action lawsuit against them for this exact problem.

Reported in: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

a nissan faulty radiator (original equipment) caused antifreeze to mix with transmission fluid slowly deteriorating the components of the powertrain/transmission of the vehicle. nissan has acknowledged and agree to replacement costs or repair to the faulty radiator and to its potential harm to the transmission but refuses to acknowledge or warranty the eroded transmission caused by the defective radiator. *js

Reported in: MANALAPAN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

my 2005 nissan xterra has experienced a fuel sending unit failure. after researching this problem online, i have found that this is a know problem for this year and model. nissan does not recognize it as problem, nor will they cover it under warranty. this is such a problem that there is over a 2 week wait to get the parts to correct the problem. the gas gauge will alternately read different fuel levels. when the tank is full, it reads that the tank is empty and the low fuel light is lit. it will then correct itself, and only register to a 1/4 of a tank. after it reaches that level, it will no longer give an accurate reading and at times will once again read an empty tank.

Reported in: CORRY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

may 2012. i was driving the vehicle to work, the day the "service engine soon "light initially came on. 30 minutes later, yellow fuel indicator light came on, vehicle was not out of gas, had approx. 1/2 tank. i was concerned about the fuel light, so i immediately drove to a nearby gas station and filled up to a full tank of gas. afterwards, fuel engine light remained on and gauge still showed empty. only after driving it for several days, fuel light finally went off, service engine soon remained on. since this initial incident every time i put fuel in the vehicle, the tank still shows empty and takes several days of driving to show where i filled it up. i recently took the vehicle for a diagnostic test and it showed problems in the fuel sensor/fuel pump. i also visited my local nissan dealer and they said, that i was not turning the gas cap enough after fueling up. i always ensure that i turn the gas cap several times at least 4 turns, until several clicks are heard when securing the gas cap after fueling. i am sure this was not the problem. i am very concerned as i drive a good distance to work, on graveyard shifts. this is the 1st major problem, i have had with my nissan xterra and unfortunately it does not show as a recall. i feel unsafe driving the vehicle as i do not know when it will run out of fuel particularly on freeways and busy intersections. i often have small children as passengers and this concerns me the most.

Reported in: MADISON NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MADISON NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

radiator failed leaking coolant into transmission. radiator had to be replaced and transmission rebuilt at an out of pocket cost of $3,800.

Reported in: PORTOLA VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

radiator failed leaking coolant into transmission. radiator had to be replaced and transmission rebuilt at an out of pocket cost of $3,800.

Reported in: PORTOLA VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

ENGINE

first incident occurred in april 2011 - while driving the transmission began to fail and would not shift. i had to have the vehicle towed because it would not drive faster than about 15-20 mph. the nissan dealership diagnosed the problem as "internal fault in valve body" and replaced the valve body. this incident cost me $1568 and a week without a vehicle; went in to dealership on 4/20 and i picked it up on 4/27. second incident occurred in june 2012 - while driving with my kids in the vehicle, on a busy street, the transmission began to fail again and would not shift. once again, the vehicle would not drive faster than about 20 mph. this time i had the vehicle towed to a local transmission repair shop. the diagnosis was "fluid is full, but is black and burnt, dipstick for the trans is crusty looking..." the transmission shop rebuilt the transmission and replaced all faulty parts, including the valve body. this incident cost me $3865 and eleven days without a vehicle; went in to transmission shop on 6/15 and i picked it up on 6/26. in fourteen months, i have had transmission failure and have had to replace the valve body each time, a very expensive part. it is simply unacceptable that the manufacturer patches the vehicle, instead of fixing it, not to mention charges the owner for their defect.

Reported in: WHITEHOUSE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WHITEHOUSE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

ENGINE

Reported in: WHITEHOUSE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WHITEHOUSE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the valve body would have to be replaced because the radiator was cracked and flooded the valve body. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred afterward. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Reported in: SUN CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

POWER TRAIN

transmission failed to shift and made loud noises while driving. caused the car to shake but did not lose control. failed part in radiator allowed antifreeze into transmission and transmission fluid into radiator. complete failure of radiator and transmission could have occurred on highway at speed. know issue from nissan who did nothing to communicate to vehicle owners on risks or precautions to take as well as no ownership for fixing this.

Reported in: LAWRENCE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: SN1AN08W05C

ENGINE

Reported in: LAWRENCE KS || Crash: N || VIN #: SN1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph and approaching a stop sign at an intersection. after stopping, the contact accelerated from a complete stop and there was severe hesitation and the gears began to slip. the failure progressed over a period of time. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. the technician stated that the transmission and radiator would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. there was currently an open investigation under nhtsa action number dp12004 (power train:automatic transmission:control module tcm, pcm). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: NORTH ST. PAUL MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

radiator failure causes transmission and engine coolant to mix causing catastrophic transmission failure. nissan knows about this problem but has decided to turn their backs on their responsibilities and hope fending off class action lawsuits will be less expensive than fixing the issues they have caused. this is ignorant and arrogant on their part. not only will this hurt those of us who are scraping by, but it will hurt nissan in the long run, as nobody who is experiencing what i and many others are going through currently through will ever, ever but their products again. i submit that the president of nissan usa be forced to attempt to drive my xterra to and from work or school with his family . when he about causes a wreck or endangers his family, maybe he will see then the fatal errors of his faulty money hungry calculations. this is absolutely ridiculous that our great country hasn't forced these people to do the right thing, since they obviously cannot do it on their own.

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

transmission cooler leaked into radiator, fouled cooling system with transmission fluid, also fouled transmission with coolant. this caused vibration in the transmission, loss of acceleration, check engine light was activated for a clutch solenoid switch, and unknown possible damage to the transmission.

Reported in: JOLIET IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE

Reported in: JOLIET IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN

the automatic transmission cooling line that runs through the radiator failed and allowed engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid, destroying the transmission. the estimated cost to repair was $6800.00, greatly exceeding the value of the vehicle. nissan declined to offer any assistance despite the wide spread knowledge that this is a design flaw and not a normal "wear and tear" failure.

Reported in: CROFTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i was driving my car after a long trip, i had about a quarter tank left. i parked my car and when i returned to use it to run an errand i began to drive. my gas tank needle went all the way to below empty then my check engine light turned on as well. i have looked up this issue and found out there were multiple complaints about the exact same thing that happened to me. this is a nissan issue that should not be taken out of pocket from the consumer. especially since there is a long history regarding this exact same problem.

Reported in: LA PUENTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: LA PUENTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LA PUENTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 75, he noticed that the transmission failred and the vehicle stopped accelerating. the contact was able to successfully coast to the shoulder of the road. the vehicle fucntioned as normal upon restart. the vehicle was then taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. they stated that they needed to replace the transmission. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were 112,000.

Reported in: SARATOGA SPRINGS UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN

after proceeding from a traffic light at about 25-30mph, the vehicle's transmission suddenly just disengaged. i managed to pull the vehicle on the side of the road, stop and placed it in park. then i placed it in drive and stepped on the gas but it would not go forward. i then placed it in reverse, backed up a few feet and again placed it in drive. it did engage and i proceeded towards home at a speed of no more then 10-15mph. i had to do the pull over, reverse to drive exchange numerous times before i made it to my destination. once there, i placed the vehicle in park, waited a few minutes, placed it in drive and it would not engage.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

daughter coming to intersection at 20 mph. failed in intersection and was able to coast out of intersection. later found failure due to water in transmission. nissan has a class action suit on this issue- which i joined.

Reported in: REDLANDS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN

failure of radiator causes engine coolant to mix with transmission fluid causing transmission destruction. while driving on the highway, vehicle shakes violently and shifts hard during slower driving. happens to be a very common problem i was un aware of, until it was too late. dealer service dept advised me it was a $8,000 "known issue" and instructed me to contact nissan about helping with repairs.

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i was driving along and check engine light came on. checked internet and found out that many people had this happen around 50,000 miles. this is supposed to be guaranteed for 50,000 miles and in practice most last a lot longer, but not in the case of the xterra. nissan has noticed the large number of incidents but although they have completely redesigned the system they refuse to recall it. many of the posts here take about the engine conking out at speed which is an unsafe condition. the dealer admitted today that they have seen 4 this month, its becoming a real problem and should be recalled. dealer quoted me $70.00 for the quote, $590.00 for the canister, and $90.00 for labor. i can't believe that nissan would know about the bad design, engineer a fix for it, and withhold the fix from the customer, unless they are willing to cough up almost $800.00 to fix their mistake. this scares me as suv accidents are usually pretty bad with far more rollovers than regular cars. please take the appropriate action before someone is seriously hurt.

Reported in: GREAT FALLA MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: GREAT FALLA MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

in march 2012 my 2005 nissan xterra was approximately 91,000 when driving in the highway i experienced a sudden rumble causing me to swerve and immediately reduce speed. i was able to pull over without any incident. after taking my car to a nissan dealership where i regularly service my car. i was told my radiator was leaking fluid and this might have damaged my transmission. since then i have replaced the radiator and presently still experiencing problems. it appears this is common in the 2005 line of x-terras, pathfinders, etc. since my car was over 80,000 miles the radiator was not covered under warranty. now i am being told that i am still to deal with the aftermath of this defective radiator and have to replace the valve body. what is more cause for alarm is the fact that this is a common problem and some people might not be aware of it and find themselves in a very bad accident or even worse a fatality.

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN

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.

Reported in: WESTLAKE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

Reported in: WESTLAKE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

POWER TRAIN

traveling at 65 mph, transmission started to shack terribly and was almost uncontrollable. this was a direct failure of a leak in the radiator that allowed radiator fluid to leak into the transmission and cause the transmission to fail.

Reported in: PUYALLUP WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

my 2005 nissan xterra started having some problems early in july. on or about july 5 i was pulling onto highway 30 in montgomery illinois. there was oncoming traffic. i pushed the gas and proceeded to merge on to the highway. the car moved very slowly almost causing an accident. i pulled over out of traffic and rested car for approx 5min. when i began to accelerate again the car performed normally. i took to a mechanic who stated that the radiator fluids had mixed with the transmission fluids causing the transmission to slip and fail. after hearing this i went online and observed that over 500 people have also experienced the same problem and that it is a defect in the manufacturing of all 2005-2010 trucks and suv's. i have asked nissan to repair my car at their expense since it is a problem they knew about. they first stated they did not send me the original info on this problem because they did not know i owned the car. this is not true. they had previously sent me information about a tow bar issue/recall and a nissan dealer in san jose ca fixed that problem. i believe that nissan intentionally did not inform owners because they wanted the mileage to exceed what they were offering (80,000). had i known i would have had my truck looked at long before the mileage expired. what happened to me could happen to a family and if they were to pull into ongoing traffic an accident would certainly occur. this is very dangerous and nissan needs to do the right thing. i appreciate you opening an investigation on this and hope you get results before someone dies.

Reported in: MONTGOMERY IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN

brought a used 2005 nissan xterra from a dealer in eugene oregon on october 13, 2011. on july 31, 2012 the radiator leaked fluid into the transmission disabling the vehicle. took it to the deals where i have an extended warranty ( 12 months or 12,000 miles) only to be told that the radiator caused the problem to the transmission, which meant both are not covered by the warranty.

Reported in: EUGENE OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

after fueling the car, the fuel level indicator either shows the tank as empty or a random level (never full, although the tank was just filled). the level from then on is always unreliable and fluctuates at random levels; there is no way to know what is the level of fuel in the tank at any time. i am afraid that the car will run out of fuel without me knowing and stop the car in the middle of a highway or while crossing train tracks. this happens all the time, the indicator never shows full when i fill up the tank. it shows empty or 1/4 full and then after a couple of days the level goes up to a level that i know it is too high for the amount of driving that i have done.

Reported in: BUFFALO GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: BUFFALO GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle started shaking violently. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer who inspected the failure. the dealer advised the contact that radiator fluids leaked into the transmission, causing a transmission failure. both the radiator and the transmission would need replacing at the contact's expense of $7000. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Reported in: PUYLLAUP WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i got on the freeway and my car stopped gassing. i was on fast lane and avoided an accident pulling to the shoulder. i was going about 65-70 mph. found out later my fuel sensor malfunctioned. i had no gas in my tank where at the time of incident it showed a full tank.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN

after driving to a remote fair ground facility, the transmission failed due to a leak allowing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. after leaving the driver and passenger stranded waiting for help, the passenger lost consciousness due to high outdoor temperatures and lack of near by facilities. paramedics were called to the scene.

Reported in: FLAGSTAFF AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

coolant leaking into the transmission ruined both the radiator and transmission.

Reported in: GRAND BAY AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

coolant leaking into the transmission ruined both the radiator and transmission.

Reported in: GRAND BAY AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i was driving to work a few mornings ago. my car had over a 4th of gas. then my gas tank drops to below empty then my check engine light turns on. then it turns off and turns back on continues to move and turns back on all while driving. i pull into a gas station fill up the gas tank then proceed to go home. the car turns back on one last time and when i try and turn it back on it shakes and turns off. had to tow my car to my home had multiple mechanics come to my home and diagnose my car. i have replaced the fuel pump and yet still does not work. my mechanic told me the problems is deeper and this car and this year is known to have staggering issues. this should be recalled and fixed by nissan not the consumer. i have never had an issue before. im putting more and more money into a manufacture defect.

Reported in: LA PUENTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: LA PUENTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

just as i was about to enter the 405 freeway in long beach, my xterra would not accelerate. the garden grove nissan dealer said it was due to a leak in the radiator that caused the transmission to give out. i was charged $5,000 to repair. i filed a claim with the dealer and that's when i first learned that i had been given an extra 20,000 miles warranty back when my xterra only had 60,000 miles. i was never notified of the extended warranty and i've been taking my xterra to the dealer for all maintenance since i bought it from the dealer.

Reported in: SANTA ANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: SANTA ANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

POWER TRAIN

transmission locked in one gear which caused dangerous circumstances on well traveled roads. subsequently, it operated normally, but the problem recurred. the occurrences were intermittent, and if occurred on a highway in heavy traffic could have resulted in an accident and injuries. nissan has admitted there is a problem/defect by extending the warranty to 80,000 miles. however, this defect affects vehicles beyond 80,000 and is a significant safety concern. i understand the defect has to do with a cooling system in the transmission which is prone to cracking resulting in the mixing of radiator fluid and transmission fluid, ultimately rendering the transmission inoperable.

Reported in: KINGSTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but the engine would not start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated that the radiator and transmission would have to be replaced due to coolant from the radiator leaking into the transmission, causing an electrical shortage. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: dp12004 (power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines power train:automatic transmission:torque converter power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)) that could have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 104,324.

Reported in: IMPERIAL MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE

Reported in: IMPERIAL MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE

nissan is well-aware of a design flaw that allows radiator fluid to cross-contaminate transmission fluid. they jokingly (at least their dealers) refer to it as a "strawberry milkshake". the antifreeze degrades transmission parts and causes transmission failure. a quick web search shows over 300 such cases.

Reported in: MADISON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MADISON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

i was noticing a difference in the shifting of my vehicle and took it to a transmission specialist who discovered i had radiator fluid mixed in with my transmission fluid. i was told my radiator needed to be replaced and the transmission flushed, which may or may not solve the problem. there was hope this would work as i caught the problem early and never had a service code pop up. i paid $1110 for this work. subsequently i contacted my nissan dealer who told me it was related to the radiator problem that nissan had extended the warranty on. i contacted nissan and made a claim for reimbursement and for the problem to be rectified completely. nissan advised me to take the vehicle to the dealer at my own expense for a diagnosis. the nissan dealer verified that indeed my problem was due to the radiator issue and my transmission needs to be replaced. i contacted the manufacturer again and when i told them this i was told my vehicle had surpassed the extended warranty of 80,000 miles and they would not assist. during my research, i have discovered that most of the people with the same problem were also over the 80,000 miles granted by nissan. my transmission completely stopped shifting and is parked in my driveway. i feel the extended warranty notice sent by nissan was very misleading. it stated a "radiator issue" which in no way identifies that is only the culprit and not that the transmission will be impacted and rendered useless. it would have been such an easier option to replace a radiator and continue to have transportation, then to have a lawn ornament. by the way...why was there never a service code light that alerted to the problem?

Reported in: NOVATO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

ENGINE

radiator coolant leaked into transmission causing overheating. replaced radiator $1200 now required to replace transmission for $3510 parts, $1450 labor, and $100 fluid at tischer nissan laurel maryland. transmission feels like riding over rumble strips.

Reported in: ELKRIDGE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ELKRIDGE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

car was acting funny so i took it to my mechanic. coolant was leaking into the transmission. replaced the radiator before it caused any major issues with the tranny but still cost me $1200. now a check engine light came on indicating something with the tranny. i am afraid it will fail now and i will have to put more money. nissan extended the warranty to 80k miles but this issues started happening after that.

Reported in: MONROE CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MONROE CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

while driving down a busy los angeles street during rush hour, my car suddenly lost drivability. the engine rpm's increased, but the car would not engage. nearly got into multiple accidents trying to get to the side of the road. car was towed to a mechanic where a strawberry milk color liquid was found in the transmission. was told coolant and transmission fluid mixing was the cause. required to rebuild transmission, replace radiator and transmission control valve. repair cost estimated at $5050 plus tax.

Reported in: NORTHRIDGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: NORTHRIDGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

radiator broke down which causes the transmission fluid to be mixed with radiator fluid. this kills both the transmission and radiator. this was a well known and defined problem by nissan and they never did anything about it. total bill is well over $5k for transmission, radiator, labor.

Reported in: ELLINGTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ELLINGTON CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

our daughter was driving home, late at night, when the engine began making strange sounds and lurching at about 50 mph. she was only a few blocks from home, so drove home very slowly. on later inspection, my husband found the radiator/transmission issue and looked on the internet to see if others had this problem. we were horrified to discover that many, many, many nissan owners have the same exact problem of coolant in the transmission. (our xterra has just over 100,000 miles.) this is obviously a well known issue with nissan, but nothing has been done. we spoke with a regional manager with nissan who listened politely, said she'd look into it, and had her assistant finally call us over a week later (she promised four days) to say nothing could be done. something can be done! i encourage anyone with this same problem to write to nissan, send a cc to your better business bureau, and submit complaints to consumer awareness groups to document this problem and get nissan to act responsibly for their faulty radiator. this is a major, costly, potentially dangerous issue that should never have occurred in the first place. we love our xterra, faithfully change the oil, and have recommended it to so many other people. it feels like a slap in the face that nissan will not admit their role in this problem and do something about it! updated ivoq 11/19/12

Reported in: WASILLA AK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Reported in: WASILLA AK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: WASILLA AK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

vehicle fuel gauge abruptly dropped from approximately 1/2 full to completely empty with low fuel light illumination while traveling at approximately 55 mph in heavy traffic. fuel gauge remained at empty with light on after refueling and maintained this status for the remainder of travel (approx. 1 hour, 50 miles). vehicle was then parked for 1 hour and upon restart, gauge showed 6/8 level. vehicle was again refueled to ensure adequate fuel and gauge level did not change. after approximately 10 miles gauge again abruptly dropped to empty and remained there.

Reported in: MAGNOLIA DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN

while out of town at a family wedding i noticed a shuttering noise while driving my 2005 nissan xterra. from time to time there was a loss in acceleration. although we were not involved in any accidents we were lucky to have not been rear ended from losing speed on the freeway. after some research on this issue i have come across numerous reports on a problem with the radiator leaking into the transmission. i went to have my truck looked at and it was confirmed that i have the same problem. nissan knows about this because of the numerous reports, but there has not been a recall. the only thing done was an extended warranty. from what i can tell - by the time you start experiencing these problems you are way over the warranty. this could have been a very dangerous situation, thankfully it wasn't. now we, the consumers, are left with paying for nissan's faulty parts...that could pose a serious risk of an auto accident.

Reported in: STEENS MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

in january 2012 one morning i was driving at hwy speed on the freeway when out of nowhere lost total power. i stepped on the gas and my truck went from 60 to 10 miles an hour. thank god it was close to an off reap and i was able to get off the freeway. i took the car to nearest auto repair shop. after examination of transmission they found large amount of white subtend in the transmission fluid but they could not determine what that was. next day i drove the truck to nissan dealer and they told me that because of the defect in the radiator the anti-freeze was leaking to the transmission and causing it to seize and both components need to immediate replacement. the mechanic told me that the failure is a known problem and that is occurs with no warning, no engine light, no noticeable deterioration of performance, it just happens. he said that in a worst-case scenario, the vehicle?s transmission could seize causing an immediate stop and loss of control. since i was not in any position to pay for this repair, i took my truck home and try to contact nissan for help. on january 16, i contact the nissan consumer affairs again and requested an exception to the 80k miles limitation. nissan consumer affairs took 2 weeks to review my case before denying it. the failure of nissan to stand behind their products, particularly when the problem represents a serious safety concern and attributable to a design flaw, is inexcusable. nissan denies that there is a safety concern, whereas they should have acknowledged responsibility for their error and issued a recall.

Reported in: SANTA BARBARA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN

my nissan xterra started vibrating violently while traveling at high speed on the interstate. i sent the vehicle to the dealership to have it fixed. the cause of the problem is a faulty transmission cooler that leaks water into the transmission. after some research i find that this is a common problem with this model vehicle. here is the reference # dp12004.

Reported in: TOWNVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: TOWNVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

my problems started in november of 2010 with whistling noise coming from the engine. after taking the truck to nissan dealer they said the timing chain needed to be replaced and nissan has sent out a service bulletin to the fact that there is a defect in the timing chain that causes the noise. after contacting nissan consumer affair for two weeks at the end, they ruled that since i was over the standard warranty of 60k, they were not to cover the cost of this repair even though they knew about this problem and never sent out notice to owners to have this fixed. so i had to spend the $1063 with i did not have to fix the repair. again this last december, one morning i was driving at 55 miles on the freeway when out of no where lost total power. i stepped on the gas and my truck went from 55 to 10 miles an hour. thank god it was close to a off ramp and i was able to get off the freeway and when straight to the dealer close by. the determined that the defect is the radiator the anti- freeze in leaking to the transmission and causing it to seize. after some research on-line, i found out that this problem is plaguing many other owners of nissan xterra, pathfinder from 2005-2010. nissan has issued a recall on this and extended the warranty from 60k to 80k. however i have not yet found one owner that did not have this problem happening before 80k. as far as i see it is nissan trying to hide the face that this is not a safety recall. i just came from nissan dealer and they gave me an esteemed of $4925.73 to fix the tranny & the radiator. i have contacted nissan and they have decided not to help me in this matter. so i have now have a truck that i can't drive or can afford to fix. i am going to look in to other options to deal with this problems. i will fight this to the end.

Reported in: SANTA BARBARA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: SANTA BARBARA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN

having the same problem as the rest of the 2005 nissan xterra owners - transmission & radiator failed; coolant looks like chocolate milk....leaked into the transmission & i now have transmission failure! talked to nissan about this, they only cover certain vin numbers & mine was not one of them! seriously?!?!?! god willing, there will be no more nissan's for my household!

Reported in: HERTFORD NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: HERTFORD NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

transmission failed due to leakage of coolant from radiator into the transmission. this appears to be systemic to this model and year of vehicle. nissan has only taken action after the filing of a class action lawsuit. nissan has clearly been aware of this isssue for at least four years and has only sent a vague letter regarding an extended warranty on the radiator, not noting the possibility of a catastrophic transmission failure, nor a campaign to fix the issue.

Reported in: CINCINNATI OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

on september 18, i took my nissan xterra tot he dealership and made an appointment because it had a horrible shifting vibration and was jumping in between gears. however, after making the appointment for the next day, i was rear-ended and had to have body repairs made. i got the car back. the vibration was still there, of course, because the vibration had nothing to do with the body. i was in town where the dealership is located on october 18. i was pulling out of a drive onto a busy road. no power, the car only moved with gravity rolling toward the road and the engine revved with the gas. i stopped quick enough to avoid rolling onto the road which has a 45 mile an hour speed limit where i was. i shut the car off. i started it back up and with my foot on the brake i ran the shifter through the gears. when i tried to accelerate, it had some power, but it was clearly diminished. i headed for the dealership. the car was jerking so hard that it clunked my teeth together and made my neck and back hurt. i got to the dealership. it appears that my radiator rusted or cracked and leaked the fluid into my transmission causing it to destroy my transmission. all total, the repairs would be about $6,300. the car sits at the dealership because i am unemployed and cannot pay that on a car that i have managed while being unemployed since february to continue $482.58/mo payments on and having only 6 left!!! nissan refuses to help me because i have over 100,000 miles on the car. how would they have liked it if i had rolled into traffic and gotten killed or hurt? and, the person from nissan consumer affairs told me that they had just extended the warranty to 100,000 because of this problem. so, they even know it is a major problem.

Reported in: ONSTED MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan x terra. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated the vehicle was out of warranty due to the mileage and the vin was not included under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v690000 (air bags:frontal). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the front passenger air bag was effective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.

Reported in: NOVTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

two years ago my 2005 nissan xterra began rattling, shaking and not heating when idling. i took it for diagnostics at my mechanic he thought it may be a u joint or tire problem. recently, this problem is getting worse. i took it to the dealer after searching the nissan website which has recently posted an extension of the radiator/transmission warranty due to the many reported problems of radiator fluid leaking into the transmission and destroying the transmission. my xterra has 84000 miles on it. i was just told by nissan that they will rebuild the transmission due to the defective manufacturing, however i must pay a co pay of 2500.00 dollars since i am over the 80,000 miles. this is ridiculous. they say it is dangerous for me to driver if i don't pay to replace it. why isn't this a recall item ? how can anyone justify not recalling a defective radiator/transmission on a car with less that 100,000 miles on it ? this must be stopped. nissan must be forced to make right the defective engineering used in it's automobiles. the customer who paid full price for a new car should not have to bear any of the cost for this defective and dangerous workmanship.

Reported in: GIG HARBOR WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN98WX5C

ENGINE

Reported in: GIG HARBOR WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN98WX5C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

recently the vehicle has been turning off while in use (driving down the road) and we have to throw it in neutral, crank back up, then put it back in gear. this is not safe. took it in to get it diagnosed and the scan came back reading the catalytic converters could be going out (2 on each side, pretty sure only one side is affected). then were told about an ecm relay recall. mechanics have told us that this can cause the cats to fail. nissan said to take it to a dealership and see what they say. what?! of course the nissan dealership is going to replace only the ecm component of the recall and say it won't affect the cats, while other mechanics at non dealer affiliated shops have more than a few times said it can be a direct effect of the ecm. so we have a "case" number with nissan and nissan will "investigate" and let us know if they are willing to pay any towards the repair, or if a recall is issued in the near future we'll get reimbursed for the repair... how about you just make a vehicle without faulty parts and if a faulty part contributes to another part going out, you repair the parts affected.

Reported in: KYLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: KYLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN

i bought the nissan xterra brand new in april 2005. my xterra began to have minor issues since buying it,(bad battery,fuel sending unit, oil pressure gauge,defective radio). as of october 2011 the catalytic converters went bad causing my "service engine" light to come on. my local nissan service center will not offer any help with the issue. their cost to replace the converters exceeds $1800.00. now i'm facing a new major issue with the transmission. my xterra only has 120,000 mile and the transmission needs to be replaced. i've been reading a lot of reviews from fellow nissan xterra owners facing the same extremely expensive issue as i am at this moment. i'm hoping that nissan will soon offer a recall for these issues. i've had several quotes on having both issues repaired and the cost exceeds $5000.00. again nissan will not offer any help with the parts or labor. i think this is a issue that is effecting a lot of nissan owners and something needs to be done to correct these issues.

Reported in: GREENWOOD SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

ENGINE

Reported in: GREENWOOD SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN

vehicle started making a jerking while shifting into moderate speed of 65 or lower. vehicle was taken to a transmission repair shop where the technitian informed me that there was transmission oil in the radiator, causing the proper engaging of gears. extended warranty is expired and the extended warranty of the radiator issue is also expired. nissan was made aware of the malfunction and denied assistance unless i wanted to pay out of pocket. transmission repair shop offered to fix problem at a cost of $5000! car is still being paid for until 2015!

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

on october 30, 2012 while driving at highway speeds the transmission on our 2005 nissan xterra gave out. we took it to a transmission shop who informed us that nissan's had an inherent problem with the cooling system leaking into the transmission. we were informed it would be 6k to fix the vehicle. we have contacted nissan and have been told that a warranty extension has been granted to 80,000 for full restitution and under 100,000 for 50% restitution. even though we have barely over 100,000 miles, if it had not been for the pure negligence of nissan not doing a recall on these vehicles when they became aware of the rampant problem, our vehicle would not have suffered a complete transmission/coolant system failure which has resulted in significant financial loss. we request that nissan change their extension of the warranty to a complete recall and reimburse us for any loss. we feel this is fair based on the fact they knew of the problem and negligently failed to act upon it.

Reported in: MADISONVILLE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

while driving on the 73n freeway in orange county, my car started shuddering. the temp gauge was ta the max so i pulled over. i was towed in to a nissan dealership where the master mechanic told me that the problem was caused by the transmission cooler in the radiator failing causing radiator fluid and transmission fluid to mix rendering both inoperable. he also told me that this is a growing problem with nissan and he has personally seen many such cases. he said that nissan is using defective radiators which is the main cause of this.

Reported in: SAN MARCOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

ENGINE

Reported in: SAN MARCOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN

radiator assembly failed causing antifreeze to leak into the transmission.

Reported in: THE WOODLANDS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

radiator assembly failed causing antifreeze to leak into the transmission.

Reported in: THE WOODLANDS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

automatic transmission has gone out to soon for car that is this old!

Reported in: LEXINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

automatic transmission has gone out to soon for car that is this old!

Reported in: LEXINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN

january 2012 one morning i was driving at hwy speed on the freeway when out of nowhere lost total power. i stepped on the gas and my truck went from 60 to 10 miles an hour. thank god it was close to an off reap and i was able to get off the freeway. i took the car to nearest auto repair shop. after examination of transmission they found large amount of white subtend in the transmission fluid but they could not determine what that was. next day i drove the truck to nissan dealer and they told me that because of the defect in the radiator the anti-freeze was leaking to the transmission and causing it to seize and both components need to immediate replacement. the mechanic told me that the failure is a known problem and that is occurs with no warning, no engine light, no noticeable deterioration of performance, it just happens. since i was not in any position to pay for this repair, i took my truck home and try to contact nissan for help. on january 16, i contact the nissan consumer affairs again and requested an exception to the 80k miles limitation. nissan consumer affairs took 2 weeks to review my case before denying it. the failure of nissan to stand behind their products, particularly when the problem represents a serious safety concern and attributable to a design flaw, is inexcusable. nissan denies that there is a safety concern, whereas they should have acknowledged responsibility for their error and issued a recall. how many accidents or fatalities need to occur over the coming years before nissan is held accountable for their negligence? my local nissan dealer estimated it would cost $5368 to repair my xterra. this represents a significant financial burden and hardship -- especially on a vehicle with just over 100k miles. how many nissan owners have to experience this type of financial hardship before nissan is held accountable?

Reported in: SANTA BARBARA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

SERVICE BRAKES

left and right rear axle seals blew out and leaked differential fluid. differential fluid leaking on rear brake rotors which could cause brake failure, which was a major safety concern to me. at time of failure no suspension modifications had been done to vehicle. also, the rear differential oil will slowly leak and cause the rear differential to lose fluid and fail. the leaking differential fluid has also contaminated the parking/emergency brake shoes and they will not hold or slow vehicle.

Reported in: ALEXANDER NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ALEXANDER NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

like many other xterra of this year, the radiator was faulty and leaked antifreeze into the transmission. consequently i had to replace the radiator, have it serviced for 1177.00 dollars and then was told by the dealership that it was not covered because it was not a safety recall even with a high failure rate for this model. thinking the radiator was the root cause of the vehicle driving problems i was assured nothing else was wrong with the xterra. i continued to research this problem as i had continued trouble with the transmission and being towed several times. i was told that the radiator leaked antifreeze into the transmission rendering it inoperative and needing a full replacement. i then paid 3550.00 for a new transmission. again, i was told by nissan that this was not covered by any warranty and that they were aware of the problem with this model and year. after more research, i discovered there was thousands of people complaint of the same issue and nissan telling their customers that it was out of there hands and not in high enough incidence for a recall. i understand that there is a class action lawsuit for customers to be repaid for these repairs and my family and i hope nissan does the right thing and pay their customers back for their mistake and faulty parts.

Reported in: WHITEMAN AFB MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: WHITEMAN AFB MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

i was driving on the interstate at 45 mph and all of a sudden my car started slowing down. when i pulled over the car would not go into gear. i had to have the car towed to my house and it hasn't started since.

Reported in: CHESAPEAKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

i recently had to replace my radiator and transmission due to the known 2005 nissan xterra radiator problem. the problem started off as heavy vibration when gears shifted, and the heater was noticeably not as warm as it had been. after a short amount of time with the vibration issues, the transmission got to a point where the vibrations would last longer, meaning the vehicle was not shifting gears reasonably. this became a serious safety issue when i was merging onto the interstate one day and my overdrive completely missed, leaving me in basically neutral at approx 50mph with no ability to accelerate with a car almost slamming into the rear of me since it could not move out of the lane to avoid me. for this not to be considered a safety issue is very ridiculous. a failing transmission is most certainly a safety issue when it fails while you are driving. nissan may have agreed to have this repaired for free for vehicles under 80000 miles, but the likelihood of this problem occurring is past 80000 miles. nissan should not only be responsible for the cost of this repair, but nissan should also be responsible for letting owners know of the symptoms, problems, and associated safety concerns with a failing transmission. as far as i am concerned, nissan has failed in every aspect of dealing with such a costly issue.

Reported in: MADISON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: MADISON AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN

transmission slipped while driving, then would not shift at all. had to be towed. transmission was rebuilt, but goes into "limp mode" after a few miles of driving, with a strong odor of hot fluid.

Reported in: SILVER CREEK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

a crack in radiator assembly causes a transmission failure.

Reported in: ITASCA IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

a crack in radiator assembly causes a transmission failure.

Reported in: ITASCA IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

radiator leak, heater temp dropping, rough gear vibration from transmission.

Reported in: BUCKLEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

ENGINE

radiator leak, heater temp dropping, rough gear vibration from transmission.

Reported in: BUCKLEY WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

while driving transmission comes out of gear.

Reported in: ASBURY PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

my wife was driving the vehicle during the afternoon on a sunny day. the incident occurred while she was exiting the entrance ramp onto i-75 north from business i-75. while accelerating to merge (approximately 60mph) the transmission began to fail, causing the vehicle to "jerk and hesitate" making it difficult to control the vehicle. the entrance ramp enters the freeway in the left lane, she was able to avoid the other cars and get her vehicle off to the right shoulder but there was a near miss. upon contacting nissan they informed me they are aware of the problem but they didn't feel they needed to report the defect to me, and therefore endangering me and my family, because nhtsa had not forced them to into a recall.

Reported in: AUBURN HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

STEERING

just started moving after stopping at a light, and the engine stalled. would not restart immediately, but when it finally restarted it was missing. every time i have driven this car since then it has stalled, usually but not always after i have stopped or slowed to make a turn. i took it to the dealer this week (1/5/2013) and was told the problem is the transmission and radiator. the transmission is leaking fluid into the radiator and they both need to be replaced. i was told about the extended warranty and the $3000.00 co-pay. i have to fix the car but i don't know where i'm going to get $3000.00. i don't understand why nissan didn't recall the part that fails which allows the fluid to leak into the radiator. that would have saved hundreds of people and nissan a lot of trouble and expense. there shouldn't be any co-pay since nissan could have prevented this.

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

ENGINE

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the radiator cracked and leaked fluid into the transmission. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was informed that the radiator cap needed to be replaced. the failure recurred so the dealer replaced the u joints. the problem continued and the contact stated the vehicle began to shake while driving and the transmission failed. the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage was 106,716.

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN

transmission stuck in 4th gear doesnt shift. this is the result of the faulty radiator leaking fluid into transmission.

Reported in: NEW PORT RICHEY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN

on september 8th, 2012, i got back from a 20 minute trip and was pulling into my driveway when my xterra would not move. transmission fluid was leaking all over my driveway. i had it towed to a service center where they estimated the cost to be between $2,500 and $2,800. when they realized the transmission and radiator had to be replaced the repair bill would have been much higher but they kept their promise and the final bill was $2,856. i am thankful that this did not occur on the highway. i should not have to pay for a defect that is not my fault and that is a possible safety hazard.

Reported in: HUMMELSTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE

Reported in: HUMMELSTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

transmission shakes vehicle while shifting going 40-55 mph. dealer evaluated vehicle and stated that a new radiator and transmission is needed.

Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that as the engine was started, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine area. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 117,000.

Reported in: BRICK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

while i am driving my vehicle the fuel gauge stopped showing the fuel limit properly and service engine soon light came on since then. i did not find any solution, nissan has the faulty device and it should fix it. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have a 2005 nissan xterra which over the years my engine light would come on for all periods of time and then go off. the first time it came on i ran to the dealership because i could not afford to be broke down. no diagnosis was found (phantom light - $300 to tell no there was no problem) so after that i did not run to the dealer everything the light come one which was most of the time. starting in january 2012 my 2005 xterra would seem to have a difficult time changing over at certain speeds especially 40-45 and 55-60 mph. i mainly drive highway so i knew this was not normal for my car. since the car was still running and i had a state inspection coming up in march-april 2012 i wanted to wait because i cannot be without a car. the engine light remained on from january until april when i went to the dealership. finally in early april 2012 i realized that the heats was not working. at the april 10, 2012 inspection the dealership told me i needed a new radiator ($999.45). they told me the radiator leaked into the transmissions but they were able to fix the problem. the car seemed to work fine after the repair, no difficultly changing over at certain speeds until october 18, 012 when i left work and the car would not start. aaa came and tried to jump it to no avail. towed to local mechanic (not going back to dealership again) and found out about the transmission cooling problem ($1,950.98) and two weeks without a car and $100 towing bill. now i get a letter from about lawsuit with nissan but my vehile�s diagnosis occurred 1,985 miles after the allotted mileage (100,000). so, i am out $2950.45 plus the cost of towing and rent a cars with the vehiile that i am never going to be able to trade in because no dealer would purchase it from me knowing the problems with 2005 nissan xterra. i will never buy nissan again.

Reported in: BENSALEM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: BENSALEM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: BENSALEM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle began to shake without warning. the contact also stated that the radiator was cracked and caused fluid to leak into the transmission. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised that the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance due to the vehicle not being included in any recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 80,625. the vin was not available.

Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle lost power then erroneously accelerated. the contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brake and shifting the vehicle into park. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission had failed due to coolant from the radiator mixing with the transmission fluid. the transmission was replaced. the failure and current mileages were 143,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: HILO HI || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that when driving 50 mph, the steering wheel would shake violently. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they advised her that transmission and radiator fluid had mixed, and both needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: PAWMEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: PAWMEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

last year, 10/29/12, i noticed my gas gauge showing empty when i had slightly more than 1/4 tank of gas, but needle moved once truck warmed up and started moving. then last month the check engine light came on. nissan is telling me i have to pay roughly $600.00 to fix the fuel level sensor (code p0463). my truck has not even 38,000 miles on it. now i didn't pass inspection. i strongly believe that nissan should be responsible for this repair and recall due to this part.

Reported in: AVENEL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE

i was driving on the highway around 70 mph. experienced a loss of power followed by my car running hot. i pulled over and had the vehicle towed to my repair shop. diagnosis was the radiator was leaking coolant into the transmission. the radiator was replaced and the transmission was flushed. total costs $900. possible damage to the transmission unknown at the time. the car is now back in the shop with the same issues slipping/grinding at highway speeds. looking online it seems that a number of people have the same problems with a leaky radiator hose. i spoke with a nissan dealership and consumer affairs and they said that nothing can be done.

Reported in: DEL MAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1ANO8W05C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: DEL MAR CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1ANO8W05C

POWER TRAIN

i was driving my vehicle to work in the morning and i was about to get in the highway when suddenly i lost power of vehicle and i pulled over to the side shoulder and checked it out i didn't see anything but my car didn't move when i put it in drive so i called a tow truck he took it into the shop and the shop told me it was the transmission fail he said something about the radiator fluid has gone into my transmission and it cause to fail he told me that nissans xterra have this problem from year 05-10 but they haven't issue a recall or have done anything about it. now i have a $3,860 expense that i don't have i hope someone reads this and helps we would appreciated if a investigation is done and it would help other people from this problem.

Reported in: GAITHERSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the fuel gauge and the window motors malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had surpassed the specified mileage. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and current mileage was unknown.

Reported in: TALLASSEE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Reported in: TALLASSEE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

in march 2011 my wife was driving my son home and the xterra began to shake as if she was driving on rumble strips. i quickly scheduled an appointment at a nissan dealer and in anticipation of the scheduled appointment, i googled 2005 nissan xterra, rumble strip. literally dozens of web pages popped up revealing that a defect in the radiator was causing coolant to leak into the transmission, thereby ruining the transmission/radiator. the testimonials detailed my exact experience and also described instances where transmissions would lock-up while driving. i raised my suspicions to cochran nissan in pittsburgh, pa, and they performed a full service check which confirmed that coolant had leaked into my transmission. cochran explained that the transmission was salvageable, but that the radiator needed replaced which i later found out had its warranty extended to 80,000 miles. the problem was, however, that my xterra currently had 101,000 miles, making me a victim of circumstance and the extended warranty of no benefit to me. cocharan replaced the radiator and flushed the transmission at a cost of approximately $830.00. now in february 2013 again as my wife was driving (our two kids), the transmission slipped causing the xterra to stall and lock up and again i am looking at a substantial repair costing well above the $830 previously paid. nissan has known about the problem with the radiator/transmission for years (possibly 2007) and has done nothing about it. damage resulting from a design defect is not something for which preventative maintenance from the owner could rectify. selling a product with design and/or manufacturing defects to unsuspecting buyers that places persons in danger is unethical and nissan should be forced to stand by their product and to do the right thing. please help and protect the consumer.

Reported in: BROWNSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: BROWNSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

due to a cracked radiator line coolant leaked causing major transmission and electrical failure. this causes the car to shut off randomly or shake violently ( this happen to me on the freeway and i was stuck with cars zooming pass me at 70 mph) and transmission to jolt and shake when going through the gears.

Reported in: SANTA ANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: SANTA ANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

my fuel sending unit went out while driving and i ran out of gas on the highway and almost crashed and killed myself. this issue needs to be address and fixed by nissan before something really serious happens!

Reported in: FT POLK LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

antifreeze mixes with trans fluid rendering the trans broken repair replace trans and radiator =$7000.00 repair at dealer.

Reported in: OXFORD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

antifreeze mixes with trans fluid rendering the trans broken repair replace trans and radiator =$7000.00 repair at dealer.

Reported in: OXFORD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE

the radiator has leaked many times which has caused the transmission to go out.

Reported in: GLADEWATER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

POWER TRAIN

the radiator has leaked many times which has caused the transmission to go out.

Reported in: GLADEWATER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i noticed the service engine soon light come on 3/13/2013. today, 3/15 i took it to the nissan dealership that i get my vehicle serviced at and they told me that the fuel sending unit is malfunctioning and the price to fix it. they also mentioned that they have seen this problem a few times now with other xterra models. i mentioned to them that i cannot afford the repair at this time and they suggested i keep it full and it shouldn't be a problem. i got home and looked up the problem with my vehicle and it seems that a lot of other people are having the same problem, and not only with xterras but with pathfinders and frontiers as well, as they are all based on the same drivetrain. nissan is not covering this problem even though it seems to be a common issue with its vehicles.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

POWER TRAIN

the transmission suffered an apparent catastrophic breakdown that i have now been informed was caused by the breaking of the transmission cooler within the radiator. a mixture of coolant and transmission fluid destroyed the transmission and caused the car to become inoperable. i have since learned that this is a problem that nissan is aware of but has chosen to do nothing about. they have extended the warranty to 100000 miles (which would not apply to this car) but have not disclosed to me the nature of the problem in order to prevent it. repairs (aftermarket) are going to be approximately $3000 for a rebuilt transmission and new external cooler. i hold nissan primarily responsible for this breakdown and am appalled at the failure of this company to work with their customers to safeguard the well being of their drivers. my daughter and granddaughter were left on the side of the road in the middle of the night because of their failure to act.

Reported in: RAMONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

my daughter drives this vehicle to college about 5 hours from home. on 9-4-12 it overheated and she had trouble driving it but made it the the dealership in lubbock. they said the radiator needed to be replaced because the old one had internal transmission cooler failure. the service advisor said the fluid from the radiator got in the transmission and the transmission fluid got in the radiator. they said the transmission would be fine after they did a transmission flush on it. we paid the $814 for the repairs. six months later as my daughter is driving home for spring break the xterra started vibrating really bad. luckily she was about 30 minutes from home so she could still drive it as long as she stayed around 40 mph. we took it to the dealership in arlington where it was purchased. the service advisor told us the radiator would have to be replaced again as well as the transmission. they said the lubbock dealership should have also replaced the transmission back in september since a transmission flush doesn't guarantee all the contaminants are removed. we have just paid $5600 more for repairs. nissan has obviously admitted this is a widespread problem by agreeing to make partial reimbursements to customers whose vehicles have less than 100,000 miles on them. unfortunately we are in the group of customers whose vehicles have over 100,000 miles who nissan has chosen to ignore. since nissan has not stepped up to do the right thing we will not be future nissan customers.

Reported in: MIDLOTHIAN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: MIDLOTHIAN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph or more the entire vehicle would shake. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure and current mileage was approximately 154,000.

Reported in: WATERLOO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

gas gauge has quit working...common problem with these automobiles...why no recall?

Reported in: CUMMING GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

gas gauge has quit working...common problem with these automobiles...why no recall?

Reported in: CUMMING GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

the xterra fuel sending unit has gone bad/malfunctioned. upon filling up vehicle the gas gauge continued to show xterra was empty and diagnostic code p0463 was able to be read. i have heard numerous accounts of this issue with xterras.

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and shifting gears, the vehicle would grind and shake abnormally. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance to the contact. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the current mileage was approximately 66,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: WILLOW GROVE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the trans cooler and radiator has busted. almost caused us to wreck / vehicle started shaking badly. was not made aware by nissan that there could be a "mostly likely to occur" problem until this happened to us. fuel guage also quit working a few months back. nissan will not help because vehicle has over 100,000 miles. their hotline (in the phillipines) was of no help or concern. repairs , not including fuel gauge, are starting at $5600. nissan should have told us years ago that the radiators were mostly likely going to be defected so we could have spent the $600 or so then to replace !!!!!

Reported in: ALABASTER AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ALABASTER AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle shook. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that transmission fluid had leaked into the radiator and both components needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 88,000.

Reported in: FOREST VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: FOREST VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

when leaving parking lot at work, xterra lost all power when accelerator was depressed. car would not go forward nor in reverse. come to find out the coolant from the radiator tubing had leaked into the transmission compartment causing complete transmission failure. there were no warning signs or any other issues before complete failure. costs to repair due to defect in coolant tubing is estimated to be $4100 - requiring transmission rebuild, torque converter and valve component to be replaced.

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

driving on freeway and transmission began to slip and within a matter of seconds had absolutely no power to wheels. have researched and found issues with this vehicle regarding coolant line for transmission failing and leaking anti-freeze into transmission. was wondering why it is that there is not a recall by nissan for this issue as it is undetectable, unpreventable, and expensive.

Reported in: NAMPA ID || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: NAMPA ID || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle shook violently and failed to shift past first gear. the contact also stated that the transmission seized in various gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission cooler had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

Reported in: LEHIGHTON PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

just fill up gas and fuel gauge indicates almost empty. cannot tell if i still have enough fuel. dangerous situation if i'm driving and suddenly run out of gas.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

just fill up gas and fuel gauge indicates almost empty. cannot tell if i still have enough fuel. dangerous situation if i'm driving and suddenly run out of gas.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shook. the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic for inspection where the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 118,000.

Reported in: WATERVILLE ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

fuel gauge issue p0463 fuel level sensor is erratic, inaccurate, or inoperative. nissan refused to accept this recall. nhtsa action number 10032627 service bulletin number 280480.

Reported in: BURKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

i initially noticed something was wrong when my xterra would feel like it wasn't catching while driving between 40 and 70 mph. if i let off the gas and then hit the gas again, it was like the transmission was missing and the vehicle felt like i was rolling over a long road grate with a lot of vibration. then i check the radiator and transmission to find that both had been mix together.

Reported in: PHILADELPHIA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began shaking as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that transmission fluid had leaked into the radiator and both components would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 114,000.

Reported in: MARROW OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MARROW OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began shaking excessively and would not accelerate. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact stated that the failure was caused by contamination of the transmission by the radiator. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

Reported in: ALBANY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: ALBANY GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

upon exiting a highway, where traffic was congested and slow moving, my 2005 nissan xterra suddenly refused to accelerate. suddenly, smoke appeared to be emanating from the undercarriage of my suv. initially, it appeared that my vehicle had caught on fire. two passing fireman assisted me and determined that i had a transmission issue because of the fluid that was leaked onto the street. since the xterra was not drivable, it was towed to a transmission repair center. it was determined that the transmission failure was caused by a malfunctioning radiator. apparently, radiator fluid contaminated the transmission fluid and severely damaged the transmission.

Reported in: LAKE HOPATCONG NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: LAKE HOPATCONG NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE

my car started shaking and i lost power. i had the car in for repairs for 10 days and it cost $3,700.00.

Reported in: KNOXVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the gas gauge goes from half full to empty and light comes on when the car is in idle. the gauge does not re-set until the tank is filled and drives for about 100 miles. i believe it is an issue with the sending unit. is there are re-call?

Reported in: GRANITEVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i was driving on the freeway when suddenly the car stalled. pressed on the gas and car would not move just humming sound. i knew that it had to be transmission problem. had car towed to transmission shop. they notified me that there had been numerous complaints about the nissan. after looking at the car they saw that the radiator had a crack and that coolant had leaked into the transmission. after taking the transmission apart i was notified that the seals, valves, torque converter, including the computer were all damaged, the transmission would have to be flushed replaced or repaired, the radiator flushed replaced or repaired, the engine flushed. all this costing about $4,000. this problem has been known to nissan and i was never informed. i'm 65 and on fixed income. i need this car and need help.

Reported in: TEMECULA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: TEMECULA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN

the transmission went out at an intersection. exit #407 in tennessee. 250miles away from home. the transmission never hesitated or slipped....just got to the intersection and it wouldn't go. it finally caught after almost causing an accident and i got to a parking spot but the transmission wouldn't go into gear after the fact. i towed the car home to bob richards nissan in north augusta and was told that the radiator cracked causing a mixture of radiator and transmission fluid.

Reported in: NORTH AUGUSTA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: NORTH AUGUSTA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

POWER TRAIN

the transmission went out at an intersection on exit#407 in tn. 250 miles away from home. the transmission never hesitated or slipped..no warnings at all. just got to the intersection and it wouldn't go. it finally caught after causing other vehicles to stop and i got it to a parking spot thank god. i towed the car home to bob richards nissan in north augusta sc and was told the radiator cracked causing my radiator and transmission fluids to mix. nissan covers it 100% under 80k miles and would not help me at all since i am at 84,900....i can only hope to get reimbursed the $2500 co-pay. nisan never mentioned this defect and its a $100 fix. my 2008 frontier is also effected by the radiator. i will never buy another nissan.

Reported in: NORTH AUGUSTA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: NORTH AUGUSTA SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

POWER TRAIN

while driving across country from california to virginia noticed the xterra begin to shake when switching to overdrive. a service shop in virginia determined that coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission. notified the local dealership of the problem. they were familiar with the problem and stated that the radiator and transmission needed to be replace at an approximate cost of $6500-$7000. when asked if flushing the transmission would help, they stated that they have tried that on other vehicles with the same problem, but transmission failure ultimately occurred. contacted nissan about extended warranty but odometer reads 102k miles which disqualifies for the 9yr/100k warranty extension.

Reported in: UNION OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: UNION OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN

radiator leaked onto transmission. learned about their faulty radiators just today. now i'm in a $6200 bind to get a new radiator and transmission. i take good care of my xterra and i am so appalled with nissan i don't know what to do with myself. a $600 fix turned into a $6200 fix.

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: DENVER CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

the car started to shake very badly apx 40 mph. i took it in for repair and found out that the radiator had malfunctioned and allowed coolant into the transmission. the damage was non repairable. my car is in the shop now waiting to have the radiator and transmission replaced.

Reported in: TAYLORSVILLE UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: TAYLORSVILLE UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN

approximately 4 months ago my engine light came on. we took it to nissan and it was the fuel pump. that was $700, then 2 weeks later the engine light came back on we took it to nissan and it was the catalytic converter, that was $1800. here we are 4 months later engine light comes back on we take it to nissan and now i'm told it is the radiator and transmission. this is going to cost $2500.00! i come to find out that there is a defect with the radiator and transmission and nissan has known about this since 2007. my complaint is if nissan knew about a defect, and in my opinion a safety hazard, then why didn't they recall the defected parts? why is the consumer being penalized for a defect? nissan needs to recall these known defective parts and fix them!

Reported in: TRUMBULL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: TRUMBULL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

car hesitates going into gear, very rough shifting (it is an automatic). very dangerous at intersections and on highway- cannot drive it. brought in for service. when mechanic attempted to flush the transmission, it was discovered that the radiator fluid has been leaking into the transmission. class action lawsuit filed on this complaint, reimbursement only up to 100,000 miles or 10 years, whatever is less, and only costs above 3000k covered! this is at least a $5200k repair job and that may not event remedy all components that may have been affected. additional problem is that my mileage was 5k over what the lawsuit allows. there was no way to know when this problem even started occurring.

Reported in: MERIDEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MERIDEN CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shook violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the torque converter, radiator and the transmission had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 94,200. updated 06/18/13*lj updated 06/21/2013 *js

Reported in: TROY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: TROY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

POWER TRAIN

while driving at about 45mph i noticed a rumbling noise that resembled the sound when you drive over the speed stips on the highway. i thought it was a change in pavement. i started noticing the noise much more frequently and decided to see what the internet had to say. wow!!! was i surprised when i saw 500+ complaints on the same matter. apparently the transmission cooler line is cracked and runs in to the transmission causing catastrophic failure in the transmission. i have decided to flush the radiator and transmission while replacing the cooler. we will see if this fixes the problem but by reading everyone else's responses it looks like i need to brace myself for the deep economic impact of buy a new transmission. my vehicle is 8 years old but at 120k miles. let's hope this lawsuit forces them to put out a recall. we all know why they are not putting out a recall...it is because it is an expensive one!

Reported in: PFLUGERVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

when i was driving home and i came to a full stop my xterra wasn't accelerating. i called a mechanic and explain him what was wrong and he told me my transmission was bad and that i need it to replace it also the radiator. the price for the transmission was $3800.

Reported in: RALEIGH NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

noticed vibration and bumping while car shifted randomly. transmission is basically shot due to coolant leaking into the transmission cooler and mixing with transmission fluid causing total destruction of the transmission. radiator needs to be replaced due to failure.

Reported in: ARLINGTON WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: ARLINGTON WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i had an issue approximately 6 months ago regarding my radiator. the coolant and transmission fluids were mixing due to a defective (known) issue. my transmission has now failed due to a rusted valve body in the transmission. in fact it completely failed as i was driving. after pulling into a parking lot, it would not go into gear, any gear. these issues are obviously directly linked but i am now left holding the bag due to the fact that nissan's extension of the warranty covers only vehicles with up to 100k miles. i am now nearing 115k miles.

Reported in: WINER PARK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WINER PARK FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

pulling from side road onto main road when vehicle lost all power. would not pull at all, had to put the vehicle in neutral to coast down an incline to get out of main road traffic. took vehicle to shop to find out transmission was shot due to factory defect in radiator and transmission causing radiator fluid to go into transmission and transmission fluid to go into radiator destroying them both. research showed nissan knew of this problems in these vehicles but did not recall them to fix problem. they did offer to extend warranty to 80,000 miles but statistics show this generally doesn't happen til 100,000 miles. repairs are gonna cost $5700 which nissan should be required to pay. this is a factory defect!! luckily for me when i pulled out on a main road and my vehicle lost all power another vehicle was not coming at me because i could not have gotten out of their way...also had there been a vehicle behind me or no place to coast my vehicle to it could have caused an accident....nissan should be liable for this!!

Reported in: OAK HILL WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the transmission and the radiator would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 115,000.

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

ENGINE

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

the car who was behind me almost got me because all of the sudden my car speed lower dramatically, i took it to the nissan and left it there, they call me and toll me is a problem with the transmission and everything was going to cost me repair it $7,500 with labor and parts, they have the gods to tell me that is better to sell it because the car is not worth fixing it, that car cost me $37,000 brand new to at least have it for 10 years i been changing the oil frequently so i have no problems, but nissan is one of the worse car ever sold, my friend had an 2004 altima and after 5 years everything was failing on that car worse than my x terra, i swear i will never buy nissan again is bad investment for the money.

Reported in: SANTA CLARITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: SANTA CLARITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

POWER TRAIN

the 2005 nissan xterra with an automatic transmission was driving fine, then suddenly jerked into four wheel drive low. the vehicle would barely move and the rpm gauge would rise, but would not change gears. the oil pressure also dropped drastically. now, this has been occurring for the past two weeks, with the vehicle running well sporadically and inconsistently. however, the transmission is no longer jerking into four wheel low (or the indicator lights aren't showing that it does). at times, the xterra will not even move or go into gear, but the rpm gauge will rise. i have taken the xterra to two different garages and both have informed me that i not only need a new transmission, but a radiator as well. the estimates that i have received range from $3,500 to $5000.

Reported in: TAZEWELL TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, he attempted to accelerate but the vehicle did not respond. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 115,000.

Reported in: JACKSON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

started vehicle and began to drive when the vehicle appeared to have no power. continued around the block to return home and realized that the vehicle was not shifting gears. it appeared to be stuck in 2nd gear and would not shift up or down. shut vehicle down and tried again believing that perhaps "something was stuck" with the same results. the vehicle was towed to a transmission mechanic who diagnosed the problem as glycol contamination in the transmission requiring an entire rebuild of the transmission. upon research of the internet, i have discovered that this is a known problem to nissan with the 2005 xterras and other nissan vehicles. while it is accurate that nissan did offer to extend the warranty for the radiator (the known source of the problem) they did so without explaining the full extent of the problem or known possible catastrophic events if the radiator leaked. the resulting events of a leaking radiator is a damaged transmission requiring a full rebuild due to the glycol contamination.

Reported in: WRIGHTSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45L

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WRIGHTSVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45L

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i have experience what many other owners of a nissan xterra have experienced with a defective radiator. a leak in the radiator has allowed coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid, resulting in damaged internal transmission components and a damaged internal transmission computer. in less than a week since noticing loss of power in my vehicle it became inoperable. due to the high number of these incidents involving the nissan xterra transmission parts have become impossible to find to rebuild the transmission. as a result they only recourse to resolve this problem is a costly $6000 replacement of the transmission.

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle shook violently and slipped while shifting gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that that radiator fluid had entered the transmission. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 98,812.

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

ENGINE

a radiator failure caused the cooling system fluid to mix with transmission fluid causing transmission failure.

Reported in: COLCHESTER VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

a radiator failure caused the cooling system fluid to mix with transmission fluid causing transmission failure.

Reported in: COLCHESTER VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

car started vibrating like it was going over a rumble strip, loss of power/rpms, unable to accelerate. problem was intermittent and got worse. took it to nissan dealership, and apparently this is a known problem on some makes and models manufactured between 2005-2010 with defective radiators that leak coolant into the transmission system hence damaging it. since i was at 100,000miles i had a copay of $3000.

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: NEWARK DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE

fortunately i was simply attempting to back out of my driveway when the vehicle would not move. i read numerous horror stories of others who had this issue in the middle of the highway so i am very thankful that this did pose any further risk of injury especially since i am 9 months pregnant and was on my way to an ultrasound. after taking my suv in, we learned that anti-freeze was leaking into the transmission causing complete transmission failure and ultimately requiring a full transmission replacement. the cost is closing in on $4,000. never did i receive any notification from nissan that this was possible and my xterra did not show any signs of concern. i started researching this problem online only to learn that i am one of many who have experienced this issue and at a hefty price with no help from nissan. i read online that nissan's answer to the problem was to extend the warranty to 80,000 miles but i have just recently passed that threshold. furthermore, i have learned that this problem more often begins to present itself after 80,000 miles. i am appalled that this issue has not been investigated and more importantly been recalled since it could cause serious injury if not death. one thing is for sure, my husband and i will never purchase another nissan vehicle. i strongly feel that the nhtsa should analyze the way nissan is doing their business not to mention find a way to compensate every single customer who has suffered from this problem. nissan should be ashamed of themselves and hopeful that no one gets seriously hurt should it occur in the wrong circumstances.

Reported in: HADDON HEIGHTS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: HADDON HEIGHTS NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled and failed to shift gears. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who stated the transmission failed because cooant mixed with the transmission fluid. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was not reported to the manufacturer. the failure and current mileage was 108,000. updated 08/20/13*lj

Reported in: FOUNTAIN INN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

ENGINE

Reported in: FOUNTAIN INN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, she was advised that radiator fluid had entered the transmission. the dealer diagnosed that the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 84,000.

Reported in: HILLSIDE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: HILLSIDE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i had my oil changed and was told that i have a leak around my oil filter housing. i only had this vehicle a year,

Reported in: TYLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the transmission went out when radiator acted up.

Reported in: LAKE CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

the transmission went out when radiator acted up.

Reported in: LAKE CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that after shifting into drive, the vehicle erroneously accelerated in reverse. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Reported in: HENDERSON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated he took the vehicle for routine maintenance when the mechanic informed him that radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission. as a result, both components would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Reported in: NAPPA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

i have about 113,226 miles on my 2005 xterra. the other day i had driven my car to work with no issue and left for lunch again with no issues. however, when i got in my car to return to work from lunch, i had started the car with no issues, put in drive and when i pressed on the gas it felt as if though my car was stuck in neutral. i even checked to make sure it was not. i released the gas and pressed on it again and the went however every time i had to stop and go again i had to floor the gas in order to get it going. once it got over 25mph it seemed to kick back into gear. i took my car to the nissan dealership right away to find out what was wrong with my car, since it had been working fine up until lunch. today i got a call from nissan telling me it was an issue with a radiator fluid leak into my transmission and that the fluids had mixed and that i would now need to replace the transmission and radiator. the thing that gets me in that my car has been to nissan twice in the last year for issues with my transmission, and with the first time it was in for repairs they told me there was a small leak with the coolant and yet said nothing to me about this issue nor about the extend warranty (10 years/100,000 miles) which if i had know about i would have had them check at that time to make sure the leak was not related, and if it was would have had them fix it. but instead they let me take my car and now i am faced with a estimated $6k repair job.

Reported in: MODESTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN

i have had my xterra for 7 months when one day i was approaching a very busy and long intersection when my xterra went into a safe mode and lost most power which had me hoping on coming traffic would not tbone me as i could not accelerate through. the local dealer told me that this was all electrical and i would need two wire harnesses and a ecm. this cost 3,800 dllrs. after replacing those parts they told me i needed more work due to my radiator and transmission having cross contamination due to a defect , bad weld on the radiator from the factory, but yet im still responsible. my new total bill is roughly 9,000 dlrs which is more then the vehicle is worth. they have mis diagnosed this from the get go and will not take any responsibilty or ownership. nissan has been the worst to work with. they have had my vehicle for over a month and i have been told it was first my ecm computer then a fuel injector, ignition coil, then wire harnesses and now a new transmission and radiator. basically if you go to a dealer and the tech has no idea what hes doing they will call a support line and make you pay for the parts until they can narrow down the problem. now they are linking everything together with some bogus theory and im financialy responsible. why is it up to me and my wallet to pay for parts when it should be on them to properly diagnose the issue for the get go. they told me ignition coil and injector were the problem. i have not since heard about those parts only because they didnt replace them in his blind search to pinpoint the real problem. i could have been seriousaly injured if other drivers were not paying attention. im thankful that was not the outcome or nissan would have been paying me a large sum all due to they will not recall this 600 fix. its bound to injure or kill someon in the future. i will never buy another nnissan again. horrible service and product.

Reported in: LAS CRUCES NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 591AN08U05C

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

the vehicle was being driven, as normally, to work on the highway. the engine started to accelerate but the vehicle kept slowing down. there was very little power. the vehicle was brought to a nissan dealer. the mechanic at the shop told me the transmission had been damaged due to a failure of the radiator. the radiator, transmission and trans computer would have to be replaced at a cost of $4500. he also mentioned that this is a problem nissan knows about but will not cover the repair under a recall or warranty. i took the suv for a second opinion to a reputable repair shop. he confirmed the findings of the nissan mechanic and offered to repair the vehicle for $4,140.47. i agreed to have the vehicle repaired. the mechanic said i should look up a class action suit that has been generated. that is why i am posting this incident.

Reported in: DELTONA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: DELTONA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle became hesitated and decelerated independently with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised to the contact that radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission fluid, causing the transmission to fail. the vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Reported in: HUMBLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: HUMBLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate as the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced because radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 111,400.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving my 2005 xterra se noticed loud noise coming from front end - found out transmission fluid had become mixed with coolant from radiator. (i have a sample of the cloudy looking fluid). the problem rendered the suv undrivable so was towed to dealer where spent $5,400 to have both transmission and radiator replaced, but do not know for sure if this a permanent fix or not.

Reported in: EMORY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: EMORY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the transmission failed as the vehicle shifted to neutral with the illumination of the check engine and slit warning lights. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was stated that the transmission needed to replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Reported in: RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

check engine light came up in my 2005 nissan xterra at 85,000 miles. took it to the repair shop where i make oil changes, i was told transmission broke and radiator fluid contamination. took it to the dealer, they confirm that the transmission failure, but they flat out refused the contamination, instead offer to replace both transmission and radiator for $5,500 to avoid future problems. i was not convinced. immediately, another guy in the dealership offers to trade in for a new car. i took the car out and went to another transmission shop. sure enough, they noticed radiation fluid contaminating the transmission fluid. cost was around $3,750. because, the deadline was early june'2013 and now is early july, they are telling me i cannot submit the claim. i hope the court does not approve the final settlement. nissan should recall and pay for the repairs of defective transmission/ radiator.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

gas gauge reads empty when the fuel tank is full or shows some quantity of gas when it is empty and variations in between. this is a known problem affecting several models and years that nissan extended its warranty for, but did not recall, claiming it is not a safety issue (see http://www.nissanassist.com/web/fuel-sending-unit/index.php?menu=2). the extended warranty did not advise owners to replace the problem sending units, it just provided for repairs if and when, subject to mileage and time limits, the vehicle manifested the sending unit problem. my low mileage vehicle developed this problem at 46000 miles, well under the extended warranty mileage limit but the timing was beyond the arbitrary extended time period. following my opening a case with nissan consumer affairs they denied coverage for replacement of the fuel sending unit as it was beyond the arbitrary time limit, although well below the mileage limit. faulty fuel quantity readings are not just an inconvenience. they can result in hazardous overfilling of fuel tanks (or attempts to fill an already filled tank) when the gauge erroneously reads empty resulting in flammable gas spills, dizzying and environmentally unsound vapor emissions at the pump. on the flip side when there is little or no fuel in the tank but the gauge shows some quantity of fuel such as 1/4 tank or more, driving off on long commutes or trips results in running out of gas on highways. in my case this is in rural areas or back roads and highways out of cell phone range and far from services, and can occur in severe weather conditions. i believe this known problem is a safety problem that poses unnecessary risks to drivers and should have resulted in a recall, not just an arbitrary limited extension of warranty, and disclaimer beyond that.

Reported in: CHATHAM NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN

driving my 2005 nissan xterra i purchased 8 months ago in january 2013, my air conditioner worked intermittently. eventually in july of 2013, my car was not drive able. had it towed to dealership i purchased it at, and they verified that my radiator was leaking coolant, which mixed with my transmission fluid. the resulted in the need to repair the radiator and transmission.

Reported in: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

ENGINE

i took my 2005 nissan xterra to dealer to get serviced. the service department person told me my transmission fluid was leaking into radiator. they told me do to my miles on car at that time i had 94000 miles it would be a 3000 dollars co pay due to the extended warranty nissan had authorized. i ask why wasn't i told when nissan was aware of problem to do prevented maintenance. the service rep. said since it was no recall he was not obligated to tell me. i don't know about most people but i don't have 3000 dollars laying around to use i live paycheck to paycheck. i take my car to dealer only for service thinking its getting the right service but i found out i was wrong. if i was advised early i may of found this problem earlier and got it replace free. now what do i do? *jb

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that, while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, he was advised that the radiator fluid entered the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000 and current mileage was 95,000. updated 9/24/13*cn updated 09/25/2013*js

Reported in: CORONA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN

our radiator and transmission broke,causing our car to stall, on vacation, in the middle of utah. apparently nissan is aware of this problem but the warranty is too limited to cover nissan xterras suffering from the exact same problem! it's not just us!!! we use our xterra for off roading (as its intended for!) and a busted transmission put all of us at risk! we did not do anything crazy but you need a safe transmission on hills. after over $1000 in towing expenses we got to a nissan dealership where we were informed that there is nothing we could have done to prevent this. later we researched and found out it is a common defect in cars like ours.

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN68W55C

ENGINE

Reported in: LOS ANGELES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN68W55C

POWER TRAIN

due to a faulty design by the manufacturer, transmission fluid leaked into the radiator and caused complete failure of the radiator and transmission. because my vehicle had over 100,000 miles it is not covered in any way by warranty and there was no recall issued. i am now facing a car that is worth $7000 or so and needs more than that in repairs. my vehicle is totaled thanks to a faulty design that has been well documented by the manufacturer, but they will do absolutely nothing to help. if they had simply issued a recall on the radiator when the problem first became known, this would have been and easy $500 fix, instead i am left with a worthless vehicle and insufficient funds to repair it or get a new one. i could not be more angry and disappointed with nissan and their handling of this situation. needless to say i will never be buying from them again and i will suggest the same to anyone who will listen.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

ENGINE

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W05C

POWER TRAIN

when i drove it to work, there were a few delays while shifting gears. after half hour driving it, i heard water splashing sounds. i turned off the radio and i heard the splashing sounds even more clear. in the same time, i smelled electronic burnt like smells. since i was on the express way, i couldn't stop right away. then, 15 minutes later or a total of 45 minutes driving it, there were smokes from the front. i was so shock and worry if the car was going to blow up. i felt panic because i couldn't just stop in the middle of the driving lanes. thankfully, other cars slowed down for me and let me passed. i pulled up in the nearby dairy depot's parking lot, but i was 20 minutes away from my workplace's city. it was so cold and windy, but since i was worry if the car would blow up, i got out and stood in the cold. also, the tow truck was delayed for 2 hours and i had to missed work. the car shop told me that the radiator causes the transmission issues and all fluids are mixed together. when i researched this issue, i came across many others who had the same issue. i am shocked that it's very common. i feel so discourage to ever trust nissan again. this car was my investment as i have $7000 loan remaining on it and i just fixed all four shafts for $1000. i have always done comprehensive maintenance to it. so, where did i go wrong? how can nissan does this? why there was no recall that would have regained customers' trust that it is safe to drive nissan??? why nissan has to wait for a mountain of complaints before agreed to extend the warranty and even that was only for those under 100k mileage? does it mean that nissan can't make a car that last more than 100k??? not only nissan jeopardizes my safety and others, now my investment in nissan has turned into a chunk of debt for me. this is so wrong!!!

Reported in: SANDUSKY OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: SANDUSKY OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: SANDUSKY OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

driving xterra on highway when suv started to hesitate when moving forward in traffic....suv would hesitate, rev...and not shift out of gear easily upon acceleration. took suv to mechanic and found out the radiators engine coolant was leaking into the transmission fluid causing the problem. i lucked out and did not damage the transmission, however; i am having to replace the radiator due to the nissan known defect. i was never given any letters or notified about this mechanical problem and now will be paying under a $900 for fluid flush, new radiator and new fluids. this is not ok for nissan to not notify the vehicle owners!!!! i expect repayment from nissan on their faulty mechanical equipment.

Reported in: PANTEGO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: PANTEGO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN

i was informed by the dealership service department that radiator fluid had contaminated transmission fluid in my 2005 nissan xterra. this defect in the radiator was known to occur in high mileage vehicles such as mine and was known to nissan as they extended a service warranty to 100,000 miles. unfortunately, my vehicle's mileage is over the extended warranty and i am now responsible for the cost of the repairs. this is a huge safety issue as the transmission plays a vital role in the ability for the vehicle to accelerate into and across traffic on busy highways and roads. the inability to do so properly with a defective transmission may lead to accidents. not to mention that the contaminated radiator coolant may not accomplish the intended goal of cooling engine components leading to over heating and engine dysfunction. i feel strongly that nissan new about the defect and did not take appropriate action to notify consumers to have the radiators replaced prior to having complications from the defective parts. *js

Reported in: ROSHARON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Reported in: ROSHARON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U55C

POWER TRAIN

suddenly the car (automatic) was revving high and not shifting into next gear and starting making ahigher pitched noise and the service engine light then came on. i drove to a gas station and before fully pulling in, my car would not go into drive, revved high and started smoking. i had to get towed and my car is now going to need a complete transmission and radiator. nissan is saying since i am passed the extended 10 year warranty or 100,000 miles, there is nothing more they will do about it. currently am being transferred to see if someone else cares enough about nissans image as well as their drivers to do something about this. i have been quoted it will cost $5100 to repair this nissan known issue.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

POWER TRAIN

car was not running as it should. we thought it was tires and had the tires looked at. then the service engine soon light came on but then went off. cruise control stopped working. then service engine soon light came back. monday made appt for nissan dealer (scheduled for wednesday). by tuesday morning, could only use 3rd gear so dropped off to dealer on that tuesday. nissan diagnosed: radiator and transmission mixed and contaminated which damaged the tmc. recommendation: replacing transmission and radiator assembly (est $6600). we took to a transmission place who was well aware of the defect of this model and indicated that nissan would be fixing the problem but they are just repeating the issue and the problem could occur again. a flaw in nissan's design is what we have heard and read about. we didn't want to risk it with nissan so we had repaired elsewhere. we only had 117,000 miles.

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

check engine light comes on and the trouble shooting number is p0463. which i understand nissan automobiles have a lot of trouble with this situation. i would like to informed when they are having a recall to repair this problem.

Reported in: MT JULIET TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: MT JULIET TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

ENGINE

while turning back into traffic my 2005 nissan xterra jerked as i began to accelerate over 20 mph. once i got the vehicle to the speed of traffic it began to have troubles shifting gears and accelerating. while the vehicle was at a steady speed i didn't notice any other issues. as i slowed to an exit the vehicle started to jerk and not shift properly. it also had trouble accelerating. after having these issues i checked my fluids and found a milky like substance was in my transmission and my coolant. i researched the problems i was having with my xterra and found that it was very common and realized that their is a crack in my radiator which is causing the contamination of my transmission and coolant. i have had this vehicle for just about two months and it is very upsetting to know that i may have to pay for a new transmission and radiator which is more then what i paid for the vehicle.

Reported in: LOCK HAVEN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: LOCK HAVEN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my transmission just stuttered and stopped working while in traffic.turns out the radiator leaked coolant into the transmission causing it to fail. this is a known issue from nissan, however the cost of the repair fell to me. luckily, i did not incur any injury when the vehicle just stopped working during 5pm rush hour on a friday.

Reported in: MISSOULA MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MISSOULA MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

was driving while my transmission went out. dealer said the transmission and radiator fluid were mixed. my vehicle had 99,000 on it. had it fixed then at 140,000 it happened again. nissan wants me to pay 5500.00 but i refuse. this vehicle needs to be recalled.

Reported in: WONDER LAKE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WONDER LAKE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the car began to vibrate at 40 mph. i took it to two mechanics who could not figure out the problem. i tried regular maintenance and tire rotation and balance but the vibration continued. finally, while i was out of town, a mechanic dropped the transmission pan and discovered the engine coolant had entered the transmission system. he discovered that this is a problem with the nissan xterra 2005 - 2010. nissan even has a bypass part to be installed. this piece was installed and the transmission flushed and new transmission fluid put in. the radiator appears to be fine, no cracks as often reported with this problem. now, three months later, i have serious transmission problems. the car jerks violently at 40mph on acceleration and deceleration. the mixing of engine coolant with the transmission has obviously caused serious damage to my transmission. i am devastated. i love this car but have no financial means to fix this problem.

Reported in: NEW PORT RICHEY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: NEW PORT RICHEY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

error code p0463 - apparently due to a malfunctioning fuel level sensor and requiring substantial shop time to drop fuel tank and replace sensor/pump unit (not to mention part cost, which is not being supplied by manufacturer despite the known, widespread flaw).

Reported in: PASO ROBLES CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

POWER TRAIN

this is a common problem where the radiator leaks into transmission and destroys transmission. i just learned of this issue last week, and have an appointment with nissan dealer tomorrow. my xterra is starting to shift erratically. i fear it has been compromised. i don't see how they can get away with not recalling this. it is irresponsible and unethical. please help.

Reported in: HIGHLANDS RANCH CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

just bought auto from used car dealer day before. drove it 30 miles pulled in visited then went out to start auto. would not start traced back to blown fuse, changed fuse tried starting again, blew fuse again, one more time then when auto started smoke came out from under hood. after 3 months of replacing electrical wiring from frying narrowed down to radiator and transmission (fuse that blew) the coolant had backed up and tore up transmission. if it had been on the road there would have been a full blown fire on a highway with possibility of human damages.

Reported in: HAMERSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: HAMERSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: HAMERSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

ENGINE

Reported in: HAMERSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

we have learned that sometime in late 2007 nissan motor corporation issued a warranty extension for the transmission oil cooler / radiator assembly for the subject vehicles to 8 years, 80000 miles ? up from the standard 3 year, 36000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. nissan motor corporation, to our knowledge, has not been conducting any preventative inspections of the subject vehicles to help consumers prevent catastrophic transmission failure. consumers report that nissan motor corporation is denying their warranty claims and as a 'courtesy measure' will offer to replace the failed oil cooler at a discount. the additional two years or 20,000 miles with a $3000 deductible is, at most, a sad joke at the expense of consumers. nissan has been aware of this problem since 2007 and has undertaken no preventive measures to protect consumers from failure.

Reported in: LA HABRA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the transmission failed, causing the vehicle to decelerate while the contact was attempting to accelerate. the contact's personal mechanic inspected the vehicle and found the radiator smoking. the mechanic also noticed that the radiator fluid had mixed with the transmission fluid. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 149,000.

Reported in: STONE MOUNTAIN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

POWER TRAIN

i was slowing down at an intersection to prepare to stop when i heard a clunking sound from under my car and then service light came on. when i pressed the gas pedal to go, i heard my engine rev but only got very little acceleration before it moved forward. it happened again at another intersection so i drove home carefully. speculating that it had to do with the transmission, my husband and i did the research and found that there was a class action lawsuit regarding to engine coolant in the transmission. we were surprised that i was never alerted to this serious problem by nissan. we called the dealership to see what could be done. at first they lied about the problem but when confronted with the knowledge that we knew about the lawsuit, then they acknowledged there was problem. then they weren't going to help us because they claimed that my vin was not part of the recall. my husband told them that the class action lawsuit, did not say it was for select vin numbers. we were told to bring it in, which we did and then they informed us we still had to pay $2500. if i had been informed of the problem, i would have had it fixed before it became serious. this website gives the best info to what happened: http://www.ncconsumer.org/nissan%20frontier%20pathfinder%20xterra%20oil%20cooler%20transmission%20defect.html. we were never told about this issue even when we had the dealership do the oil change previously. the worst part is that they knew about the issue but did nothing to help fix the problem before it became a serious issue. this type of negligent practice should be investigated and nissan should be held accountable and the victims should not have to pay at all since it was preventable and is dangerous for the driver, passengers and all vehicles on the road should it stall in traffic. thank you for your time and consideration.

Reported in: KANEOHE HI || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan model xterra. the contact stated that he replaced the radiator as a precaution to avoid radiator fluid from mixing with the transmission fluid. the contact had not experienced a failure. the current mileage was 83,000.

Reported in: STUART FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

ENGINE

Reported in: STUART FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

ENGINE

transmission kept slipping from 4th gear to 3rd, then back to 4th. it was brought in for transmission service and learned the radiator was leaking fluid into the transmission. the radiator needs to be replaced and the transmission rebuilt. nissan is aware of the issue occurring in 2005-2007 models, but have done nothing to correct it, nor have they notified owners of this serious problem.

Reported in: HAYDENVILLE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: HAYDENVILLE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

transmission started slipping in high gear, because of a leak from a known faulty radiator letting coolant into transmission.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

transmission started slipping in high gear, because of a leak from a known faulty radiator letting coolant into transmission.

Reported in: SPRINGFIELD MO || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

my 2005 xterra s-v6 4x2 had loss of power and had to be towed to a dealership. they diagnosed the problem as a failed transmission fluid cooler located in the radiator assembly that allowed coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid, resulting in damaged to the radiator that had to be replaced and the transmission is now damaged. there were no warning signs leading up to the failures. when i spoke to nissan they stated there was no recall. after i did some research, i found out there is a extended warranty. when i called nissan back they stated it was only up to 80,000. so repairs are on me.

Reported in: KENNER LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: KENNER LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ENGINE

i had a complete loss of motive power and needing to be towed to a shop. the shop diagnosed the problem as a failed transmission fluid cooler located in the radiator assembly that allowed coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid, resulting in damaged internal transmission components and a damaged internal transmission computer. there were no warning signs leading up to or just prior to the failures. the transmission and radiator now need to be replaced.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i began to have vibration in my vehicle when i reached speeds of 45 mph and got worse around 65 mph. i took my car to nissan twice in aug. 2013 and was told it was road vibration. in early nov. i took my car to my local mechanic for this problem and was told the vibration wasn't road vibration and that it was either my drive shafts or transmission. on nov. 17th i drove from altoona pa to upper marlboro md and arrived around 2 am. i went to drive my car into dc on the morning of the 18th and when i put it in reverse it backed up, but when i put it in drive it wouldn't drive forward. after shifting through the gears for a few minutes my car drove forward so i parked it in my driveway. my car hasn't been able to be driven since. when i put it in gear and press the gas the engine just revs. when i start my car i can hear the engine and transmission making a whining noise. my radiator also broke in late august of 2013 and needed to be replaced.

Reported in: ALTOONA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: ALTOONA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

my 2005 nissan xterra have this common problem where the radiator leaks into transmission and cause the transmission to stop working. and since i was over 100,000 nissan dealers want to charge me a copay of $3000.

Reported in: DANIA BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: DANIA BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my 2005 nissan xterra with 75600 miles jerks when it shifts. after doing my own online research and bringing to the dealership, it was discovered that the radiator was leaking coolant and mixing into the transmission fluid. there is an extended warranty for this defect to 80,000 or 96months. i qualified for the mileage but not the service duration (6 months overdue). the dealership said it would be a $2500 copay to replace my radiator and repair my transmission. i talked to nissan consumer affairs but they refused to help and said $2500 is my only option. this radiator is a known issue and should be a recall for all the damage it caused. i've owned many nissans before and had great loyalty to them. nissan should be held accountable for knowing about their faulty radiator and not fixing them before they caused further damage!

Reported in: LOUDONVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: LOUDONVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving on the highway at about 60 mph, my car shifted out of gear and the rpm's shot up causing my car to pretty much stop moving on the highway. i was able to pull over to the side of the road and call for a tow. we had the car towed to a transmission specialist who told us that the transmission was fried. by looking at the fluid in the transmission just on a quick look, he deduced that the radiator had most likely leaked coolant, causing the transmission to fail. upon researching this issue, i learned that this has happened to many nissan vehicles and could be a huge problem for many people. luckily i was able to get to safety and was not hit by another car or sustained any injuries. finally, i had to trade the car in for a gigantic loss! very upset.

Reported in: ST. LOUIS PARK MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: ST. LOUIS PARK MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

POWER TRAIN

my daughter was driving our 2005 nissan xterra and suddenly the car would not accelerate, she floored it and after a while it got back up to speed enough for her to pull off the highway through 3 lanes of traffic and onto the side road. the car now sits in my driveway because it will cost over 6,000 to repair (the car book value is a bit less than that). the transmission/radiator will need to be replaced because the fluid has gotten into the transmission. nissan is aware of this issue and still continues to let their customers bear the brunt of their defective product. thank god my daughter was not killed on the highway due to the sudden loss of speed/control. i hope it does not take someone dying from this defect in order for them to recall and pay to replace/repair this issue. perhaps someone already has but no one knows yet. i had to drive the car home from the mechanic shop just a few miles and was unable to accelerate several times and was almost hit twice. we have bought her a new car (not a nissan) and are trying to find someone to purchase the nissan and fix it themselves or sell it for parts. we now have a useless auto that is no longer worth a dime and we are out several thousand in resale value. how can this be legal? when will this finally be taken seriously?

Reported in: HELOTES TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

when driving at various speeds i began to notice the engine bogging down when changing gears. upon taking it to my mechanic i was told that there was a leak between the transmission and engine coolant systems. the fix would require a replacement of both systems totally approx. $6000! apparently this is a "known issue" with 2005-2010 xterras. upon contacting nissan i was told that since my vehicle was over 100,000 miles that there was nothing that they could do for me. if this is a known issue, and a rather major one at that, i'm not sure why there hasn't been any recalls or some kind of fix.

Reported in: FAIRFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

ENGINE

Reported in: FAIRFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: FAIRFIELD OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively but the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact mentioned that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator fluid was mixed with the transmission fluid. as a result, the transmission would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 116,208.

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

ENGINE

the car had been driving fine and then all of a sudden it would not shift into a higher gear. the rpms would just increase. at times the car would not even go into any gear what so ever. finally managed to get it to a dealership where they told me it was the transmission fluid mixing with the radiator fluid. told me i needed both replaced and quoted over $6500 for the fix. check engine light was on at the time, but i was also having a problem with the fuel gauge (also another known problem in xterras).

Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: NASHVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

POWER TRAIN

while accelerating, after pulling from a county road onto a state highway, my vehicle "stuttered" and immediately lost power to the drive train. discovered that i had water in my transmission.

Reported in: CEMENT OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN

coolant leaked into the transmission, causing transmission failure. estimate of $5800 to repair.

Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

coolant leaked into the transmission, causing transmission failure. estimate of $5800 to repair.

Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

i have a 2005 nissan xterra and i'm having a problem with the transmission i place it in gear and heard a pop and then the vehicle did not want to go anywhere. after doing some research i have come to the conclusion that there are many others having the same problem. if nissan knows this is a problem they should be held responsible for repairs no matter what the mileage is on the vehicle. i will not be buying another nissan if they don't want to stand behind there products. a couple of years ago the fuel sending unit went bad and it cost me 1200.00 dollars to have it fixed and it was also a known problem.

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i had my transmission and radiator replaced in my 05 nissan xterra in dec 2010 at 69,000 miles due to defect of radiator leaking into transmission which caused me to brake down on a 2 lane highway. the nissan service/dealer in kingston ma where we purchased the vehicle tried to tell us all that was needed was a radiator and transmission flush but we had already contacted nissan corporate and found out we were entitled to a new transmission and radiator assembly due to a recall. they unwillingly replaced both assemblies. i have now experienced a 2nd brake down on an on ramp entering the highway and could not move my car as the transmission again failed at 153,900 miles. i had it towed to the nissan service/dealer in kingston ma and was informed the transmission we had put in 2010 was only under warranty for 1 yr/12000 miles and i am responsible for all repair costs. i have to think that the original repair was not done properly and the same problem existed in the new assemblies that were put in as a new transmission should last longer than this. i feel my safety and the safety of other motorists was put at risk due to these problems as severe accidents could have occurred due to the fact that the my vehicle lost the ability to move at all on the highway in two different incidents. nissan should be held responsible for not fixing the initial problem properly.

Reported in: PLYMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: PLYMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE

i was driving my 2005 nissan xterra down the highway around 65mph when i noticed the vehicle would not accelerate when pushing the gas pedal. i was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road just before the steering wheel locked up & the vehicle went dead. had it towed into dealership, was told the transmission had failed & would have to be replaced. issues caused from faulty radiator drainage into transmission fluid. i have read of countless other reports of this same issue. this year vehicle should be recalled by dealership to correct this recurring problem. it wont be long before someone loses control of their vehicle due to failed transmission & hits another vehicle or kills someone!

Reported in: GREENWOOD MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: GREENWOOD MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

when i am driving on the highway doing 65 or 50 miles an hour the car would slow down and cars behind me would almost hit me. this car was on a recall for the transmission and was fixed. the same problem came back on the transmission and nissan would not fix it. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: BROCKTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

ENGINE

Reported in: BROCKTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

POWER TRAIN

driving 35 mph, vehicle suddenly stops. by reading all the other complaints in regards to the transmission, the coolant mixing and contaminating the transmission fluid. sounds exactly the same issues. will be bringing to get final diagnosis. all other recalls have happened to my xterra, and i am the original owner.

Reported in: TAUNTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

traveling at 45mph car hit curb and was then diverted to median where the front bumper hit a large tree and the passenger air bag did not deploy. passenger was severely injured. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

WHEELS

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

AIR BAGS

Reported in: GREENSBORO NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

POWER TRAIN

engine coolant leaked into the transmission, causing transmission failure. replacement transmission is required.

Reported in: SANTA ROSA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

engine coolant leaked into the transmission, causing transmission failure. replacement transmission is required.

Reported in: SANTA ROSA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

while driving and in flow of traffic vehicle lost all power, but rpms would still increase due to faulty transmission in the xterra. faulty transmission leads to mixing of the radiator and transmission fluid causing loss of acceleration. almost caused an accident with another vehicle.

Reported in: BRENTWOOD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: BRENTWOOD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

transmission died and needs to be replaced, due to the radiator issues of the xterras from the year.

Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

transmission died and needs to be replaced, due to the radiator issues of the xterras from the year.

Reported in: LITTLETON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN

automatic transmission fluid was cross contaminated with coolant due to faulty radiator. this is a know problem with nissans xterra and pathfinders. nissan is aware of the problem but refuses to take responsibility for the problem. nissan sold products with poor manufacturing quality that cause this catastrophic malfunction. current nissan owner are stuck with a repair bill for 5 to 6 thousand dollars or with a truck that they can't drive of sell because nissans refuses to take care of its customers.

Reported in: RAHWAY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

gas gauge wont read, displays empty when full. goes back and forth. 2006 and 2008 recalled for same problem and part # but nissan wont pay to have 2005 fixed or do a recall. we but from roanoke nissan dealer used at 57351 miles. they didn't offer warranty and we didn't get extended warranty.

Reported in: LYNCHBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the transmission began to slip gears before becoming inoperative. the engine was turned off and upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission fluid had turned into a dark brow, almost black color. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Reported in: HAMILTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

POWER TRAIN

i started to notice a problem while driving on the highway and thought it may be a engine oil issue. i knew there was something wrong because it did not feel right when driving the car it on the highway. attaining the speeds on the highway was difficult and slow. when braking it was also slower to react. i took it too nissan thinking it an easy fixed, i paid $700 dollars to fix whatever they could analyze. i thought the problem was solved, but no. then i was hit with a $3000 to replace the transmission and radiator, which was known about back in 2010. what a rip off nissan, you knew there was an issue and you neglect to inform your customers. i hope you go bankrupt now!

Reported in: PLAINSBORO NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: PLAINSBORO NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

my 16 year son was driving home at 11:00 pm on the interstate when, with no warning, the car lost all acceleration power. he was able to get the car to the side of the road and turn the car off and on and got it into 3rd gear. it would not work in drive. he proceeded very slowly for a short distance until he would lose acceleration power. he had to continue to turn the car off and on the highway multiple times to get it home that evening. he continued very slowly with his flashing lights on. it subsequently had to be towed. thankfully, it did not result in a crash on the interstate. the car is black and it was very dark. it would've been very difficult for someone immediately behind him to react on the interstate. my son's safety was severely compromised. the problem turned out to be the radiator/transmission problem nissan is already being investigated for (nhtsa action number dp12004). it required a new radiator, a new transmission and a new transmission computer as this was all ruined with the catastrophic failure of the radiator. the cost of repairs was $4632.97 including the tow charge. nissan has been aware of this problem for quite some time and even settled a class action lawsuit for this very issue a few years ago. had they voluntarily recalled the vehicle and fixed the problem, my son would not have been put in this dangerous situation and the costs would have been minimized. i desire for nissan to be held liable for this - you have received literally hundreds of the very same complaint. please conduct a recall on the xterra, pathfinders and frontiers you know are impacted. we were fortunate not to have a crash resulting in injury or death; the next family may not be so lucky.

Reported in: BRENTWOOD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: BRENTWOOD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

ENGINE

Reported in: BRENTWOOD TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U35C

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i was driving at approximately 65-70mph on a 4 lane highway. traffic was heavy and cars were at that rate and faster. my vehicle beginning slowing down, i immediately pressed the accelerator but the vehicle continued slowing down. i immediately began making my way over to the breakdown lane. my lights began flickering (both headlights and inside lights). my brake light, abs light, check engine light, etc all popped up on the dash. as i made it to the break down lane the vehicle stopped and in pressing the accelerator, it would not go forward. next the vehicle then shutoff completely and would not start. i had no warning this was going to take place. lucky for me, i hadn't gone into the fast lane because i never would have made it into the breakdown lane without a serious accident because it came to a sudden halt.

Reported in: WEYMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

it was a very cold morning when i get ready for work, just got out of our drive way and suddenly we heard 2 loud thump sound like we have just run over something like rocks or woods. it scared us a little bit because of the vibration, then it runs normally again, the next day it happen again but 1 time only and today the same. i wont wait longer before something worst happen so ill bring my car to the mechanic shop to have it check tomorrow. hope this will give me some answers . hope this is not a recall defect again because i already had 1 vehicle rendered not safe to drive before and the company bought it back.

Reported in: MACOMB IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

check engine light came on then when i filled vehicle with fuel gauge went to empty and low fuel light came on. gauge does not come back on u til vehicle is driven from 85 to 125 miles and then takes awhile to reach up to around 3/4 full. never really sure how much fuel is in tank. was advised to change the fuel tank cap and did twice but still not working. have to rely on trip gauge to know if i have enough fuel. this seems risky for an almost 75 year old woman.

Reported in: ENUMCLAW WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ENUMCLAW WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

ENGINE

"service engine soon" light came on at 106000 miles. immediately took it in to get it diagnosed (the next morning). they said that the radiator was leaking radiator fluid into the transmission, and therefore, i would need a new radiator and transmission. this apparently seems to be a problem with 2005-2010 nissan suvs and nissan is doing nothing about it. the class action settlement does nothing for us.

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

there is a manufacturer's defect with the radiator in which it cracks and leaks fluid into the transmission, which then destroys the transmission. when we called nissan to ask if they were going to stand by their product, they told us there was nothing they could do for us.

Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

ENGINE

Reported in: BIRMINGHAM AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

POWER TRAIN

the transmission became stuck in 3rd or 4th gear and would not accelerate. then it worked for a few days. after that it got stuck in 1st and would not shift. it is currently stuck in 3rd or 4th again. the transmission fluid is a red brown foamy color. it is giving a code of p1754.

Reported in: NEWNAN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: NEWNAN GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U05C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i was driving down a mountain in tennessee on a family vacation, when my transmission failed because the coolant was leaking into the transmission fluid. in order to get to a safe location i had to drive in reverse to a driveway which could have caused me to be in an accident with a young child and my fiance in the car. upon further research i realized that nissan has over 500 complaint on the same issue and it was never resolved. i paid 4800 dollars out of pocket in order to replace the transmission and radiator.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

radiator coolant and oil mixture and due to that, the transmission makes the car vibrate to an undrivable point affecting the driver ability to conduct a safe operation on the road including busy highways.

Reported in: GAUTIER MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: GAUTIER MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

fuel gauge registers empty to arbitrarily amounts of remaining fuel regardless how much fuel is actually in tank. ongoing problem to date.

Reported in: ST. GEORGE UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1ANOAWO5C

ENGINE

driving with family on interstate 5 on the right lane going 60-62 mph. without no light sensor warning from the xterra or no other warning whatsoever, it slowed down drastically from 60mph to 30mph, and i can see fast moving vehicles passing me. there was a huge semi truck behind us, he started to flash his high beam on us from behind. i try to accelerate but it would not, it just make a very loud engine sound. the semi truck so close behind us, i got scared, i signal right to pull over to the shoulder and doing so we almost got hit by another car that was merging to the freeway because the xterra was very slow. we pulled to the shoulder, put in park and the xterra has a weird smell coming out of the engine front. i try to shift to drive but it didn't move. i try to shift to reverse to park the xterra in a better position off the freeway but it didn't move. two hours later, the tow truck arrive. i was extremely upset our entire family could have been kill because there was no warning light.

Reported in: RENTON WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W55C

POWER TRAIN

i took my car into the shop because of a rumbling noise and shake that was happening while driving. it feels like hitting the safety strips on the edge of the road by the shoulder. the mechanics pulled things apart and identified that there was radiator fluid and engine coolant leaking into my transmission. there were also metal shavings mixed in with the fluids.

Reported in: CEDAR RAPIDS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

ENGINE

Reported in: CEDAR RAPIDS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

ENGINE

transmission failure due to a problem well known by nissan. coolant entered through a failed radiator and causes failure of the automatic transmission. timing chain failure also well known by nissan.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

transmission failure due to a problem well known by nissan. coolant entered through a failed radiator and causes failure of the automatic transmission. timing chain failure also well known by nissan.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

internal radiator transmission cooler cracked leaking coolant into the transmission and destroying it, rendering it useless. the transmission failed on me while i was driving and the vehicle gave me absolutely no warning lights or any indication of an issue occurring with the transmission. i had no advance notice so i was unable to avoid any damage to my transmission.

Reported in: POPLAR BRANCH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: POPLAR BRANCH NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

the vehicle doesn't move,despite acceleration, no engine light. went to the dealer and after diagnosis they said the radiator was cracked and the transmission was leaking. the cost comes to $7500. contacted nissan they say its not within warranty. theses is a defective design on the radiator. updated 05/01/14

Reported in: SHORELINE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: SHORELINE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

transmission failure while merging into traffic almost causing a crash.vehicle was running fine then suddenly would not accelerate. vehicle has no indications of problems prior to this incident. transmission fluid was contaminated with engine coolant according to the shop that repaired it.

Reported in: MILTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN

transmission locked up intermittently, then stopped shifting all together. replaced transmission, but quit again after only a week of driving. turns out the cooling system was leaking into transmission and causing parts failure. had to replace radiator, and, multiple transmissions parts for 2nd time.

Reported in: WEST MONROE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U15C

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that radiator fluid was interchanging with the transmission fluid and causing failures. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacture was not notified. the failure and the current mileage was 103,000.

Reported in: ROSEMOUNT MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W95C

POWER TRAIN

i was driving on an interstate highway where the speed limit is 70mph. car begins have a large rumble. can't tell if it the rear end, the drive shaft or transmission. there is no pattern to the rumble and it continues for several weeks, so i take it to an auto repair shop. they tell me that i have water in my transmission fluid, which was caused by a cracked line in the radiator. i am told to check on the internet, because this is a big problem that lot of nissan xterra owners are facing. so, i check it out and the issue is huge. i bought the xterra about 2 years ago and during that time was never contacted by anyone warning me of this issue. now, at the time i find that there was a settlement, my vehicle has over the 100,000 mile limit. from what i read, the majority of the vehicles are over the 100,000 mile limit when the problem occurs. my vehicle still will drive and only get the rumble occasionally, but i now know it's fate. it's ashamed that i could not have been warned by nissan before facing costly repairs. nissan could have saved us lots of headache and money if we had know and been able to be pro-active before the damage was done.

Reported in: ANGIER NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: ANGIER NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

transmission has a jerk, and it turned out to be due to the oil and coolant mix in the transmission. this has been an ongoing issue and several complains have been filed, no extended warranty,dealer or anybody is covering the cost. it is a very expansive repair and i can not afford to fix o nthsi financed vehicle. nisssan must pay for the repair.

Reported in: ROCHESTER HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

when driving at highway speeds, vehicle would start to shudder and thud into gear. had vehicle checked out and told there was a defect in which the connection between radiator and transmission malfunctioned and coolant mixed with transmission fluid, thereby destroying the transmission and radiator. i have found that this is apparently a very common problem of nissan xterras from 2005 to 2010 that i had no idea about. this really should be recalled on all affected vehicle, because it is such a common problem and if one has over 80k miles they still pay half for the repair and if over 100k miles there is no warranty coverage from nissan. the warranty extension was the result of a class action suit but is not enough when full repair can be $6000 and there has been no warning from nissan that this is a potential problem to look for.

Reported in: FORT THOMAS KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power and would not exceed 25 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission had failed due to being contaminated by coolant. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 102,000.

Reported in: MISSION VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MISSION VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

manufacturing defect in radiator caused transmission failure that could have been quite dangerous under some circumstances. this has been widely reported by huge numbers of nissan owners of various year models and styles. nissan refuses to be accountable for the failure and denies acceptable service to their customers on this issue.

Reported in: ARTHUR CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W75C

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated there was a loud noise in the front of the vehicle intermittently. an authorized dealer was unable to replicate nor diagnose the failure on several occasions. the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer again who diagnosed that the timing needed to be reset. the timing was reset and the failure recurred. the vehicle was also leaking fluid; the hood was opened and the cap to the transmission overflow fluid was missing however, the dealer replaced the cap. the contact continued to hear a loud noise intermittently. the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000. the current mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: NEW ROCHELLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: NEW ROCHELLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated there was a loud noise heard from the front of the vehicle intermittently. the authorized dealer was unable to replicate or diagnose the failure on several occasions. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the timing belt was repaired however, the failure recurred. the contact was also advised that there was a leak in the engine. additionally, when the hood was opened the cap to the transmission overflow was missing and was replaced by the dealer. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000. the current mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: NEW ROCHELLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: NEW ROCHELLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

i was driving one morning and at the front of my neighborhood is a hill. i had to stop and wait for traffic so that i could go. once i put my foot on the gas i couldnt go anywhere, the engine just reved. so i had to back all the back to my house. my husband is a mechanic and told me it was the trasmission. we have now found out what the problem was being that the coolant is getting into the trasmission and ruined it. now, at the time i find that there was a settlement, my vehicle has over the 100,000 mile limit. from what i read, the majority of the vehicles are over the 100,000 mile limit when the problem occurs. something needs to be done about this because it could cause a fatality if you are driving and suddenly can't go anywhere fast enough and get hit!

Reported in: AUSTELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

driving on highway and transmission failed. nearly had accident getting car off of road. problem exists do to factory defect of radiator leakage into transmission fluid. requires new radiator and other repairs and new transmission. estimated repair cost = $6,800.

Reported in: QUINCY IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine warning lamp illuminated. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was making a loud knocking sound and was hesitating. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage were 168,000.

Reported in: IRONDALE AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

monday june 2 my husband told me something was wrong with his 05 xterra. he said it sounded like it was driving on rumble strips in the road. we went online to find that there have been several complaints brought against nissan for folks experiencing the same issue. we contacted our local nissan dealer. i spoke with steven jones and he informed me that there is a known issue with 05 xterra's where the radiator fluid leaks into the transmission which will in turn cause the engine to cease. he then indicated to me that there was a class action law suit that settled back in jan 2013 that if the vehicle was under 100,000 miles all would be covered all but $3,000. thats what we would have to pay to have this fixed knowing that this is a defect on the vehicle that nissan has known about as it effects 2005-2010 xterra's, pathfinders and frontiers. yet its us that has to pay out of pocket this astronomical amount of money. anyone over 100,000 miles would have to pay in full which ranges $7000 - $10,000 depending on the state you live in. you can't tell me that this is how a company stands by their name. this was literally almost a total loss on this vehicle but luckily enough we were 300 miles under the 100,000 mark. how is this ok to charge folks these prices for something that is a defect on the company. to date, we were never notified nor was a recall ever put into place. there are thousands of folks filing complaints on this matter. we should not have to have this worry how we will come up with this amount of money and by all means we should not have to borrow from 401k's to afford what we rightfully did not damage ourselves. i will never, we will never purchase another nissan again because they did not stand by their name. all we are asking is that something be done to return our money that we so rightfully shouldn'thave had to put out.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

ENGINE

radiator defect causes leakage into transmission. transmission fails and vehicle abruptly stops unpredictably on the freeway.

Reported in: NEWPORT BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08UX5C

POWER TRAIN

transmission failure because of coolant fluid leaking into it. a design flaw which brought a class action suit against nissan. nissan lost the suit, but did not recall these vehicles for repair. i was forced to pay $3000.00 deductible for the repair, but i may be lucky since many with this problem will not be covered at all. very unfair of nissan.

Reported in: HARAHAN LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN

the cooling system failed and mixed coolant with transmission fluid, transmission subsequently failed,

Reported in: YORK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W25C

POWER TRAIN

because of a failed radiator, coolant became mixed with automatic transmission fluid and the transmission stopped working in rush hour traffic

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

luckily i was waiting in a drive thru when the known defect occurred. the radiator is known to crack and leak in to the transmission mixing both the coolant and transmission fluid requiring the replacement of both the radiator and transmission. the failure of the radiator also requires that the engine be flushed multiple times. i received a letter from nissan a few years ago that this is a rare occurrence. it doesn't appear that they were telling the truth. nissan settled a class action suit so i will have to pay $2560 to get the problem fixed. because the parts have to be ordered it takes a week or longer to get the car fixed. this is a known problem that affects multiple nissan models from 2005 through 2010. nissan should be required to recall and fix everyone of the affected models.

Reported in: REEDLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W65C

POWER TRAIN

complete catastrophic engine failure during rush hour traffic. luckily i was approaching a red light and there were cars slowing ahead of me i was able to brake slowly to a stop while i was not able to be steer. i had to be pushed to the side of the road by the help of others. the vehicle was towed to the pinnacle nissan dealership where they informed me that the transmission and the radiator has to be fully replaced due to a faulty valve . nissan said the valve that connects the radiator and transmission broke allowing coolant and anti freeze to mix together and immediately catastrophically destroying both components. i was informed that their was a classaction suit for this very reason that was settled but this is very dangerous if i had been in a freeway situation. nissan has had numerous complaints for this vehicle for this reason. i have had every recall part for this vehicle needed to be replaced due to faulty manufacturing, this is a very expensive repair and it has been known due to the # of complaints on this particular part being faulty but a recall needs to happen not at the expense of nissan. i am expected to cover this with a deductible of $2500.00 at no fault of my own . i am lucky to be alive. i have maintained all necessary/reccomended service outlined by nissan up till l this failure. thank you

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W15C

AIR BAGS

the passenger side air bag light started blinking even with the sitebelt on propperly. this vehicule had never been in crash once or ever. i am very concern.

Reported in: APO AE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the passenger side air bag light started blinking even with the sitebelt on propperly. this vehicule had never been in crash once or ever. i am very concern.

Reported in: APO AE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the passenger side air bag light started blinking even with the sitebelt on propperly. this vehicule had never been in crash once or ever. i am very concern.

Reported in: APO AE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U75C

POWER TRAIN

i noticed the transmission 'slipping' when i pulled into work, especially in traffic on my commute. when i got back in my car 2 hours later, i could barely make it up a 2% grade in the parking lot. i immediately went to a reputable transmission shop who said i was lucky to make it there and not pay the towing charges (he pointed to another xterra that came in the day before). my vehicle was past the (wimpy) extended warranty (mileage) for the class action lawsuit and the age was well past it. it cost me $3750 out of pocket with no hope of financial relief from nissan. the transmission repair store owner said this whole situation (design and lawsuit) was terrible and could have been avoided. lucky i wasn't on the interstate!

Reported in: GREENVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

the radiator leaked into the transmission causing the transmission to stop working. i had to have the transmission rebuit and a whole new radiator system put in my truck. 5300.00 .this is a common problem with this model. tried to send in a claim but was told they are no longer excepting claims because of the problem. if they are aware of the problem then they should help those of us it happened to!!!!!!

Reported in: SAYREVILLE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W35C

POWER TRAIN

2nd owner of 2005 nissan xterra. first had issues with heat not working when at a complete stop, then car would begin to vibrate on the hwy, and now car is having issues up shifting. 2 mechanics have told me the same thing, stating defective radiator was leaking fluid into transmission. now i must replace both at about $4000. after doing some research online, i have found this is a common issue with this model and nissan has not issued a recall. jeopardizing the safety of many and being very costly to those who can not afford a major issue like this.

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

while driving vehicle vibrated as if it didn't know whether to shift or not. found out later that i had water in my trans and trans fluid in my radiator

Reported in: MONTAGUE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W45C

ENGINE

purchased my '05 nissan xterra in the spring of 2012 with about 160,000 miles. for the past 2 months i had minor issues like shuddering/vibrations randomly when i accelerated and the heat not working when i was at a complete stop. it was not until the other day when i was at a complete stop and my car would not accelerate properely that i knew i had a problem with the transmission. i took my xterra to 3 different mechanics and each one explained to me that i would need a completely new transmission and from there they would see if i in fact needed to change the radiator (which they were positive was the original issue due to similar issues with other nissan suv owners). the repairs will cost me well over $4,000 and unfortunately as a college student, there is no way i can afford to repair the transmission and radiator. what was appalling to me was when i researched the issue online. there are hundreds upon hundreds of complaints online on various websites about this issue and nissan has yet to issue a recall. the extended warranty excluded many people and put many more at an unfair disadvantage. i personally bought my nissan, because of their reputation, but the fact that they will not come to the aid of their consumers speaks volumes of this company.

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: BEAR DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shook. the failure occurred multiple times. the dealer stated that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Reported in: HENDERSONVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: HENDERSONVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U85C

POWER TRAIN

coolant enters into the transmission system from a defective radiator system and destroys transmission. nissan manufacturer is aware of this, even lost a class action lawsuit, but has not recalled the vehicle. as a result, owners are not aware of the defect until transmission is ruined. nissan only agreed to help repair vehicles, after the fact and only up to 100,000 miles - with the owner still having to pay $3,000 toward repair. since we were not aware of the defect, we didn't do anything preemptive so we had to wait until our transmission was ruined. since we are beyond the 100,000 mile mark, nissan will not accept any responsibility for repair.

Reported in: BLOOMBURG TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: BLOOMBURG TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U25C

POWER TRAIN

my truck felt sluggish. upon diagnosis, there was transmission fluid in the radiator and the radiator was replaced on 5/7/14. several weeks later, my truck stalled, and i had the intelligent power distribution module replaced. several weeks later, the service engine light came on. this time, there were three transmission codes. the transmission had coolant in it, and was starting to fail. nissan corporate only offers an extension over 100,000 on their powertrain warranty with a $3,500 deductible. with the transmission (rebuilt) being $3,500 and the radiator being $500. it was not worth it to go to the dealership to get a new transmission. nissan failed to notify their customers in 2007 when they became aware of the problem. it would have been a lot less costly for nissan truck owners to buy a new radiator before it failed, then to have also lost their transmissions. it looks like nissan wanted to avoid a costly recall, which will cost them more in lost new car sales in the future. one ceo looks good, the next one will not.

Reported in: COLORADO SPRINGS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08W85C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle started shaking and stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician stated a crack in the atf caused a cross contamination of the engine coolant into the transmission. as a result of the failure, the transmission would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Reported in: MISSION TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U95C

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

driving down road and car quits steering was difficult hit a curb. the car all of a sudden came back on? has done this to me several times until i parked it now.dangerious situration.lucky no vehicles were around me.

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ENGINE

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ALBUQUERQUE NM || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08U45C

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2005 nissan xterra. consumer writes in regards to transmission and radiator issues. *smd the consumer stated after he dropped the vehicle off at the dealer, he received a call from the service advisor, stating transmission fluid was leaking into the radiator and nissan was aware of the defect and should cover the cost in replacing the radiator and transmission, because they extended the warranty. when the consumer contacted nissan to confirm, he was informed the vehicle had over 80,000 miles and he would have to pay $3,000 if he wanted the repairs done. *jb

Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal noise emitted from the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that there was water in the transmission and oil in the radiator. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

Reported in: CRANSTON RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 5N1AN08WX5C

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