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520 reports85,000 miles · Dec 14, 2015
Power Train
WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE, IN NOVEMBER 2013 AND DECEMBER 2015. IN BOTH CASES, VEHICLE LOST ALL TRANSMISSION OF POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. IN BOTH CASES, TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD BE SMELLED WHEN THE HOOD IS OPENED AFTERWARDS. MANUAL CLUTCH CONTINUES TO FUNCTION PERFECTLY…
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WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE, IN NOVEMBER 2013 AND DECEMBER 2015. IN BOTH CASES, VEHICLE LOST ALL TRANSMISSION OF POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. IN BOTH CASES, TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD BE SMELLED WHEN THE HOOD IS OPENED AFTERWARDS. MANUAL CLUTCH CONTINUES TO FUNCTION PERFECTLY, AND GUAGE SHOWS PROPER RPMS, BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. IN BOTH CASES, VEHICLE WAS MOVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, ONCE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS OF ABOUT 65 MPH AND ONCE IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, ESPECIALLY ON THE FREEWAY, THE PROBLEM CAUSED A SUDDEN SLOWING WHICH AFFECTED THE TRAFFIC AROUND ME.
NHTSA ODI #10810106
76,000 miles · Dec 10, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 76K MILES. RECEIVED CODE PO 461 INDICATING SENSOR FAILURE. CURRENTLY USING ODOMETER TO KEEP FROM RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHILE DRIVING. NOTED RECALL 10V075000 APPARENTLY COVERS THIS EXACT PROBLEM BUT 2007 MODEL YEAR NOT INCLUDED. SERVICE BULLETIN NTB-07-069C ALSO NOTES ISSUE OF DEFECTIVE OEM P…
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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 76K MILES. RECEIVED CODE PO 461 INDICATING SENSOR FAILURE. CURRENTLY USING ODOMETER TO KEEP FROM RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHILE DRIVING. NOTED RECALL 10V075000 APPARENTLY COVERS THIS EXACT PROBLEM BUT 2007 MODEL YEAR NOT INCLUDED. SERVICE BULLETIN NTB-07-069C ALSO NOTES ISSUE OF DEFECTIVE OEM PART USED BY NISSAN IN MANUFACTURE OF VEHICLE, BUT ONLY RECOURSE IS TO REPLACE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. NOTE OVER 150 SEPARATE COMPLAINTS UNDER VARIOUS CATEGORIES FOR THIS IDENTICAL PROBLEM. SEEMS LIKE A VALID SAFETY ISSUE REQUIRING A VOLUNTARY RECALL BY NISSAN FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES OR A MANDATORY RECALL BY NHTSA.
NHTSA ODI #10809557
40,000 miles · Nov 12, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. MY GAS GUAGE WILL FLUCTUATE FROM EMPTY EVEN THO IT IS FULL TO HALF FULL WHEN IT IS EMPTY I SAW A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR THE 2006 AND 2008 MODELS BUT NOT FOR MY 2007. I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR MY TRUCK AND THERE WERE NOT. PLEASE HELP.
NHTSA ODI #10789929
141,000 miles · Nov 10, 2015
Power Train
MY TRANSMISSION FAILED TO WATER IN TRANSMISSION DUE TO FAULTY RADIATOR BECAUSE OF RECALL I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF UNTILL I RESEARCHED IT AFTER IT HAPPENED 10 /17/15 IT STAYED IN HIGH GEAR ON HWY 98 I ALMOST GOT HIT 2 OR 3 TIMES I HAD IT TOWED TO ADVANCED TRANS. SPANISH FORT , AL INVOICE #10892 WATER IN TRANS. 3996.89 FOR RPAIR…
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MY TRANSMISSION FAILED TO WATER IN TRANSMISSION DUE TO FAULTY RADIATOR BECAUSE OF RECALL I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF UNTILL I RESEARCHED IT AFTER IT HAPPENED 10 /17/15 IT STAYED IN HIGH GEAR ON HWY 98 I ALMOST GOT HIT 2 OR 3 TIMES I HAD IT TOWED TO ADVANCED TRANS. SPANISH FORT , AL INVOICE #10892 WATER IN TRANS. 3996.89 FOR RPAIRS
NHTSA ODI #10789696
145,485 miles · Nov 4, 2015
Power Train
WAS STATIONARY READY TO GO TO NEXT APPOINTMENT PUT IT IN DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT GO. ENGINE REVED BUT NOT MOVING. WAS TOLD AT DEALERSHIP COOLANT HAS GOTTEN INTO TRANSMISSION. NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION . AFTER REPAIRS, HEADLIGHTS AND WINDOWS DID NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY.
NHTSA ODI #10788353
115,000 miles · Nov 4, 2015
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION DOESNT SHIFT DOWN AS IT NEEDS TO WHEN IT IS CALLED FOR,AND A CHATTER HAPPENS WHEN IT DOES SHIFT DOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10788231
50,000 miles · Oct 26, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE. WILL NOT PASS SMOG AS SENDING UNIT DEFAULT. RAN OUT OF GAS ON HIGHWAY. HAVE BEEN USING MILEAGE INDICATOR TO FILL UP.
NHTSA ODI #10786165
110,000 miles · Oct 22, 2015
Power Train
THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE RADIATOR COOLER TANK THAT RUPTURES AND FORCES COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION THROUGH THE COOLER LINES. WHEN THE COOLANT MIXES WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID IT CREATES A FROTHY LIQUID THAT EATS VALVES, ERRODES SEALS AND CAUSES CORROSION. IT'S TOXIC, IRREVERSIBLE AND WILL EVENTUALLY KILL THE 5-SPEED AUT…
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THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE RADIATOR COOLER TANK THAT RUPTURES AND FORCES COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION THROUGH THE COOLER LINES. WHEN THE COOLANT MIXES WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID IT CREATES A FROTHY LIQUID THAT EATS VALVES, ERRODES SEALS AND CAUSES CORROSION. IT'S TOXIC, IRREVERSIBLE AND WILL EVENTUALLY KILL THE 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHICH IT DID
NHTSA ODI #10785426
82,000 miles · Oct 20, 2015
Air BagsElectrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE LEVELS WERE INACCURATE AND FLUCTUATED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS D…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE LEVELS WERE INACCURATE AND FLUCTUATED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG AND THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FUEL GAUGE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000. ...UPDATED 01/20/16 *BF *CN
NHTSA ODI #10783778
187,000 miles · Oct 16, 2015
Vehicle Speed Control
AS I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND BEFORE I COULD STAND ON THE BRAKES IT HAD JUMP FORWARD ABOUT 6 FEET ONTO THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF MY BUILDING. WHILE STANDING ON THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, REAR TIRES SPINNING AND SMOKING, UNTIL I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. NOTE THAT I WAS JU…
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AS I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND BEFORE I COULD STAND ON THE BRAKES IT HAD JUMP FORWARD ABOUT 6 FEET ONTO THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF MY BUILDING. WHILE STANDING ON THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, REAR TIRES SPINNING AND SMOKING, UNTIL I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. NOTE THAT I WAS JUST TURNING INTO MY PARKING SPACE, RUNNING AT AN IDLE AND PREPARING TO STOP WHEN THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED. FORTUNATELY, I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP BEFORE SLAMMING INTO THE BUILDING.
NHTSA ODI #10782876
Official recalls
1Dec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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