NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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845 reports39,000 miles · May 25, 2010
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 AMER…
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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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10332271
75,000 miles · May 21, 2010
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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10331515
62,000 miles · May 19, 2010
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 IN…
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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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10331284
64,000 miles · May 18, 2010
Fuel System, Other
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 LE…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10330993
82,000 miles · May 13, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
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…
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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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10330378
68,540 miles · May 12, 2010
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…
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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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10330075
80,000 miles · May 11, 2010
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…
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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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10329959
95,000 miles · May 11, 2010
Power Train
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). …
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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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10329937
6,000 miles · May 10, 2010
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
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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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10329707
60,000 miles · May 7, 2010
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 VI…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10329302
Official recalls
3Oct 28, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 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.
Oct 5, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NISSAN ACCESSORY TOW HITCH, INADEQUATE QUALITY OF SOME WELDED JOINTS IN THE HITCH ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE HITCH FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN BEING USED TO TOW.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOW HITCHES. ON OCTOBER 17, 2005, OWNERS WERE SENT AN INTERIM LETTER ADVISING THEM NOT TO USE THE TOW HITCH UNTIL IT CAN BE REPAIRED. ANOTHER LETTER WAS SENT OUT ON NOVEMBER 21, 2005, NOTIFYING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR REPAIR. 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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