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2006 Nissan Xterra

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Xterra years

Owner complaints for the 2006 Nissan Xterra are substantially higher than the model-year median of 78.

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780Owner complaints

Model-year median: 78

3Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
268Fuel System, Gasoline
237Engine And Engine Cooling
106Engine
104Fuel/propulsion System
94
All reported categories
Electrical System
41Fuel System, Other
40Unknown Or Other
26Steering
22Air Bags
20Vehicle Speed Control
14Suspension
12Tires
7Service Brakes
6Seat Belts
5Structure
5Equipment
4Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3Wheels
3Exterior Lighting
2Latches/locks/linkages
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

720 reports with mileage · 60 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 268 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 237 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 106 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

12 crash reports3 fire reports11 injury reports

Fuel/propulsion System complaints

94 reports
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Mileage unknown · Oct 13, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System

THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL SENSOR SENDING UNIT FOR 2006 XTERRA'S, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL BECAUSE MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS IS A MISTAKE, AND THAT NISSAN SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIX OF THIS ISSUE. CLEARLY THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR OTHER CARS OF THE SAME YEAR…

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THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL SENSOR SENDING UNIT FOR 2006 XTERRA'S, BUT I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL BECAUSE MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS IS A MISTAKE, AND THAT NISSAN SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIX OF THIS ISSUE. CLEARLY THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR OTHER CARS OF THE SAME YEAR, AND I DO NOT WANT TO BE LEFT WITH THE $500 FEE TO REPLACE THIS FAULTY UNIT. THE CODE OF MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT READS AS THIS AS THE PROBLEM. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO, I DO NOT WANT TO BE BULLIED BY NISSAN FOR THIS.

NHTSA ODI #11033253

130,000 miles · Feb 10, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT PROPERLY WORK. READS EMPTY WHEN FULL. READS 1/4 TANK CLOSE TO THAT FOR ABOUT A GALLON AND THEN GOES IMMEDIATELY BACK TO EMPTY. RECALL ON SOME MODELS. MY XTERRA CURRENTLY AT SHOP GETTING FIXED. EDUCATED GUESS ON HOW MUCH FUEL YOU HAVE AND VEHICLE CAN RUN OUT OF GAS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO COMES ON WHEN …

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FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT PROPERLY WORK. READS EMPTY WHEN FULL. READS 1/4 TANK CLOSE TO THAT FOR ABOUT A GALLON AND THEN GOES IMMEDIATELY BACK TO EMPTY. RECALL ON SOME MODELS. MY XTERRA CURRENTLY AT SHOP GETTING FIXED. EDUCATED GUESS ON HOW MUCH FUEL YOU HAVE AND VEHICLE CAN RUN OUT OF GAS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO COMES ON WHEN GAS GAUGE FAILS.

NHTSA ODI #10953857

Mileage unknown · Jan 19, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System

RECALL NUMBER 10V075000 RECALL DATE 03/03/2010 COMPONENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK SUMMARY NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MO…

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RECALL NUMBER 10V075000 RECALL DATE 03/03/2010 COMPONENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK SUMMARY NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY. CONSEQUENCE THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. WHAT OWNERS SHOULD DO DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. READ MORE AT HTTPS://WWW.CARS.COM/RECALLS/NISSAN-XTERRA-2006/#L0JRS5L0SDAQITLU.99

NHTSA ODI #10946558

174,000 miles · Sep 28, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT GIVES FALSE READING..WORRIED COULD RUN OUT OF GAS AND SHUT OFF AND HAVE A BAD ACCIDENT.OR SOMEONE COULD BE KILLED.. COMPANY NEEDS A RECALL..BAD WIRES.

NHTSA ODI #10910260

80,700 miles · Sep 5, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK, (I PUT IN 14+ GALLONS OF GAS )THE FUEL GAUGE REMAINED @ 1/4 TANK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AFTER DRIVING FOR 24 HOURS, THE GAS GAUGE BEGINS TO GO TO FULL BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON--THIS HAPPENED ON 2 OCCASIONS AND SINCE THE GAUGE SEEMED TO BE WORKING , THE MECHANIC RESET THE CHECK…

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AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK, (I PUT IN 14+ GALLONS OF GAS )THE FUEL GAUGE REMAINED @ 1/4 TANK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AFTER DRIVING FOR 24 HOURS, THE GAS GAUGE BEGINS TO GO TO FULL BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON--THIS HAPPENED ON 2 OCCASIONS AND SINCE THE GAUGE SEEMED TO BE WORKING , THE MECHANIC RESET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (IT CAME UP WITH FUEL GAUGE ERROR CODE), THIS HAPPENED LAST WEEK AND AGAIN YESTERDAY I CHECKED THE DATA BASE FOR MY VIN # AND THERE IS NO RECALLS, BUT I SEE THERE ARE OTHER NHTSA RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE WITH OTHER NISSAN XTERRA'S WILL THE DEALER REPLACE THIS FREE OF CHARGE ? (FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT ?)

NHTSA ODI #10903625

Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

THE FUEL SENDER UNIT IS ERRATIC. SHOWS EMPTY WHEN FUEL IS HALF TANK OR FULL. TRIGGERS CHENK ENGINE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY.

NHTSA ODI #10876695

180,000 miles · Jun 16, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED AND DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT LEVEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE ALWAYS DISPLAYED EMPTY AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED AND DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT LEVEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE ALWAYS DISPLAYED EMPTY AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

NHTSA ODI #10874561

182,000 miles · Jun 9, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

I HAVE A FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE NYSSA XTERRA RECALL, GAUGE REACHES 3/4 TANK BUT WON'T GO LOWER. THEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT DROPS TO EMPTY. MY LOCAL NISSAN, ALLEN JAY NISSAN SAYS MY VIN IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL AND THEY AREN'T FIXING THE PROBLEM, THEY JUST EXTENDED THE WARRANTY. WELL MY CAR IS 10YEARS O…

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I HAVE A FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE NYSSA XTERRA RECALL, GAUGE REACHES 3/4 TANK BUT WON'T GO LOWER. THEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN IT DROPS TO EMPTY. MY LOCAL NISSAN, ALLEN JAY NISSAN SAYS MY VIN IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL AND THEY AREN'T FIXING THE PROBLEM, THEY JUST EXTENDED THE WARRANTY. WELL MY CAR IS 10YEARS OLD AND NO LONGER HAS A WARRANTY AT 182,000 MILES. I WON'T PAY $400 TO GET IT FIXED BECAUSE IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND THEY NEED TO FIX IT. WHO DO I CONTACT AT NISSAN TO FIGHT THIS INJUSTICE?

NHTSA ODI #10873423

155,000 miles · Apr 25, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.

NHTSA ODI #10861365

50,000 miles · Mar 27, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

NISSAN SERVICE BULLETIN NTB07-069B CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, RESULTING IN ME RUNNING OUT OF GAS IN TRAFFIC, THE LAST TIME INCHES AWAY FROM CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE TRUCK COMPLETELY DIED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS IN MOTION ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY TOLD ME MY TRUCK WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL, YET HERE I…

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NISSAN SERVICE BULLETIN NTB07-069B CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, RESULTING IN ME RUNNING OUT OF GAS IN TRAFFIC, THE LAST TIME INCHES AWAY FROM CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE TRUCK COMPLETELY DIED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS IN MOTION ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY TOLD ME MY TRUCK WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL, YET HERE I AM WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS EVERYBODY ELSE WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES ON A 2006 VEHICLE. THEY ARE REFUSING TO HELP RESOLVE THE SITUATION AND INSIST I PAY TO HAVE THEM REPLACE A PART AND PAY LABOR TO REPLACE SUCH PART. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING KEEPING IT LOW MILES. THERE IS NO REASON A "NORMAL" FSU SHOULD FAIL AFTER 60000 MILES. I AM NOW UNABLE TO RENEW MY REGISTRATION CAUSING ME AND MY FAMILY TO DRIVE AROUND ILLEGALLY AS THIS IS OUR ONLY TRANSPORTATION. WE ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THE RIDICULOUS COST NISSAN HAS QUOTED US AND DON'T FEEL WE SHOULD HAVE TO PAY TO FIX AN OBVIOUS FAULTY PART. THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PART FAILING AND POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO MY FAMILY OR ANOTHER FAMILY.

NHTSA ODI #10851832

Official recalls

3

10V517000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Oct 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.

10V075000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank

Mar 3, 2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

08V690000 · Air Bags:frontal

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

DP12004 · 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.