NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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780 reports149,240 miles · Jan 6, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
DUE TO A CRACKED RADIATOR, COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. LUCKILY, WAS ABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF SERVICE BEFORE MORE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR, AS A RESULT THE FIRTH GEAR WAS DEEMED INOPERATIVE. THE CRACKED RADIATOR WAS REPLACED, AND A NEW TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE TO BE INSTALLED. THE VE…
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DUE TO A CRACKED RADIATOR, COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. LUCKILY, WAS ABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF SERVICE BEFORE MORE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR, AS A RESULT THE FIRTH GEAR WAS DEEMED INOPERATIVE. THE CRACKED RADIATOR WAS REPLACED, AND A NEW TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE IS DRIVABLE, BUT GAS MILEAGE HAS SIGNIFICANTLY BEEN REDUCED BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF THE FIFTH GEAR. I TALKED TO NUMEROUS REPAIR AND TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, AND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. RESEARCHING ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE A ACTIVE INVESTIGATION WAS FOUND UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER # DP12004. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10491584
116,000 miles · Jan 3, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
DUE TO A CRACK IN THE INTERNAL RADIATOR, MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. I WAS ALMOST SIDE SWIPED PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT BECAUSE MY XTERRA WOULDN'T GO INTO 1ST GEAR. THE CRACK IN THE COOLANT CORD IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, BUT NISSAN REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THIS PRODUCT DEFECT AND CORRELATING DAMAGES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10490874
135,000 miles · Jan 2, 2013
EnginePower Train
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED INTO THE COOLING SYSTEM REQUIRING THE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH MAJOR COMPONENTS. TOTAL COST OF THE WORK WAS OVER $5000 AFTER CHECKING WITH NUMEROUS REPAIR FACILITIES. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AS EVERY REPAIR SHOP I TALKED TO SAID THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT EVERY CUSTOMER HA…
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TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED INTO THE COOLING SYSTEM REQUIRING THE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH MAJOR COMPONENTS. TOTAL COST OF THE WORK WAS OVER $5000 AFTER CHECKING WITH NUMEROUS REPAIR FACILITIES. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AS EVERY REPAIR SHOP I TALKED TO SAID THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT EVERY CUSTOMER HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT NISSAN'S RESPONSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10490804
40,000 miles · Dec 20, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK AFTER REFUELING THE TANK TO CAPACITY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK AFTER REFUELING THE TANK TO CAPACITY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA ODI #10489384
60,000 miles · Dec 12, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS THE FUEL LEVEL INCORRECTLY DUE TO THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT BEING FAULTY. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT TO COME ON. SINCE THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE TANK. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE SINCE THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS YEARS…
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THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS THE FUEL LEVEL INCORRECTLY DUE TO THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT BEING FAULTY. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT TO COME ON. SINCE THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE TANK. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE SINCE THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS YEARS OF NISSAN VEHICLES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10488073
80,500 miles · Dec 8, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOW FUEL LIGHT WAS ON AND THE GAUGE GOT CLOSE TO EMPTY AS EXPECTED WHILE HEADING TO A GAS STATION. SHORTLY AFTER, THE GAUGE ODDLY CHANGED TO SHOW 1/4 TANK OF GAS INCORRECTLY. ADDED GAS AT THE STATION AND CONFIRMED THE INACCURATE GAUGE READING. STARTED THE CAR AND RECEIVED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH CODE P…
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WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOW FUEL LIGHT WAS ON AND THE GAUGE GOT CLOSE TO EMPTY AS EXPECTED WHILE HEADING TO A GAS STATION. SHORTLY AFTER, THE GAUGE ODDLY CHANGED TO SHOW 1/4 TANK OF GAS INCORRECTLY. ADDED GAS AT THE STATION AND CONFIRMED THE INACCURATE GAUGE READING. STARTED THE CAR AND RECEIVED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH CODE P0463. FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED. I HAD THIS CONFIRMED AT MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALER. THIS FAILURE CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO STALL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH SINCE IT CAN CAUSE THE TANK TO GO EMPTY WHILE THE GAUGE SHOWS IT HAS GAS. THE ISSUE IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE NISSAN FUEL SENDING UNIT RECALL (ID # 10V075000) AND MAY INCLUDE THE SAME DEFECTIVE PART BUT ODDLY MY ISSUE IS NOT COVERED IN THE EXISTING RECALL. NISSAN EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THIS DEFECTIVE PART AND RELEASED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR MY VIN, ACKNOWLEDGING THE PART HAD A HIGH FAILURE RATE, BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. UNFORTUNATELY MY ISSUE IS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION AND I AM HAVING DIFFICULTIES GETTING IT ADDRESSED BY NISSAN. THE NISSAN CUSTOMER SUPPORT SPECIALIST I DEALT WITH ADMITTED THAT IN THEIR OPINION THIS ISSUE SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER A RECALL. IT SEEMS TO ME AND MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS I HAVE SPOKE WITH THAT NISSAN IS EXTENDING WARRANTIES TO REDUCE COMPLAINTS IN HOPES OF AVOIDING A MASS RECALL ON ALL GENERATION 2 XTERRA, PATHFINDERS, AND TITANS. THIS IS A RECURRING SAFETY PROBLEM FOR MANY NISSAN CUSTOMERS THAT IS BEING NEGLECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER. PLEASE EXPAND THE RECALL ON FUEL SENDING UNITS TO INCLUDE ALL AFFECTED YEARS AND MODELS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10487734
80,000 miles · Nov 27, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROPERLY DISPLAY THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL SENSOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE AND INFORMED TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROPERLY DISPLAY THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL SENSOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: AUXILIARY TANK). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
NHTSA ODI #10486201
54,000 miles · Nov 16, 2012
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY LOST POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY LOST POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10484938
119,022 miles · Nov 1, 2012
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION WHICH DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. I SPOKE TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE XTERRAS. NISSAN DOES HAVE A PROGRAM TO REBATE SOME OF THE REPAIR ($4,500 DOLLARS). THIS PROGRAM HA…
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TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION WHICH DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. I SPOKE TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE XTERRAS. NISSAN DOES HAVE A PROGRAM TO REBATE SOME OF THE REPAIR ($4,500 DOLLARS). THIS PROGRAM HAS A CUTOFF AT 100K MILES. MY VEHICLE HAS 119K MILES. NISSAN WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP WITH THE COST OF REPAIR ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IS A PROBLEM. NISSAN DOES NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT HAVING ME AS A CUSTOMER IN THE FUTURE!
NHTSA ODI #10483081
92,000 miles · Nov 1, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,600.
NHTSA ODI #10482889
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.
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.
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.
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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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