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780 reports72,000 miles · Apr 13, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 I OWN A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA THAT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCED RECALL. I CONTACTED NISSAN, BUT THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL AND THAT THEY CANNOT REIMBURSE ME FOR REPAIRS; THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT OTHER 2006 NI…
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V075000 I OWN A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA THAT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCED RECALL. I CONTACTED NISSAN, BUT THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL AND THAT THEY CANNOT REIMBURSE ME FOR REPAIRS; THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT OTHER 2006 NISSAN XTERRA OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT THEY, LIKE ME, DO NOT OWN VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THOSE VEHICLES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10325428
44,000 miles · Apr 11, 2010
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
2006 NISSAN XTERRA OBDII ERROR CODE P0463 - FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT: ESSENTIALLY, FILLING UP YOUR GAS TANK IS NOT REGISTERED BY THE GAS GAUGE, SO YOU RUN THE RISK OF RUNNING OUT OF GAS AND GETTING STRANDED SOMEWHERE. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST IS VERY HIGH ... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10324991
64,000 miles · Apr 7, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED UNEXPECTEDLY DUE TO A LACK OF GASOLINE IN THE TANK. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING OF "HALF FULL"; HOWEVER, THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MI…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED UNEXPECTEDLY DUE TO A LACK OF GASOLINE IN THE TANK. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING OF "HALF FULL"; HOWEVER, THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
NHTSA ODI #10324185
50,000 miles · Apr 6, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL SENSOR LEVEL DOESN'T WORK AT 50K MILES IN A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE WIDESPREAD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10324069
45,000 miles · Apr 5, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY. NEXT TIME I FILLED MY TANK UP WITH GAS THE FUEL GAUGE DIDN'T REGISTER AND STAYED ON EMPTY. SINCE THEN IT HAS FLUCTUATED FROM 1/4 TANK TO EMPTY AND DOES NOT CORRECTLY GAUGE THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE TANK. SES LIGHT REMAINS ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10323751
48,000 miles · Apr 3, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
1. HAD JUST FILLED UP MY GAS TANK ON A ROAD TRIP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. 2. THE FUEL GAGE READ EMPTY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS JUST FILLED. IT SCARED ME AS I THOUGHT MAYBE THERE WAS A GAS LEAK. CHECKED AROUND AND DIDN'T SEE OR SMELL GAS SO CONTINUED ON HOME WITH SHOT NERVES. 3. HAD THE CHECK ENGINE CODE DIAGNOSED AND …
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1. HAD JUST FILLED UP MY GAS TANK ON A ROAD TRIP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. 2. THE FUEL GAGE READ EMPTY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS JUST FILLED. IT SCARED ME AS I THOUGHT MAYBE THERE WAS A GAS LEAK. CHECKED AROUND AND DIDN'T SEE OR SMELL GAS SO CONTINUED ON HOME WITH SHOT NERVES. 3. HAD THE CHECK ENGINE CODE DIAGNOSED AND IT READ AS A FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH ON THE WEB THIS TURNS OUT TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH NISSAN HAS NOT RECALLED. IT WILL COST $500+ TO FIX.
NHTSA ODI #10323581
86,000 miles · Apr 2, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
6 MONTHS AGO MY 2006 NISSAN XTERRA SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND MY GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK DONE AND IT IS A P0463 CODE WHICH IS THE FUEL SENSOR. NISSAN WANTS TO CHARGE ALMOST $700 TO FIX. AFTER RESEARCHING I FOUND THIS IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF XTERRAS. I HAVE CALLED NISSAN AND THEY ADMIT IT IS…
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6 MONTHS AGO MY 2006 NISSAN XTERRA SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND MY GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK DONE AND IT IS A P0463 CODE WHICH IS THE FUEL SENSOR. NISSAN WANTS TO CHARGE ALMOST $700 TO FIX. AFTER RESEARCHING I FOUND THIS IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF XTERRAS. I HAVE CALLED NISSAN AND THEY ADMIT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT.
NHTSA ODI #10323487
55,000 miles · Apr 2, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD MOVE FROM FULL TO EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY INFORMED HER THAT THE FUEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER C…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD MOVE FROM FULL TO EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY INFORMED HER THAT THE FUEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE FUEL SENSOR. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STORAGE, AUXILIARY TANK) SO SHE WOULD HAVE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT HER OWN EXPENSE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO CONFIRMED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,000.
NHTSA ODI #10323470
60,000 miles · Mar 31, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, WHEN THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT. THE TECH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, WHEN THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: AUXILIARY TANK). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 65,000. UPDATED 05/12/10.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10323065
50,000 miles · Mar 30, 2010
Fuel System, GasolineFuel System, Other
MANY NISSAN 2006 XTERRA'S RECALLED FOR FUEL SENDING DEVICE NOT WORKING, IN OTHER WORDS, GAS GAGE DOES NOT WORK. I WAS TOLD BY NISSAN THAT THEY ARE KEEPING RECORDS OF THOE NOT RECALLED, MAY BE FUTURE RECALLS. FUEL GAGE DOES NOT WORK. THEIR SONSUMER COMPLAINT LINE SAID STICK A STICK DOWN GAS TANK LINE TO SEE IF HAVE GAS, RIDICU…
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MANY NISSAN 2006 XTERRA'S RECALLED FOR FUEL SENDING DEVICE NOT WORKING, IN OTHER WORDS, GAS GAGE DOES NOT WORK. I WAS TOLD BY NISSAN THAT THEY ARE KEEPING RECORDS OF THOE NOT RECALLED, MAY BE FUTURE RECALLS. FUEL GAGE DOES NOT WORK. THEIR SONSUMER COMPLAINT LINE SAID STICK A STICK DOWN GAS TANK LINE TO SEE IF HAVE GAS, RIDICULOUS. HOW DO I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND NOT QUALIFY FOR RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #10322936
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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