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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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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

What owners actually said

780 reports
1,000 miles · Mar 26, 2008
Suspension

THE REAR SUSPENSION IS POORLY DESIGNED IN THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH SUSPENSION TRAVEL BEFORE THE AXEL HITS THE RUBBER BUMPER STOPS. IF I CARRY PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT, THE REAR SUSPENSION WILL ALWAYS BOTTOM OUT ON THE RUBBER FRAME BUMPERS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10222440

34,000 miles · Mar 26, 2008
Electrical System

WIRING HARNESS IN 2006 NISSAN XTERRA WAS INCOMPLETE. POSES POSSIBLE FIRE OR EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION. INVOLVED N-BUS HARNESS WITH MISSING CONNECTOR. NISSAN CONTACTED, BUT HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM. I AM ONLY REPORTING THIS IN THE EVENT FIRES HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN THE DASH AREA OF 2006 NISSAN XTERRAS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10222415

56,400 miles · Mar 12, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL THE GAS GAUGE FAILED TO PROPERLY READ THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE TANK ALL THE WAY THE GAUGE STAYED AT THE HALF FULL MARK AND REMAINED THERE THE VEHICLE WAS GIVING THE NISSAN TECHNICIAN A CODE READING OF 0463 ( FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HIGH INPUT) WHEN I …

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AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL THE GAS GAUGE FAILED TO PROPERLY READ THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE TANK ALL THE WAY THE GAUGE STAYED AT THE HALF FULL MARK AND REMAINED THERE THE VEHICLE WAS GIVING THE NISSAN TECHNICIAN A CODE READING OF 0463 ( FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HIGH INPUT) WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER I WAS TOLD THIS PROBLEM WAS WIDE SPREAD WITH ONE OR TWO XTERRA TRUCKS A DAY COMING IN FOR THIS PROBLEM AT THIS DEALER ALONE I WAS TOLD TODAY BY NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE NISSAN WILL NOT HAVE A FULL RECALL DONE FOR THIS PROBLEM SAYING IT IS VIN SPECIFIC BUT OBVIOUSLY IT IS NOT A VIN SPECIFIC PROBLEM AND I ASKED FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR BUT NISSAN REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING FOR ME. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10220986

1 miles · Jul 26, 2007
Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE'S FRAME STRIKES THE AXLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT NEEDED TO PURCHASE A LIFT SHACKLE AND NEW SHOCKS. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THAT IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE …

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE'S FRAME STRIKES THE AXLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT NEEDED TO PURCHASE A LIFT SHACKLE AND NEW SHOCKS. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THAT IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ

NHTSA ODI #10197595

31,000 miles · Jul 19, 2007
SteeringCrashInjury

THIS IS IN REGARDS TO A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE VEHICLE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN THE TRUCK VEERING OFF A BRIDGE. THERE WERE NO OBVIOUS ISSUED WITH THE VEHICLE LEADING UP TO THE EVENT. THE TRUCK HAD JUST RECEIVED ITS 30,000 MILE SERVICE AND WAS IN GREAT MECHANICAL CONDITION. AFTER …

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THIS IS IN REGARDS TO A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE VEHICLE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN THE TRUCK VEERING OFF A BRIDGE. THERE WERE NO OBVIOUS ISSUED WITH THE VEHICLE LEADING UP TO THE EVENT. THE TRUCK HAD JUST RECEIVED ITS 30,000 MILE SERVICE AND WAS IN GREAT MECHANICAL CONDITION. AFTER LEAVING OUR DRIVEWAY AND LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR HOUSE, MY WIFE CAME TO A STOP AT A SMALL BRIDGE THEN MADE A LEFT TURN ACROSS THE BRIDE. WHILE HALFWAY ACROSS THE BRIDGE, SHE HEARD A LOUD "BANG" AND THEN THE TRUCK COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE TRUCK VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND INTO THE STONE WALL OF THE BRIDGE, BROKE THROUGH THE WALL AND LANDED IN A DITCH. THANKFULLY SHE WAS NOT TERRIBLY HURT. NOW DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE SIMPLY BROKE IN SOME DEFECTIVE MANNER, NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR OUR INSURANCE COMPANY IS WILLING TO RESEARCH WHAT WENT WRONG. THEY JUST WANT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND PUT IT BACK ON THE ROAD. BUT WHAT IF IT IS REPAIRED WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE MATERIALS? *TR

NHTSA ODI #10196809

1,577 miles · Jul 18, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES OR MORE REGARDING THE AIR CONDITIONER NOT WORKING. WHEN THE A/C WAS ACTIVATED IN APRIL OF 2006, HOT AIR BLEW OUT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE A/C SYSTEM WAS NEVER CHARGED. THE DEALER C…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES OR MORE REGARDING THE AIR CONDITIONER NOT WORKING. WHEN THE A/C WAS ACTIVATED IN APRIL OF 2006, HOT AIR BLEW OUT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE A/C SYSTEM WAS NEVER CHARGED. THE DEALER CHARGED THE SYSTEM AND STATED THAT IT SHOULD WORK. ON MAY 9, 2006, AT 2,128 MILES, THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE IPDM CONTROLLER WAS NOT ALLOWING THE A/C TO REMAIN ON CYCLE AND COOL THE VEHICLE. ON JUNE 19, 2006, THE A/C WAS NOT PRODUCING ENOUGH COLD AIR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ONCE AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS MINOR ENGINE FAILURE. TWO SEALS WERE REPLACED FOR THE HIGH AND LOW SIDE FROM THE PREVIOUS VISIT BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT PLACED BACK ON DURING THE PREVIOUS VISIT. ON JULY 17, 2007, AT 10,753 MILES, THE COMPRESSOR WAS SHORT CYCLING AND SHUTTING ON AND OFF TOO QUICKLY. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE SYSTEM WAS A HALF PINT LOW ON REFRIGERANT AND THEY REPLACED THE O-RING. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THERE IS A LEAK, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 10,760 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,577. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED REPAIR INVOICES PERTAINING TO THE DEFECT AND ALSO LEGAL DOCUMENTATION IN REFERENCE TO THE INCIDENT. UPDATED 09/05/07 *TR

NHTSA ODI #10196696

21,000 miles · May 22, 2007
Air BagsCrashInjury

I HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION IN THE 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN I HIT THE SIDE OF A PICKUP TRUCK. NEITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT WITH THIS TYPE OF IMPACT THEY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. THE NISSAN BODY SHOP WHERE THE CAR WAS LOCATED ALSO SAID TH…

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I HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION IN THE 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN I HIT THE SIDE OF A PICKUP TRUCK. NEITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT WITH THIS TYPE OF IMPACT THEY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. THE NISSAN BODY SHOP WHERE THE CAR WAS LOCATED ALSO SAID THEY WERE SHOCKED THAT WITH THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE THAT THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10191492

13,000 miles · Apr 6, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE ON COLD START AS WELL AS CHIRPING NOISE. WE NOTICED A TAPPING NOISE IN THE ENGINE ON OUR 2006 XTERRA. IT HAS 14,000 PLUS MILES. THE NOISE HAS NOW BECOME MORE PRONOUNCED EVERYDAY. IN THE MORNING WHEN WE START THE VEHICLE WE'VE HEARD THE NOISE SINCE MARCH 30, 2007. I HAVE DOCUMENTED THE VEHICLE'S…

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ENGINE TAPPING NOISE IN ENGINE ON COLD START AS WELL AS CHIRPING NOISE. WE NOTICED A TAPPING NOISE IN THE ENGINE ON OUR 2006 XTERRA. IT HAS 14,000 PLUS MILES. THE NOISE HAS NOW BECOME MORE PRONOUNCED EVERYDAY. IN THE MORNING WHEN WE START THE VEHICLE WE'VE HEARD THE NOISE SINCE MARCH 30, 2007. I HAVE DOCUMENTED THE VEHICLE'S PROBLEM ON VIDEO, AND EVEN SHOWED IT TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. ALSO, I HAVE GONE TO NISSANHELP.COM AND FOUND SOME SOLUTION AND SYMPTOMS TO MY PROBLEM. HOWEVER, EVEN WITH VIDEO AND DOCUMENTATION PROOF THE SERVICE MANAGER AND DEALERSHIP HAVE IGNORED TO FIX THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE MANAGER WANTS TO HEAR IT LIVE FOR HIMSELF BEFORE DOING ANYTHING. THIS MORNING THE SECOND IN COMMAND SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT I WAS NOT WELCOMED TO THE DEALERSHIP ANYMORE. I TOLD HIM I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE HERE, IT'S UNDER WARRANTY, THERE IS NO WAY I'M GOING TO DRIVE OUT OF MY WAY TO GET ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I CALLED ANOTHER DEALERSHIP IN TOWN AND SURE ENOUGH THERE SEEMS TO BE MANY ISSUES WITH THE CHIRPING OF BELT OR TENSION ITEM RELATED. THE TAPPING NOISE I BELIEVE IS AS NOTED ON NISSANHELP.COM. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10187187

200 miles · Mar 31, 2007
Electrical System

MY 2006 NISSAN XTERRA'S VDC AND SLIP LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. AFTER A FEW KEY CYCLES THEY TURN OFF. VEHICLE HAS ONLY HAS 2100 MILES AND THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 8 TIMES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE ANY ERROR CODES. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10186634

9,460 miles · Mar 25, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE GETS 10 MPG, RUNS ROUGH. VEHICLE WILL HESITATE THEN TAKE OFF LIKE YOU HAVE FLOORED GAS PEDAL. SURGED .SAFTY ISSUE AS I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER SAID NOTHING WORNG. 2006 XTERRA OR 4X4. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10186103

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.