NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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557 reports76,510 miles · Nov 2, 2016
EnginePower Train
TOOK SUV TO WOODBURY NISSAN, HEARING SOUNDS WHEN DRIVING AND NO HEAT. THE RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION. BOTH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL OR ANY NOTICE TO ME IN THE 9 YEARS I HAVE HAD THIS FROM NEW.I FEEL NISSAN SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THIS, AND CONSUMERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A DEFECT THEY…
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TOOK SUV TO WOODBURY NISSAN, HEARING SOUNDS WHEN DRIVING AND NO HEAT. THE RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION. BOTH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL OR ANY NOTICE TO ME IN THE 9 YEARS I HAVE HAD THIS FROM NEW.I FEEL NISSAN SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THIS, AND CONSUMERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A DEFECT THEY KNEW ABOUT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10923813
97,000 miles · Nov 2, 2016
EngineFuel/propulsion System
LEAK FROM RADIATOR TO TRANSMISSION
NHTSA ODI #10923728
145,000 miles · Oct 17, 2016
EnginePower Train
ANOTHER FRUSTRATED 2007 NISSAN XTERRA OWNER WHO'S RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THREE WEEKS AGO NOTICED SOME TRANNY SLIPPAGE WHILE DRIVING (NORMALLY 80 MILES A DAY, 5 DAYS A WEEK AND ALL ON HIGHWAYS), CHECKED FLUID, NO PROBLEM, NO LEAKS OR NOTHING, THOUGH MAYBE JUST DRAIN AND CHANGE FLUIDS. THEN 1 WEEK AGO TODAY,…
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ANOTHER FRUSTRATED 2007 NISSAN XTERRA OWNER WHO'S RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THREE WEEKS AGO NOTICED SOME TRANNY SLIPPAGE WHILE DRIVING (NORMALLY 80 MILES A DAY, 5 DAYS A WEEK AND ALL ON HIGHWAYS), CHECKED FLUID, NO PROBLEM, NO LEAKS OR NOTHING, THOUGH MAYBE JUST DRAIN AND CHANGE FLUIDS. THEN 1 WEEK AGO TODAY, I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPIKED TO HOT AND RADIATOR STARTED TO SMOKE, STARTED TO MOVE ON THE GREEN LIGHT TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD FROM A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY AND I WAS IN THE SECOND LANE OVER, CAR STARTED TO CHUG AND BARELY MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF ROAD BEFORE IT QUIT, THEN A GRAY COLORED FLUID STARTED DRAINING OUT OF MY RADIATOR OVERFLOW ALL OVER THE GROUND. HAD TO MAKE THE CALL TO A SHOP AND THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS BEFORE THEY CAME AND GOT IT. THE CAR GOT TOWED TO SHOP WHERE THEY QUOTED ME $5590 FOR TOWING, NEW RADIATOR AND REBUILT TRANNY. WTF'. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10916445
133,000 miles · Oct 9, 2016
Power Train
COOLANT CONTAMINATION IN THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO BLOWS FUSES AND CAR WILL NOT START. WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WHEN IT TURNED GREEN AND I ACCELERATED THE CAR WOULD NOT GO. WHEN I GOT TO A SAFE PLACE TO TURN IT OFF IT WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I AM ONE OF MA…
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COOLANT CONTAMINATION IN THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO BLOWS FUSES AND CAR WILL NOT START. WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WHEN IT TURNED GREEN AND I ACCELERATED THE CAR WOULD NOT GO. WHEN I GOT TO A SAFE PLACE TO TURN IT OFF IT WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I AM ONE OF MANY THAT HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS AND NISSAN HAS YET TO RECALL THIS ISSUE. I WAS LUCKY TO BE AT A RED LIGHT AND NOT DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. ALSO THIS IS MY 16 YEAR OLDS CAR AND THANK GOODNESS SHE WASN'T DRIVING IT WHEN IT HAPPENED.THE CAR WAS PURCHASED LESS THAN A MONTH. AGO WITH 133000 MILES ON IT AND WAS RUNNING GREAT UNTIL TODAY. THIS ISSUE COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA ODI #10914987
140,000 miles · Oct 5, 2016
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA ODI #10913966
119,000 miles · Oct 4, 2016
Unknown Or Other
I NOTICED MY COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW, BUT NO LEAKS. I TOOK IT IN AND HAD IT CHECKED. THE MAN PUT A NEW CAP ON THE RADIATOR, SAID HE PRESSURE TESTED IT AND COULD FIND NO LEAKS. A FEW DAYS LATER, ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, IT BARELY MADE IT HOME. AFTER I PARKED I TRIED TO START IT AND IT WOULDN'T. MY HUSBAND RESEARCHED IT AND READ AB…
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I NOTICED MY COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW, BUT NO LEAKS. I TOOK IT IN AND HAD IT CHECKED. THE MAN PUT A NEW CAP ON THE RADIATOR, SAID HE PRESSURE TESTED IT AND COULD FIND NO LEAKS. A FEW DAYS LATER, ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, IT BARELY MADE IT HOME. AFTER I PARKED I TRIED TO START IT AND IT WOULDN'T. MY HUSBAND RESEARCHED IT AND READ ABOUT RADIATOR COOLANT IN THE TRANSMISSION AND SURE ENOUGH THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED.THE REPAIRS COME OUT TO BE MORE THAN THE VEHICLE IS WORTH. I FEEL SO RIPPED OFF. THAT WAS THE FIRST EXPENSIVE VEHICLE I'D EVER PURCHASED. I ONLY HAD IT FOR 3 YEARS AND HAD JUST PAID OFF THE $18,000. NOW I HAVE NOTHING. COMPLETE DEVASTATION SINCE I LIVE PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK. I FEEL LIKE I JUST TOSSED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OUT THE WINDOW. MY NISSAN HAS 119,000 MILES. I ALWAYS MAINTAINED IT AND THOUGHT IT WOULD LAST AT LEAST 100,000 MORE.
NHTSA ODI #10913810
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2016
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or OtherFire
I BROUGHT THIS CAR IN 2007 AND HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES,AND HAVE MAINTAINED THE CAR REGULARLY. I WAS DRIVING RECENTLY AND ONLY HAD 91K MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST SUDDENLY WENT WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA ODI #10913785
162,000 miles · Oct 4, 2016
Power Train
TRANSMISSION CONTAMINATION BY COOLANT COSTING $4578
NHTSA ODI #10913567
186,380 miles · Oct 2, 2016
Power Train
SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THROWING TRANSMISSION CODES SUGGESTED TAKE IT TO DEALER TOWED CAR TO NISSAN DEALER. THEY TOLD ME THE RADIATOR COOLENT HAD LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION PROCEEDED TO QUOTE ME A PRICE OF 6042.00 FOR NEW TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR AND COOLANT. W…
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SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THROWING TRANSMISSION CODES SUGGESTED TAKE IT TO DEALER TOWED CAR TO NISSAN DEALER. THEY TOLD ME THE RADIATOR COOLENT HAD LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION PROCEEDED TO QUOTE ME A PRICE OF 6042.00 FOR NEW TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR AND COOLANT. WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS IF THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT WHY DOESN'T NISSAN MAKE THIS RIGHT? I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED IN JANUARY FROM A DEALERSHIP IT IS NOW OCTOBER AND I HAVE A VEHICLE THAT REPAIRS ARE GOING TO COST ALMOST AS MUCH AS I PAID FOR CAR. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THEN WHAM MY VEHICLE IS RUINED BECAUSE OF PURE GREED. WHY CAN'T SOMEONE CARE ABOUT HARD WORKING PEOPLE AND MAKE COMPANIES WHO PRODUCE DEFECTIVE STUFF BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE?
NHTSA ODI #10911058
55,000 miles · Sep 22, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
NISSAN XTERRA 2007 FUEL TANK QUANTITY SENSOR IS MISREADING QUANTITY OF FUEL IN TANK CAUSING THE QUANTITY TO SHOW EMPTY WHEN FULL AND SHOWING 1/2 FULL WHEN EMPTY. THIS CAUSE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" TO ILLUMINATE, WHICH CAUSES IMMEDIATE FAILURE AT VEHICLE INSPECTION SITE. THAT IN TURN CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO NOT BE REGISTRATABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10908726
Official recalls
1Dec 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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