NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
557 reports57,500 miles · Jul 16, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY INCREASE TO FULL. THE LOW FUEL LIGHT REMAINS ON, AND VERY SLOWLY THE NEEDLE CREEPS UP TO THE TOP, PROBABLY AFTER DRIVING 30-50 MILES. ALSO, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER FILLING TH…
Read full complaint
AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY INCREASE TO FULL. THE LOW FUEL LIGHT REMAINS ON, AND VERY SLOWLY THE NEEDLE CREEPS UP TO THE TOP, PROBABLY AFTER DRIVING 30-50 MILES. ALSO, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10465841
100,000 miles · Jul 2, 2012
Power Train
SHUDDERING NOISE. THEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10463938
128,532 miles · Jun 25, 2012
Power Train
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE HORRIBLY. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT THAT INFORMED ME WHETHER I HAVE THE VEHICLE ON DRIVE TURNED OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE TURNE…
Read full complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE HORRIBLY. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT THAT INFORMED ME WHETHER I HAVE THE VEHICLE ON DRIVE TURNED OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THAT COOLANT HAS ENTERED THE TRANSMISSION AND RUINED IT. NOW THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE COOLANT SHORTED THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10463024
39,800 miles · May 31, 2012
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
NISSAN XTERRA 2007. P0463 SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING DISPLAY STARTED ON THE DASH AND INACCURATE FUEL READING. ONLY 39,800 ORIGINAL MILEAGE ON SPEEDOMETER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10460103
Mileage unknown · May 24, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
FUEL SENDER SENSOR NOT WORKING ... GAS TANK REGISTERS EMPTY WHEN FULL .. I HAVE GOTTEN STUCK A FEW TIMES .. ENGINE LIGHT ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10459573
73,500 miles · May 14, 2012
EngineFuel System, OtherFuel/propulsion System
1/4 TANK OF GAS IN CAR SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WENT TO GAS STATION ON FILLED UP AND THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT READ. AFTER 2 DAY GAUGE FOR FUEL LEVEL WORKED AND SES LIGHT WENT OFF 2 DAYS LATER SES LIGHT BACK ON AND FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING WENT AND HAD TESTED SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER YEA…
Read full complaint
1/4 TANK OF GAS IN CAR SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WENT TO GAS STATION ON FILLED UP AND THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT READ. AFTER 2 DAY GAUGE FOR FUEL LEVEL WORKED AND SES LIGHT WENT OFF 2 DAYS LATER SES LIGHT BACK ON AND FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING WENT AND HAD TESTED SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER YEARS BUT FOR WHAT EVER REASON NISSAN DID NOT RECALL THIS YEAR. COMPANY NEED TO RECALL AND FIX THIS ISSUE. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10458422
73,355 miles · May 14, 2012
EngineFuel System, OtherFuel/propulsion System
GAS IN CAR WAS AT A 1/4 TANK AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WENT AND FILLED TANK UP AND GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING AFTER DRIVING THE CAR TWICE THE LIGHT WENT OFF AND THE GAUGE WAS WORKING 3 DAYS LATTER SAME ISSUE. I DO SEE WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 2005, 2006, 2008 AND 2009 XTERRA FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT THEY FAILED TO RECALL…
Read full complaint
GAS IN CAR WAS AT A 1/4 TANK AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WENT AND FILLED TANK UP AND GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING AFTER DRIVING THE CAR TWICE THE LIGHT WENT OFF AND THE GAUGE WAS WORKING 3 DAYS LATTER SAME ISSUE. I DO SEE WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 2005, 2006, 2008 AND 2009 XTERRA FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT THEY FAILED TO RECALL THE 2007 YEAR FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10458420
77,000 miles · May 9, 2012
Power Train
NISSAN HAS A CONFIRMED PROBLEM WHERE COOLANT FROM A FAULTY RADIATOR COMPONENT LEAKS INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND CAUSES SLIPPING OR WON'T SHIFT TO OVERDRIVE. THEY HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY OUT ON THE RADIATOR TO 80,000, BUT ARE HESITANT TO COMMIT ON THE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED TRANSMISSIONS. A FLUSH WON'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I WAS M…
Read full complaint
NISSAN HAS A CONFIRMED PROBLEM WHERE COOLANT FROM A FAULTY RADIATOR COMPONENT LEAKS INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND CAUSES SLIPPING OR WON'T SHIFT TO OVERDRIVE. THEY HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY OUT ON THE RADIATOR TO 80,000, BUT ARE HESITANT TO COMMIT ON THE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED TRANSMISSIONS. A FLUSH WON'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I WAS MERGING IN CITY TRAFFIC AND HAD A UPSHIFT FAILURE WHERE IT JUST VIBRATED ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT. THE INITIAL CONDITION IS DANGEROUS, AND NISSANS UNWILLINGNESS TO COMMIT TO REPLACE THE TERMINAL TRANSMISSIONS EVEN INSIDE THE 80,000 EXTENSION SEEMS LIKE THROWING A RISKY AND EXPENSIVE SITUATION ON THE CUSTOMER. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN NISSANS SHEEPISHNESS, EXPECTED MORE ON A WELL PUBLICIZED AND DOCUMENTED CONCERN. I FEEL THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10457925
129,000 miles · Apr 24, 2012
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
STARTED SMELLING A BURNING SMELL. NOTICED A FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE CAR. DEALERSHIP SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT DIDN'T GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. TOPPED OFF TRANSMISSION FLUID SINCE IT WAS LOW. 30 MILES LATER, WHILE DOING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR SUDDENLY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND SLOWED DRASTICALLY…
Read full complaint
STARTED SMELLING A BURNING SMELL. NOTICED A FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE CAR. DEALERSHIP SAID TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT DIDN'T GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. TOPPED OFF TRANSMISSION FLUID SINCE IT WAS LOW. 30 MILES LATER, WHILE DOING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR SUDDENLY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND SLOWED DRASTICALLY ALMOST CAUSING THE CAR BEHIND ME TO REAR END ME. I SLOWED AND IT POPPED BACK INTO GEAR. I GOT IT OFF THE FREEWAY AND WAS THEN ABLE TO BARELY GET IT INTO A PARKING LOT. I HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT FLUID FROM THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION WHICH DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. I WENT BACK TO THE NISSAN DEALER AND THEY APOLOGIZED FOR NOT PROVIDING ME ALL OF THE DETAILS AND STATED THAT NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE "DESIGN FLAW IN THE RADIATOR" BUT IS NOT COVERING ANY OF THE REPAIRS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10456272
Mileage unknown · Apr 23, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE ALWAYS SHOW EMPTY. CHECK ENGINE ON SENSE PROBLEM STARTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10456255
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.
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
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.
Illustration