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2007 Nissan Xterra

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Xterra years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Xterra are substantially higher than the model-year median of 78.

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557Owner complaints

Model-year median: 78

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
84
2004845
2005780
2006557
2007119
200819
200938
2010
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
231Fuel System, Gasoline
136Engine
85Engine And Engine Cooling
75Fuel/propulsion System
63
All reported categories
Fuel System, Other
32Unknown Or Other
30Electrical System
27Air Bags
26Suspension
11Vehicle Speed Control
7Electronic Stability Control (esc)
6Steering
6Structure
5Service Brakes
4Wheels
3Equipment
2Seat Belts
2Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Visibility
2Equipment Adaptive/mobility
1Exterior Lighting
1Forward Collision Avoidance
1Fuel System, Diesel
1Interior Lighting
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Parking Brake
1Tires
1Visibility/wiper
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

498 reports with mileage · 59 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 231 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 136 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 85 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports3 fire reports5 injury reports

What owners actually said

557 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 30, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline

I DRIVE A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA...WHICH I BOUGHT NEW FROM THE DEALER. I STOPPED TO GET GAS A FEW MONTHS AGO AND NOTICED THAT, AFTER PUTTING GAS IN MY TANK, MY LIGHT STILL SAID I WAS ON EMPTY. AFTER A FEW HOURS IT JUMPED BACK UP TO FULL, AND NOW, AS SOON AS MY GAS IS AT 3/4 OF A TANK, IT AUTOMATICALLY JUMPS TO E AND MY CHECK ENGIN…

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I DRIVE A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA...WHICH I BOUGHT NEW FROM THE DEALER. I STOPPED TO GET GAS A FEW MONTHS AGO AND NOTICED THAT, AFTER PUTTING GAS IN MY TANK, MY LIGHT STILL SAID I WAS ON EMPTY. AFTER A FEW HOURS IT JUMPED BACK UP TO FULL, AND NOW, AS SOON AS MY GAS IS AT 3/4 OF A TANK, IT AUTOMATICALLY JUMPS TO E AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. I AM CONSTANTLY STOPPING FOR GAS BECAUSE I CANNOT TELL HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE. FURTHER, AFTER DOING RESEARCH, I HAVE DISCOVERED THIS IS AN APPARENT HUGE PROBLEM WITH OTHER NISSAN XTERRAS, PATHFINDERS AND FRONTIERS FROM THE 2005 TO 2007 YEARS. I HAVE ALSO DISCOVERED THAT ANY AUTO PLACE WANTS TO CHARGE ME UP TO $600 TO FIX THIS PART..WHICH IS AN APPARENT DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY ANY MONEY OUT OF MY POCKET TO FIX THIS! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10263583

14,000 miles · Mar 24, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA WITH 14K MILES. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER WHEN TANK IS FILLED UP. OCCASIONALLY AS DRIVING, MY TANK WILL BE COMPLETELY FULL, BUT THE GAUGE WILL SHOOT DOWN TO EMPTY AND CAUSE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS WILL ALSO TRIGGER THE CHECK ENGINE TO COME ON. THE ENGINE, AT TIMES, AS ALSO ACTED AS IF I…

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I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA WITH 14K MILES. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER WHEN TANK IS FILLED UP. OCCASIONALLY AS DRIVING, MY TANK WILL BE COMPLETELY FULL, BUT THE GAUGE WILL SHOOT DOWN TO EMPTY AND CAUSE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS WILL ALSO TRIGGER THE CHECK ENGINE TO COME ON. THE ENGINE, AT TIMES, AS ALSO ACTED AS IF IT IS ABOUT TO STALL DUE TO BEING OUT OF GAS...WHICH IT IS NOT. MY MECHANIC, WHOM I HAVE USED FOR MANY YEARS, HAS INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A FUEL LINE SENSOR IN THE GAS TANK AFTER RUNNING THE CODES DURING TRYING TO GET MY VEHICLE INSPECTED, WHICH FAILED DUE TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM FOR A NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10262993

49,000 miles · Mar 17, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAD A 1/4 TANK OF GAS IN MY 2007 NISSAN XTERRA SO I FILLED IT UP WITH GAS. WHEN I TURNED THE ENGINE BACK ON THE FUEL GAUGE READ 1/4 TANK STILL. AS I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE SES LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A FUEL SENDING UNIT/SENSOR AND THAT IT WAS NO LONGER COVERED AFTER 30K MILES. AFTE…

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I HAD A 1/4 TANK OF GAS IN MY 2007 NISSAN XTERRA SO I FILLED IT UP WITH GAS. WHEN I TURNED THE ENGINE BACK ON THE FUEL GAUGE READ 1/4 TANK STILL. AS I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE SES LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A FUEL SENDING UNIT/SENSOR AND THAT IT WAS NO LONGER COVERED AFTER 30K MILES. AFTER RETURNING HOME AND DOING RESEARCH, I WENT ONLINE TO X.NISSANHELP.COM AFTER PERFORMING A SEARCH, I CAME ACROSS MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. APPARENTLY IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. A SIMILAR PROBLEM WAS FOUND ON THE 2000-2004 XTERRA MODELS AND A RECALL WAS PERFORMED WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP AFTER NOT GETTING ANY FUEL, POSING A GREAT DANGER. IT SEEMS THAT SOMETHING IN THE UNIT IS FAULTY AND WILL CORRODE OVER TIME. THERE IS A GENERAL CONSENSUS THAT EVERYONE WHO IS HAVING THE PROBLEM IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 2 YRS AND WITH AROUND 39K-49K. IF THIS PROBLEM EXISTED IN PREVIOUS MODELS, AND IT WAS RECALLED, THE 2005-2007 XTERRAS, FRONTIERS, AND PATHFINDERS SHOULD GET THIS FIXED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER!! WHY WAIT FOR ACCIDENTS AND POSSIBLE DEATHS, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE PROBLEM LIES IN AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE VEHICLE. COST OF REPAIR RANGES FROM $300-600. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10262104

38,000 miles · Feb 7, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline

1) FUEL GAUGE STOPPED FUNCTIONING, AND SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHTED. THE FUEL GAUGE BEHAVES ERRATICALLY, GENERALLY SHOWING TANK IS EMPTY, EVEN WHEN FULL. 2) PROBLEM OCCURS CONSTANTLY, REQUIRING CAREFUL TRACKING OF MILEAGE TO DETERMINE WHEN TO RE-FUEL. 3) CHECKED ON-LINE FORUMS FOR NISSAN XTERRAS, AND THIS IS A COMMON PROB…

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1) FUEL GAUGE STOPPED FUNCTIONING, AND SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHTED. THE FUEL GAUGE BEHAVES ERRATICALLY, GENERALLY SHOWING TANK IS EMPTY, EVEN WHEN FULL. 2) PROBLEM OCCURS CONSTANTLY, REQUIRING CAREFUL TRACKING OF MILEAGE TO DETERMINE WHEN TO RE-FUEL. 3) CHECKED ON-LINE FORUMS FOR NISSAN XTERRAS, AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM CAUSED BY CORROSION TO THE FUEL SENDER UNIT. MOST REPLACEMENTS COST BETWEEN $450 AND $650 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10257790

31,000 miles · Jan 20, 2009
Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A RECALL IN THE NEWSPAPER THAT PERTAINED TO HIS VEHICLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V690000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL)). THE RECALL STATED THAT IN AN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A RECALL IN THE NEWSPAPER THAT PERTAINED TO HIS VEHICLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V690000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL)). THE RECALL STATED THAT IN AN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE DEALER SHOULD STILL REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 31,000. UPDATED 2/5/09 *CN UPDATED 02/10/09. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10255618

Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 2009
Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY REFERENCED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V690000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) WAS INSUFFICIENT IN PROVIDING A REMEDY TO THE PROPER POPULATION OF VEHICLES, WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED DURING THE LISTED PRODUCTION DATES. THE REMEDY REFERENCED IN THE RECALL WOULD ONLY…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY REFERENCED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V690000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) WAS INSUFFICIENT IN PROVIDING A REMEDY TO THE PROPER POPULATION OF VEHICLES, WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED DURING THE LISTED PRODUCTION DATES. THE REMEDY REFERENCED IN THE RECALL WOULD ONLY BE PROVIDED TO VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR REGISTERED IN THE SALT BELT STATES. HOWEVER, MANY CONSUMERS RESIDE IN NON-SALT BELT STATES, BUT FREQUENTLY TRAVEL IN SALT BELT STATES. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE NON-SALT BELT STATE VEHICLE OWNERS WOULD INCUR THE SAME FAILURES, BUT WOULD BE DENIED A FAIR REMEDY. THE SAFETY RISK WOULD ALSO BE INCREASED. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE OTHER ELEMENTS WITH SIMILAR PROPERTIES AS SALT, WHICH WOULD CAUSE AN IDENTICAL FAILURE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10254705

32,000 miles · Nov 27, 2008
Power Train

BOUGHT 2007 NISSAN XTERRA IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007; SEPT OF 2008 HAD TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH,WITH 23,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE DROVE A STANDARD CAR FOR 12 YEARS BEFORE I EVER REPLACED THE CLUTCH. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT. I WAS STUCK WITH REPLACING IT. BAD CLUTCH! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10250022

13,000 miles · Sep 4, 2008
Suspension

THE REAR SUSPENSION ON MY 2007 NISSAN XTERRA 4X4 OFF ROAD KEEPS BOTTOMING OUT WHEN HITTING SMALL BUMPS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10240983

100 miles · May 4, 2008
Suspension

BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2007 NISSAN XTERRA OFFROAD AND THE REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT WHEN TRAVELING ON ANY ROAD WITH AS LITTLE AS 50 LBS. IN THE BACK. VEHICLE IS RATED TO TOW BUT WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO CONTROL WHEN TRAVELING ON ROADS WITH ANY TYPE OF BUMP OR UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. TRYING AN EMERGENCY AVOIDANC…

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BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2007 NISSAN XTERRA OFFROAD AND THE REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT WHEN TRAVELING ON ANY ROAD WITH AS LITTLE AS 50 LBS. IN THE BACK. VEHICLE IS RATED TO TOW BUT WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO CONTROL WHEN TRAVELING ON ROADS WITH ANY TYPE OF BUMP OR UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. TRYING AN EMERGENCY AVOIDANCE MANEUVER WOULD CAUSE A CRASH OR INJURY DUE TO A POOR REAR SUSPENSION. THIS ISSUE IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10226589

1,000 miles · Apr 22, 2008
Suspension

LEAF SPRINGS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DO NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH SUPPORT TO MEET CAPACITY LISTED. RIDE IS HARSH AND SPRINGS HIT THE BUMP STOPS WITH EVEN ONE PERSON IN VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10225335

Official recalls

1

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.