2008 Nissan Xterra owner complaints

Complete failure of transmission during rush hour. Vehicle needs a new transmission and radiator at a cost of $5,500.

Complete failure of transmission during rush hour. Vehicle needs a new transmission and radiator at a cost of $5,500.

Timing chain.I would like to send out a letter of complaint on my 2008 xterra. I'm one of the hundreds with the premature wear of the timing chain shoe and tensioners mentioned in your 2009 service bulletin em09-007; ntb09-128; nov. 16, 2009. Substandard parts. Your customer service was no customer service. *tr

The differential broke in the middle of the road away from my house but first in weight with the light of the tires I went to check it and nothing after the muffler till the last one broke the differential and now I do not know how to fix it.

Code p0717 the speed sensor is ruined due to a falty radiator leek into the transmission causing deterioration of parts and transmission failure.

I had reach my destination to work and found that my xterra will not go in reverse. I had no previous warning of this or recall notice from Nissan. I have 2 Nissan xterra's after I pay for this $4000.00 repair I plan on selling them both as they are not reliable with this transmission defect.

driving and transfer case locked up sending me in to oncoming traffic and guardrail

I own a 2008 Nissan xterra (4x4 4.0l 6cyl 5 speed automatic transmission) with vehicle mileage of 114k. Im the sole own of the vehicle. In late october of 2012 I had to have the radiator replaced along with the transmission, due to the a interior crack in the radiator causing the coolant to leak into the lines of the transmission fluid. This resulted into complete disaster, as my vehicle was not shifting properly, the transmission began to slip in which the transmission had to be replaced along with the radiator . The two mixed fluids inside the transmission appeared coffee mixed with cream like, the color was a creamy/light brownish inside the transmission. I'm writing to you in hopes this can assist towards the on going investigation and in hopes of a reimbursement with my total repair

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan xterra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light flashed and remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v690000 (air bags). The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000. Updated 05/24/16*lj *tr

The vdc and slip light are constantly on when the battery has either died, or has been disconnected. Once the battery is disconnected the vdc is off and the slip system is off as well. After the battery was disconnected once again the vdc, slip system, and now my air bag light is now constantly flashing and illuminated. I've researched this problem and there are hundreds or thousands that have this same problem. In the owners manual it gives you a very vague description of how to reset this light. I've taken it to the manufacture to be reset, they say it's the vehicle's steering angle sensor that has to be reset, everytime you disconnect the battery, battery dies, alternator goes out, etc. It's $100+ everytime you have to have it reset. Surely this malfunction in their electrical sy

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan xterra. The contact stated that a vehicle failed to yield at the red light and proceeded to crash into the contacts drivers door. The driver frontal air bag failed to deployed; however, the drivers frontal air bag light indicated that the air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left should, elbow, back and hip. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, she heard an abnormal sound while depressing on the brake pedal. The contact stated that the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) & the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 07E105000 (Service Brakes, Air) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

When the breaks is pressed in an emergency to stop it pushes the vehicle forward and does not stop when it should.

Vehicle front brakes overheat. When driving downhill at any rate brakes will soften continuously until having to pull over for fear of safety. When brakes were checked by dealer they stated that they were at 75% and should be working fine. Every time I brake going down hill I feel softness in brakes. Brakes also will start to smell after braking downhill.

Coolant mixed into transmission causing electronic module to burn out. This caused vehicle to stop operating correctly and would not allow engine to restart.

Plastic tray that the battery sits on broke, causing the bar that holds the battery in place to arch over and set the plastic fuse holder on the battery to catch fire. The vehicle stalled the died. I saw what I thought was "steam" coming from under the hood. I popped to hood from inside and saw flames. I got out and tried to open the hood, which is very difficult since the latch is small and black. I got my grandkids out of the car and tried once more to open the hood. I finally got it opened and realized the battery was on fire. I poured the only liquid I had on it, "a&w cream soda" and put out the fire. It totally melted part of the battery and the battery connector. Amazing enough the vehicle started and I was able to drive home. Had I not been able to open the hood, the vehicle

2008 Nissan xterra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fuel gauge inaccuracy issues. *smd the consumer stated she ran out of gas on the highway, even though the tank read a quarter tank remaining. *jb

Our Nissan xterra was recalled for the fuel gauge defect in march 2010. It is now november 2010 and neither the dealer nor Nissan usa have been responsive to our response to their recall. We have contacted the dealer three times, and Nissan usa once without any results. *tr

While driving through the intersection, my vehicle suddenly lost power causing me to get rear ended. Very minimal damage to my vehicle but my daughter was in the car with me. Upon further inspection at a shop it was concluded that the cause of the loss of power was due to a failure in the teams fluid cooler causing radiator fluid to enter the transmission. *tr

As I was turning left onto a highway and in the intersection, my vehicle died. Had to be pushed through the intersection while traffic was being held back in 5 lanes. The gas tank registered an eighth tank of gas but it was, in fact, out of gas. I had to have this repaired at a repair shop because I was not near a dealer. I never received a recall notice(campaign id# pc 042, NHTSA# 10v-075) but found out later there was one on certain VIN numbers with my make and model vehicle. The dealer claims it should be covered but Nissan says this VIN # is not covered. Regardless, I had the described problem with the make and model vehicle that has this problem and I could have been killed. Perhaps they need to add more VIN #'s to their recall list and get on the same page as their dealers. This was