Would buy again in a heartbeat! The contact stated the transmission began slipping and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. Further, it can be found that the problem cannot be fixed by simply replacing the original parts as the parts and design were defective to begin with. Nissan has even acknowledged a problem and has extended their warranty on the radiator, but not the torque converter, but my mileage exceeds the extended period; if they know of the issue, why isn't there a re-call. The radiator fluid leaked into my transmission which cased my transmission to go out. I incurred over 2,400 dollars in repairs.
The failure mileage was 84,000. This is a dangerous condition because it causes the driver to take immediate and severe action as it feels like a catastrophic failure of some sort. When the vehicle stopped the contact tried to shift the vehicle into park and was unable to do so. However, a problem with the radiator design can cause all kinds of Nissan Xterra transmission problems, and many of them can only be resolved with a remanufactured Xterra transmission. The contact stated the vehicle started making a rumbling sound after having the oil changed at the dealers.
On June 23, 2011, my transmission began to fail. Then after a little bit of time, I lost all gears with the exception of 4th, this became a safety issue in traffic as slowing down caused the car to almost stop completely in traffic situations. And that's just who the Xterra was designed for. These were adventurous vehicles, for adventurous people. Immediate deceleration, forced us to cross lanes during period of heavy traffic with no ability to control the acceleration of the vehicle.
It felt like I was riding on a rumble strip except I was not. Change Vehicle Change Vehicle Change Vehicle Failed to get data, please try again. I have the base model with 4wd it has a 4. I inspected the front end and could not determine what had gone wrong. Later engine overheated, had towed.
I have been able to travel on long trips without any worry. The item has been completely disassembled, cleaned, and examined for wear and breakage. I hadn't, so after pulling over and checking for loose tires or driveline I continue on perplexed as to what happened. I had them replace the U-joint and when I picked it up and was on my way home the same rumbling sound was still occuring. It was mandatory that I replace the radiator, thermostat and flush the engine and transmission. The short wheelbase similar to jeeps is great for going off-road on tight twisty trails. What became obviously suspicious is that Nissan sent the ¿warrant notification¿ after the fact knowing that all and or most of the affected vehicles were out of warranty.
If Nissan brought back the xterra we would get another. The failure mileage was 62,100. I wasn't sure if I blew a tire or hit something and I instinctively braked hard and drove onto the shoulder of the road. The mileage at the time of this service was approximately 108,000. Example - driving up a steep hill in snow and traction control locked up both the driving wheels so I started sliding backwards into traffic. Also the Cadillac converter needs replacing and experiencing the same fuel gauge problem. The contact called the manufacturer yet the manufacturer did not offer any further assistance.
Each reman Nissan Xterra transmission is then shipped to you or your technician's shop with a remanufactured torque converter, and a brand new upgraded aftermarket radiator that has reinforced transmission cooler passages to avoid future problems. How to Solve Xterra Transmission Problems Option 1: Buy a Used Xterra transmission If you're having problems with your Nissan Xterra transmission, then you need to carefully consider your options. While my family and I were not hurt, it was a close call and could have easily been worse at the speed I was going and the effect the failure has on the vehicle. It was mandatory that I replace the radiator, thermostat and flush the engine and transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated was driving 30 mph when the transmission slipped. I wasn't sure if I blew a tire or hit something and I instinctively braked hard and drove onto the shoulder of the road.
In June 2009 it was determine upon paid inspection by Nissan service center, that both 1 and 2 catalytic convertor, fuel level sensor and gas gauge were all defective. I took it to a shop and got a diagnosis of a faulty radiator. I would like for a solution to this problem and to see that all Nissan Xterra owners are validated in their concerns regarding this issue. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Data Unavailable Third Leg Room in.
Nissan North America Inc did acknowledge that there was a manufacturer defect on the radiator assembly that will cause leakage of the engine coolant antifreeze to mix with the transmission causing the transmission to be rebuilt. The pics are of my Xterra the first one is with it completely stock the second is as it sits now with the beefier all terrains and 1. The vehicle would need both the radiator and the transmission replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. I drove at minimum posted speed to the next ramp and exited. The vehicle was towed to a garage and the radiator replaced and transmission flushed. Nissan has yet to admit that the 05 Xterra's have radiator faults and recall said vehicles.