CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005-2007 Xterra appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles. Repair costs are typically upwards of $3,500.
The same defect exists in the Pathfinder & Frontier as well. And according to the New York Times & a class action lawsuit, the defect actually extends through 2010 model year. More info here.
2.6
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,032 miles
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We have recently began to notice the heat - this past winter did not want to blow warm/hot air unless we were stopped in trying to diagnose the problem, we found red/foaming transmission fluid in our radiator-what a surprise after draining and flushing the radiator system and the fact we did not need the heater any further thought we maybe just had a fluke thing happen. Now in driving our Xterra it has all of a sudden developed a transmission problem that endangers anyone who drives it. It starts our running smooth and then out of no where has no movement and then in an instant will lunge. We have been on the interstate and had this scenario happen in traffic - talk about scary when another vehicle all of sudden is in your back window and now on your bumper..it has caused us to be fearful we were going to be the cause of a major accident more than once. We have a 6 year old that is with us all the time and I can tell you that we are afraid to put him in this vehicle and go anywhere. We are a two income family living from paycheck to paycheck and do not know where or how we are going to get the money for repairs. Nissan denies there is a problem but rest assured, if we are in a wreck because of this issue there will be a lawsuit.
The fuel gauge on my vehicle is erratic and does not accurately show the amount of fuel in the tank. It will read full when almost empty, empty when full, or anything in-between. There is no way to tell how much fuel is in the tank which I think is a safety concern. Nissan knows about this problem with the Xterra fuel sensor but will not issue a recall or fix my vehicle because it doesn't have the right VIN according to their customer service people. There are many many other consumers commenting on-line with the same problem. Why has a general recall not been issued"?" Nissan should not be able to get away with knowing of faulty equipment and not fixing it. Thank you for your help!
Recall for 2006 Xterra with manufacturer date of Jan-March. My manufacturer date of my vehicle is August but has the same fuel level sensor issue listed on the recall. This has caused me to dangerously run out of gas on an interstate causing hazardous conditions. Problem: Fuel sensor indicates there is fuel in the tank when in fact it is empty. It either stays full or stays at half a tank. The service engine soon light comes on intermittently.
- Morris, OK, USA
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My service engine soon light came on during normal driving. Ran the code through a scangauge computer and returned P0436 which is a fuel level circuit high imput. It is a very common issue that make the fuel gauge read incorrectly and could result in a loss of power in the lane of traffic which make for a dangerous situation.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the check engine warning lamp illuminated and fuel gauge was erroneously providing a reading of half full the fuel tank was empty. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel level sensor circuit was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacture was made aware of the problem who did not offer any assistances since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 88,000.
We brought our Nissan 2006 Xterra in to the boardwalk auto center. Redwood city, ca - Nissan to have them check on what we thought was another transmission issue (Nissan replaced the transmission, at their expense over $8000, once and the fuel gauge twice plus a couple of other recall items). When we picked up the car they told us we needed a new timing chain for about $2000 (we have heard these are not normal items to be replaced and should last the lifetime of the car). We can't believe there is yet another major expensive problem part with this car! when does this car become a lemon and how many major items are going to need to be replaced" what is happening to Nissan? has the timing chain issue been investigated and how many other people are having this problem"
The fuel level sensor is malfunctioning, it suddenly goes to empty at no particular level the fuel tank is actually at. My risk is to run out of gas in the middle of an emergency situation. My coworker has the same problem with his Xterra as well, it seems to be a factory defect for these cars. Someone needs to check this out as there might be many consumers affected by this issue.
Service engine soon light has appeared. The code is P0463 which states fuel level sensor circuit high input. AA1. Open or short circuit condition AA2. Poor electrical connection. AA3. Faulty fuel level sensor. The more I read about this, the more I find many Xterras having this problem. Funny thing is..........paid it of two weeks ago. : (
My 2006 Xterra had the P0463 code come up, with the 'service engine soon' light, and my fuel gauge not properly displaying what is actually in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge will drop to show empty when I fill the tank, other times it will slowly raise up to show full, but it can be all over the place. I use my trip odometer to know where I'm actually at for fuel. If this is a known on going issue with Xterra's, then there should be a mandatory recall. Your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated the fuel sensor would not provide an accurate fuel level reading. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) but the vehicle did not qualify for repairs due to the mileage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
Our fuel sensory went out on our Nissan Xterra shortly before we reached 100000 miles. Nissan is aware of the problem and sent a letter out for a warranty only. However, the warranty included 2006 Nissan Xterras with less than 72000 miles on them. When I did research I found that over 80000 2006 Nissan Xterras were affected by this. I contacted Nissan usa to have them resolve the issue of the fuel tank sensor and indicated I would like the defect fixed. They refused to fix it and indicated it would cost me a little over $400 to fix. I asked them for financial assistance since I do not have this to pay for the repair on top of my $433 a month a car payment. I recently had a baby and never know when my car is empty. The sensor no longer reads fuel levels and is constantly showing empty. I was up for emissions testing this year and can not pass emissions until the sensor has been replaced. I believe since this is such a wide spread issue that Nissan should recall the part. Just this week my vehicle ran out of gas according to my speedometer I had 100 miles left on the tank it misread and I was stuck with my screaming 5 month old on the side on the road at night waiting for aaa to arrive. This wide spread problem needs to be addressed by Nissan and not just shoved to the side. Way to many vehicles are affected for this to remain a warranty issue only!!!!! I have see the stats listed here on NHTSA. Campaign id # 10V075000.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated the fuel sending unit failed. The contact had the unit replaced once under warranty and again under NHTSA recall campaign id number: 10V075000 (fuel system: Gasoline storage auxiliary tank) but the failure recurred. The contact believed that the manufacturer did not create a proper recall repair. The failure mileage was 74,585 and the current mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that after refueling, the gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel reading. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop for diagnostic testing where the contact was advised that the fuel lever sensor was defective. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I.D. number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall based on the VIN. The failure mileage was 75,013.
The molded fuel tank shell deformed causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has fuel when the tank is empty.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was malfunctioning and displaying improper readings. The fuel gauge would display an empty reading after refueling. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel gauge was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assitance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
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