| Issue ID | 1385984 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000218 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 12/06/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The radiator failed and the fluid all went into the transmission requiring both a new radiator and transmission. This is a known problem with 2005 xterras and nissan refuses to cover this faulty design. We had no advance notice of this happening. We went out one day and the car did not start. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELIZABETH CITY, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08UX5CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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