| Issue ID | 1240038 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10794653 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/11/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine coolant infiltrating in to the transmission which causes both the transmission and radiator to fail. Estimated cost to replace these items is approximately $4500. This problem happens and corrodes the valves, gaskets and seals. In my case will driving the vehicle the transmission completely failed causing the vehicle to be stranded on the side of the highway for 2 hours while a tow truck was enroute. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115712 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HILLSBOROUGH, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08U05CXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 50 |
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