| Issue ID | 1298517 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10884545 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/07/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased vehicle in november 2015. Dealer stated vehicle had been serviced and new radiator installed. In june 2016, transmission fluid was drained as regular maintenance and fluid was contaminated with engine collant, therefore, transmission fluid had not been fully flushed and replaced. Flushed transmission with new transmission fluid to remove contaminated fluid. In july 2016, the vehicle was stationary and would not start due to a blown fuse. Determined that contaminated fluid had corroded the transmission control module, causing the blown fuses and would need to be replaced at a cost of $3000. The vehicle has 140,000 miles on it therefore, does not qualify for the class action lawsuit settlement or the extension (https://www. Ncconsumer. Org/news-articles/settlement-reached-in-lawsuit-against-nissan-over-failed-radiators-transmissions. Html) nissan motor corporation was aware of the issue with the transmissions oil cooler / radiator assembly yet chose to not address the design defect by issuing a recall or extending the warranty to cover the transmission issue. Will not be purchasing another nissan product due to the handling of this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHARLESTON, SC |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08U26CXXXXXX |
| 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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