Issue ID | 856718 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10399094 |
Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | XTERRA |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 04/04/11 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Noticed that the vehicle was shifting hard especially in overdrive. Soon after the vehicle overheated on 4/4/11. Added coolant to get to garage. Upon inspection found that there was coolant in the transmission. Had it towed to the dealer and they confirmed that there was a crack in the transmission cooler and it put coolant into the transmission. The radiator and transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $7400. I called the dealer i purchased the vehicle from and they told me there was nothing they could do for me it was a nissan issue. Called nissan customer support filed a complaint. After reviewing my complaint they told me there was nothing they could do for me. Searched on line and found that there are many nissan's from 2005 -2007 with this failure. Nissan is ignoring the issue. Contacted the attorney general's office and they are investigating. The vehicle is currently at a nissan dealership and has been since 4/5/11. We feel that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104739 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KINGFIELD, ME |
VIN pattern | 5N1AN08W97CXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 15/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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