Issue ID | 1275572 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10855033 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | XTERRA |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 12/04/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Nissan transmission fluid/radiator coolant leak issue: rough automatic transmission behavior noticed during stop and go city driving. Check engine light came on. Repair shop diagnosed check engine light code as transmission torque issue, pointing to transmission fluid. Repair shop found leak in coolant radiator servicing the transmission fluid, resulting in water/glycol intrusion into the transmission fluid. Radiator, and coolant fluid replaced, as well as transmission fluid flushed/replaced. A few days later, transmission slippage was felt and the check engine light appeared again. Expecting transmission has been compromised due to prior, defective radiator. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 145000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PEARLAND, TX |
VIN pattern | 5N1AN08U37CXXXXXX |
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 | 12/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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