| Issue ID | 1201976 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10735854 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | XTERRA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/07/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Noticed a strawberry colored fluid coming from the radiator overflow reservoir. Checked the radiator and found that the whole cooling system had the same color of fluid. I took my xterra to a radiator shop and had the cooling system flushed and antifreeze replaced. I was told that what happened was that the transmission cooler had failed and that antifreeze and transmission fluid mixed together and went through the cooling system and transmission. I first got the radiator replaced and cooling system flushed again. I had been hearing a suspicious noise from the transmission and noticed that transmission was starting to slip. All this in williston, nd which was 620 miles from my home. I had to take the train home. We had to rent a car for my wife to use so i could use her nissan armada to go back to williston and tow it back home. I also had to rent an auto transport trailer. My car is now in the shop getting the transmission rebuilt. I have been told by my mechanic and read several complaints online that the only solution for the transmission is to get it rebuilt or replaced, which can take up to $6000, depending on where you go. This is an ongoing problem and nissan needs to be held responsible. From what i can see online there has been at least 300 complaints filed, and i am sure there has been other issues that haven't been reported. I also have found that there was a class action lawsuit filed and there was warranty extension granted up to 100,00 miles. I am sure that the nhtsa is also aware that 90% of the complaints are from car owners that have over 100,000 miles on there odometer. I am also sure that nissan is also aware of this and know that this is a manufacturers defect and are doing what ever is possible to avoid fixing and replacing 100's of transmissions. I am hoping that this matter can be dealt with swiftly and once and for all. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AFTON, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AN08WX7CXXXXXX |
| 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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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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