NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
328 reports37,000 miles · Jul 16, 2014
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO RISE ABOVE THREE QUARTERS OF A TANK AFTER REFUELING TO FULL CAPACITY AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN MADE THE CONTACT AWA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO RISE ABOVE THREE QUARTERS OF A TANK AFTER REFUELING TO FULL CAPACITY AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN MADE THE CONTACT AWARE THAT RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED SINCE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
NHTSA ODI #10611016
116,800 miles · Jul 15, 2014
Power Train
AFTER MONTHS OF SEARCHING FOR A GOOD USED CAR, I RESEARCHED, VERIFIED, TEST DROVE, AND GOT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANICS CHECK ON A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER SOLD BY A PRIVATE SELLER AS "IN PERFECT AND EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION" BOUGHT IT ON A SATURDAY NITE, DROVE IT 20 MINUTES HOME, THEN DROVE IT FOR THE NEXT FIRST TIME TWO DAYS LAT…
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AFTER MONTHS OF SEARCHING FOR A GOOD USED CAR, I RESEARCHED, VERIFIED, TEST DROVE, AND GOT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANICS CHECK ON A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER SOLD BY A PRIVATE SELLER AS "IN PERFECT AND EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION" BOUGHT IT ON A SATURDAY NITE, DROVE IT 20 MINUTES HOME, THEN DROVE IT FOR THE NEXT FIRST TIME TWO DAYS LATER ON A LONG 200 MILE TRIP OUT OF COUNTRY. I BEGAN TO HEAR THE STRANGE HIGH PITCHED NOISE ALONG THE WAY. WHEN I ARRIVED TO MY DESTINATION,I IMMEDIATELY CONTRACTED A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS INTERNAL, RECOMMENDING I TAKE TO NISSAN FOR ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS. I ALSO CALLED 4 DIFF NISSAN DEALERSHIPS, AND WHO DIAGNOSED THE TIMING CHAIN ISSUE OVER THE PHONE,.I ALSO CALLED NISSAN CORP AND OPENED A CLAIM WAS ADVISED TO GET FORMAL DIAGNOSIS FROM A DEALERSHIP. I ANXIOUSLY DROVE BACK THE 200 MILES AND TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP. FYI, I CONTACTED ORIGINAL SELLER WHO STATED AGAIN SHE KNEW NOTHING OF THE PROBLEM BUT COULD NOT HELP. I NOW HAVE FORMAL DOCUMENTATION OF THE TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM AND REPAIR ESTIMATE $1,650, ALSO, I WAS ADVISED TO IMMEDIATELY REPLACE MY RADIATOR DUE TO A WELL KNOWN, DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH LEAKAGE INTO THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS CAR. I ALSO DID MORE RESEARCH FINDING HUNDREDS OF DOCUMENTED COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE TWO ABOVE FAULTY AND WELL KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE PATHFINDERS AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT! MY NEW $10,500 CAR IS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, AFTER ONLY DRIVING IT ONE TIME IM LOOKING AT $3000 WORTH OF NECESSARY WORK, AND I WILL STILL BE AFRAID TO PUT MY 3 DAUGHTERS INTO THIS VEHICLE UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION! NISSAN HAS YET TO GET BACK TO ME, IT IS UNBELIEVABLE THAT NISSAN HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE SERIOUS ISSUES. MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED .WHEN WILL THE GOVERNMENT MAKE NISSAN TAKE RESPONSIBILITY? I SAVED AND HITCHED RIDES TO FIND AND BUY A CAR, AND NOW I HAVE NONE AND NO MONEY~! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610582
99,693 miles · Jul 9, 2014
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER STOPPED SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. WENT TO DEALER. THEY CLAIM THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND COOLANT FLUID ARE MIXING AND SAID IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. COST: $3000 UNTIL IT REACHES 100, 000 MILES; THEN IT WILL BE $9785.88. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ALL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS …
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2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER STOPPED SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. WENT TO DEALER. THEY CLAIM THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND COOLANT FLUID ARE MIXING AND SAID IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. COST: $3000 UNTIL IT REACHES 100, 000 MILES; THEN IT WILL BE $9785.88. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ALL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS AND NO MENTION OF THIS DEFECT WAS MADE. CAR IS NOW UNUSABLE UNTIL I CAN GET THE 3000.00. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609412
100,000 miles · Jul 1, 2014
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
NHTSA ODI #10607473
70,000 miles · Jun 23, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY. IT GETS DOWN CLOSE TO 1/4 TANK AND THEN WILL STAY THERE. THE READ OUT ON THE INFORMATION SCREEN WILL REPORT "0 MILES TO EMPTY". THIS LEAVES ME NOT KNOWING THE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEFT IN MY TANK, AND FEARFUL OF RUNNING OUT OF GAS AND/ OR CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE A 20…
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I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY. IT GETS DOWN CLOSE TO 1/4 TANK AND THEN WILL STAY THERE. THE READ OUT ON THE INFORMATION SCREEN WILL REPORT "0 MILES TO EMPTY". THIS LEAVES ME NOT KNOWING THE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEFT IN MY TANK, AND FEARFUL OF RUNNING OUT OF GAS AND/ OR CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE V-8 MODEL. IT STARTED IN THE FALL 2013 WHEN GAS GAUGE STARTED READING SPORADIC FUEL LEVELS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10605222
82,000 miles · Jun 4, 2014
Power Train
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : DP12004NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER : N/A VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S): NISSAN / FRONTIER 2005-2010 NISSAN / PATHFINDER 2005-2010 NISSAN / XTERRA 2005-2010 MANUFACTURER(S) : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. COMPONENT(S) : POWER TRAIN POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIO…
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NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : DP12004NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER : N/A VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S): NISSAN / FRONTIER 2005-2010 NISSAN / PATHFINDER 2005-2010 NISSAN / XTERRA 2005-2010 MANUFACTURER(S) : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. COMPONENT(S) : POWER TRAIN POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER DATE INVESTIGATION OPENED : JUNE 11, 2012 DATE INVESTIGATION CLOSED : OPEN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10596185
111,000 miles · May 15, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
UPON DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY WITH 3/4 READING ON THE GAS GAUGE THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO EMPTY. UNTIL I GOT IT FIXED I WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH GAS WAS IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10588746
112,000 miles · May 15, 2014
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
UPON DRIVING AT 25MPH THE RPM'S INCREASED WITHOUT ANY POWER. NO MATTER HOW MUCH GAS I GAVE IT O WOULD ONLY CRAWL AND COULD BARELY EXIT THE INTERSECTION. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. I TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON AND IT WOULD NOT. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION ARE B…
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UPON DRIVING AT 25MPH THE RPM'S INCREASED WITHOUT ANY POWER. NO MATTER HOW MUCH GAS I GAVE IT O WOULD ONLY CRAWL AND COULD BARELY EXIT THE INTERSECTION. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. I TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON AND IT WOULD NOT. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION ARE BAD. I THEN LEARNED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY NISSAN SUV'S. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10588745
180,000 miles · May 15, 2014
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY EVEN THOUGH FUEL WAS DISPENSED IN THE FUEL TANK. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLIN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY EVEN THOUGH FUEL WAS DISPENSED IN THE FUEL TANK. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE);HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
NHTSA ODI #10588541
71,908 miles · Apr 25, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED INCORRECT FUEL LEVELS AND FLUCTUATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN N…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED INCORRECT FUEL LEVELS AND FLUCTUATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,908.
NHTSA ODI #10584965
Official recalls
4Feb 10, 2023
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Sep 10, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Mar 3, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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