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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
242 reportsClear category filter42,000 miles · Apr 8, 2009
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
HI I HAVE A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA. THESE VEHICLES ARE HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SENDING UNIT, LOCATED IN THE GAS TANK ON THE FUEL PUMP. THE SYMPTOMS ARE THAT ONE DAY OUT OF THE BLUE, WITH LOW MILES ON THE VEHICLE, THE GAS GAUGE STOPS WORKING OR BECOMES INACCURATE. ON THE ODB II, IT SHOWS AS PO463. NISSAN WILL NOT COVE…
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HI I HAVE A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA. THESE VEHICLES ARE HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SENDING UNIT, LOCATED IN THE GAS TANK ON THE FUEL PUMP. THE SYMPTOMS ARE THAT ONE DAY OUT OF THE BLUE, WITH LOW MILES ON THE VEHICLE, THE GAS GAUGE STOPS WORKING OR BECOMES INACCURATE. ON THE ODB II, IT SHOWS AS PO463. NISSAN WILL NOT COVER AND THIS IS UNSAFE, AS YOU HAVE TO "GUESS" BY MILEAGE HOW MUCH FUEL IS LEFT. MINE WENT OUT AND I FIXED IT MYSELF AS I WAS CONCERNED WITH SAFETY OF RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AT A BAD TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10264770
43,000 miles · Apr 7, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 NISSAN XTERRA. HAVE APPROX 43K MILES ON IT AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT HAS COME ON. I TOOK IT IN TO A NISSAN DEALER IN OCEANSIDE, CA AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW FUEL SENSOR. THE CURRENT FUEL SENSOR IN MY CAR MUST BE FINE SINCE I HAVE HAD ZERO PROBLEMS WITH MY FUEL READINGS. THERE HAS BEEN ZERO CHANGE IN DRIVEAB…
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2005 NISSAN XTERRA. HAVE APPROX 43K MILES ON IT AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT HAS COME ON. I TOOK IT IN TO A NISSAN DEALER IN OCEANSIDE, CA AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW FUEL SENSOR. THE CURRENT FUEL SENSOR IN MY CAR MUST BE FINE SINCE I HAVE HAD ZERO PROBLEMS WITH MY FUEL READINGS. THERE HAS BEEN ZERO CHANGE IN DRIVEABILITY, BUT NISSAN IS TRYING TO STICK ME FOR $515 FOR A NEW SENSOR, I DECLINED THE SERVICE. I'VE SEEN A NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM AND IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S NOT ISOLATED TO JUST MYSELF. A RECALL MUST BE MADE BY NISSAN TO ALLEVIATE THIS PROBLEM! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10264411
51,000 miles · Apr 1, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
I OWN A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA AND RECENTLY MY FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN READING 1/2 TANK FULL, THEN OUT OF NO WHERE, IT DROPS TO EMPTY. UPON REFILLING THE TANK (15GAL WORTH) THE GAUGE REMAINS ON EMPTY W/ THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" ON. AFTER SOME DRIVING THE GAUGE EVENTUALLY RETURNS TO THE PROPER LOCATION, AND THE PROCESS CONTINUES EVERY …
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I OWN A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA AND RECENTLY MY FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN READING 1/2 TANK FULL, THEN OUT OF NO WHERE, IT DROPS TO EMPTY. UPON REFILLING THE TANK (15GAL WORTH) THE GAUGE REMAINS ON EMPTY W/ THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" ON. AFTER SOME DRIVING THE GAUGE EVENTUALLY RETURNS TO THE PROPER LOCATION, AND THE PROCESS CONTINUES EVERY TIME. I'VE READ A FEW DISCUSSION BOARDS ON THE SUBJECT AND IT SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON ON NISSAN SUV'S AND ALOT OF COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10263915
42,000 miles · Mar 31, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
LEARNED A FEW THINGS ON THIS ISSUE. I AM OUT OF WARRANTY AS WELL AND WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR 2005 XTERRA W/42,000 MILES TO GET IT FIXED (DEALERSHIP QUOTES APPX $600)......KIND OF A REAR END BURNER. SEEMS LIKE MOST FOLKS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM TOWARDS 3/4 TO A FULL TANK. COULD THIS PART OF THE METAL STRIP BE CORRODIN…
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LEARNED A FEW THINGS ON THIS ISSUE. I AM OUT OF WARRANTY AS WELL AND WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR 2005 XTERRA W/42,000 MILES TO GET IT FIXED (DEALERSHIP QUOTES APPX $600)......KIND OF A REAR END BURNER. SEEMS LIKE MOST FOLKS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM TOWARDS 3/4 TO A FULL TANK. COULD THIS PART OF THE METAL STRIP BE CORRODING WHEN IT'S NOT SUBMERGED IN THE FUEL ?? IF I HAVE TO GUESS IT'S A METAL COATING OR TYPE OF METAL USED WHEN MANUFACTURED PROBLEM. YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO TOO FAR TO REALIZE THIS IS A PROBLEM! JUST GOOGLE "2005 NISSAN XTERRA FUEL GAUGE ISSUES"...OR "SES LIGHT ON ISSUE" YOU'LL SEE PAGES UPON PAGES OF CONSUMER'S GETTING SCREWED BY WHAT NISSAN WOULD RATHER IGNORE!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10263772
65,000 miles · Mar 14, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 NISSAN XTERRA SE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER I NOTICED MY FUEL LEVEL GAUGE AND DIGITAL READ OUT WERE STARTING TO ACT FUNNY. AUTOZONE CHECKED THE CODE FROM THE ENGINE. FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. AFTER READING TONS OF DISCUSSION BOARDS, A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH NISSAN'S ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. AT $600 FOR A REPLACEMENT, A R…
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2005 NISSAN XTERRA SE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER I NOTICED MY FUEL LEVEL GAUGE AND DIGITAL READ OUT WERE STARTING TO ACT FUNNY. AUTOZONE CHECKED THE CODE FROM THE ENGINE. FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. AFTER READING TONS OF DISCUSSION BOARDS, A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH NISSAN'S ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. AT $600 FOR A REPLACEMENT, A RECALL IS NECESSARY AS THIS PROBLEM IS SPREAD THROUGH MANY DIFFERENT MODELS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10261819
65,000 miles · Mar 9, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILURE: FUEL GAUGE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AT FUEL LEVEL >3/4 AND <1/4. WILL TAKE A LONG TIME TO REGISTER ANY LEVEL AFTER A FILLUP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10261314
53,000 miles · Mar 3, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT I JUST GOT BACK FROM THE DEALER W/ MY 2005XTERRA SE. I HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM. MY SES LIGHT COMES ON AND MY DTE GAUGE READS ---- WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE GETS DOWN TO 1/4 OF A TANK. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT REGISTERED ERROR CODE PO463 AND THAT I NEED A NEW FUEL SENDING UNIT. SINCE MY XTE…
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FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT I JUST GOT BACK FROM THE DEALER W/ MY 2005XTERRA SE. I HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM. MY SES LIGHT COMES ON AND MY DTE GAUGE READS ---- WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE GETS DOWN TO 1/4 OF A TANK. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT REGISTERED ERROR CODE PO463 AND THAT I NEED A NEW FUEL SENDING UNIT. SINCE MY XTERRA HAS 56000 MILES ON IT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THEY TELL ME APPROX $600.00 TO FIX. IN MY CASE THE SES LIGHT RESETS AFTER APPROX 300 MILES. AS LONG AS I KEEP THE GAS MORE THAN 1/4 OF A TANK THE SES LIGHT WON'T COME ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10260631
45,000 miles · Feb 28, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
I FILLED THE TANK IN OUR 05 XTERRA ONLY TO FIND THAT THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE FILL UP. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY, AND THEN THE FUEL LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NOW, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL AND THE REPAIR ESTIMATES ARE $675+. NISSAN WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS A PROBL…
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I FILLED THE TANK IN OUR 05 XTERRA ONLY TO FIND THAT THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE FILL UP. A FEW MINUTES LATER THE GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY, AND THEN THE FUEL LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NOW, THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL AND THE REPAIR ESTIMATES ARE $675+. NISSAN WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS A PROBLEM, YET MUCH INTERNET RESEARCH TELLS ME THAT THIS OCCURS ON MOST XTERRAS. THIS XTERRA IS THE PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR MY WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 3, AND TWICE NOW THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10260330
49,500 miles · Feb 14, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAD 1/2 OF A TANK OF GAS AND WENT TO FILL UP. AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK, I TURNED ON THE CAR, AT WHICH POINT THE NEEDLE DID NOT REGISTER THE FULL TANK. AFTER DRIVING A COUPLE MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED THE LAST TWO WEEKS IN A ROW. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE, I CAME ACROSS MANY OTHERS WHO HAV…
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I HAD 1/2 OF A TANK OF GAS AND WENT TO FILL UP. AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK, I TURNED ON THE CAR, AT WHICH POINT THE NEEDLE DID NOT REGISTER THE FULL TANK. AFTER DRIVING A COUPLE MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED THE LAST TWO WEEKS IN A ROW. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE, I CAME ACROSS MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. APPARENTLY IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. A SIMILAR PROBLEM WAS FOUND ON THE 2000-2004 XTERRA MODELS AND A RECALL WAS PERFORMED WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP AFTER NOT GETTING ANY FUEL, POSING A GREAT DANGER. IT SEEMS THAT SOMETHING IN THE UNIT IS FAULTY AND WILL CORRODE OVER TIME. THERE IS A GENERAL CONSENSUS THAT EVERYONE WHO IS HAVING THE PROBLEM IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 2 YRS AND WITH AROUND 39K-49K. IF THIS PROBLEM EXISTED IN PREVIOUS MODELS, AND IT WAS RECALLED, THE 2005-2007 XTERRAS, FRONTIERS, AND PATHFINDERS SHOULD GET THIS FIXED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER!! WHY WAIT FOR ACCIDENTS AND POSSIBLE DEATHS, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE PROBLEM LIES IN AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE VEHICLE. LOYAL NISSAN CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT IS CLEARLY A DEFECT ON NISSAN'S PART. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10258666
57,900 miles · Feb 2, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNEXPECTEDLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNEXPECTEDLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,900 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,500. UPDATED 03/23/09. *LJ UPDATED 03/29/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10257191
Official recalls
3Oct 28, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 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.
Oct 5, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NISSAN ACCESSORY TOW HITCH, INADEQUATE QUALITY OF SOME WELDED JOINTS IN THE HITCH ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE HITCH FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN BEING USED TO TOW.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOW HITCHES. ON OCTOBER 17, 2005, OWNERS WERE SENT AN INTERIM LETTER ADVISING THEM NOT TO USE THE TOW HITCH UNTIL IT CAN BE REPAIRED. ANOTHER LETTER WAS SENT OUT ON NOVEMBER 21, 2005, NOTIFYING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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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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