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2007 Nissan Xterra

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Xterra years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Xterra are substantially higher than the model-year median of 78.

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557Owner complaints

Model-year median: 78

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
84
2004845
2005780
2006557
2007119
200819
200938
2010
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
231Fuel System, Gasoline
136Engine
85Engine And Engine Cooling
75Fuel/propulsion System
63
All reported categories
Fuel System, Other
32Unknown Or Other
30Electrical System
27Air Bags
26Suspension
11Vehicle Speed Control
7Electronic Stability Control (esc)
6Steering
6Structure
5Service Brakes
4Wheels
3Equipment
2Seat Belts
2Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Visibility
2Equipment Adaptive/mobility
1Exterior Lighting
1Forward Collision Avoidance
1Fuel System, Diesel
1Interior Lighting
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Parking Brake
1Tires
1Visibility/wiper
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

498 reports with mileage · 59 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 231 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 136 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 85 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports3 fire reports5 injury reports

What owners actually said

557 reports
62,000 miles · Dec 11, 2012
Engine

MY 2007 XTERRA WITH 62K MILES BEGAN MAKING A WHINING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING . NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS I TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALER WHERE I GET ALL MY MAJOR SERVICES DONE .THE TECHNICIAN TOOK A LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND WITHIN MIN NOTIFY ME IT IS THE TIMING BELT CHAIN AND GUIDES , KNOWN ISSUE FOR MY NISSAN XTERRA . WHEN I ASK H…

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MY 2007 XTERRA WITH 62K MILES BEGAN MAKING A WHINING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING . NOT SURE WHAT IT WAS I TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALER WHERE I GET ALL MY MAJOR SERVICES DONE .THE TECHNICIAN TOOK A LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND WITHIN MIN NOTIFY ME IT IS THE TIMING BELT CHAIN AND GUIDES , KNOWN ISSUE FOR MY NISSAN XTERRA . WHEN I ASK HIM IF HE IS SURE HE CONFIRM HE DOES FEW OF THIS EVERY MONTH AND THAT THE PROBLEM IS SO KNOWN THAT NISSAN HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN, WITH THE TITLE DESCRIBING THE ISSUE AND THE SYMPTOM ! HE HAS CONFIRM THE ISSUE IS WITH THE PLASTIC GUIDE THAT IS PART OF THE DESIGN . LOOKING ONLINE I FIND MANY NISSAN OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM . I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE NISSAN BRAND AND NOT SURE WHAT TO DO , IF I REPLACE THE PART , WILL IT HAPPEN AGAIN AS IT IS A DESIGN ISSUE ? WHEN BUYING THE CAR, ONE OF THE SELLING POINT WAS THAT THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE A TIMING BELT ANYMORE BUT A CHAIN! THAT WILL MOST LIKELY ENGINE ITSELF . CALLING NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE DID NOT HELP AND I AM LEFT WITH A $2000 REPAIR DUE TO A KNOWN ISSUE AND BAD DESIGN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10488064

70,100 miles · Nov 14, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System

I OWN A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA WITH A FAULTY FUEL SENOR SERVICE BULLETIN #NTB-07-069C. CALLED NISSAN SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CORPORATE OFFICE CALLED TODAY 11/14/2012 AND REFUSED TO REPAIR WARRANTY PART. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THEY JUST FLAT OUT REFUSED TO FIX A SENSOR THEY ADMIT IS FAULTY. I FEEL HELPLESS AGAINST THIS GIANT CORPORATI…

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I OWN A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA WITH A FAULTY FUEL SENOR SERVICE BULLETIN #NTB-07-069C. CALLED NISSAN SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CORPORATE OFFICE CALLED TODAY 11/14/2012 AND REFUSED TO REPAIR WARRANTY PART. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THEY JUST FLAT OUT REFUSED TO FIX A SENSOR THEY ADMIT IS FAULTY. I FEEL HELPLESS AGAINST THIS GIANT CORPORATION. THANKS YOU ANY HELP YOU COULD PROVIDE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10484708

126,000 miles · Nov 13, 2012
Power Train

XTERRA WOULD NOT CRANK. TOWED TO LANDERS MCLARTY NISSAN. RECEIVED CALL THIS MORNING FROM NISSAN SERVICE TECH INDICATING THAT THERE IS A RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION ISSUE RESULTING IN COOLANT MIXING WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAUSING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. REPAIR WILL COST $7500.00. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10484484

90,000 miles · Oct 24, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME THEN MY FUEL GAUGE WENT TO E THEN BACK TO HALF FULL I STOP TO PUT GAS IN THEN WENT TO FULL FOR ABOUT 2 MILES THEN TO E NOW ITS ON E AND LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. PLUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. HAD MY FRIEND CHECK TO TRUCK CONNECTED TO GAGE TO IT AND IT READ ERROR FOR FUEL SENSOR ERROR. I C…

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MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME THEN MY FUEL GAUGE WENT TO E THEN BACK TO HALF FULL I STOP TO PUT GAS IN THEN WENT TO FULL FOR ABOUT 2 MILES THEN TO E NOW ITS ON E AND LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. PLUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. HAD MY FRIEND CHECK TO TRUCK CONNECTED TO GAGE TO IT AND IT READ ERROR FOR FUEL SENSOR ERROR. I CALLED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS THEY SAID EVEN THROUGH THERE IT A RECALL FOR CERTAIN XTERRAS NOT MINE EVEN THROUGH THE SAME SYMPTOM'S ARE REPORTED ON RECALLED TRUCKS AT NISSAN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10482108

Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 2012
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LINES GOING FROM THE RADIATOR TO THE TRANSMISSION WERE TOO CLOSE IN PROXIMITY. AS A RESULT, THE LINES WERE BREAKING DOWN AND CAUSING COOLANT TO …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LINES GOING FROM THE RADIATOR TO THE TRANSMISSION WERE TOO CLOSE IN PROXIMITY. AS A RESULT, THE LINES WERE BREAKING DOWN AND CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNTIL IT WAS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,542.

NHTSA ODI #10481399

82,000 miles · Oct 19, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE AND LOW FUEL WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISS…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE AND LOW FUEL WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 82,000. THE CONSUMER STATED NISSAN DECLINED HIS REQUEST TO REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT UNDER RECALL # 10V075000, BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 11/08/12 UPDATED 12/11/12*LJ UPDATED 12/12/12

NHTSA ODI #10481187

92,450 miles · Oct 11, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System

WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IT WAS EMPTY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. THIS BECAME AN ISSUE WEEKLY FROM THAT POINT ON. THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY, AND THEN COME BACK ON. THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE VEHICLE DURING THIS. NISSAN ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THIS KNOWN PROBLEM, BUT NOT A REC…

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WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IT WAS EMPTY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. THIS BECAME AN ISSUE WEEKLY FROM THAT POINT ON. THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY, AND THEN COME BACK ON. THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE VEHICLE DURING THIS. NISSAN ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THIS KNOWN PROBLEM, BUT NOT A RECALL. THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A RECALL SITUATION. THEY KNOW IT IS BAD, AND IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX. NISSAN CONFIRMED TON 10/3/2012 AT REGAL NISSAN IN ROSWELL, THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT. THEY NEED TO REPLACE IT WITH UPDATED PARTS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10479824

98,000 miles · Sep 16, 2012
Power Train

VEHICLE BECAME ERRATIC ON I-405 NEAR KIRKLAND WA. TRANSMISSION BEHAVED ERRATICALLY SUDDENLY AND TENACIOUSLY, REQUIRING AN EMERGENCY PULL OFF THE FREEWAY FROM MIDDLE LANE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10475540

90,000 miles · Sep 5, 2012
Suspension

I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA 4X4 OFF ROAD WITH A REAR WHEEL DRIVE. WE NEED A RECALL REGARDING THIS VEHICLE BEFORE SOMEONE GET KILLED DUE TO THE WEAK REAR SUSPENSION THAT IS NOT STABLE AND CAUSES ALL KINDS OF NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND OFF. THIS IS BEING REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND I'M HAVING IT SE…

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I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA 4X4 OFF ROAD WITH A REAR WHEEL DRIVE. WE NEED A RECALL REGARDING THIS VEHICLE BEFORE SOMEONE GET KILLED DUE TO THE WEAK REAR SUSPENSION THAT IS NOT STABLE AND CAUSES ALL KINDS OF NOISE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND OFF. THIS IS BEING REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND I'M HAVING IT SENT TO MY ATTORNEY IN CASE OF DEATH OF ME AND MY FAMILY WHILE RIDING IN THIS TRUCK. I SEE ABOUT 5 COMPLAINTS SO FAR AND A NUMBER OF OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS VEHICLE SO I CAN ONLY BELIEVE THAT A RECALL WILL HAPPEN TO PREVENT INJURY FROM THIS TRUCK FROM OVER TURNING DUE TO ITS UNSTABLE RIDE ONCE MILES ARE THE SUSPENSION. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE TO BE RECEIVED TO TAKE ACTION ON SUCH DANGEROUS VEHICLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION OF CARING FOR INNOCENT LIVES. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10473985

62,045 miles · Aug 11, 2012
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE SES LIGHT STAYS ON. I DID RESEARCH THAT TURNED UP THAT THE 2006 AND 2008 MODELS ARE EFFECTED BY A RECALL FOR THE GAS TANK COLLAPSING AND CRUSHING THE LEVEL SENSOR. THIS IS POTENTIALLY THE EXACT SITUATION THAT I AM SEEING WITH THE 2007 MODEL AND ITS HARD TO BELIEVE THE DESIGN CHANGED, THEN CHANGED …

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GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE SES LIGHT STAYS ON. I DID RESEARCH THAT TURNED UP THAT THE 2006 AND 2008 MODELS ARE EFFECTED BY A RECALL FOR THE GAS TANK COLLAPSING AND CRUSHING THE LEVEL SENSOR. THIS IS POTENTIALLY THE EXACT SITUATION THAT I AM SEEING WITH THE 2007 MODEL AND ITS HARD TO BELIEVE THE DESIGN CHANGED, THEN CHANGED BACK TO THE FAULTY DESIGN OVER THE THREE YEARS WITH OUT THE RECALL BEING ISSUE UNTIL 3/22/11. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10470246

Official recalls

1

08V690000 · Air Bags:frontal

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

1

DP12004 · 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.