This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the transmission began to slip out of gear. Whenever the failure occurred it was very difficult to take the vehicle out of park. When the contact was able to shift out of park, the vehicle would not be in the same gear as shown on the gear shift indicator. The vehicle was not inspected, but the contact stated that NHTSA recall campaign number 00V288000, power train:automatic transmission was identical to his failure and it was also related to the cable lock plate on the transmission. The manufacturer told the contact that his VIN was not a part of the recall. The failure and current mileages were 190000.
With 46,820 miles on our 2000 Nissan Xterra, we were out of warranty by 1 month when the transmission simply went out. The engine ran fine but the transmission would not engage. Had the vehicle towed to Nissan dealer for service. They told me the transmission needed to be replaced and was not covered under warranty. Contacted Nissan corporate in California and they took my information. After a week of pressuring for a response, they finally told me they would not cover the repair and that if I had made all of our repairs at the local dealer that maybe they would have discounted the repair. We had all the service performed at the local dealer with the exception of 4-5 oil changes that were performed at jiffy-lube. All service & maintenance had been performed on schedule and they still refused to honor the warranty. We never towed anything (no hitch installed) and live in a flat topographical location (miami). We had the car towed to a local transmission shop and had a rebuilt transmission installed. We later sold the car as soon as possible and will never buy another Nissan product - ever! we always had a problem with the A/C and could count an a regular replacement of hoses every summer. We are very upset with Nissan and this has been 3 years ago. Today we received a letter that the car may be included in a recall campaign. Ha!
: the contact stated while parked, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle stopped after the brake pedal was depressed five times. The service dealer was not able to find the problem. There was a NHTSA recall, # 00V288000, regarding the power train: Automatic transmission. The owner did not receive any notification about this recall. Updated 12/28/06.
For several years there has been a "rattling" noise and the vehicle has had a problem shifting gears at times. The dealership told me that they didn't see anything wrong (of course this is the same dealership that forgot to put the oil cap back on after changing the oil one day). Finally the transmission just broke. I was driving down the road and heard a horrible scraping metal noise and my car basically just lunged forward. It seemed to stay in 1st gear but wouldn't go into any other gear including reverse. Thankfully I was less than a block from home and was able to park it in front of the house until I had it towed. I had it towed to don irby's transmissions llc (the best transmission place in town) and they rebuilt the transmission (re4R01A). I know that the 2000 Nissan Xterra's had a recall on the transmission and I really wonder if/why mine wasn't included...because I really do feel that this has been an ongoing problem. My Xterra drives like a new car again! it hasn't driven and performed this great in years!!
: the contact stated the vehicle will not shift out of park. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic, but there is a NHTSA recall, # 00V288000, regarding the automatic transmission. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
- Spartanburg, SC, USA
Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...
I own a 2000 Nissan Xterra with an automatic transmission. On Aug 19, while on a trip, the transmission shift lever became stuck and the lever would not move. After consulting the manual for a procedure to disengage the shift lock mechanism, I discovered that the shift lever would move freely without engaging the transmission. After additional time, I was able to engage the transmission into "D", but the shift indicator displays "N". I was able to complete the trip, and return home. Upon returning, this sequence of events recurred. After investigating the problem, I discovered NHTSA campaign id: 00V288000 which describes a very similar issue with the 2000 Nissan Xterra, that indicates Nissan should correct this defect. I contacted a Nissan dealer in my area and brought the vehicle in for an assessment. I informed the dealer of my concern about the recall, but the dealer claimed they were unable to locate this recall, and suggested that I contact Nissan directly. I contacted Nissan, and after several conversations was referred to "chad" who is a regional service representative (chad can be contacted at 310-771-3853). The dealer diagnosed the issue as a defective shift lock, and after two conversations with chad at Nissan, I was informed that my vehicle was not under warranty, and not part of the recall, therefore I was required to pay for these repairs. Based on the information in NHTSA 00V288000, I fail to see how Nissan should not be responsible for these repairs.
The consumer was driving when the car stopped, upon trying to shift the gear it would not move. When finally putting it in drive the vehicle went into reverse.
At 5,000 miles pre warranty expiration my 2000 Nissan Xterra broke down while pulling out from a stop. After an investigation by Nissan, they've concluded that the crankshaft had broke and thus the engine would be rendered useless. They have also stated that they will not cover this under their warranty and will bill me for the new engine. They've said that the engine got sludge due to infrequent oil changes. After providing proof of regular oil changes Nissan says that they still will not cover the vehicle. These fraudulent accusations are an outrage and should be covered under Nissan's warranty. Furthermore, my rights as a consumer have been violated. After contacting NHTSA over the phone I discovered that their had been a recall on my vehicle and that the recall could have had some affect on the resulting problems concurred, I'm not sure as I was never contacted regarding any recall issue. Anyhow Nissan says that they will not cover my engine under their warranty. They are also trying to charge me for additional investigation fees that they've already billed me for to see if this could after all be an issue of warranty, so far the total concurred with no repairs is $420, with the added investigation it would be an additional $480, $1000 of worth of work with no repairs made! I'm refusing to pay any fees regarding this issue as it is not my obligation under Nissan's warranty. I will not be a scapegoat for a defective crankshaft or any other part causing this failure, as this is a breach in warranty. I'm prepared to pursue this issue to the fullest extant. Thank you for any help.
As the consumer moved the gearshift lever out of park and down towards the drive gear, the gear shift became stuck in the reverse gear and the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards.
Recall 00 V 288 000/shift cable lock plate: While driving at highway speed rear wheels locked up. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall. Feel free to provide any further information.
The accident that I was involved in was in July 2000. It was only me and the vehicle involved. The vehicle went out of control and into reverse. I never regained control then rolled down a hill off the highway.. the vehicle was ruled a total loss. My injuries were minimal. I was greatful for that. I just feel the vehicle was responsible and there was something that went wrong. I have contacted Nissan with no luck. I even received a recall on the vehicle. And still Nissan has given me no answers. This was a new model and I figured I only had it four months, they may want to know about the accident.and investigate it.
While parked with one wheel behind parking stop, A/C running and vehicle thought to be in park, vehicle sat there for 5 or more minutes, vehicle starts moving forward, goes down about 8'slope, across road, down another 14'slope, through fence taking up 4/4 post set in concrete, straight as arrow about 100 plus feet into lake. Mother and stranger were able to open doors and remove two children before car sunk to top, when wrecker got car out it was in reverse, and the doors or windows would not open.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- Homeville, NJ, USA