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Radiator Leak Causes Transmission Failure
2005 Nissan Xterra (Page 16 of 16)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Nissan dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005-2007 Xterra appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles. Repair costs are typically upwards of $3,500.
The same defect exists in the Pathfinder & Frontier as well. And according to the New York Times & a class action lawsuit, the defect actually extends through 2010 model year. More info here.
9.3
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,890
- Average Mileage:
- 106,250 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 307 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- new radiator and transmission rebuild (89 reports)
- replaced radiator and transmission (51 reports)
- not sure (41 reports)
- replace transmission (35 reports)
- new radiator, transmission, and flush fluids (34 reports)
- replace radiator and transmission (28 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful websites
- Nissan XTerra Problems - This site tells about all the problems we have had with our nissan xterra
- Nissan Xterra Transmission Lawsuit - Class Action regarding radiator defect that results in transmission failure.
- Nissan Cracked Radiator And Transmission Problems - A description of the problem and actions you can take.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Not sure how they flushed my system for the 60,000 miles fluid maintenance but when it when it, it ran great. Came out running like crap. Thanks god it was still under warranty.
- happygolucky146, Hagerstown, MD, US