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.
2.6
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,032 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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.
Defective fuel level sensor, Nissan does cover this under warranty but only up to a 70,000 milage limit. If part is defective it should be replaced regardless of miles. I contacted Nissan directly and was told sorry, over mileage cannot help. This is a safety issue that could endanger occupants with inaccurate fuel amounts, I.e. un-expectantly run out of fuel in the middle no-where or on the interstate. Does it become less safe with more miles, I would think not. Nissan should be made to make the repairs regardless of miles.
Check engine light on due to error code P0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction). Based on my research this happens to an unusually high number of second generation Nissan Xterra owners.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the vehicle was being inspected by an independent repair shop when he was informed that the service engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was also informed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The failure and current mileage was 125,000. Updated 07/08/11 the consumer stated there was rubbing sound coming from the vehicle. At diagnostic test revealed a component in the fuel system need to be replaced. The mechanic advised the consumer to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs because a recall had been issued. The dealer informed the consumer his VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 07/20/11
2006 Nissan Xterra VIN# [xxx]. my complaint is probably the most common with the Xterra. The fuel level sending unit.when I refuel vehicle the gas gauge needle does not move to the full line. Instead it stays on empty only after driving approx 30 to 40 miles will the needle move back up to the full line but also at the same time the service engine soon light comes on. That will stay on for approx 3 trips of using vehicle before it goes back off. I was told 2006 Xterras were covered under this recall however my VIN number was not.makes no sense why some 2006"S are covered and others are not. To me you either bought a 2006 Xterra or you didnt.I bought a Nissan because I thought I wouldn't have these problems I thought that was with non foreign vehicles, boy was I wrong. Nissan step up to the plate and take care of this issue which so many customers are having instead of turning the cheek. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Fuel sending unit on 2006 Nissan Xterra fails intermittently when tank is low. The gauge will not move to full at gas station after filling--but does so gradually taking about a day or so. This has occurred twice when on vacation, when gas tank gets low (at home, we never let get below half). Nissan will not fix unless it is in failure or check engine light is on when you present @ dealer. Even when it fails, the check engine light does not come on.
- Livermore, CO, USA
Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...
2006 Nissan Xterra recall id from NHTSA: 10V075000 they said it doesn't apply to my car!" it's on a recall list for my model but they said my VIN is not in there system" wth is going on with Nissan and my VIN not being in their system for a recall. Issue came up engine light on with code P0463, which is what the recall is for.
Nissan Xterra 2006, both front cats have failed. Dealer said due to ethanol a common problem, cost around $2300. Found cats and a mechanic for $1200. After 3 weeks check engine light returned. I am now getting a P0643. Dealer passport Nissan quoted around $700 to fix plus another $350 for belt replacement. None of the other recalls am eligible for due to being out of warranty. Also had to replace front and rear U-joints within a year of each.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. While driving approximately 30 mph all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to move the vehicle onto the emergency lane and restarted the vehicle. The dealer replaced the fuel sending unit. The manufacturer advised her that there was an extended warranty for the failure, but it had expired at 72,000 miles. The failure and the current mileage were 107,600.
Fuel sending unit level faulty. It is a pratically new and low milage car. The fuel level gauge is not accurate and I was running on an empty tank when it showed 1/2 a tank full. That led to my car running out of gas in the middle of the road late at night commuting home from work.
I drive a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The service engine light turned on after I filled my vehicle with gas and the gas gauge read 1/4 tank. The gauge slowly went up to 1/2 tank, but now I can't trust it.
When fuel gauge reaches half a tank then the needle goes all the way down indicating there is not gas and the light goes on. The dte goes from couple of hundred miles left to zero. It happen everytime the needle reaches half a tank.
I have a 2006 Xterra and I have the same problem that alot of people are having. Started off with fuel gauge not reading correct then shortly after the service engine light has been on. I work with someone one else who's 2006 Xterra has the exact same problem. Why should this be something we have to fix. There is obviously something wrong with the 2006 models.
My '06 Nissan Xterra fuel sensor stopped working at 39,000 miles. I also got a check engine light soon that came on. $400 for it to be repaired at the dealership.
Fuel gauge on 2006 Xterra reads empty when it is not. Saw online that many people have this problem and in prior models was a recall and corrected but not models after 2005. Obviously is still a problem and could run out of gas on a busy highway or who knows what could happen with a fuel problem.
Fuel level/sending unit failure, worked fine until fill up and then would no longer read the level of fuel in the take after the fill up was complete. Purchased $85 part from Nissan and with help dropped a full fuel tank down enough to get the defective unit out and replace it with new unit. No Nissan did not tell me about this and no they did not help me either.
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. This has happened and been repaired 4 times on my 2006 Xterra without resolution.
I had 1/4 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 still registered a quarter tank. The check engine light came on.I checked the code and the fuel sending unit/sensor had high input. After coming home and doing research I find out that many people are having the same problem. This needs to be fixed and the customers shouldn't have to pay for something that was knowingly faulty from the company.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- Hawkinsville, GA, USA