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.
Bought the car from my neighbor so I know the maintenance record..engine rebuilt by dealer at 195K, no other issues except a bad converter which I replaced and now the sluggish forward motion until about 50 mph then ok, worst is the AT ECM fuse blows every time you turn off the key, 10 amp, ran diag but have only U1000 no communication code. Will take it to tranny shop on Tuesday to see exactly what the trouble is...hoping for sensor that isn't showing up on diag. Anyone with any ideas about the fuse, was about a quart low on fluid, didn't help.
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Bought the car from my neighbor so I know the maintenance record..engine rebuilt by dealer at 195K, no other issues except a bad converter which I replaced and now the sluggish forward motion until about 50 mph then ok, worst is the AT ECM fuse blows every time you turn off the key, 10 amp, ran diag but have only U1000 no communication code. Will take it to tranny shop on Tuesday to see exactly what the trouble is...hoping for sensor that isn't showing up on diag. Anyone with any ideas about the fuse, was about a quart low on fluid, didn't help.
- cmb, Lakeland, US