2000 Nissan Xterra: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 22, 2012 · Engine · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact managed to merge to the side of the road where the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the distributor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Updated 12/5/12 *cn the consumer stated a sensor on the distributor was bad which caused the vehicle to stop running. Updated 12/10/12

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Fuel system · 150,129 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan xterra. The contact stated that his son was driving the vehicle and it would stall after he filled it with gasoline. He drove for approximately five miles before the stalling began. The ignition would not start, but there was no significant loss of power. He took the vehicle to firestone and they performed an engine diagnostic test and found that the fuel sending unit was defective. The dealer stated that the fuel sending unit was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The contact was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the repair made for free. The dealer performed a diagnostic test, verified the defect, and replaced the unit. The dealer then called the contact and informed him that the vehicle was not starting, and they would have to change the fuel pump. The manufacturer stated that they would not pay for the fuel pump repair. He was referred to a representative, who stated that they would get back with him if they planned to assist. The contact was later informed that due to the mileage on the vehicle and because the fuel pump was not the same as the fueling unit, they would not make the repair. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 150,700 and failure mileage was 150,129.

Filed Jun 21, 2005 · Engine · 102,000 miles · DE

Driving down highway vehicle lost power. After having it towed o a nissan dealer it was found that the upper right cam shaft had broken also damaging hydraulic lifters.

Filed Feb 8, 2004 · Fuel system · 58,000 miles · NJ

My 2000 nissan xterra completely failed on me while driving 50 MPH on a busy highway. The radio shut off, lights and then the engine cut off and I completely lost all power. I managed to pull off to the side of the road and was towed by triple a to the nissan dealer. They put a new battery in and after I repeatedly told them it was more than a battery they did a diagnostic test and insisted there was nothing else wrong. I told the mechanic I would break down again. Sure enough one month later my husband and our three daughters had a similar experience, once again triple a towed me but, this time to my mechanic and he quickly diagnosed the fuel pump and sending unit. He advised me to have nissan put it in because I am still under warranty. We are very upset with nissan not recalling these parts. There have been many problems reported and they are doing anything about it. My husband was thinking about a nissan frontier but after the way nissan has ignored this problem and put my family in unnecessary danger he won't even consider it. We are through with nissan vehicles.

Filed Apr 6, 2003 · Fuel system · 65,412 miles · PA

While in traffic traveling at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost all power and stalled. The car coasted to the side of the road, and resisted all attempts to be restarted. The tow truck took the 2000 xterra to the nissan dealership. The dealer said the internal fuel sending unit, located in the gas tank, was corroded and needed to be replaced. Luckily no one got hurt. The vehicle only has 65,412 miles on it and is under warranty. Our deductible was $50 plus $3 tax. It is disturbing to see how many others have had this same problem, but there has been no recall for this problem. The federal safety agency shows many complaints for this similar problem. It appears that a recall would be justified! I would be saddened to hear that someone died due to this issue.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Engine · NJ

The engine stalled, which caused loss of power steering.

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Fuel system · 50,075 miles · PA

I own a 2000 nissan xterra. I was driving on a major highway in philadelphia and my car suddenly lost power and died. Fortunately, I was able to get to the side of the road to be towed. I found out the xterras problems with their "fuel sending unit". *jb in researching this, I found there are many xterra owners complaining of sudden losses of power and it is the "fuel sending unit". My part was back ordered for nearly two weeks because of the demand for this part. I was lucky not to be involved in an accident. I am afraid others will not be so lucky. I feel nissan should be required to recall their nissan xterras and have them replace the "fuel sending units."

Filed Feb 26, 2003 · Fuel system · 74,096 miles · NJ

The vehicle suddenly lost all power while I was driving, I had to have the car towed to a service station because it would not restart. I had a new battery, full tank of gas, it made no sense. The problem is a corroded component on the fuel pump, necessitating a new fuel pump and component. Per the service station, they will use the same exact part again, however a gel will be used on the component to avoid the corrosion that can occur. Why didn't nissan do this in the first place?? I am out over $500 for repairs and could have been injured due to the loss of power!

Filed Jan 1, 2003 · Fuel system · 52,397 miles · RI

Our 2000 nissan xterra se experienced a sudden loss of power while travelling at high speeds on a highway. We were in the right lane and were able to coast to the shoulder, but if we were in any of the other lanes, we would have been in serious trouble. The car could not be restarted and we were stuck. The problem was difficult to assess... The battery was fully charged, the gas tank was full, the gas cap was tightly secured at the most recent filling, the service lights on the dashboard never came on indicating a potential problem... It was very sudden and very scary. After having it towed, the dealer found the problem... A corroded wire connection on the fuel pump sending unit. I checked the xterra owners club website and found that several other people have experienced this problem. One person had it happen to them in the high speed lane during a heavy snowstorm, but they were lucky that the traffic was already moving slowly. This is a very dangerous situation and should be covered by a recall by nissan so that other xterra owners get this part replaced before it happens to them.