Nissan is saying I have to get recall work done at dealer. Juneau, alaska does not have a nissan dealer and there are no roads out of juneau.
2002 Nissan Xterra steering complaints
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Tl* the contact previously owned a 2002 nissan xterra. The contact was driving approximately 15 MPH when the steering wheel became resistant to movement. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a residential home. The contact sustained a dislocated shoulder and her head struck and penetrated the front windshield. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was available. The contact later received notification of a recall for the steering under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering:column). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. The contact stated that she received a recall notice in regards to the federal safety agency campaign id number (10v554000-steering:column). After taking the vehicle to the dealer they advised her that they do not manufacturer that part anymore; therefore, they were unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired for the steering column. The failure and current mileages were approximately 102,000. Updated 03/07/11*lj the consumer stated the repairs have been made. Updated 05/06/11
Dt: 2002 nissan xterra. The consumer states on september 5, 2005 vehicle veered to the left, and when she tried to correct it, nothing would happen. It was raining and the road was wet. This caused the vehicle to hit the median wall on the turnpike. The vehicle turned over and landed upside down. The vehicle was towed to a body shop, and the insurance adjuster totaled the vehicle. There has been no indication as to why this occurred, no one has inspected the vehicle. A police report was taken. The driver sustained minor abrasions on legs and arms, was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. The passenger sustained a broken toe ,and back and breasts were bothering her.
While driving 30 MPH steering wheel pulled to the right. Consumer managed to pull over vehicle, and had it towed to the dealership, but dealership did not resolve the problem.
Engine makes loud "whistling" sound; engine definitely lost power over the last year; will not go over 70-75 MPH; makes loud whining/grinding sound when shifting gears; pulls to the right all the while driving; using an extraordinary amount of gas. (consumer can also be emailed at [email protected])
Consumer states while driving and applying the brakes steering wheel would pull in either directions.
My 2002 nissan xterra 4x2 steering was designed to not return to center on its own after making a sharp turn either right or left at slow speeds. I discovered this by almost running into a fence after turning out of a driveway into the right lane. This occurs every time...pulling into a parking place is a real challange to keep from ramming the car next to me. My dealer admits they all do it with no correction avaliable.
This is a very solid, and stable vehicle in the snow and ice, (with studded snow tires, all season radials only work in florida) it handles well, and performs nicely for a small SUV. The only complaints that I have with this vehicle, is that the ride is a bit rough. And it is a bit uncomfortable for taller people on long rides. To those that are complaining about the vehicle pulling to the left and right. Cure #1, get the car aligned. #2, check the road you are driving on, the track width on the xterra is narrow, it may be catching a groove in the road. #3 check the tire pressures, to complaints about the braking....... Have the brakes checked, rotors, pads, or calipers could be sticking.
While driving vehicle pulls to the right or left. Also, when braking it tends to pull on either side making it hard to control.
Consumer states that while driving and without warning the steering wheel will pull to the right and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Mr
While applying unlock button on the keyless remote entry without warning heared a loud noise, causing drivers air bag to deploy.
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