2002 Nissan Xterra: jerking or lurching

Filed Mar 5, 2017 · Acceleration · 147,000 miles · AZ

When driving it is impossible to accelerate to normal speed even when pressing pedal to the floor, when I try to accelerate past 15 MPH the engine revs really hard and jerks as if it is about to stall. I stalled out on the freeway without warning. It is hard to control speed when tryin to increase or decrease acceleration. The pedal feels inconsistent with the throttle and/ or RPM and is very hazardous. When trying to drive in low speeds in residential area or park the pedal arely moves and if given the slightest gas it will shut off e fine or take off and does not respond when you stop acceleration, or brake as it should. I have had power steering column fixed and air intake flow hose replaced, I keep getting error codes that come and go: p0122, p0128, and p0123. This seems to have similar recalls for othe model and year of nissan, and when I inquire a out the issue to nissan recall dept. They say the previous recall for gas response unit has been completed on this vehicle however, I cannot understand how that is possible with this issue I am having. I just bought this truck to drive my child to school and I'm afraid this will cause an a cident if not repaired soon however, I am certain this is a manufactur defect related to fuel line or throttle since the loss of acceleration is extremely noticeble to othe nissan owners and I hope it is investigated as current recalls need to be expanded or investigated for the nissan xterra and possibly all nissan vehicles with similar reported issues.

Filed Mar 5, 2017 · Acceleration · 147,000 miles · AZ

Unable to control speed when trying to accelerate from low to higher. Vehicle stalls when going above 40mph without warning often. Also, it is hard to sometimes increase speed or drive at a constant MPH speed such as when going through residential neighborhoods. When traveling -15 MPH and trying to a celebrate onto freeway etc the engine stalls and jerks, and the rpmspins very hard and rough when trying to accelerate. Throttle is not responsive acceleration when given gassed pedal does not increase and decrease speed accordingly, which gives a complete lack of control over driving vehicle. There is also a problem with securing back row seatbelts hence, my increased concern of outcome should an unfortunate collision occurr with my child in the car.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 96,000 miles · MD · crash

I purchased a used xterra about 6 months ago. I was pulling into a parking spot in a shopping mall at a low speed when the engine suddenly went into a high whining rev and the vehicle lurched forward and took off out of control. Before coming to a stop it ran into four other parked cars. I was as it had a mind of its own. This has never happened to me in all my years of driving only american made cars. The nissan is the only foreign car I have owned and will likely be the last after this episode.

Filed Jul 28, 2011 · Brakes · KY

Purchased in november of 2006 and in may 2008 as I was attempting to stop at a traffic light in the city only doing about 10 MPH. The wheel jerked really funny and there was a noise coming from the brakes. Upon attempting to go my car wouldn't pick up speed and was making a rubbing noise. Limped into garage where they showed me my calipers were locked up. Had both calipers, brakes and rotors replaced. October 2009, driving at 55 MPH, started smelling burnt rubber smell, check engine light came on so I pulled over to have it towed. Thought it was overheating even though gauge did not indicate that. Garage stated I needed a new brake line so had it replaced and on the way home I began smelling that horrible smell again so I decided to take to another garage where they showed me my caliper was locked up just enough to heat the rotor up. Had caliper and brakes replaced. April 2010, just from past experiences I knew what the rubbing noise and loss of power meant. Sure enough driver's side caliper was locked up. Had caliper, brakes and new brake hose put on. July 2011, yet again my caliper is locked up. So as I am typing this its back in for the usual. In almost every instance there were no warning signs of failure until it became extreme. I contacted nissan but they stated its the usual wear and tear. I have never heard of replacing calipers every year under normal driving conditions.

Filed Jul 18, 2005 · Tires · TN

Have complained to dealership (east tn nissan, knoxville) on several occasions that there is significant vibration all over vehicle. Hear intermittent whistling noise--cannot tell if coming from front or rear. I suggested to them it might be a wheel bearing. Dealership insists not. They had me take vehicle to local tire dealer (tires plus, 4901 clinton hwy., knoxville, tn 37912) after telling me the tires were out-of-round (service rep. Said "vibration due to high road force."). However, local tire dealer claimed east tn nissan doesn't know how to balance a tire and said tires were not out of round. They balanced tires and sent me on my way--did say they would "sell me a different tire at a prorated price." this is "bunk" after paying nearly $30,000 for this vehicle! Vibration continues and is worsening!!! Dealership offers nothing toward helping me get replacement tires on this vehicle! I am afraid they either did not really do the recall on the rear housing and are jerking me around or else that tires (or possibly wheels!) are out-of-round, and they refuse to accept responsibility!