2003 Nissan Xterra brakes problems

Filed Feb 17, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · MI · crash

I was driving along a slightly snow covered road with a little bit of ice. My speed was low about 15-20 miles per hour. The car stared sliding sideways toward another car heading toward me. My four-wheeled drive was engaged while driving. I managed to steer the car out of the way of the other car but I could not gain control of my vehicle. The brakes did not help and the steering would not respond. I traveled at least 80 feet hitting trees and bushes until a set of trees stopped my car. The crash totaled my car.

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · IL

Brakes failed and the ABS didn't work until I almost hit another car in front of me. The ABS triggers without any notice and has cause me to merge onto the other lane. Cause my car does not stop. The ABS light doesn't go on so the manufacturer nissan told me they couldn't find any problems with it. And its sitting at a local trustworthy mechanic shop where it will be fixed for the service brakes air-antilock brake failure. Please help with a rapid recall so my family could get reimbursed for the huge expense of fixing a manufacturer problem.

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brakes were applied and the anti lock braking system was engaged. The anti lock braking light also illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where they were unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to occur whenever the brakes were engaged. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · 54,000 miles · AL

Steering inputs very slower to respond, huge noise, could not make turn easily, it is happening every year since 2008 even after I serviced the vehicle and changed the parts, previously problem started with u- turns and now wide turns, left and right turns also. Following it-up with nissan consumer affairs since july 2009 ( file # 6541095 and [intr #1358858] ), they did not take it seriously and closing the case, now I got a recall notice about my steering input issue released by nissan, however I feel this model or my particular vehicle is giving problems on turns and uncertain about braking condition. Last time dealer warned me that vehicle is in bad condition how could I managed to drive to his shop. Problem started again with noise and turns, suggest me what should be done, I will keep the vehicle in same condition until that time. Some times when I'm turning on left hand side I feel like complete vehicle weight on my left hand and chest causing pains.

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Brakes, Transmission · 75,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the brakes would lock abnormally whenever attempting to brake with the four wheel drive activated. The failure would also occur when driving in wet or inclement weather with the four wheel drive activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Brakes · 7,000 miles · KS

Parking brake failure and undetermined engine noise - on 2 occasions, the parking brake hold became loose and caused the vehicle to roll backward. It was repaired twice in less than 6 months, both times saying the some type of washer that holds a cable had become loose. The parking brake tension would become very loose before the failures. There is an additional engine noise issue that has not been resolved after 4 visits to the dealer while under warranty. The noise sounds like a loose belt squealing or a constant squeaky noise, especially when the engine is cold or the outside temps are lower than about 60 degrees. Dealer claims they hear the noise but are unable to locate the problem or repair it. It still squeaks and is no longer under warranty.

Filed Jun 8, 2006 · Brakes · 39,081 miles · DC

2003 xterra brakes failed to stop causing consumer to run a red light. *ts the first failure occurred on may, 21, 2004. The dealer informed the consumer that the brakes were worn, the right inner pad came out of holder from metal contact with the rotor causing caliper piston to jam into inside of right front rotor. The dealer replaced the front brake pads and rotors and right front calipers. The second failure occurred on april 15, 2005. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the did a complete brake fluid exchange to remove contaminant from brake lines. *nm the consumer has since moved with no forwarding address. Updated 07/03/06.

Filed Aug 27, 2005 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · MA

Front right brake froze in the "on" position while driving impeding acceleration and braking capacity. Brake also caused smoke. This occurred on two occasions. After first occurrence the brake pads were replaced and braking cylinder seemed to be working. After second occurrence the brake cylinder was replaced.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 24,473 miles · NY

2003 nissan xterra developed problems with the brakes, headlights and tail lights.*mr when the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle did not stop.

Filed May 27, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · AR · crash · 1 injury

While driving 45 MPH, the driver applied the brakes, the brakes failed. The driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and collided with a tree and rolled over three times. Both frontal air bags failed to deployed. The driver sustained major injuries and was taken to the hospital . The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide any additional information.