2003 Nissan Xterra steering problems

Filed Aug 7, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

Fuel pump power steering abs O2 sensors yes it's available for inspection upon requests car shut off while driving at 70 miles an hour on a highway due to fuel pump because my VIN number is not with all the other 2003 Nissan xterra's that have recalls on all of the same problems I have just for some reason my car has zero recalls which is ridiculous and not believable so yes my life was put at risk I took it to an independent service my mechanic because I can't take it to a dealer because all the parts that are broken and that need replacement that have been recalled on every other 2003 does not apply to my VIN so I've had to pay for labor and parts and the headache that I could have had this all replaced and fixed due to the recall and I would have taken it to the dealership immediately after purchasing the car in 2019 and since the previous owner didn't have any recalls why would he bother either I will not pass inspection if they do not fix this evap O2 sensor and now my fuel pump I would like to be reimbursed on that was purchased through Nissan dealership the gauge is no longer working just put in brand new part so I would like someone from the dealerships take a look at my car and replace everything that's wrong with it with every other 2003 Nissan Xterra regardless of my VIN number and I have check engine light on forever for evac leak replace catalytic converters exhaust system O2 sensors power steering fuel pump ABS sensors I would just like to take the best care of this vehicle that I can and that would be done through the dealership replacing all of the recalled parts on this make model of the Xterra 2003 3.3 l V6 non supercharged. The vehicle stalled while driving due to the fuel pump check engine light's been on for EVAP code for the fuel tank cap gas cap small leak and O2 sensors which I've been replaced but codes are still there no code has popped up pertaining to fuel pump car died at 70 miles an hour on a Thruway at midnight not fun.7Codes remaining

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Steering · 142,000 miles · DE · crash · 1 injury

I was driving to work one day and while I was turning corners I felt it was getting harder to steer. I stop at the red light and when drove off again I was going maybe 5-10 MPH, I turned left and I was going to straighten the car up the car started to swurve and bear to the left. I tried to regain control but the car would not respond I ended up crashing into a pole.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Steering · 117,520 miles · AR

When I bought the car the adjuster for the steering wheel lever to lower or lift up the wheel is stuck in the down position & won't move. The wheel is hard to move but the steering fluid is full.

Filed Jan 19, 2014 · Steering · 90,000 miles · IL

Driving 30 MPH on street and hit a pothole and the car geared towards the right and was very difficult to control the steering wheel. I had to hold the steering wheel with two hands with constant pressure to hold it in a straight position. I arrived at my brothers house after ten minutes but I was unable to park in their driveway. The car would not turn left and the steering wheel was very stiff. About two months prior my husband checked the power steering fluid cause I could park on the left of any street. Because of the stiff steering wheel and cranking noise coming from the bottom of the vehicle. I feel like I will be losing control of the car soon. So I will be taking it to our mechanic on monday.

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 Jun 4, 2012 · Steering · 100,175 miles · PA

I was negotiating a curve with around 45 MPH and suddenly lost steering control. The vehicle started turning to the right side, I panicked and tried to steer it to the left ,and the vehicle took a u turn and came to a stop facing the inbound vehicles. Luckily there was no other cars and I managed to take drive it again. It never happened before and I have no idea what causes it. It was really scary and I am not sure what to do about it. Please advice. Thanks

Filed May 30, 2012 · Body, Steering · 30,000 miles · TX · crash

I drove the vehicle on a freeway under construction with one finished new pavement lane. When I was changed the other old lane to the new one, the wheel suddenly got out of control and spun from one lane to the other and ended in the midium bumped into barriers. Lately I contacted with nissan and question if this is associated with the recall r1037. They denied.

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Steering · 101,000 miles · CA

When I was driving on freeway, the steering wheel of my car got hard to maneuver. I pulled very hard. I had to take my car to the dealer and they said they have to replace the hose from the steering wheel, the steering liquid is poured. And it costs me $ 500 to repair my car. I think it's a manufacturer's defect in the steering fluid hose.

Filed Apr 21, 2011 · Steering · 110,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. The contact stated that after having the repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering:column), the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the battery and the starter system were defective and needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2011 · Steering · 130,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. The contact received notification on the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering:column) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. After repairs, the contact was attempting a turn when the steering wheel became resistant and almost impossible to maneuver. The dealer advised the contact that there was nothing that they could do and offered no additional assistance. The current and failure mileage was 130,000.