2005 Nissan Xterra: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 15, 2023 · Transmission · WA

I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra and the transmission failed due to my transmission fluid and radiator fluid mixed

Filed Feb 7, 2022 · Transmission · WA

Transmission Failure Due To Internal Cracks In The Radiator's Oil Cooler Tube

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Engine · 128,000 miles · NC

Transmission failure. Started car and had no power when pulling out into street. Seemed to drive in 4th gear.

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Engine · 82,000 miles · AZ

On 8/2542018 I was driving my 2005 nissan xterra down a highway in the suburbs of phoenix, az and when driving the vehicle abruptly began to jerk and go out of gear and would not accelerate. There was no warning on my dash that would tell me there was an issue and I had to wait in the car for approximately 2 hours in the 105 degree heat for a tow truck without water. I had the car towed to my mechanic and was told that the transmission fluid had been mixing with my coolant which was a common problem with the design of that year and nissan tried to wipe this under the rug. I am in need of an entire new transmission and my car has 82k miles on it and is now 13 years old. Nissan agreed to pay for the cost for a period of time but if a recall had been issued, this problem could have been fixed for under "$150. I would greatly appreciate your assistance in helping me recover the damages that should be paid for by nissan as they were aware of this problem and did nothing to assist me .

Filed Jul 14, 2018 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · CA

"transmission/radiator recall" I own a 2005 nissan xterra offroad v-6. I purchased this vehicle in sept. 2005. With the exception of an air intake problem within a few months of purchase, I absolutely loved this vehicle! Until it went over 90,000 miles in feb. 2014, the transmission just stopped and went into neutral while driving at highway speed in the fast lane on a busy interstate highway. Fortunately, I was able to pass over the other lanes of traffic and make it to the shoulder before the car rolled to a complete stop. I let it sit and cool and started it up again to find that I was able at least drive it to the dealer. It was then that I was first made aware of the radiator/transmission recall and subsequent issues. They "serviced" the cooling system by replacing the radiator hoses and clamps and flushing the system out and telling me that that will fix the problem. (at my expense of course) they checked the transmission and said that it was functioning normally with no problems. Fine. 2 years and 6,000 miles later while driving at highway speed on a los angeles freeway (it is sometimes possible) the transmission suffered a catastrophic failure and switches into neutral leaving me trying to and weave my way to the opposite side of the freeway where there is a shoulder before I loose momentum. Then the vehicle was non operational and I was stranded 100 miles from home. In the 2 years since, this vehicle has had a complete transmission rebuild, has been in the shop 4 more times and had 2 more catastrophic transmission failures while driving on the highway. The important point to be addressed here is that the investigation into this recall ended and it was determined not to be a "safety hazard". Well, when my vehicle failed on a blind curve on ca st hwy 74 (the corridor of death), with no median or shoulder, it became a real time safety hazard to me.

Filed Mar 3, 2018 · Acceleration · 180,000 miles · CA

Transmission failure

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Engine · 135,000 miles · VA

Nissan xterra 2006 the vehicle's transmission went out. According to my mechanic the radiator leaked and ruined the transmission. He also said that nissan is aware of this and continues to allow the car to be on the road. The car is done and so is my wallet. Thank goodness when the car went out, I was on a back road around no other people!

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 114,804 miles · MS

2005 nissan xterra - complete transmission failure at approx. 102,000 miles, caused by faulty radiator that leaked water into the transmission, which nissan knew about but refused to recall. I never received any notice about the radiator issue from the manufacturer or dealer!! It would cost approx. $300 for nissan (or the consumer) to replace the radiator, as opposed to $3800 to completely rebuild the transmission and replace the radiator upon failure; therefore, nissan let their customers drive dangerous vehicles in which the transmission could - and did - fail at any moment. This is an extremely dangerous situation. I was in rush hour traffic, stopped at a light downtown headed to the freeway entrance ramp. When the light turned green, I accelerated and the engine roared beneath my foot. I could not even travel through the stop light. The xterra would not go forward or backward. Had I made it to the freeway and been traveling at 50 - 60 MPH in heavy traffic, and accelerated to find I had no power - no acceleration, I (and others) could have very easily been injured or killed. When my xterra was towed to the transmission repair shop, they were very familiar with this issue and informed me that a class action had been filed and won, (and was already concluded) over this exact issue; however, the consumers in the class received a very small portion of the proceeds (approx. $800 at the high end). I am contemplating filing an action in small claims court against nissan and the local dealer in jackson, ms, from whom I have bought 3 suvs in the past 20 years. I tell everybody I see driving a nissan about this issue and have spread the word on social media. This is completely unacceptable, fraudulent, reckless endangerment by nissan, and something needs to be done about it to make the consumers whole. I will never buy another nissan.

Filed Oct 23, 2016 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · ID

Transmission failure due to coolant leak into automatic transmission. Engine overheating was what brought my attention to any issue, the overheating was a result of the transfer of transmission fluid into the coolant system as well. After making attempts to address the overheating issue the transmission began its quick decline, learning about the issue I was able to start attempting to have it repaired but with its high cost I have yet to be able to have it repaired completely.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Hope you are doing well. The reason of my message is to call to your attention an issue regarding nissan's radiator -transmission problem that has been reported before by other nissan drivers. I own a 2005 x-terra and it wasn't until this year that I had a serious problem with my car. It started earlier this year when my car simply stalled in a parking lot. After spending more than $200 in towing plus $1500 in fixing the transmission computer I thought the problem was fixed. In may, driving back from tampa to miami, the car started to act again but then it went away. About a month ago my car had another episode of 'loosing' power. I brought my car to a nissan dealer in miami for them to take a look and they suggested taking it to a transmission specialist as their protocol for cases like this calls for an expensive transmission change. The weekend of october 7th, I was headed towards my parents home and my car stalled again. I took it to a transmission specialist in coral springs and $4,600 later, I have a new transmission and radiator. He gave me the explanation about the radiator leaking into the transmission. My brother pointed to my attention that there was some sort of settlement with nissan regarding this same issue. I will like to know which are the next steps as it is my understanding that the federal safety agency continues to investigate this case. Thank you for your attention regarding this matter. Kind regards,

Filed Oct 14, 2016 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · UT

Radiator coolant leaking into automatic transmission causing transmission failure. Started noticing issue around 136k at highway speed. I hear there was a class action lawsuit but the settlement is unacceptable. Nissan needs to step up and take responsibility for their design failure.

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 105,000 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop. The vehicle was driven home. The following day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that radiator coolant leaked into the transmission fluid chamber and the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Updated 10/18/16*lj