Car just shut off in traffic loosing all power and braking causing me to crash into the back of a stopped car at a red-light. After inspection from a mechanic shop, they informed me that something in the computer had fried causing the car to shut off, and it had also caused the transmission control unit module to go bad making the car not drive able.
2006 Nissan Xterra electrical problems
41 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 66,812. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 66,812
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Instrument cluster/panel5
- Wiring1
- Instrument panel: fuel gauge1
- Ignition1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Xterra electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2006 Nissan Xterra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the fuel level warning light illuminated. The fuel gauge failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was towed to a parking lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000.
When I turn the key in the on position all lights come on and the motor does turn over. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the starter and a week later it does the same so I ran a diagnostic test and p0181 code and 3rd coil pack misfire comes on. When I contact nissan mechanic he said there was a recall on the ipdm and thats why I'm contacting you all
The gas gauge doesn't work
Radiator failed, coolant mixed/leaked into the transmission fluid and caused the transmission to fail. Gas gauge quit working properly
A la semana de marzo 30 del 2019 que saque esta camioneta del dealer happy's auto, llc en hays, ks 67601. Este presento un calentamiento del motor, tube que pagar para que le cambiaran en termostato, pero siguio el problema siempre hasta que me dijeron los del mismo dealer que el motor ya no servia. Di 2200 dollars de pago, dijeron que tenia yo que pagar otro motor mas el costo 11,072 dollars de la camioneta. Es un robo, me entregaron la camioneta con el estereo mal, la refaccion no me la pusieron abajo en su lugar, lo cual causo que se me quebrara un plastico de la cajuela traders. Al final les dije que no queria mas la camioneta y me dijeron que estaba bien pero no me devolverian mi dinero, nunca me ensearon el historial mecanico de la camioneta. La camioneta ya tenia mas de 150000 millas. Ahora auto choices,llc me esta cobrando por una camioneta que no tengo porque ellos se la quedaron, que me fallo siempre y con un interes del 20% anual. Nececito ayuda por favor.
On 6/12/2018 pulled into my garage at home and on turning engine off saw electrical spark under hood and SUV went up in flames. Fire department report available.
Vehicle fuel gauge not working properly, showing fuel tank at empty at all times
My xterra is subject to die at any time as if the key was turned off. Occurs whether driving or parked. Very dangerous if occurs when driving. My mechanic states that the cam shaft position sensors and the crank shaft position sensors cause this. I have replaced the cam shaft position sensors and the crankshaft position sensors twice in the one year that I have owned this vehicle.
Car randomly will shut off
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Xterra electrical
Does the 2006 Nissan Xterra have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 41 complaints about the electrical of the 2006 Nissan Xterra, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Nissan Xterra electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 66,812 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Nissan Xterra electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Xterra have the most electrical problems?
The Nissan Xterra model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (41 complaints), 2005 (39 complaints) and 2007 (27 complaints).
Other 2006 Nissan Xterra problems
Fuel system 368Transmission 268Engine 209Steering 22Airbags 20Acceleration 14Suspension 12Brakes 9Tires 7Body 5Seat belts 5Wheels 3Lights 2Visibility 2Locks 1
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