My 2006 nissan xterra clutch went out at 42000 miles on a busy highway. I gad noticed a little slippage and was planning on taking it in went it went out. After towing to dealer I was told that it would cost $2400 to fix. The pressure pads were shredded and caused pressure plate and fly wheel to have to be replaced also. The pressure plate and fly wheel should have been under warranty. I was told were and tear so no help. This clutch is undersize for engine.
2006 Nissan Xterra transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle began to independently decelerate until reaching 20 MPH and would not travel over the speed. There was also a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the clutch was burned out. The dealer replaced the disc assembly, fly wheel and clutch. The failure did not recur. The failure mileage was 27,661 and the current mileage was 27,701.
Vehicle slowed down on the freeway, took almost full power to maintain 20 MPH speed.burning smell in cabin accompanied the loss of power. Vehicle towed to original dealer. After a day, he stated it was the manual clutch assembly. Vehicle has 27661 original miles, this is the second manual transmission/clutch failure since I bought the vehicle new in 2007. First failure occurred after only 7954 miles. First time, the dealer said he didn't have to cover repair under warranty ( "wear" parts), but did it anyway because they believed there were no "driver" issues, ie., part failure, not driver mis-use. As an aside, my wife and I have been driving manual transmission vehicles for 40 years apiece, and never had this problem. This time, two months out of warranty, dealer claimed nissan would not cover the repair. $2100 later, I drove off the lot with a clutch pedal very much softer than when it was new. I test drove it with the repairing mechanic, he said he had adjusted the pedal play to factory spec, and the clutches should last 60-70000 miles (seems low to me-manual transmissions are usually bullet-proof with other manufactures ). Mechanic replaced flywheel, clutch disc, cover assembly, bearing release and first shaft bushing. Awaiting response to appeal for cost coverage from nissan. Multiple clutch failures reported on the internet ( edmunds.com, facebook ) for same year/make. Believe a poor design/parts manufacturer is the cause of these failures, nissan needs to recall and repair these vehicles.
2006 nissan xterra. Consumer complaint against manufacturer regarding faulty radiators *tgw the consumer stated the transmission cooler is inside the radiator and it is leaking, allowing anti-freeze to enter the transmission and vice versa. When the anti-freeze leaked into the transmission fluid, it destroyed the cooling system and consequently the radiator and transmission needs to be replaced.
1: 2006 nissan xterra started having shifting problems and started leaking milky rainbow colored oil. 2: happens in first gear all the time now. Took it in to shop when it started. 3: repair shop said it needs a new transmission because radiator has leaked into the transmission. $7000. Got a quote for $5700 and will be taking it there tomorrow.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would exhibit abnormally, violent vibrations. The vibrations were more intense when the vehicle would shift into third gear. The contact further examined the vehicle and found transmission fluid leaking into the coolant system and coolant leaking into the transmission system. The dealer advised that the failure was common in his model vehicle yet there were no recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 73,000.
While traveling at a speed of 60, the vehicle began to shake. After new tires, rotation of the tires, new u-joints, it still shakes very bad. Now I am told it is the "drive shaft" that is "warped" which is going to cost another $800. The garage has removed the drive shaft and now it does not shake. But I will need to replace in order for the 4 wheel drive to work. The vehicle has 72,000 miles.
2006 nissan xterra: steering column ("control unit") was defective causing shorts in break/turn lights, and most importantly, steering locking up in a turn, requiring me to fight to get the wheel to turn and avoid an accident. Mechanic indicated that the parts vendor said they get this a lot with xterras!
I bought a new nissan xterra from sloane nissan in 2006, after 70+ miles, the car vibrates at around 40mph while shifting automatic gear (I did not know why it was vibrating). Finally aft 80+ miles, I took it to the dealer to only find out that the radiator blew the transmission. That is a shame, I just finished paying for the car and now I have to spend more money to fix it. It seems to be a very common problem with nissan xterra, pathfinder & frontier. The radiator is junk and needs to be recalled.
Clutch failure at 27k miles, complete loss of power to vehicle in traffic.
I own a 2006 nissan xterra and the clutch failed at 23,000 miles. I recently had it repaired at my expense since it is considered a wearable part and not covered under warranty. The old clutch is in my possession. I am having a hard time believing this part failed due to my driving behavior. I travel mostly over flat lands, do not down shift to slow the vehicle, do not haul loads. The car has not been abused.....nonetheless I've driven 2 different makes also manual transmission for a total of 15 years before the nissan and never had a clutch failure. Sounds shockingly similar to other experiences logged on this reputable forum. Http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f17e7ed/0 there is a trend here that nissan must address. I am not convinced the clutch is repaired and will not fail again. I have logged complaints with nissan consumer affairs, written letters to bbb, nissan's vice president but no resolutions. This can be a potential hazard to a motorist.
I purchased this xterra in may of 2006. In the past 8 weeks I have had to have my 06 nissan xterra towed to the dealer six times for the same issue of not starting. The first time I was told I was out of gas. Since then, I've been told the security module had gone bad, I had corrosion on the battery terminal causing it to go in to stolen mode, the fuel pump had gone bad (replaced twice), and the wiring harness to the fuel pump had a short in it (replaced twice). The dealer says they have not been able to replicate the problem and want to give me my car back without actually finding out the real issue. This is my family vehicle and I do not do any towing or off-road with it. Prior to these issues, my transmission went out at 11k miles and left me stranded on the side of an interstate for over 3 hours while I waited for a tow truck, and have had to have the fuel gauge sensor, catalytic converter, and tire pressure sensors replaced.
I own an 06 xterra with a six speed manual transmission when the vehicle had 24000 km I was driving on the highway when I pulled out to pass a transport the clutch failed resulting in no throttle and I almost got crushed by the transport I had just passed. I had the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership where I was told the clutch had shattered in eight pieces and that it was my fault cause I must tow alot. I don't even have a tow hitch. Then I was told it was because I do a lot of 4x4 offroad driving. Its been offroad once. They did not want to warranty the part I argued with them. They changed their story yet again now the clutch was worn out not shattered. So I asked for my worn out clutch they had told me it had been thrown in the garbage. Four days later they miraculously found it. It cost me $2,000 dollars to fix my truck and guess what its happened again at 49,000 km coincidence I think not. Its time to fight nissan because u don't buy a new vehicle to put $2000 of your own money into it every 13 months and almost die in the process.
Failure of front differential while utilizing 4-wheel drive. Once 4x4 was disengaged, front differential would bind up violently, randomly, while driving. End result: destroyed spider gears, replaced under warranty.
Complete failure of the front differential under non-abuse conditions.
Rear axle seals leaking; replaced left side on 7/19/07 at 24006 miles; replaced right side on 8/25/07 at 27278 miles; replaced right side again on 4/15/08 at 48274 miles. Gear oil leaks pass seal onto brakes, rotors, and tire.
Failure of 4 wheel drive power train due to failure of ABS sensor. This a dedicated off road vehicle with off road package installed by factory. The ABS system should not trump the 4 wheel drive and cause it to not engage. If I was far off road and 4 wheel drive system failed, I could be subject to serious injury or possibly death due to adverse weather conditions as I would have to walk and get help in prevailing weather conditions.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 MPH down a sloped driveway, the vehicle stalled. As a result, the brakes and power steering system failed. The dashboard lights illuminated while the vehicle was descending. The contact attempted to put the vehicle in park, but there was a grinding noise. The vehicle was shifted back to drive. The parking brake was engaged but there was no tension. The vehicle rolled to a stop. The dealership inspected the vehicle, but was unable to determine a problem.
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