Catastrophic transmission failure due to radiator defect (coolantt contamination)
2006 Nissan Xterra transmission complaints
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The coolant leaked into the transmission, causing the transmission to fail. Vehicle was in motion on a highway. *recall transmission failure*
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Vehicle would not shift on busy rd. Coolant leaked onto transmission per nissan dealer. Nissan has known about this issue. This could have a bad safety issue as I had to try to get vehicle to dealer. I transport a handicapped chip ad well ad alzheimer/dementia clients and this could have been LED to a very bad accident. Why had there not been a recall on this being nissan has known of this problem?
Radiator leaked coolant into the transmission . My truck is now sitting at aamco with 5200 dollars worth of transmission radiator and computer board damage.
I have transmission fluid in my anti freeze and anti freeze in my transmission. Im told by a mechanic that this is a known nissan issue. Apparently something in the radiator rots and the fluids mix causing transmission failure. Mine hasn't failed yet, but my fluids are all contaminated as is the radiator and tranny?
Coolant leaking into transmission. While driving, vehicle shuttering, shaking and overall unsafe for myself and my 5-year old son.
Grinding noise - requested help from dealer but no avail. I am wandering why the department of justice is not stepping in especially that the problems has escalated to radiator leakage and destroying transmissions and nissan bribed our lawyers in the class action. How about timing chains for gods sake. We're more hurt by nissan than vw..
Well known problem with the radiator coolant leaking into the transmission lines and thus into the transmission. Simple, inexpensive fix to replace the faulty radiator was not communicated to me and now it's too late to save the transmission. Nissan got away with murder and caused thousands of people money that they should not have had to pay for defective parts. These parts should have been recalled as they cause a major safety hazard while driving. Having your transmission fail on you while you're driving is a major safety concern. But because not enough people actually died from it a recall was not required.
Like countless others, I have the smod, or strawberry milkshake of death, on my 2006 nissan xterra s. The radiator failed, which allowed coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. This results in the failure of the transmission and the radiator. Nissan knew about this early on and did nothing to help owners until forced to by settling a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit was useless to me as I was already past the period covered by the settlement. All I could do was wait and hope it didn't happen to me. That hope ended yesterday.
Purchased vehicle in november 2015. Dealer stated vehicle had been serviced and new radiator installed. In june 2016, transmission fluid was drained as regular maintenance and fluid was contaminated with engine collant, therefore, transmission fluid had not been fully flushed and replaced. Flushed transmission with new transmission fluid to remove contaminated fluid. In july 2016, the vehicle was stationary and would not start due to a blown fuse. Determined that contaminated fluid had corroded the transmission control module, causing the blown fuses and would need to be replaced at a cost of $3000. The vehicle has 140,000 miles on it therefore, does not qualify for the class action lawsuit settlement or the extension (https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-articles/settlement-reached-in-lawsuit-against-nissan-over-failed-radiators-transmissions.html) nissan motor corporation was aware of the issue with the transmissions oil cooler / radiator assembly yet chose to not address the design defect by issuing a recall or extending the warranty to cover the transmission issue. Will not be purchasing another nissan product due to the handling of this issue.
Radiator leaking fluid into transmission, destroyed the transmission. Have to purchase a new one and add an external cooling system so it does not happen again. $4800. Mileage is 109k. Nissan's forced extended warranty expired so no help from them. This is a known issue by nissan due to faulty design. Nissan also said "it might happen to certain transmissions", but in fact happens to all xterra transmissions at least for 2006. Nissan has had too many engine/drive train issues on the many nissan's I have purchased over the years. I will not be purchasing another nissan.
Transmission failure. I purchased this vehicle with 75,000 miles in october 2015. At 84,000 miles, I noticed a clunk and vehicle slowed all the way down when the automatic transmission was shifting into drive at about 45 miles an hour. I was driving in rush hour traffic and the vehicle slowed way down even though I was trying to accelerate. I was nearly reareneded due to the sudden stall due to the transmission. I took it to the nissan dealership only to find out that the transmission was contaminated with radiator fluids. There's was a deductible of $3,000, what a savings (sarcasm). It was explained that it was a known problem. How could I be responsible for something that easily could have been prevented, especially if nissa knew about this very common problem. Nissan really has let me down. I will never buy another nissan unless I am reimbursed for most of whati paid. I am also extremely upset that I very easily could have been in a serious accident due to the sudden failure of the transmission, especially as I was trying to accelerate when just entering the interstate where the speed limit was 70 MPH and I suddenly slowed down due to the failing transmission.
While driving, average speed 40-50 MPH the vehicle started shaking violently, RPM fluttering. Also going from park to drive, it will slam into gear. Checking the coolant, it is a milky white color.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission and radiator failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
The transmission is damaged because of a faulty radiator that leaked coolant into the transmission causing it to fail. My car was a standstill and I was pulling into traffic and my car barely moved causing the oncoming car to swerve and slam his brakes to avoid hitting me. This a a safety concern, especially when you have kids in the car.
In october 2015 I noticed that my xterra was overheating and the transmission was slipping at times. When I removed the radiator cap to check the coolant, it looked foamy and milky, like a lime smoothie. I thought I might have a blown head gasket and took the vehicle to my mechanic, who told me about the issue with nissan radiator and transmission cross-contamination. He told me that flushing the systems would not help and the entire cooling system and transmission would need to be replaced to the tune of about $6500, which I didn't have. He told me to contact nissan. Unfortunately, at the time my xterra was diagnosed, it had 112,000 miles on it, which was beyond the scope of nissan's extended warranty which came about as a result of the class-action lawsuit. The only thing they did for me was give me a refund on a recall item for which I'd paid before the recall came out. They also offered me a "business associate's" discount on another nissan--as if I'd buy one after this! Because I am mobility challenged, I must have a vehicle to get to work, doctors' visits, etc. I was forced to buy another vehicle. The payments have me so strapped for cash that once I get my bills paid there's nothing left for groceries or pet food, much less putting gas in my car! I am so disgusted with nissan for putting me in this position I can't even put it into words.
Transmission cooler cracked causing water/anti-freeze to leak into the transmission. Car still runs, but according to mechanic, transmission doesn't have much life left. Estimate to repair is $4700.
My 2006 nissan xterra began shuddering as if the car was riding on rumble strips, while I was trying to maintain speed. When the od is off it does not shudder/rumble. After an inspection and research we determined that coolant was leaking into the transmission fluid and causing the car to shudder. We have taken great care of our car and this is a manufacturer defect in the radiator and it should not be paid for by the consumers!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was contamination of radiator fluid and that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I was driving on the interstate when I started hearing a weird sound coming from the car an it started to slow down. I about got hit when all the cars were flying pass me and I was trying to get over. I called the dealer and found out it was the transmission and after almost getting killed all they had to tell me was it wasn't there problem an that it would cost me over 3000 to fix. I just got this car used and still owe over 8000 on it. I cant even drive it. This is so unsafe somebody is going to end up dead because of this problem. If it hasnt already killed some people.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact discovered that the fuel tank was empty and the fuel gauge displayed incorrect reading levels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was radiator coolant inside the transmission. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact mentioned that the air conditioner and heating system became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 102,000.
I was driving down the street and my truck RPM started to go up to 4000 RPM. I pulled over because I thought that a belt had broken. After checking all the belt were good but the truck would not go in gear so I knew it was the transmission. After researching the issue on the nissan site it was confirmed that this was a know issue with most nissan vehicles. It caused me $3000 to get my truck fixed being that this is my only means of transportation. I don't understand how nissan has not recalled vehicles because of this issue. I could have been involved in a major accident if I had taken my normal route and went on the interstate. With the way the truck just stopped it would have called a major accident.
While driving home from work on busy streets in the pittsburgh area, our 2006 nissan xterra lost forward power while navigating a right turn onto another busy street. Vehicle never lost electrical power, but had no mechanical power. There were other vehicles driving opposite me as well as vehicles behind me. It was like the vehicle was forced into neutral. I had the vehicle towed to a nissan dealership for them to investigate, they stated that this is a known problem with nissan xterras and frontiers that the radiator communicates with the transmission creating a resultant need for a rebuild of the transmission and replacement of the radiator and coolant flush. For this to occur while driving is dangerous not only to the driver and passenger of the vehicle, but it poses a public risk as well and could have resulted in serious injury/death. Nissan USA should be responsible for repairs, but more importantly should be held accountable for such repairs as they constitute a safety concern while driving their vehicles.
Check engine light came on, took my truck to the dealer to have a diagnostic check, was told by the service staff that the transmission was contaminated with coolant that had leaked from the radiator. Upon further research, I discovered that other nissan makes, models between 2004-2006 had a design flaw which caused the problem in which I now face.. I contacted nissan for some financial assistance on the repair on my transmission, since it appears that the issues related to my problem are from a flaw in the designs of the vehicle. I was told that because my mileage was over a 100,000 miles and past the warranty, that there wasn't anything that could be done as far assisting me with the repairs. I will never buy another nissan product again.... It should be also noted that there was a class action lawsuit again nissan regarding the very problem that I'm faced dealing with...
I bought the nissan xterra last year and unfortunately the transmission when out at 145,300 miles I talked to a nissan representative but they said that nissan only covers only before the 100,000 miles but that is completely unacceptable because be are not responsible for the factory defects that should been fixed within the first days of production now I had to pay 4,500 dollars for get the transmission fixed a fits just a pain in the neck because I could use the money to feed my family or pay my rent but no I had to pay for a car that nissan doesn't take any responsibly over the 100,000 miles that it's unbelievable I want to et reimbursed by nissan what I paid for the transmission repairs I have all the documentation
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator leaked fluid onto the transmission and both components needed to be replaced. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Noted transmission slippage and vehicle running hotter than normal. Radiator looked as though it had been filled with a lime smoothie. Suspected blown head gasket but my mechanic stated there was a problem with nissans which involved intermingling of coolant and transmission fluid. Researched online and discovered class-action lawsuit relative to the problem. Unfortunately, although my vehicle was not 10 years old as yet, it had 112k miles on it. Nissan refused to do anything to repair the problem they knew about but on which no recall was ever done. They offered me a crappy discount to buy a new vehicle. Considering how much they stood behind their product that I owned, I didn't choose that option. If I couldn't afford to pay $6k to replace the cooling system and transmission, what made them think I could afford to buy a new vehicle? I had to use the nissan to get to work, the grocery store, doctor appointments, etc., knowing that at any time the vehicle could fail or seize up. Had to shift into neutral each time it stopped to keep it from boiling over. Very stressful, particularly as I am handicapped and more vulnerable than many.
The radiator cracked causing intermix with transmission fluid I found after the occurances. While driving the transmission started slipping out of gear while in motion in the middle of traffic on city streets. The next time I drove it seemed okay. I entered a curving onramp and suddenly the transmission slipped out of gear, the engine revved high, and jerked hard back in to gear, spinning the wheels and causing me to go sideways near another vehicle. I quicklyquickly regained control, and continued driving to the nearest exit. The transmission slipped a couple more times, causing me to slow down but no loss of control. This could have caused a fatal accident, and though I was lucky enough to be okay, I had to pay $3700 to fix it. This occurred at 102,000 miles and happens to every xterra, pathfinder, and frontier from 2005-2007. Their should be a recall before this results in deaths. It will inevitability cause fatalities.
I was driving on the interstate at about 70 miles per hour went my car starting losing power and jerking. The cars behind me were getting right behind my car and slowing down,they were yelling at me to speed up and, I was so scared one of them would hit the back of my car and cause a accident and kill me,I tried to get the car to the to the side of the interstate but had a hard time crossing traffic,I was praying to make it across with out getting .nission knew that my xteria was was recalled for this issue but did not send me a recall notice or anything in the mail,now they want me to pay the first $3000 to fix my transmission. But they build the car that way so I think they should fix it. I had a guy who worked on my car before and he said that due to a cracked coolant leak into my transmission, my transmission went out. I sure wish no one else went through the same thing on the interstate, it was bad., I am disabled and cannot afford the $3000 so my car is now useless and I have no way to go to the doctor.
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