In december 2012 the coolant in my radiator bagan leaknig into my transmission, which I had fixed in april 2013. Now in june 2013 all the coolant and transmission frluid has leaked out and leaving me with no car.
2006 Nissan Xterra transmission complaints
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We have recently began to notice the heat - this past winter did not want to blow warm/hot air unless we were stopped in trying to diagnose the problem, we found red/foaming transmission fluid in our radiator-what a surprise after draining and flushing the radiator system and the fact we did not need the heater any further thought we maybe just had a fluke thing happen. Now in driving our xterra it has all of a sudden developed a transmission problem that endangers anyone who drives it. It starts our running smooth and then out of no where has no movement and then in an instant will lunge. We have been on the interstate and had this scenario happen in traffic - talk about scary when another vehicle all of sudden is in your back window and now on your bumper..it has caused us to be fearful we were going to be the cause of a major accident more than once. We have a 6 year old that is with us all the time and I can tell you that we are afraid to put him in this vehicle and go anywhere. We are a two income family living from paycheck to paycheck and do not know where or how we are going to get the money for repairs. Nissan denies there is a problem but rest assured, if we are in a wreck because of this issue there will be a lawsuit.
My transmission was leaking into the radiator. I need a new transmission and radiator, over $4000.00.
Transmission failed due to well known issue with 2005-2010 nissan SUV/truck transmissions. Coolant leaked into transmission fluid through coolant line causing catastrophic failure. Dealer quoted $7000 to replace transmission.
Like countless other owners of nissan xterras, my radiator cracked and leaked into my transmission destroying it. My 2006 xterra is just outside of the extended warranty. Nissan is not willing to offer any assistance other than an apology. Luckily when mine failed I was not on the interstate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the vehicle jolted intermittently. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that there was contamination in the transmission and radiator. The transmission and radiator would both need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no further assistance. The approximate failure and current mileage was 89,000. ...updated 07-10-13 *bf updated 07/11/2013
Cpsc: i1340159a. Nissan xterra. Consumer stated the problem with this vehicle, is radiator fluid leaking into the transmission.
Xterra began to feel sluggish and would not change gears appropriately (it is an automatic), after driving a couple of miles. Returned home to check fluids and found that the transmission fluid did not look 'right'. Car was towed to a local nissan dealer/service department and was told that there was cross contamination of radiator fluid with automatic transmission fluid and the cause was that the radiator had failed. Correction required is that the radiator and automatic transmission assembly has to be replaced at a total cost of $8438.43. I was told that nissan would cover 70% of the cost of the repair, however required that I pay $3000 dollars up front before they would even order the parts. Once I gave them the $3000 by credit card because a check was accepted, I was told it will take three weeks for the parts to arrive and then another two days for the installation. In addition, my extended warranty will not cover the repairs because the radiator is not a covered part according to the warranty. The fine print states that if a non-covered part causes a covered part to be damaged then they do not cover the covered part.
This 2006 nissan xterra problem has caused problems with stability of the vehicle, lurches in acceleration, near-stalls, and uncertainty about reliability of vehicle in taking trips. The problems continues to get worse and we have determined that it is caused by engine coolant leaking into the transmission and vice versa. There is very visible evidence of the coolant being in the transmission and transmission fluid in the radiator. I have checked both of these and there is no mistaking it. This problem has caused me to not be able to take two trips because of being afraid of the transmission completely failing and leaving me and my family stranded in a remote area during the trip, not to mention my everyday driving that is required.
Transmission is failing because of defect in radiator that allows coolant in to the transmission.
In dec 2012 I had to take my 2006 nissan xterra to the garage, there I was told that my radiator had cracked in 3 places and that I had coolant in my transmission. I had to replace the radiator and have the transmission flushed several time. Then on april 10 I was driving home. While getting on the interstate my check engine light came on and my vehicle did not want to go (like it wasn't getting any gas). Took the xterra back to the garage and was told that I needed to rebuild or replace my transmission. I feel that so many people have had problems with this that nissan needs to do recalls and reimburse everyone that has already had this problem. If they were any kind of "good" company that is exactly what they would do! Very disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Radiator fluid leaked into my transmission. This caused an entire shutdown of my transmission. I was told by nissan that it would take up to $5,000 to repair. The radiator fluid leaked due to a defect that nissan could have easily recalled and avoided. I have conducted research and found that thousands of other nissan owners have experienced the same problem and nissan is not willing to do anything about it. I was told that I would be responsible for the cost even though this could have been easily avoided by nissan manufacturers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would fail to shift. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that coolant was leaking into the transmission. As a result, the transmission and the radiator would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 94,000.
Know radiator leak into transmission. Nissan refuses to pay on extended warranty to repair. My out of pocket expense is $7,300.00.
I stopped at a stop sign, when I accelerated it was like my vehicle was not getting any gas. I almost got hit due to the lack of power. I took my xterra to the dealership where they informed me that my transmission fluid and coolant mixed due to a crack in the radiator. The radiator and transmission are ruined. I was advised that it will cost around $8000.00 to fix. At least I didn't have a wreck, although it was close.
Same problem as many others. The transmission fluid and coolant mixed and it is all toast now. This is due to a crack in the radiator.
About 3 weeks ago my transmission started to shift hard. Took it to the dealer and they said my radiator assembly has leak into the transmission and they knew about the problem but wont fix it under warranty because I was out of warranty. I got a letter from nissan saying the same problem with the radiator assembly and show the dealer it as well and they still won't cover it for being out of warranty. So I asked them how much it would be to fix it and it would be $8000.00 to repair. The dealer suggested I call nissan. So I call and tell them my problem with the radiator and tell said they wont cover it of being out of warranty. I asked nissan what I'm supposed to do and they said that I'm out of luck. So I'm wondering why they didn't have a recall on a know problem with their vehicles.
The transmission fluid and engine coolant are mixing causing my transmission to lock in 1st gear.
I was traveling to work that morning. I live on top of a mountain so I was going down a mountain. I started to hear a grinding sound between 40-60 MPH. Then the vehicle began to shake. When I would slow down it began to stop. I got to work and when the technician looked at vehicle he stated the coolant had mixed with transmission fluid. I am in the car business so I knew that this was major damage. I called a local nissan dealer and to my surprise learned that this is a well know issue with this vehicle. I am very upset and this could have caused a major accident being on a mountain and having the transmission go out. I have taken very good care of this vehicle and am very displeased with the service. I wrote a complaint to nissan north america and the only reply I received wa to tell me about an open recall on the vehicle. Well since the vehicle can't be driven I guess that recall will have to wait. I did replace the radiator and flushed the transmission several times in hopes that it would save the transmission but so sorry to say I still have the shutter and vibration at 40 -60 MPH. The extended warranty that nissan has come up with is a laugh! Most complaint I have seen the consumer has problems well after 100000 miles and why should the consumer pay anything on a defected part that caused the damage. Shame on nissan!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH the vehicle began to overheat. The contact shut off the vehicle but was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that coolant was leaking into the transmission. As a result, the transmission and coolant system would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.
Like hundreds of other xterra owners, our radiator line leaked coolant into our transmission and it totally destroyed the transmission, as well as the electrical component. All told, $4,000 to repair (and that was with a hefty discount from aamco). It happened on at highway speeds, and we were lucky not to end up in a wreck. In the two days it took aamco to fix our car, we spoke with two other people who had the exact same thing happen to their xterra's. I am amazed that this is such a common problem and has not been addressed in a more satisfactory manner by nissan. I hope this investigation helps drive nissan to do a recall on these parts before someone gets seriously hurt.
On feb. 8th my wife and I were moving into a new place just miles away from our old home. When cruising in between 40-50 MPH the vehicle was experiencing extreme vibration in the rear end of the vehicle. It was then that I assumed it might be a universal joint and/or the drive shaft. So when I had the money I brought the vehicle to aamco transmissions to have it checked out. I had to drop it off but later that afternoon the mechanic called me and told me it was the drive shaft and the frontal u-joint. He replaced the u-joint and re-balanced the drive shaft. I thought the problem was solved but just a few miles down the road I realized it hadn't. So I brought it back and they took a second look and told me it may be two things. Either the torque converter is bad or the coolant hose busted and the antifreeze was draining into the transmission which would cause the transmission to blow out. They then told me to fix the transmission would cost me around $6,000 which to me is worth more than the actual vehicle. When I got home I did a little research and found that sure enough the antifreeze was leaking into the transmission. The antifreeze looks like a green apple milkshake if you can imagine. I don't know what to do because I know that there are no recalls for this issue nor warranty coverage. Hundreds of people have complained about this exact issue. I'm at a loss, and now there's absolutely nothing I can do with my only transportation.
I was driving about 45mph when my vehicle jerked and briefly lost propulsion. This has happened approximately six times on different occasions and at different speeds. I feared that it would happen while pulling out in traffic. About two months after the first incident my mechanic has diagnosed that the transmission has failed, which is related to this phenomenon.
Told the timing chain tensioner plastic part failed; only indication is a whine sound from the engine. Nissan issued a tsb to their dealers about this issue, but nothing to the consumer. If the timing chain fails it will cause a catastrophic failure of the engine and a possible crash. An unknowing consumer has no idea about what this sound means (just sounds like a noisy engine) and might have little warning prior to a timing chain failure. This is a common issue on the type of engine in the xterra, it affects other model also, and at a very low mileage 50-60k mi. Consumers need to be notified of this defect and to listen for the noise. Not everyone takes their vehicle to the dealer. Most mechanics know that timing chains are supposed to last well over 100,000 - 200,000 miles and would never suspect the defect. A safety recall or at least a notification to consumers would be advisable.
Due to a cracked radiator, coolant leaked into the transmission system causing the transmission to fail. Luckily, was able to take vehicle out of service before more damage could occur, as a result the firth gear was deemed inoperative. The cracked radiator was replaced, and a new transmission will have to be installed. The vehicle is drivable, but gas mileage has significantly been reduced because of the loss of the fifth gear. I talked to numerous repair and transmission specialist, and this is a very common problem. Researching on the federal safety agency website a active investigation was found under the federal safety agency action number # dp12004.
Due to a crack in the internal radiator, my transmission failed. I was almost side swiped pulling out of a parking lot because my xterra wouldn't go into 1st gear. The crack in the coolant cord is a manufacturing defect, but nissan refuses to pay for the cost of this product defect and correlating damages.
Transmission fluid leaked into the cooling system requiring the complete replacement of both major components. Total cost of the work was over $5000 after checking with numerous repair facilities. Apparently this is a known issue as every repair shop I talked to said this is an extremely common problem and that every customer has complained about nissan's response.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle gradually lost power. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was driven to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 82,000.
Transmission failure. The transmission radiator failed causing coolant to leak into the transmission which destroyed the transmission. I spoke to the nissan dealership and they acknowledged that this has been an issue with the xterras. Nissan does have a program to rebate some of the repair ($4,500 dollars). This program has a cutoff at 100k miles. My vehicle has 119k miles. Nissan will not do anything to help with the cost of repair although they have acknowledged that is a problem. Nissan does not have to worry about having me as a customer in the future!
I was driving 35 MPH on a busy street when my vehicle would not accelerate. I towed my car to nissan dealer and was told my trans was no good and it would cost 6,000 to 10,000 to fix. I contacted nissans consumer affairs and they said I did not qualify for any warranties. Nissan told me there was no radiator fluid in my transmission which seems to be a common complaint. I towed my car for a second opinion and was told my trans does have radiator fluid in it and it also flooded my computer in the trans. Why did nissan lie to me? I found that nissan did extend the warranty on the radiators and that an e-mail did go out to nissan owners stating they would also cover the trans if caused by radiator leakage to 80,000 miles but nissan told me I don't qualify because I am a second owner? Still waiting on a response from nissan. This has caused a great hardship on me.
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