2006 Nissan Xterra: transmission slipping

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving 25 MPH, the transmission slipped and prevented the vehicle from going into gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that coolant leaked into the transmission, which caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Transmission · 91,900 miles · NJ

While my wife and granddaughter were driving our 2006 nissan xterra on a highway, the transmission started to slip, not allowing the ability to maintain the proper safe posted driving speed. My wife had to pull over on the side of the road during heavy traffic, exposing both her, and my granddaughter to a safety hazard. The vehicle had to be towed, while they waited on the side of the road, getting picked up by a family member. Subsequently I learned of a known defect in nissan radiators that fail, and leak into the transmission, causing it to fail. Reportedly, it has been recognized the failures commonly occur around 90,000 miles, or a little over 2000 more miles than when this incident occurred. We were never notified of this potential defect, which should have involved a recall/warranty repair, rather than subjecting me, and my family, to this safety risk. I would assume there are many more vehicles in this same unsafe state today, awaiting the same development that occurred to my family. This matter needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Thanks.

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Transmission · 94,673 miles · OK

Coolant fluid has gotten into the transmission making it slip or is no longer working

Filed May 6, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 112,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Oct 9, 2015 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · ID

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Engine, Tires · WI

2006 nissan xterra. Consumer writes in regards to transmission issues. *smd the dealer inform the consumer the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced, because coolant was leaking into the transmission. The consumer also stated it felt as though the tires were slipping when taking off from a stop.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 88,000 miles · MA

5/29/14 check engine light came on,transmission slipping.diagnosed as radiator contaminated with transmission fluid,replaced radiator,drained coolant, flushed multiple times. 7/12/2014 on family vacation out of state engine light came on,transmission slipping, low transmission fluid.filled fluid by beach ready auto. 7/15/2014 check engine light again on interstate highway traveling at 60 MPH total transmission failure. Rebuilt transmission put in out of state,8 days missed work,airline ticket home. My expenses for this defect in design by nissan is $5900.the fact that there has not been a recall initiated by nissan is completely unacceptable and dangerous. A failure on the company's part to stand behind their products wrong , but knowingly allowing their product to endanger people's lives is inexcusable.

Filed May 10, 2014 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · OH

July 2006 I purchased a new nissan xterra. October 2008 at approx. 58,000 miles the transmission failed. The transmission "slipped" as I made a left turn. The vehicle momentarily stopped in front of on coming traffic. Traffic stopped for me. At that time the vehicle moved forward. I initially thought that this was an isolated incident but over the next few days the problem worsened. On october 30th I took the vehicle to ricart nissan. An initial check showed a foreign substance in the transmission fluid, the service person accused me of putting oil in the transmission and stated that nissan would send the fluid to a laboratory for testing. Approx 6 days later I received a call from the dealership stating nissan would replace the transmission free of charge. At 60,000 miles or a month or so later my vehicle warranty expired. The vehicle never really ran correctly after that; heavy shifting, vehicle would not warm up when stationary. I made several follow up calls to the dealership but each time I was advised that vehicle was out of warranty, or over 60,000 miles. At that point I just dealt with the rough running rough shifting vehicle. Move ahead to may 2014. Once again the vehicle's transmission slipped while turning almost causing me to have an accident. At this point I began researching my vehicle and found out that transmission problems, more specifically coolant leaking into the transmission causing failure was an on going problem, I had the vehicle inspected at pickerington ohio goodyear. Coolant was present in the transmission. At that time I notified my dealership and nissan of my issue. Nissan stated that due to the vehicle age (175,000 miles) they could not assist me; nissan reference number #[xxx]. I believe this is just as much a safety issue as a mechanical issue. If the transmission fails when turning in front of traffic an accident could take place. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 9, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 118,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine slipped out of gear and engaged from drive to neutral independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who indicated that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Kmj

Filed May 6, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 54,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the gears slipped intermittently while traveling at any speed. The failure recurred multiple times. An authorized dealer was notified of the failure more than once, who repaired the radiator and transmission to no avail. The contact had heard a humming noise when changing gears and also experienced the fuel gauge providing erroneous fuel level readings. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the local dealer and manufacturer both stated that the vehicle had exceeded the one year time frame to have the recall repair performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 08/11/14*lj the consumer would like to reimbured the payments made towards the deductible and the car rental. Updated 08/18/2014

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 109,000 miles · TX

The transmission started to slip, turns out the atf was contaminated by the radiator failing and leaking coolant into the transmission. This was determined by the dealer and of course it was out of warranty. I replaced the radiator and the transmission is being worked on by a transmission shop to the tune of several thousand dollars. The contamination ruined at least all clutch plates, the bands, and the torque converter.