2007 Nissan Xterra: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 30, 2020 · Transmission · 179,000 miles · MO

The corner cutting design flaw that caused the issue commonly known as smod (strawberry milkshake of death, the transmission fluid and the coolant mix in both the radiator and the transmission) has caused the TCM to become damaged, the vehicle lost power to the wheels going up a hill then wouldnt start after turning it off, weve changed the filter, fluid and solenoids on the valve body, but the TCM still isnt working. We can start the vehicle and drive it around a bit, once it gets to 3rd gear it runs fine, but in lower gears (except for when in reverse) it struggles, then after shutting the vehicle off the transmission overheats because the TCM isnt working properly, this issue prevents the vehicle from starting again within about 1 hour of turning it off. As stated earlier this TCM issue came to light when the vehicle failed to go up a hill, if traffic were any worse than it was this couldve potentially LED to a disaster that wouldve made having to wait about an hour for pickup seem like nothing. This issue was caused by nissan cutting corners and its a common issue thats LED to many owners of this vehicle having to cover repairs or just give up on the vehicle.

Filed Aug 26, 2018 · Driver assistance, Transmission · NY

Loss of power due to leak of the radiator to the transmission, follow by transmission failure. The vehicle runs in one gear and the dealer suggested changing the transmission for $4,000 are they crazy..........2007 nissan xterra with low miles 89,000 one owner. I am never buying nissan again

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 143,000 miles · MA · fire

Boch nissan south ( formerly nissan village)sold me a truck on march 30, 2013 where they rolled back the odometer & failed to mention 2 serious accidents in 2011 prior to my purchase march 2013. I believe we were shown a different car fax I was told it was the salesman's wife's truck that she had just traded in. I have had very serious issues that made no since for a truck that had been babyed by me . Complete enigen fire in febuary nuremous oil leaks & radiator mixing with the coolant oil past 10 months. I brought it into to nissian boch south of north attleboro in april they accused me of rolling back the odometer. I was horrified told them you guys sold me this truck. I went home and ordered a carfax and it clearly happened at the dealership when it went in for repairs on 2 accidents that I was not aware of! Boch nissian thinks it's no big deal my 17 year old daughter was driving this truck she could have been in the fire and as a new driver may have panicked and gotten into a serious accident. I was driving on rt 1 north attleboro in february I had just had the valve gasket replaced . I was driving all of a sudden lost all power blank dash saw a ton of smoke coming out of the engine. I jumped out after rolling to the side of route 1 by the time the tow truck came it was simmering. It took over two weeks to repair wiring at patriot electrical in pawtucket ri new alternator , gasket cover replaced again. I thought we were buying a truck with 58,000 miles when in realty it was almost 90, 000 or more depending on far they rolled it it was 70,000 prior to my purchase when the 1st accident happened with the salesman's wife.

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Transmission · 20 miles · CT

Vehicle transmission started to slip and now, the transmission does not engage at random times causing power loss while in motion whether driving on highways or city streets. This problem is not worsen or aliviated by turning or breaking. The transmission will eventualy engage after slowing the vehicle down and later accelerating. The vehicle was brought to a trained mechanic who found that the coolant fluid was entering the transmission and oil was mixing with the coolant fluid. A second opinion from another trained mechanic verified the same problem.

Filed Sep 27, 2017 · Transmission · 98,178 miles · CA

While on a camping trip from california to nebraska to watch the eclipse, my xterra suddenly and without any warning (no warning lights) lost power and came to a complete stop in an intersection near aliance, ne. We were driving the speed limit but could easily have been in an accident if this had been a more populated area. We were able to "coast" it off the highway into a parking area and arrange for a tow truck to pick us up.the nearest nissan dealer is 500mi. Away in denver so had my vehicle towed to aaa recommended shop. They diagnosed transmission failure due to radiator crack and unit sending coolant into the transmission. My vehicle has less 98k mi. On it.! Estimated cost of repairs $3-8,000.00. To complete repairs they would have to have parts sent from california, so they advised me junk the vehicle or tow back to california. Since I'm a senior living on fixed income I do not have funds to purchase another vehicle. So I had to rent a car ($800.00) to get back to california and have the xterra transported ($1,100.00) back to be repaired. Think it is shameful that there was no notice from nissan about this so consumers could take preventative measures. I have been a loyal customer,this is the second nissan product I've owned, but now because nissan is not standing behind its product, even after the repairs I will have a "worthless" vehicle that I have had to put thousands of dollars into..so this will be my last purchase from this company.

Filed Sep 27, 2017 · Transmission · 76,811 miles · NC

My vehicle lost power while I was driving. The transmission was damaged as a result of a faulty radiator issue allowing fluid to leak into and destroy the transmission. Nissan will not do anything to help repair.

Filed May 1, 2016 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · FL

Car began to go into neutral while on highway 500 miles from home. Scared my family to death. Lost power at a high speed. Problem ebbed but continued all the way home. Nissan stated radiator fluid had gotten into transmission due to defect in transmission line that was passing through the radiator. Same nissan' dealer's cheapest solution was to put a used transmission in for $3,500 plus labor. I contracted with a private mechanic. I also purchased a separate system to route the transmission fluid correctly in the future. Mechanic showed me the clutches which were destroyed. He may still have them.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · VA

I was driving on the interstate at 60mph when I attempted to speed up and switch lanes the truck suddenly lost power and shut off. I was almost rear ended three times lucky there was no one in the other lane so they went around I had no power steering or power brakes while trying to pay attention and not get hit I had to put the truck in neutral and try to start it back up the truck started and seemed to idle fine I put it back in drive and limped it to the side of the interstate whiteout getting hit luckily and called a tow truck and had it towed to a shop I had my wife and two small children in the truck thank god nothing happened. The shop told me that the transmission and radaitor fluid mixed causing my transmission to fail they told me that my radiator is crack and coolant mixed with the transmission fluid I didn't fix it yet I don't have the money I just paid it off and I'm trying to buy a house and now looking on line there are hundreds of cases of this and a lawsuit that was one but my truck has 150,000 miles on it all interstate mainly but I'm way out of the miles for warranty, so why isn't this a recall ? If this has happened so many times it is a safety issue I was was almost hit three times and I had to limp my truck to the side of the interstate were I could have been hit sitting still . I'm very upset over this nissan wants 5k to fix it so I guess I will start saving my money hopefully this will be a recall soon.

Filed Dec 1, 2015 · Transmission · 80,500 miles · SC

While driving, without warning the vehicle cut off, losing all power including braking power, nearly causing an accident. After multiple shops inspected the vehicle it was discovered that coolant had entered the transmission through a well known failure. This failure causing coolant to enter the transmission destroyed the transmission. This failure is also documented through a class actions lawsuit as well as hundreds of similar claims found online.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 113,000 miles · MD

I was driving on the innerloop of the beltway 495 from falls church va, to chevy chase md after work around 330pm. I was on the middle lane on the american legion bridge when all of a sudden my truck lost power and I had no control or was able to accelerate. The RPM's were moving but the truck barely moved. I put my hazards on and slowly moved to the right shoulder where other cars could have hit me. Nissan's failure to recognize the seriousness of this faulty radiator that has affected the transmissions of both the xterra's, pathfinders, and frontiers is unacceptable. I was told that since I am over 100,000 and that I am not covered under this warranty for nissan's issue. I want to make sure you are aware that this could possible lead to a more serious accident with these transmission issues.

Filed Apr 4, 2015 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · SC

According to garage, same complaint with other second generation nissan xterra owners. Radiator fluid mixed with transmission fluid and caused catastrophic failure. Driving downtown in heavy traffic with my 8 month old daughter and her mother in the car and losing power completely at an intersection due to a known problem was unnerving to say the least.

Filed Mar 26, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 125,000 miles · PA

While accelerating, merging onto a major highway, and without warning the vehicle lost power lunged forward and started making a loud grinding noise. I was nearly hit from behind by a vehicle having the right-of-way before I could get to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to and was diagnosed by a mechanic as having "cross contamination of transmission fluid and antifreeze due to transmission intercooler failure". This incident has been reported to and dismissed by nissan as not being a frequent problem for them.