2007 Nissan Xterra: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Fuel system · 98,500 miles · VA

My coolant system has leaked into my transmission system causing malfunction of both. This causes my car to hesitate when accelerating and will eventually cause the transmission to give out completely while in motion.this appears to be a common problem that nissan is aware of and has not adequately addressed.

Filed May 31, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 132,000 miles · CA

A hesitation in the vehicle's acceleration began occurring frequently upon depressing the accelerator after a full stop at a stop sign or red light, but not at any other time in driving the vehicle. The problem was first noted when departing the dealership after which a new timing chain had been replaced. When reviewed by the dealership upon return to the service area (another appointment had been made at later time), a loss of over one quart of transmission fluid was detected (over what time period was unclear), but no known source of external leakage was found. This LED to the conclusion that internal leakage was very likely occurring. Due to the many instances of radiator cracks and toxic mixing of fluids among similar year models (mid-2000 model years of nissan xterra), the dealership recommended that the radiator be replaced and the transmission thoroughly flushed, which might prevent the transmission from requiring a complete overhaul in the future - although there are no guarantees. This work was completed for a total of $1500 including discount; the incident occurred well after the extended warranty provided by the manufacturer for resolving issues that had been experienced by others, hence the dealership's charges. A request was nonetheless made to get reimbursed by the manufacturer (nissan), currently under review. It is possible that this issue was dealt with at a very early stage and might therefore result in a lower probability of transmission problems in the future, which could cost several thousand dollars ($6-7,000 or more). Other drivers/owners have typically experienced more severe issues, such as shaking/stalling vehicles and/or illuminated dashboard lights indicating engine problems.

Filed May 30, 2015 · 139,000 miles · MO

I took my car in for an oil change in april 2014 and they found a milky substance in my radiator and replaced the radiator cleaned the lines and replaced the antifreeze. They also drained the transmission fluid, cleaned the lines and replaced the trans fluid. In march 2015, I noticed the hesitation when the car was switching gears from 45 to 50 MPH. I took it to aamco and they advised this is a known defect that nissan is being sued about. I contacted consumer affiairs with nissan and filed a case. I took my nissan to a nissan dealer and they confirmed it needed a new transmission and radiator at a cost of $7000. They also advised given the mileage that nissan would not do anything and they were right.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 127,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan xterra. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed 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 127,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 109,000 miles · FL

I have a 2007 nissan xterra which started to "stutter" and hesitate when pressing the gas. The car almost felt like it was shutting off while on I-4 highway. The shuts down and wont start. I had the car checking and found out that there was a crack in my radiator and that the fluid had leaked over into the transmission. I had the radiator replaced, a few months later, transmission is still not working. I took the car to nissan, they told me I would have to replace the whole transmission which would run about $5200. I called the nissan headquarters and was told that there was nothing they could do because my truck was at 109,000 miles.