2008 Nissan Xterra brakes problems

Filed Dec 21, 2021 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and making a right turn, she heard an abnormal sound while depressing on the brake pedal. The contact stated that the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) & the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07E105000 (Service Brakes, Air) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2021 · Brakes · UT

The brake master cylinder failed multiple times, leaving the system in bypass mode. The resulting delay in braking led to potential collision on multiple occasions.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 73,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan xterra. While operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed false readings. The gauge showed that the fuel tank had less fuel than what was actually present. Also, on several occasions, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the vehicle did not immediately stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no failures were found. Later, while driving, the vehicle stalled after depressing the brake pedal. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2017 · Brakes · 4,697 miles · NY · crash

When the breaks is pressed in an emergency to stop it pushes the vehicle forward and does not stop when it should.

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · VA

Vehicle front brakes overheat. When driving downhill at any rate brakes will soften continuously until having to pull over for fear of safety. When brakes were checked by dealer they stated that they were at 75% and should be working fine. Every time I brake going down hill I feel softness in brakes. Brakes also will start to smell after braking downhill.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Brakes · 134,000 miles · PA

4wd and brake light comes on feels like air in the line. Pedal goes to floor

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floor without any warning. The contact had to cautiously release the brake pedal for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for further inspection. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 07e105000 (service brakes, air) and 07v528000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the ABS and vdc warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2012 · Brakes, Suspension · 88,600 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan xterra. The contact stated that he noticed a film of oil on the rear brake shields. Later while utilizing the emergency brake, the brake failed to engage and the vehicle rolled down a hill. The contact then attempted to lock the brakes by driving the vehicle at 10 MPH and putting the vehicle in neutral, then pulling the emergency brakes but to no avail. The contact notified two separate dealers and neither offered any assistance. The contact believed that the rear axle assembly was leaking gear oil from the right and left hand axle seals. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 88,600.

Filed Mar 9, 2011 · Brakes, Tires · 19,265 miles · NY

Today, with just over 19,000 miles on my 2008 xterra , I had to replace my front brake pads and rotors. Both rotors were badly grooved especially on the inside surface and the inside pads were nearly completely worn. I had just had the vehicle inspected 2 months ago at my nissan dealership and they reported no problems. It makes me wonder how my inspection was really done and also the quality of the parts that nissan is using in it cars, as I have owned several cars and have never had to replace break pads much less rotors under 20,000 miles. I also experienced the difficulties with the tire pressure sensors. Two of them had to be replaced due to leaking air. I also had readings of low pressure when the tires had just been inflated to the proper setting and the light refused to turn off. After several days I took it to the dealership and they said my tires were just under inflated. I did not believe their explanation.