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.
Nissan Xterra abs comes on
39 of the 3,098 owner complaints about the Nissan Xterra describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 39
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 72,300
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 3Check engine light 3Grinding brakes 3Won't start 2Brake failure 2Airbag light 2Adaptive cruise 2Steering lock-up 1
What owners say
Fuel pump power steering abs O2 sensors yes it's available for inspection upon requests car shut off while driving at 70 miles an hour on a highway due to fuel pump because my VIN number is not with all the other 2003 Nissan xterra's that have recalls on all of the same problems I have just for some reason my car has zero recalls which is ridiculous and not believable so yes my life was put at risk I took it to an independent service my mechanic because I can't take it to a dealer because all the parts that are broken and that need replacement that have been recalled on every other 2003 does not apply to my VIN so I've had to pay for labor and parts and the headache that I could have had this all replaced and fixed due to the recall and I would have taken it to the dealership immediately after purchasing the car in 2019 and since the previous owner didn't have any recalls why would he bother either I will not pass inspection if they do not fix this evap O2 sensor and now my fuel pump I would like to be reimbursed on that was purchased through Nissan dealership the gauge is no longer working just put in brand new part so I would like someone from the dealerships take a look at my car and replace everything that's wrong with it with every other 2003 Nissan Xterra regardless of my VIN number and I have check engine light on forever for evac leak replace catalytic converters exhaust system O2 sensors power steering fuel pump ABS sensors I would just like to take the best care of this vehicle that I can and that would be done through the dealership replacing all of the recalled parts on this make model of the Xterra 2003 3.3 l V6 non supercharged. The vehicle stalled while driving due to the fuel pump check engine light's been on for EVAP code for the fuel tank cap gas cap small leak and O2 sensors which I've been replaced but codes are still there no code has popped up pertaining to fuel pump car died at 70 miles an hour on a Thruway at midnight not fun.7Codes remaining
Vehicle stalls at 100mph also ABS light keeps coming on and off randomly brakes aren't bad but it's like they're going out. The brake pedal wobbles when stopping hard or on wet roads also when acceleratating and driving the RPM gauge will jimp up for a second and make the engine sound louder while it does it and also steering wheel feels loose somewhat when driving on rough roads and bumps cruise control lights up but doesn't work happens every day
Very soft brake pedal observed progressively getting worse over period of about 15k / 1 month triggering increased braking distance especially during wet conditions and at higher speeds occasionally pedal goes almost to the floor prior to vehicle coming to complete stop. Hot pads/rotors observed during even cold and or wet conditions above normal until at highway speed brakes overheated triggering calipers to cease up at a stop at approx. 90k (3+ weeks after original observation of occasional soft pedal) at low speeds pedal appeared to be slightly soft, however at higher speeds above 35-40 upwards of 60-65 the issue became very noticeable especially during heavy rain or wet road conditions or if vehicle sat for more than a few hours. Issue with soft pedal started around 75k and continued until about 90k until calipers ceased on rotors as noted. Had I not exited and came to a stop vehicle could have locked up all 4 wheels at highway speeds causing serious injury. Shop diagnosed issue to be faulty hcu within the ABS module manufactured by ate. A very similar issue with a recall noted already by nissan in 16/18 select model vehicles where hcu can leak causing a short in the ecu triggering a fire but this issue is not observed or recognized on prior model year or vehicles nor does nissan recognize that the hcu appears to be the root cause due to faulty seals. Final diagnosis: a faulty ABS seal on one of the valves caused the piston to stick and the valve to remain in the open position reducing pressure that would normally go back into the main lines down to the calipers which in turn caused the soft pedal syndrome. The mil on the dash for the ABS and traction control never turned on until after failure and cease up of calipers. Abs module manufactured by ate. Ford also notes a very similar problem with same manufactured ABS modules by ate .
On several occasions during the last year I've had issues with the break system of my nissan xterra. When using the breaks the anti lock break system (ABS) wont work and the vehicle takes loner to stop. I have to press the breaks all the way to get the vehicle to stop. On several occasions I have taken the vehicle for repairs but no one can come up with a solution, including an authorized nissan dealer repair shop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving. The contact had to use extra strength just to turn the steering wheel. In addition, the ABS and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the catalytic converter was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 155,000.
Nissan xterra has faulty ABS actuator and is less than 10 years old. The vehicles ABS, brake, slip, and vdc lights will come on while vehicle is in motion. The lights will go off and come back on periodically. After inspection at dealership, it was determined to be a bad ABS actuator.
My 2010 xterra lights for ABS slip and vdc go off after the vehicle begins to move only. If the auto is idle the lights do not come on at all. I do have a tire pressure light that comes on and off also but it stays on on once it finally goes on. I believe this is part of the nissan xterra 2009 recall and should be handled immediately as such.
Nissan xterra 2015 purchased on 3/14/2015. Odometer at 4200 miles. Vehicle has loss of power for approximately 30 seconds. Vdc dash indicator turns on. Sometimes accompanied by metallic grinding noise as if the ABS system has turned on. This has occurred several times always on dry asphalt pavement. Usually after a 90 degree turn. Although has also happened previously for a second or two when moderately accelerating from a stop control. Checked tire pressures and it is within normal limits (I.e. 38-40 psi) this has occurred 3 times prior for shorter intervals. However the problem is getting worse since it has now subsequently occurred two times on 6/28/2015 for approximately 30 seconds each time. Note, I have video record of both occurances on 6/28/2015 of the dash panel and roadway showing the problem, vdc indicator light, accompanying grinding noise, and lack of acceleration. The second time the vehicle would not accelerate past 10 MPH and I had to pull over to the shoulder to allow a following vehicle to safely pass. The vehicle speed in initiating the turn is usually around 20 MPH. Took vehicle previously to stockton, ca nissan dealer service department on 6/23/2015. They had the vehicle for 3 days. Service tech test drove vehicle and replicated problem, but according to the service rep for only a very short time and in a u-turn. This is indicated on the service paperwork. Service rep said no obd2 codes were recorded. Service tech called nissan tech line who told him this is "normal". It should be noted that service tech did not get noise and loss of power to occur for 30 seconds so probably told nissan tech line that is was only for a short time in a u-turn.
The vehicle started to sputter and the ABS and airbag lights started to come on. When the gears shifted up, it started to resist acceleration and losing transmission power. Started to shift down and coast. Pulled over to the side and the vehicle shut off. Would not start back up.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the antilock brake system/vehicle dynamic control (ABS/vdc) actuator is designed with one ball in the valve section. Some ABS/vdc actuators were manufactured with more than one ball in the valve.
- Risk
- In ABS/vdc actuators with more than one ball, it is possible that fluid flow could be blocked and cause a reduction in brake force in one or both front wheels or affect operation of the ABS and/or vdc. This could result in a reduction in brake effectiveness without warning increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS/vdc actuator with a new one. The recall began on december 31, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 07V528000 · Recall details
Questions about the Nissan Xterra abs
Why does the abs come on in the Nissan Xterra?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, check engine light and grinding or squealing brakes.
Which Nissan Xterra years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (11 complaints), 2000 (6 complaints) and 2008 (4 complaints).
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