Nissan Xterra brake failure problems

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 173,000 miles · CA

Sudden loss of power while driving between 10-15 MPH. Immediate loss of brakes, acceleration, and power steering. Vehicle was in motion on the 405 fwy/sepulveda pass area during morning rush hour in stop-go traffic conditions. Was able to pull to side of road, and shut off vehicle. Waited 1 minute and vehicle restarted with no further issues on drive to work. From a review of online resources this looks eerily similar to issue outlined in prior recall issued by the federal safety agency listed under ntb10-137. This is serious and dangerous, and could easily result in loss of life!

Filed Nov 13, 2017 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the power steering and brakes failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced at casa nissan (5855 montana ave, el paso, tx) per the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v230000 (fuel system) three times previously. The dealer inspected the vehicle and added sealant twice before; however, the fuel tank was replaced during the final visit. The remedies failed to repair the vehicle over the past three years. The vehicle was driven to nissan of las cruces (1801 s main st, las cruces, nm, 88005), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 28820775. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Brakes · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenance on the braking system. While driving away from the independent mechanic, several warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was diagnosed as having contaminant in the brake fluid. The contaminant caused the brake failure which in turn produced the brake and dvc warning signals to illuminate. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Nov 26, 2012 · Brakes, Transmission · 105,236 miles · NC

Left and right rear axle seals blew out and leaked differential fluid. Differential fluid leaking on rear brake rotors which could cause brake failure, which was a major safety concern to me. At time of failure no suspension modifications had been done to vehicle. Also, the rear differential oil will slowly leak and cause the rear differential to lose fluid and fail. The leaking differential fluid has also contaminated the parking/emergency brake shoes and they will not hold or slow vehicle.

Filed Sep 15, 2012 · Brakes · 168,000 miles · IL

Had to brake hard on the express way, brake pedal went to the floor, avoided an accident. The cause of the brake failure is a hole in the hard brake line on the front passenger side by the heat exhaust shield.

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 Sep 6, 2011 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · IL

Brakes failed and the ABS didn't work until I almost hit another car in front of me. The ABS triggers without any notice and has cause me to merge onto the other lane. Cause my car does not stop. The ABS light doesn't go on so the manufacturer nissan told me they couldn't find any problems with it. And its sitting at a local trustworthy mechanic shop where it will be fixed for the service brakes air-antilock brake failure. Please help with a rapid recall so my family could get reimbursed for the huge expense of fixing a manufacturer problem.

Filed Dec 29, 2010 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · CA

While driving down a steep hill, I turned off the overdrive and the dashboard display showed the vehicle had shifted into 4th gear but in fact is was still in od (5th) gear. Upon activating the button to shift back to od, the vehicle now shifted down into 3rd gear but displayed that it was in od (5th) gear. I live in the san bernardino mountains of southern california and I need to downshift to slow the vehicle when going downhill and to avoid overheating the brakes with a possibility of brake failure. I have visited two different nissan dealers on a total of four occasions to resolve the problem and they tell me that is the way the vehicle functions and there is nothing that can be done to fix it. Although I thought I was buying a vehicle with five gears, in fact when going down hill it does not have a 4th gear. Updated 02/14/11

Filed Oct 26, 2009 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · NY

Follow up to odi complaint number 10289404. Nissan completed replacing break line on 10/25/09. There were no events leading to first failure, nor events leading to 2nd failure. Vehicle picked up driven short distance home from dealer; parked, not used. On 10/26, started vehicle for trip to work, brake pedal sunk again, brake light on steady red. Brakes failed again. Brake fluid again leaking, took pictures. Called nissan-1-800 # again. Called corporate office at area code 615 number. Called dealer, left messages with manager, mike keenan. No answer back. Receptionist said manager "too busy". Vehicle not safe to drive, parked in driveway. As of this writing neither nissan nor nissan garage have called.

Filed Oct 22, 2009 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · NY

There were no indicators or events to lead up to a catastrophic brake failure in my 2004 nissan xterra. Vehicle was purchased new from dealer, has only 55,000 mi of usage, for local driving/round trip to work. Brake line cracked, fluid leaked which was an extremely unusual occurrence. I do not drive on lunar landscape, I.e. Pot holes, camping, or recklessly. This was sudden. Dealer ordered part, mechanic replaced part, entire brake line could not withstand pressure and more leakage ensued. Dealer wanted to 'seal" the leak, not replace part, which of course I feel is an inadequate repair. 2004 replacement part were not available at time of this writing. Car was inspected approximately 2 weeks ago and passed inspection. As of this writing vehicle has not been repaired. I believe this is a defective part and dealer is not forthcoming concerning breakage of brakeline.