Nissan Xterra grinding brakes problems

Filed Jun 11, 2022 · Brakes, Fuel system · OR

The vehicle disabled and the steering wheel locked on the highway once the speed hit 70mph. The wheel bearings are always rattling and if I go through a pothole the steering and tire feel really loose. The brake system doesn't feel right and has made a loud metal grind sound. The exhaust and or gasoline smell is way potent and not normal either it is strong smelling all the time. Potential recalls with fuel system, gasoline delivery, fuel pump and suspension, REAR , gasoline storage , tank assembly, filler pipe and cap. All are potential recalls also the exterior lighting

Filed Aug 7, 2021 · Engine, Suspension · CA

Bought vehicle from used from private owner a year ago and noticed less then two weeks later while driving including on the freeway the engine just turns off with no steering control, almost no brake control, and sometimes takes a few minutes to start up again just to get out of the way of other vehicles. Now it’s overheating and leaking coolant on front passenger side floor along with the ground now shutting off more frequently . Also shortly after I bought the vehicle I could hear squeaking noises from under vehicle while driving over the smallest bump and every turn and is so loud it’s heard from 2 small streets away and feels like any second the body might separate from the wheels. I’m not sure about the rest.

Filed Sep 10, 2018 · Suspension · KS

My truck has a suspension issue for squeaky noises coming from the front wheel. There was a recall on them but my VIN number isn't included. The truck is sitting down at the local nissan dealer now to have both fixed. How can this stuff that was previously recalled and now applies to my truck be excluded from recall repairs the tire pressure monitoring system also had 4 bad sensors. It is there now to be fixed. Again my VIN number was excluded for exactly what the recall is for.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Grinding noise - requested help from dealer but no avail. I am wandering why the department of justice is not stepping in especially that the problems has escalated to radiator leakage and destroying transmissions and nissan bribed our lawyers in the class action. How about timing chains for gods sake. We're more hurt by nissan than vw..

Filed Feb 25, 2016 · Engine · 62,000 miles · NY

Engine makes a loud squeal at startup then whines at idle and during acceleration. I took the truck to nissan for diagnosis and they explained to me the components of the timing chain need to be replaced. The cost for the repair is $2700. Mileage is very low at 62000.

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Steering · 70,000 miles · FL

Turn the wheel all the way to right or left. Hear a dreadful grinding sound as if the axle is going to snap in half.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · 85,500 miles · CA

Saturday morning, april 18, while exiting a parking lot in my wifes 2007 xterra, the vehicle inexplicably accelerated in dramatic fashion momentarily out of control. I rode the brakes, as the car continued forward some 50 60 ft in a rapid bucking motion until I was able to put the transmission in neutral and turn off the engine. I waited a couple of minutes, restarted, and the engine resumed its intense RPM. Again I turned off the engine, waited perhaps 10 minutes, and restarted with normal performance. In the immediate aftermath there is a resultant brake squeal, that wasnt prior apparent, and directly related to the braking associated with the violent acceleration action. The air bag warning light was activated as well.

Filed Jun 28, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 4,200 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan xterra. While driving at 45 MPH, there was a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a cross contamination of coolant between the engine and the transmission. The mechanic diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · 130,000 miles · NJ

I was on my way back from the mall when I heard my fan/belt start to squeal. Not thinking anything of it I kept on driving next thing I know I'm pressing harder on my gas peddle just to go faster. My rpms where going to high and I was only going 65. I was on the high when this happen so I didn't notice till I had to go up a bridge and that's when I really notice my engine struggling to get power, it sounded like it was doing a lot when it really wasn't. I knew I had to go to the mechanic to get it looked at they told me it was a lose bolt. Next thing I'm driving home and my car was doing the same thing again but this time it wasn't going into gear in drive, so I tried 3 gear still nothing so I went to 2 and it stuck. I parked it on a side street in ocean city and called trip a and had it towed to nissan of atlantic city to see what was wrong. Couple days later they called and told me my radiator fluid leaked into my transmission and messed all the gears up. After hearing that I looked up that problem on xterras apparently this is a pretty common occurrence on them. I was not notified of such problems by the dealer and apparently nissan want reimburse me so I'm out 7,500 because my nissan is sitting in my back yard.