Nissan Xterra loss of power problems

Filed Feb 27, 2022 · Engine · NC

I recently had a diagnosis of radiator coolant mixing with transmission following my vehicle being towed bc I lost power while driving with no warning signs. I was given an estimate for repairs of $5000. I had the extended warranty but wasn't told of the radiator issues w Xterra. My vehicle mileage is 128,000. Just past the 100,000 mileage mark. I just read an article that states this is a known issue with Nissan Xterra where lawsuits were filed. I just paid $7000 loan in full. I would not have done this had I known I would need this $ to repair my vehicle.

Filed Nov 14, 2020 · 100,000 miles · FL

There was a safety recall for radiators in nissan xterras in 2019 , I was never informed about this recall or service bulletins even though nissan knows I own the vehicle in their database also there is an electrical problem with the ipdm box which is defective according to the nissan pages on facebook and other sites, where the white ipdm box is defective and causes power loss and lights not working along with car stalling while driving, it is apparently a defect and the cost to replace it is over I was never notified of the xterra transmission cooler defect or recall back in 2019, ive owned this xterra since 2008 and its been to the dealer for another previous recall, also there is a problem with the white ipdm box, (fuse box) which should be investigated, per the nissan owners facebook page, and other blogs the ipdm causes stalling and shutdowns of all functions in the 2005-2014 nissans, consumers are having to pay upwards of $600 to the dealership for these defective ipdm boxes, there is a known defect which was recalled years ago about a relay for that box, I believe my xterra relay was fixed, but I am having a problem with the vdc/ slip light coming on and my headlights go on and off while driving at night. According to the websites it has to do with the white ipdm box underneath where the wires are harnessed, this needs to be adressed it is a safety hazzard while driving on the highway or in town because the vehicle is totally disabled and will cause injury/death ive been reading nissan pages to find out why my lights are going on and off, ive repalced the camshaft and crankshaft pos sensors, nissans previous recall for a diode apparantly this didnt fix it, it just masked the situation, read up on newx.org about this problem

Filed Mar 30, 2020 · Transmission · 179,000 miles · MO

The corner cutting design flaw that caused the issue commonly known as smod (strawberry milkshake of death, the transmission fluid and the coolant mix in both the radiator and the transmission) has caused the TCM to become damaged, the vehicle lost power to the wheels going up a hill then wouldnt start after turning it off, weve changed the filter, fluid and solenoids on the valve body, but the TCM still isnt working. We can start the vehicle and drive it around a bit, once it gets to 3rd gear it runs fine, but in lower gears (except for when in reverse) it struggles, then after shutting the vehicle off the transmission overheats because the TCM isnt working properly, this issue prevents the vehicle from starting again within about 1 hour of turning it off. As stated earlier this TCM issue came to light when the vehicle failed to go up a hill, if traffic were any worse than it was this couldve potentially LED to a disaster that wouldve made having to wait about an hour for pickup seem like nothing. This issue was caused by nissan cutting corners and its a common issue thats LED to many owners of this vehicle having to cover repairs or just give up on the vehicle.

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Electrical · 98,680 miles · MN

Intermittent stalling issue. Vehicle has 98,700 miles on it and has not had any other issues prior to this. On the first occasion the vehicle was in motion, going between 5 and 10 MPH, turning into a parking lot. The vehicle start to slow down, lost power steering and all dashboard lights were illuminated (check engine, battery, airbag, seatbelt, etc.) but the radio and headlights remained on. Placed the vehicle in park and turned the key in the off position. Restarted the vehicle and it started up immediately with no dashboard warning lights. Was drivable with no other issues for several days. The vehicle stalled a second time about a week or so later, while it was stationary, at a stop light on a city street. Again, all the dashboard lights illuminated while the radio and headlights remained on. Turned the key to the off position and attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle started with no problems and no dashboard warning lights. The vehicle was operational and was able to drive home with no issues. I took it to a trusted mechanic after both intermittent stalls. He ran diagnosis tests after both incidents and no codes showed up. The mechanic believes it is the ECM relay that is causing the issue after doing some research. A new battery was installed between stalls thinking this was the culprit. The second stall occurred the day after the new battery install.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Transmission · 98,600 miles · ME

I purchased this 1 owner trade in 4/11/19. As of 5/9/19 I started to experience pronounced issues with losing power around 40 MPH . Diagnostics confirmed that it was due to a leak in the cooling coil which resulted in coolant in my transmission fluid which damage the transmission. I have filed a claim under the class action required extended warranty. As I was unaware of this issue and didn't know what was happening and honestly afraid to find out since I still owe 5000 dollars on the car I put off getting the diagnostics. The final straw came when I was merging onto the highway and lost power trying to merge into fast traffic. I finally called a local repair shop for diagnostics on 5/31/19 and took the first available appointment on 6/4/19. I was told there may be an extended warranty and to call the dealership. The dealership confirmed the diagnosis the next day 6/5/19 and nissan is reviewing my claim. I am praying they won't deny it because the diagnostics were completed a couple business day after the extension expired on 5/31/19.

Filed May 8, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 185,000 miles · VA

While driving, the vehicle surges and sputters and rpms skyrocket and the vehicle loses power and shuts down. This happens at various speeds on interstate highway, town streets and county roads. The vehicle will also lose power and shut down while idling at a stop sign or traffic light. There is no way to steer or restart when this happens and I have depended on hazard flashers to warn other drivers of disabled vehicle until I can get assistance to get vehicle off of highway. After 20 minutes of being dead, vehicle will sometimes restart and go a few more miles before same thing happens again. After 3 weeks at a dealership and a cost so far of $3,000, the problem has not been pinpointed and fixed. Dealership has contacted nissan customer service who has two open cases of the same issue with the same model vehicle. I have found numerous other complaints in online forums of the same issue same model and still no fix found for the issue. I have now opened my own case with nissan north america customer care and am awaiting further investigation from them. Major safety hazard.

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Engine · 180,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan xterra. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road where it began to smoke under the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact called royal nissan at (225) 924-0400 (located at 9325 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70815) and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 34416631. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

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 Sep 24, 2018 · Engine · 89,559 miles · CO

I was driving, and stopped for about 5 minutes at a convenent store, and when stated the car, it wont go forward as normal, lost power with no warnings and was told by mechanic that the carburetor was leaking some fluid to the transmission.

Filed Aug 26, 2018 · Driver assistance, Transmission · NY

Loss of power due to leak of the radiator to the transmission, follow by transmission failure. The vehicle runs in one gear and the dealer suggested changing the transmission for $4,000 are they crazy..........2007 nissan xterra with low miles 89,000 one owner. I am never buying nissan again