Nissan Xterra won't shift problems

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · WA

I have an 08 xterra and when I was driving it one day it felt like it was having a hard time getting up hills and almost felt like it wouldnt downshift. Then finally when at a light had to really gas it to get the car going. Limped the car to a family members house to let it sit until I figured out what was wrong with it. After research figured the car put itself into limp mode so I disconnected the battery to do a full reset on the computer. Was able to get it home 25 miles after reset. We have a spare/commuter car so I was able to let it sit in my garage for a few months while I tried to figure out what was wrong with it when I had time. Finally after narrowing it down to things that I had never done before, I decided to take it to nissan. They told me the next day that it was the radiator failure and proceeded to quote me $7000 for the repairs........ouch on a car that was now 11 years old which I had purchased from that dealership brand new. I decided to take it home because it was a big decision to make right away. So here I am with a car that missed the lawsuit as I have an xterra that is 11 years old [!@#$%] near 200000 miles. I did my own maintenance, when replacing my head gasket I noticed I had the no carbon build up on the head, basically looked like a car that had 20000 miles on it. Shame on nissan for not doing a recall or notifying owners of this issue. I love my xterra but I'm sure the cost of the fix is roughly what the car is worth. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle shook violently and did not shift gears. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed a bypass and flushed the transmission. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic who specialized in transmission service. The transmission was flushed and the filter was changed. The technician also located failure codes 1754 and 1759. The contact called rosen nissan of madison (located at 2510 w beltline hwy, madison, wi 53713) and was informed that the mechanic who performed the bypass wrecked the vehicle. The contact was informed that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · SC

Takata recall. Transmission will not shift.. Mechanic states due to radiator coolant issues.

Filed Sep 4, 2018 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · CA

Coolant mixing with transmission fluid. The xterra would not shift gears correctly and therefore I investigated more by checking the fluid. I found brown coolant so I decided to do a drain/fill. It was running better and I researched further and found that this is a common problem. I took my xterra to a transmission mechanic who also drained it and repaired a valve that went bad due to the coolant fluid mixing. There was a transmission cooler added as well. He also drained and filled. I then had a transmission flush just to make sure all coolant was out. With all this done, it gave me more time but the damage was done and I am continuing to have shifting issues. I now have to replace my xterra transmission. I really enjoy my xterra and have taken care of it by regular fluid changes and keeping up with it maintenance. It has a strong engine with no leaks and constantly clean motor oil. It is unfortunate that I have had to go through the stress of all of this because of a design flaw that nissan is unable to remedy.

Filed Jan 5, 2018 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · NM

Was driving home from albuquerque nm to moriarty nm when had vehicle overheat stopped vehicle and checked antifreeze and in the reservoir found pink looking liquid let it cool down had husband check it and had coolant and transmission fluid mixed after this vehicle wouldn't shift properly also I was on i40 when it occurred

Filed Mar 23, 2017 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · OH

Bought my x-terra brand new and was told is has a bumper to bumper 36,000 mile warranty, at 22,000 the car would not shift into gear. Had it towed to a nissan dealership that is saying the clutch is bad from normal wear and tear and not covered under the warranty. We've read a lot of other reviews of this happening to other people as well and want to report it. Both drivers in our household are experienced clutch driver with a combined 20+ year experience. I called nissan customer service to further investigate and they called the dealership and just "took their word for it" nothing was really investigated at all. Poor customer service on both ends. I called the dealership we bought it from that is 4+ hours away from our current home and they said they would've taken car of it and fixed it under the warranty. We can't have it towed 4+ hours away after being taken apart. Bottom line nissan has something going on with their clutches, and is blaming it on the consumers and not abiding to their warranty.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Transmission · 143,000 miles · NC

Vehicle would not shift on busy rd. Coolant leaked onto transmission per nissan dealer. Nissan has known about this issue. This could have a bad safety issue as I had to try to get vehicle to dealer. I transport a handicapped chip ad well ad alzheimer/dementia clients and this could have been LED to a very bad accident. Why had there not been a recall on this being nissan has known of this problem?

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Engine · 108,500 miles · WA

No problems in five years of ownership. The following took place in less than 7 days. Truck was fueled up at costco and 30 minutes later was shuddering when stopped, we thought we got a bad tank of gas. Truck had a check engine light. Misfiring cylinder, coil replaced. Two days later, check engine light. Replaced o2 sensor. A day or two later check engine light. Had a loss of power. Truck was in limp mode. Drove to the dealer and they diagnosed replacing the failed catalytic converter (right rear) and the timing chain, tensioners etc. Salesman said that we should have changed the timing chain at 60,000 miles. Which I have never seen listed in the maintenance. The truck was purchased used at 64,000 miles.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · RI

The car shudders and wont accelerate. The transmission won't shift properly. I understand this was was a class action lawsuit and recall. I am outside the time frame. I was never notified and was deployed at the time.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 150,000 miles · TX

While driving and trying to enter a major highway at about 40 MPH and trying to accelerate, I had to pull out to the shoulder because the truck wouldn't shift to a higher gear...I had to get out of the highway because the truck wasn't able to accelerate and remained on 1st shift struggling to get to 2nd and then 3rd....I got home and heard the engine or radiator make bubbling noise....after 3 or 4 hours I opened the radiator and saw all sorts of gunk like bubblegum...it was still warm and it oozed out falling all over my driveway...I payed a mechanic $300 to change the radiator thinking it was the problem ...only to find out it was much more and more money also....I looked for another mechanic and he said it would cost $4000 to fix everything... I've wasted more than $3000 trying to figure out what the problem is.. Now the mechanic says that a new transmission module valve is needed ....how many more trucks breaking down or complaints until this issue is resolved.... I was lucky that when I was on the highway no cars were coming full speed...because without being able to accelerate I would of caused an accident and gotten killed...I loved my truck and miss riding it...please look into this... Thank you..