2004 NISSAN Xterra Problems & Complaints
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STEERING
16 complaints
I took my xterra to get inspected 12/27/2024. I was informed I have a recall on this vehicle.
Dec 27, 2024
THE STEERING WEAL IT'S BECOMING STIFF AND IS BECOMING HARD TO MANEUVER AROUND AND IT MIGHT AFFECT MY DRIVING AND I'M SCARED I MIGHT CRASH AND THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE AND OWN AND HAVE NO OTHER MEANS TO PURCHASE ANOTHER CAR. I WAS HEADING TO WORK AND I TRIED TURNING ON THE CORNER AND IT JUST BECAME HARD TO STEER THE STEERING WEAL.
Jan 01, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO COURTESY NISSAN (1777 N CENTRAL EXPY, RICHARDSON, TX 75080) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V554000 (STEERING). AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ABLE TO TURN THREE INCHES TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, BUT THE WHEELS FAILED TO MOVE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER BECAUSE COURTESY NISSAN HAD LOST THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 212,000.*PM CONSUMER STATED DEALER WANTED THE VEHICLE TO BE LEFT A THE DEALER FOR 2 WEEKS BUT CONSUMER COULD NOT, WITHOUT A LOANER, DUE TO WORK.*JB
Sep 16, 2019
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.
Dec 21, 2018
STEERING IS SLOPPY. STEERING WHEEL HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. THERE IS A LOT ON THIS TOPIC ACROSS THE INTERNET FORUMS.
Oct 26, 2017
+ 11 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
6 complaints
PASSENGER SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, ALMOST PUNCTURING GAS TANK ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. I WAS ADVISED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THIS WAS DEFINITELY AN ITEM THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AND IT IS MOST LIKELY DUE TO DEFECTIVE PART, AS THE METAL LAYERED LEAF SPRING SHOULD NOT BREAK. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NOT ONE THAT IS DRIVEN IN A MANNER OF OFF ROADING, THAT THE FAILED LEAF SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE AND SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BY THE AUTHORITIES PERHAPS, AS A RECALL ITEM. HE ADVISED THAT I SHOULD FILE A COMPLAINT AND I HAVE REVIEWED THIS SITE TO DETERMINE THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD ISSUE WITH THE LEAF SPRINGS BREAKING. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU.
Jun 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE SERVICE WHEN THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEAF SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,319.
Jan 16, 2015
AT 39,000 MILES, RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING SNAPPED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR
Mar 10, 2010
VEHICLE HAS 40K MILES ON IT (7K MILES PAST 36M/3Y WARRANTY). LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY ON PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR BROKE - PART SHOULD NOT BREAK AT 40K MILES. LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE PER ALL THE MECHANICS I HAVE SPOKEN TO. PART SHOULD LAST 100K MILES OR MORE. VEHICLE NEVER DRIVEN OFF ROAD. *TR
Jul 01, 2008
REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE NEVER DRIVEN OFF ROAD. FIRST ONE CRACKED AT 57,000 AND 2ND ONE BROKE AT 64,000 MILES. MECHANIC THOUGHT THAT FAILURE OF THESE WAS PREMATURE AND A SAFETY HAZARD TO DRIVE. *TR
Mar 24, 2008
+ 1 more complaint for this component
POWER TRAIN
5 complaints
COOLANT IN TRANSMISSION! BOUGHT NEW IN MARCH OF 2015. WAS DRIVING ON I-10 IN BILOXI AND IT STARTED SMELLING LIKE A BURNT RUBBER SMELL AND IT STARTED SMOKING! PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT OF IT! LEFT ME AND MY DAUGHTER STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY! *TR
May 05, 2020
ON MAY 9,2007 I SHIFTED THE 2004 NISSAN XTERRA FROM P ARK TO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD 10 FEET. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNTIL IT HIT A RETAINING WALL. AK
May 09, 2007
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHEN I PUT THE LEVER INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IT TAKE FOREVER FOR IT TO COME BACK OUT (THE SHIFTER MOVES BUT THE LIGHT STAYS ON) THEIR ARE TIMES THE 4X4 LIGHT IS DIMLY LIGHT? AND OTHER TIMES IT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, SERVICED TWICE WAS TOLD THEY REPLACED A SWITCH ON THE UNIT. PROBLEM STILL EXISITS.*AK
Mar 02, 2005
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT IS VERY WOBBLY, AND THERE IS A SQUEAKY SOUND COMING FROM THE FLOOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SIX OCCASIONS, BUT NOTHING WAS RESOLVED. *AK
Feb 09, 2005
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS A SLIGHT GRADE THAT WENT TO THE STREET. CONSUMER OPENED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, PUT LEFT FOOT ON THE CLUTCH, TURNED THE KEY, AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD. CONSUMER EXPECTED THE VEHICLE TO JILT FORWARD AND STALL WHEN FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM THE CLUTCH , BUT INSTEAD, IT JILTED, THEN SURGED FORWARD AT 25 MPH UP THE DRIVEWAY, DRAGGING THE CONSUMER. CONSUMER'S HANDS WERE STILL ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE GAS PEDAL WAS NEVER DEPRESSED. VEHICLE WAS IN FIRST GEAR. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE HOUSE , BUT THE REAR WHEEL CONTINUED TO TURN. TWO INSURANCE ADJUSTERS CAME OUT AND INSPECTED THE DAMAGE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT AFTER THE FRONTAL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, THEN THEY WILL INSPECT VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATION, AND THEN CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK
Sep 10, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5 complaints
DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK , FUEL PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET LEAKS AT THE MOUNTING. FUEL VAPOR LEAKAGE AND FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN TANK IS FULL. *TR
Nov 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 158,000.
Nov 15, 2011
2004 NISSAN XTERRA. CONSUMER STATES FUEL TANK IS RUSTED OUT AND THE SMELL OF GAS IS APPARENT *TGW
Oct 25, 2011
I SMELL GAS INSIDE THE CAR, I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THE GAS TANK IS ALL RUSTED ON TOP, CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT. I CALLED JUNK YARDS AND ALL THERE TANKS FOR THE NISSAN ARE ALSO CORRODED. I CALLED NISSAN AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THEY SAID IT IS FROM LIVING IN A SALT AREA. HOWEVER NO OTHER MAKES OR MODELS THAT I HAVE HAD EVER DID THIS. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A NISSAN DEALER FOR EVALUATION. WHICH I DID BUT FELT UNSAFE DRIVING THE CAR. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL, PLEASE HELP. THANKS *TR
Sep 23, 2011
MY 2004 NISSAN XTERRA HAS A RUSTED FUEL TANK. I ALWAYS SMELL GAS. NISSAN CORPORATE TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO A DEALER.I BROUGHT IT IN TO NISSAN TO CONFIRM THIS AND THEY SAID" ITS RUSTED AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE" I CALLED CORPORATE AND THEY SAID THE WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH ME IN 3 DAYS, ITS BEEN 2 WEEKS. A GAS TANK SHOULD NOT ROT IN 5 YEARS(BOUGHT IN 05) WITH 58,000. IF THE TECH SAID I SHOULD NOT DRIVE THIS TRUCK THEN WHY IS NISSAN CORP. NOT GETTING BACK TO ME IN A TIMELY MANNER? *TR
Oct 27, 2010
ENGINE
4 complaints
Water pump went out replace water pump motor blown
Jun 05, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 145,000.
Jan 08, 2019
JUNE 12 2016 AT THE TRI-PAR IN SLINGER, WI I WAS FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, WHEN GAS BEGAN SPILLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED IT AFTER I NOTICED IT. THE STATION ALONG WITH THE SLINGER FIRE DEPARTMENT ESTIMATED A GALLON WAS SPILT. IT APPEARS THE GAS TANK NECK HAS RUSTED OUT, CAUSING THE SPILL. THEY DEEMED THE VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND RECOMMEND WE HAVE IT TOWED HOME, WHICH WE DID.
Jun 12, 2016
THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR FOR MY NISSAN XTERRA HAS RUSTED OUT. THIS CAUSES THE MAIN RADIATOR TO SINK WHICH HAS SINCE HIT THE MAIN FAN. ONLY REPLACEMENT IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RADIATOR BRACE. AS A MAIN STRUCTURE COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE THIS SHOULD NOT BE RUSTING OUT.
Nov 24, 2015
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
JUNE 12 2016 AT THE TRI-PAR IN SLINGER, WI I WAS FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, WHEN GAS BEGAN SPILLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED IT AFTER I NOTICED IT. THE STATION ALONG WITH THE SLINGER FIRE DEPARTMENT ESTIMATED A GALLON WAS SPILT. IT APPEARS THE GAS TANK NECK HAS RUSTED OUT, CAUSING THE SPILL. THEY DEEMED THE VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND RECOMMEND WE HAVE IT TOWED HOME, WHICH WE DID.
Jun 14, 2016
I SMELL GAS INSIDE THE CAR, I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THE GAS TANK IS ALL RUSTED ON TOP, CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT. SPEAKING WITH NISSAN THEY SAID THIS IS PART OF WEAR AND TEAR OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH I DO NOT AGREE WITH.
Nov 24, 2015
I'M SURPRISED WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FUEL TANKS RUSTING OUT THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. ARE THEY WAITING FOR ONE TO BLOW UP OR CATCH FIRE. THE O RING LEAKS VAPOR AND GAS ON FILL UPS BECAUSE THAT AREA IS ALL RUSTED. EITHER THEY HAVE TO USE BETTER COATINGS OR HIDE THAT AREA FROM THE ENVIRONMENT. THE FLANGE AREA IS LIKE A WELL AND THE WATER JUST SITS THERE AND RUSTS AWAY THE TANK. P0455CODE IS SET WHICH IS EVAP SYSTEM GROSS LEAK. NISSAN OMITTED TO ME THAT THEY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH RUSTED FUEL TANKS . WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET NISSAN TO REDESIGN A FIX FOR THIS? *TR
Sep 10, 2014
FLANGE AROUND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS CORRODED AND FUMES ARE ESCAPING FROM THE GAS TANK EVERY TIME I FUEL UP MY VEHICLE. MANY XTERRAS HAVE THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR
Aug 10, 2013
VISIBILITY
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HEADER SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Oct 13, 2009
REAR WINDOW BUSTED OUT ON IT'S OWN. THERE WAS NO ONE TOUCHING IT OR ANYTHING. MY WIFE WAS GETTING OUT NEPHEW OUT OF THE BACK SEAT AND THE WINDOW BUSTED OUT,SPREADING PIECES OF GLASS ALL OVER THE BACK INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I WANT THE GLASS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE AND SOMEONE NEEDS TO CHECK AND SEE WHAT CAUSED THE WINDOW TO BUST OUT SO NO ONE GET HURT OR HAS A WRECK WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE WINDOW BUST OUT. *JB
Apr 01, 2007
VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO DEALER WITH DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW SLOW TO RISE. DEALER ADVISED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM, AFTER 3RD VISIT, DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY HAVE RE-GREASED ROTORS INSIDE DOOR AND NOTHING MORE TO DO. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DIFFERENT DEALER AND HAD RAISING ARM REPLACED IN BOTH FRONT WINDOWS. PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT WITH 02, 03 AND SOME 04 XTERRAS AS PER NISSAN SERVICE SHOPS. *NM
Feb 10, 2006
THE SIDE MIRRORS OF MY 2004 NISSAN X-TERRA SHOW MARKEDLY DISTORTION OF IMAGES. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CONVECTION OF THE RIGHT MIRROR. IT IS MOST PROBABLY RELATED TO FAULTY GLASS MANUFACTURING. SPECIALLY THE LEFT MIRROR IS NOT OPTICALLY FLAT. *JB
Dec 19, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 complaints
EVER SINCE I HAD MY 2004 X-TERRA I HAVE TOLD THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT LOUD ENGINE NOISE. SOUNDS LIKE A LIFTER OR VALVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. EACH TIME THEY TELL ME ITS NORMAL. I T HAS GOTTEN LOUDER AND YET THEY SAY THEY ALL MAKE THE SOUND....THE ENGINE IS LAKE A WASHING MACHINE ITS SO BAD AND LOUD.... *TR
Aug 18, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES, THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SHE THEN NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE SAME LOCATION UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 76,000.
Aug 01, 2008
SINCE WEEK I BOUGHT THIS SUV I HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS ABOUT IN PARK AND IN DRIVE YOU HEAR A LIFTER TYPE TICKING NOISE AT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THIS XTERRA. I FOR SURE THINK IT IS A LIFTER TICK BUT THE DEALER HAS ALWAYS SAID IT IS NOTHING AND NO NOT WORRY ABOUT IT. IT HAS NOT GOTTEN LOADER BUT INSIDE BY THE WHEEL WELL AND ALSO INSIDE RIGHT ENGINE SIDE YOU CAN HEAR IT. AS I DRIVE YOU CAN ALSO HEAR IT WITH THE WINDOWS UP. THEY AGREE THEY HEAR IT BUT THEY STATE ALL OTHER XTERRA MAKE THE SAME. THEY CLAM IT IS THE NORMAL INJECTOR. I THINK IT IS LIFTERS OR LOSE VALVE THAT THE V6 IS NOTED FOR. I STILL SAY A ENGINE OF THIS PRICE SHOULD BE VERY QUIET AND NOT SOUND LIKE LIFTER NOISE. *NM
Jul 04, 2006
FROM THE ONSET OF THE PURCHASE I HAVE BEEN HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE THE MECHANICS AT THE NISSAN REPAIR SHOPS STATES THAT NOTHING IS WRONG , HOWEVER THE NOISE GETS WORST WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR , FOR LONGER PERIODS , I HAVE HAD NISSAN SERVICE THE CAR BUT ALL THEY DO IS TIGHTEN THE FAN, THE TIMING TENSIONER PULLEY , YET THE NOISE IS STILL THERE, NISSAN NORTH AMERICA HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND SO HAS THE DEALER TO THIS DAY THEY CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM , NOR ARE HAVE THEY BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE. *NM
Dec 25, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
THERE WAS A BREAK-IN OF MY CAR AND THE DOME LIGHT WAS LEFT ON. THE DOME LIGHT APPARENTLY SHORT-CIRCUITED AND BURNED OFF. THE HOT LIGHT FELL ON MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE TRUCK IS NOW TOTALED BY MY INSURANCE. *JB
Nov 08, 2005
PROBLEMS WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 5 TIMES TO REPLACE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND ECM. THE VEHICLE STILL DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. *NM
Aug 26, 2005
ALTERNATOR. *JB
Aug 16, 2005
THE FUSES WERE BURNING. WHEN REMOVING THE FUSE ONE COULD SEE SPARKS. DEALER REPLACED THE FUSES, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
Jan 04, 2005
AIR BAGS
3 complaints
I have been in three accidents, of decent speed, and my airbags never deployed. I was told to report that.
Aug 09, 2025
My vehicle has been in 3 accidents. Being rear-ended at 70MPH, again six months later at 60MPH, then the forward vehicle slammed their brakes, and I hit them at around 30MPH. In any of these accidents, NONE of my airbags deployed.
Jun 09, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, SHE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK AND A CONCUSSION. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FROM THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS RULED AS DESTROYED AND WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. *TR
Mar 10, 2014
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
UNKNOWN. Wanting to make a recall appointment that was reported on my SMOG check.
Apr 01, 2022
I HAVE CHANGED MY FUEL PUMP 11 TIMES IN TWO YEARS SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT
Mar 12, 2019
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE HUD DRUMS, LOCATED IN THE GEARS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATES, SHIMMIES, AND MAKES A LOT OF NOISE IN THE REAR. THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT WILL FALL OFF OR DROP AT ANY MOMENT. THE CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE HER VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALER FOR INSPECTION BECAUSE IT WAS PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Apr 29, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3 complaints
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. *TR
Oct 26, 2009
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. *TR
Oct 22, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON HER VEHICLE FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE JERKS AND CONTINUES TO PROCEED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND A TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE ABS WAS FAILING AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED AGAIN. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE IN THE CONTACT'S YARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ABS FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
Jun 17, 2009
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
I TOOK MY VECHICLE TO ACE AUTO AND HE CLAIM HE FIXED IT GAVE ME A LIST THE SECOND TIME BUT NOT THE FIRST TIME IT SAT THERE FOR A YEAR THAN I GOT IT OUT FOR 2 MONTHS BACK IN AGAIN ITS GOES REAL SLOW BACK FIRES NOW AND STERRING WHEEL LOCKED ONE DAY NOW ITS ACTING LIKE IT DONT HAVE POWER TO IT.EVERYTIME YOU GO SPPEED LIMIT THE STEERING LOCKS IT SHAKES AND NOT ENOUGH POWER TO GO BARELY GO UP THE HILL TOO.
Jan 23, 2017
I HAVE REPLACED MY STARTER 3 TIMES. MY BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE A SHORT OR FAULTY WIRING I'M SURE BECAUSE WE HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE GOTTEN TICKETS BECAUSE OF THIS AS A RESULT I HAVE A EXPIRED BRAKE TAG I CANT GET A NEW ONE BECAUSE THE WIRING WILL COST TO MUCH. MY UV JOINT BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY. THAT PART THEY TELL ME IS NOT A COMMON BREAKING PART. NISSAN CHARGES OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPAIR THAT. I'M TOLD MY WIRING IS BAD AFTER I REPLACE MY STARTER 2 MONTHS AGO. THEY SENT ME A RECALL FOR MY COLUMN STEERING AND I HAD IT REPAIRED BUT IT STILL IS A SLIGHT HASSLE TO CHANGE GEARS. I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER TELLING ME THEY ARE BUYING 2004 NISSAN XTERRA'S BUT WHEN I CALLED THE SALES MAN SAYS IT'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE XTERRA'S THAT'S JUST A SALES STUNT. I THINK ITS A BUNCH OF BULL NISSAN KNOWS THEY DIDN'T DO A GOOD JOB WITH THESE 2004"S.
May 15, 2015
WHEELS
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVE MY NISSAN XTERRA IN IN HIGHWAY AND MY CAR START TO SHAKE AND WITH IN 15 MINUTE 3 LUG NUT OUT OF 6 CAME OUT AND OTHER THREE ABOUT TO LOOSE. IT WAS SCARY. I ANYHOW APPROACHED TO CAR REPAIR SHOP AND LEARNED THAT MY FRONT WHEEL BEARING GONE BAD. I JUST FOUND THAT NISSAN XTERRA 2012 HAS RECALL FOR SIMILAR BEARING ISSUE. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING WHILE SUCH INCIDENCE ON HIGHWAY AND I KEEP LOSING FAITH ON SUCH MOST RELIABLE NISSAN BRAND NAME THEREFORE, I WOULD SINCERE REQUEST TO PLEASE INCLUDE XTERRA 2004 MODEL FOR THIS RECALL TOO. THANKS
Sep 14, 2016
WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 NISSAN XTERRA THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE ROTOR AND MY VEHICLE SUNK DOWN AND CONTINUED TO SKID FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE DETACHED TIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING I OBSERVED THAT TWO LUG NUTS HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF. THE VEHICLE'S TIRES HAD NOT HAD ANY SERVICE DONE TO THEM RECENTLY AND IT IS STILL A MYSTERY AS TO WHY THE WHEEL DETACHED. IT IS STILL UNKNOWN AS TO WHAT THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE IS AND THERE IS NO WAY TO INSPECT THE DETACHED TIRE AS IT WENT INTO A MARSHLAND AND WAS LOST. *TR
Jun 19, 2011
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
SPEEDS OVER 60 HITS A BUMP AND STARTS ROCKING AND BOUNCING
Oct 17, 2020
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING MY XTERRA, IT LOSES POWER AND CUTS OUT ON ME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND CUTS COMPLETELY OFF WHEN I'M ACCELERATING. THERE IS A DECLARATION AND THEN THE VEHICLE WON'T CRANK OR START LEAVING ME STRANDED. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME OVER YEARS THAT THE XTERRA HAS CUT OFF ON ME. ALL DASHBOARD SYSTEMS STOP COMPLETELY WHEN IT HAPPENS. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR WHEN IT HAPPENS.
Aug 04, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FUEL GAUGE REGISTERING IMPROPERLY. ONLY SHOWS 3/4 TANK UPON FILLING TANK FULL AND WILL NOT DROP UPON USAGE OF FUEL. GAUGE HAS ONLY DROPPED ONCE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE.
Oct 07, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL STAY LIT AS IF YOU WERE PRESSING THE BRAKE EVEN WHEN ENGINE IS OFF, CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT SET EITHER SO YOU CAN TURN IT ON BUT WILL NOT ENGAGE. IT MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH LOCATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL. I'VE FASHIONED A SPACER TO SLIDE IN BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND SWITCH SO THEY'LL GO OFF WHEN I'M NOT DRIVING. I WAS JUST CURIOUS AS IF THERE IS A RECALL TO THIS OR IF I HAVE TO ACTUALLY REPLACE THE PART MY SELF.
Sep 23, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
GOT INTO MY CAR ONE DAY AND UPON TRYING TO CRANK IT , WHEN TURNING THE KEY IT HESITATED TO CRANK AND FINALLY DID SO. WHEN I REACHED MY DESTINATION, WHEN I LEFT MY CAR WOULD JUST NOT CRANK. NO CLICKS. LIGHTS WORK FINE. NOTHING IS WRONG WITH SECURITY, BATTERY. JUST REPLACED THE STARTER AROUND OCT OF LAST YEAR.
Feb 18, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
2004 XTERRA HAD BEEN LOW ON RADIATOR FLUID AND NEEDED TOPPING UP EACH WEEK, THEN EACH DAY. AFTER FILLING WITH WATER AND COOLANT NIGHT BEFORE CAR BEGAN TO OVERHEAT ON HWY. CAR SAT IN SUN ALL DAY, THEN OVERHEATED IN TRAFFIC. HAD TOWED TO WORK ON IT. REPLACED SPLIT RADIATOR HOSE WHERE DRIPPING OCCURS AND REFILLED CAR RADIATOR, NO LEAKING APPARENT. NEXT DAY, DROVE ON HWY TO WORK. AT 65-75 MPH CAR BEGAN MAKING CLICKING/TAPPING NOISES FROM ENGINE. WENT UPHILL TOWARDS INTERCHANGE AND CAR SHOOK VIOLENTLY, STEAM (OR SMOKE) CAME FROM UNDER HOOD AS I CAREFULLY CROSSED FREEWAY TO EXIT, ALL LIGHTS CAME ON ON DASH AND SMOKE OR STEAM POURED INTO THE CAR THROUGH AIR VENTS. I HAD LOST ALL POWER AND POWER STEERING, BUT I STEERED IT SAFELY TO HWY SERVICE ROAD STREET WITH PARKING LOT. CAR WAS SMOKING UNDER HOOD, STEAM OR SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF VENTS AND ALL LIGHTS REMAINED ON ON THE DASH. UNDER THE HOOD, THE A/C CONDENSER OR RADIATOR HAS A 5" BREAK ON TOP OF IT. WHEN I PUT WATER IN THE RADIATOR IT POURS THROUGH SEVERAL PLACES WHERE HOSES CONNECT (GASKETS AND SEALS, I PRESUME). HAD THE CAR TOWED HOME AND I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT EVER AGAIN, BUT NOW I CAN'T GET TO WORK OR PICK MY KIDS UP FROM SCHOOL ANYMORE AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT OR PAY FOR REPAIRS SINCE I CAN'T GET TO WORK.
May 24, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON 9/11/2016, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY 2004 NISSAN XTERRA, THERE WAS A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. I PULLED IN FRONT OF A MAECHANICS BAY AT FIRESTONE IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA. WHILE PARKING MY SUV, WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE, THE SUV RAPIDLY ACCELATRED AND DROVE THROUGH THE BUILDING AND BADLY INJURED A MECHANIC STANDING IN THE BAY. I WAS BRAKING AS HARD AS I COULD, AND THE SUV KEPT ACCELARTING AND WOULD NOT STOP. I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. AT THE TIME OF THIS ACCIDNET, THE SUV WAS AT A TOTAL STOP WHILE SHIFITNG IT INTO PARK. IT WAS LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT OF FIRESTONE ON WARWICK BLVD. IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA. THIS VECHILE WAS IN AS NEW CONDITION WITH ONLY A LITTE OVER 12,000 MILES. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING, ANTOTHER VECHILE IN THE BAY, THE DRIVER OF THE SUV, AND SEVERE INURIES TO THE MECHANIC STANDING ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAY. AGAIN, AT NO POINT , WAS THE DRIVERS FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE DRIVER WAS BRAKING THROUGHOUT THIS INCIDENT AND COUD NOT STOP THE VECHILE. WHAT IS LEFT OF THIS VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN THE GEICO LOT ON PRODUCTION DRIVE IN YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA.
Sep 19, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY STARTER 3 TIMES IN 4 YEARS. I HAVE ALL OF THE RECEIPTS TO SHOW ALSO. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE MY RADIATOR BECAUSE OF A CRACK NEAR THE CAP. I HAD A HOSE THAT GOES THROUGH MY DASH WITH THE HOT WATER EXPLODE ON ME AND BURN MY HAND PRETTY BAD. MY RADIATOR SEEMS TO EVAPORATE COOLING FLUID ON A REGULAR BASIS. I HAVE HAD A PRESSURE TEST IT IS HOLDING PRESSURE. AND NOW MY WARNING BELL IS NO LONGER WORKING. MY BATTERY HAS GONE DEAD 5 TIMES BECAUSE NO WARNING SOUND TO TELL ME I LEFT MY LIGHTS ON.
May 20, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. UPON INSPECTION, AN APPROXIMATELY 4IN CRACK WAS NOTICED ON THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR, PASSENGER SIDE, NEAR THE THERMOSTAT. REPLACEMENT OF THE RADIATOR WAS REQUIRED.
Feb 25, 2015
STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA AND IT IS LEAKING WATER IN THE REAR. I HAD THE BACK GLASS AND ROOF RACK CHECKED OUT BY A PROFESSIONAL. TO THE PROFESSIONALS FINDING THE WINDOW AND ROOF RACK WERE NOT LEAKING BUT THE WELDED SEAM OF MY VEHICLE IS LEAKING ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE SEAM WAS NEVER WELDED RIGHT AND OVER THE COURSE OF TIME IT HAS CAUSED A HAIR LINE CRACK ON THE ROOF. THE PROFESSIONAL LOOKED ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND NOTICED THE WELDED SEAM IS STARTED TO GIVE AWAY TOO. DUE TO THE CRACK MY VEHICLE IS LEAKING WATER EVERYTIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS. MY BACK CARPET HAS BEEN REMOVED SO NO FURTHER DAMAGE CAN BE DONE TO THE BACK INTERIOR. *KB
Nov 30, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NISSAN USES FAULTY EQUIPMENT IN THEIR VEHICLES AND ASHLY AT THEIR CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT ACTUALLY TOLD ME THAT NISSAN ONLY EXPECTS THEIR VEHICLES TO LAST THE 3 YRS OR 36K MILES!! SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD THE A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACES, ALL HEATER HOSSES REPLACED, OIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS, DRIVE BELTS REPLACED AND THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED. MY CAR LITERALLY BROKE DOWN IN MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS RETURNING FROM VACATION WITH MY SON, MY DOG AND MY CAT-IF MY TRIP WOULD HAVE 15 MINS. LONGER I WOULD HAVE BROKE DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. NISSAN DOES NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS AT ALL AND DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THE CONSUMER OR THEIR SAFETY!! *TR
Jun 02, 2009
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
1. FRONT RIGHT LOWER A-FRAME (SWING ARM) FRACTURED AND RELEASED BALL JOINT RESULTING IN CAR COLLAPSING ONTO THE TIRE. FAILURE APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY METAL FATIGUE DUE TO ROUGH EDGES OF BROKEN AREAS. BALL JOINT IS IN GOOD SHAPE AND STILL GRIPS A PIECE OF THE A-FRAME. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FACT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT A VERY LOW SPEED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. HAD IT HAPPENED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WOULD LIKELY HAVE CAUSED A ROLLOVER CRASH WITH FATALITIES POSSIBLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED, ALL PARTS WILL BE RETAINED WHEN IT IS. 2. LEFT REAR ANTI SWAY BAR MOUNTING CLAMP FAILED DUE TO METAL FATIGUE JUST DAYS PRIOR TO THIS RESULTING IN THE ANTI SWAY BAR BAR PUMMELING THE STEEL BRAKE LINE UNTIL IT SPRANG A LEAK. THIS RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. I REPLACED THE BROKEN CLAMP AND BRAKE LINE. AGAIN NO CRASH OCCURRED DUE TO LOW SPEED OPERATION. I HAVE THE PARTS AND PIECES IN MY POSSESSION. 3. PRIOR TO THIS BY A FEW WEEKS THE LEFT FRONT FREE WHEELING HUB DISINTEGRATED WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN. I REPLACED THE HUB BUT HAVE SOME PIECES. I HAVE NO THEORY ABOUT WHAT CAUSED THIS FAILURE, BUT IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT ACCIDENT. WE LIVE IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SIERRA NEVADAS AND MANY ROADS ARE PERCHED ALONG STEEP ROCKY SLOPES. A LOSS OF CONTROL CAUSED BY ANY OF THESE INCIDENTS COULD HAVE PROVED FATAL. THIS CAR HAS ONLY 90206 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN GENTLY. I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED ON A USER FORUM FOR XTERRA FANS THAT THE REAR SWAY BAR HAS BEEN A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THEM FOR QUITE A WHILE WITH THE RESULT THAT THEY RECOMMEND REMOVING THE SWAY BAR ALTOGETHER AND BEEFING UP THE REAR SHOCKS. THIS SUGGESTS THAT THE XTERRAS SHOULD BE RECALLED ON THE REAR SWAY BAR ISSUE. *TR
Mar 07, 2009
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE CRACKS ALONG THE SIDES OF THE TIRES. ALSO , WHEN I GOT NEW TIRES, A BIG O TIRES SHOP FOUND THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS BAD ON THE PERMANENT STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE THAT CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED DUE TO IT WAS THE __ TOE - SAI - INCLUDED ANGLE - AND THE TOTAL TOE. *TR
Jun 19, 2008
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I OWN A NISSAN XTERRA 2004 IT WAS IN PARK AND ROLLED BY ITSELF FROM FLAT TO DOWN A DRIVE HITTING A MOVING CAR THEN GOING DOWN A CLIFF INTO A TREE. NO ONE AT NISSAN OR ALLSTATE CAN EXPLAIN WHY IT ROLLED! NISSAN BLEW ME OFF SAYING IT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CONCERNS ME IS THAT IF IT COULD JUST ROLL LIKE THAT WHY DID THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY? THERE EXPLANATION WELL--- IT WAS IN PARK! SO HOW CAN IF IT IS IN PARK NO KEYS CAN IT ROLL FORWARD THEN DOWN???? *JB
Oct 23, 2007
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2004 XTERRA HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR VARIOUS REASON. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ONE PROBLEM THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE CONSUMER WITH A DEFECTIVE RIGHT DOOR. THE RADIO ALSO DOES NOT WORK. *TS WHEN THE POWER WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN THE CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WINDOW REGULATOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES. BOTH FRONT WINDOW RUN CHANNELS WARPED TWICE AND CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO JUMP WHEN THEY WERE ROLLED DOWN. *NM
Sep 28, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS AN ENGINE FIRE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT A FAULTY FUEL CLAMP WAS USED WHICH DISENGAGED, CAUSING FUEL TO SPILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
Mar 10, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CRUISE CONTROL: WHEN ACTUATING THE ACCELERATE BUTTON THE VEHICLE SURGES EXCESSIVELY AS IF ONE WAS PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS IS A CONSISTANT PROBLEM THAT APPEARS TO HAVE NO RESOLUTION WITH THE DELER OR MANUFACTURER.*AK
Feb 19, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ALB LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES THEN STAYED ON . DEALER HAD TO REPLACE ITEM THAT MAKES ANTI BRAKES WORK. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN VEHICLE. NOW WHEN I STOP SUDDENLY MY BRAKES LOCK AND I LEAVE TIRE MARKS. ALSO WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT PEDAL WILL HOLD FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS THEN GOES TO FLOOR. I NEED A VEHICLE I CAN TRUST BOTH ME AND MY HUSBAND ARE DISABLED VETERANS. ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SUGGESTION: THE DRIVERS SEAT AFTER A PERSON ADJUSTS IT. THE LEVER ON SEAT RUBS ON CENTER CONSOLE WILL WEAR HOLE IN CONSUL. I BELIEVE THIS MAY BE A EASY FIX. JUST DOUBLE CHECK THAT NO MATTER WERE SEAT IS POSITIONED OR SIZE OF PERSON IT SHOULD NOT RUB CENTER CONSOLE.*AK
Sep 22, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CRUISE CONTROL ERRATIC BEHAVIOR, STALLING, EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION UNDER STAGGERED AMOUNTS, SLUGGISHNESS. *JB
Sep 16, 2004
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How many problems does the 2004 NISSAN Xterra have?
The 2004 NISSAN Xterra currently has 84 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2004 NISSAN Xterra?
The most common problems reported for the 2004 NISSAN Xterra are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2004 NISSAN Xterra problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2004 NISSAN Xterra comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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