Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 72000 | ||
| Both of my front rims cracked on my 2001 nissan xterra. two of the four passenger side spokes and one of the driver's side spokes is starting to crack. there wasn't any impact that would have caused this. i only noticed because my brakes began squeaking after a trip with my 10yr old son. when i looked at the front rims to check the brakes, i noticed the cracks. they are aluminum 4 spoke 15x7rims. i found a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 03v307000. | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 2 | 04/01/2003 | |
| In 2003 there was a recall on 2000 xterra's - nhtsa id 03v307000. this recall had to do with wheels cracking. i have a 2001 xterra outside the vin range of the recall and have had 2 wheels crack in the last 16 months. no one at nissan or the local dealership will do anything about it except to sell me new wheels. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 45500 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated during an oil change the mechanic noticed the driver side rear wheel was fractured. the vehicle was operating normal prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where a spare tire was put onto the vehicle. *ak updated 05/16/06. *jb | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 1 | 07/20/2001 | |
| Found cracks in two of my 2001 xterra original alloy wheels. cracks were visible on one wheel from inside to outside. this wheel was immediately removed due to a serious safety concern. i was told by nissan that there was a recall, but did not include my vin number. recall was primarily for 2000 models. complaint issued to nissan consumer affairs for possible reimbursement of replacement wheels. *nm | |||
| 03/02/2005 | 1 | ||
| Driver noticed that all four wheels had cracks inside and outside. this caused leaks from the tires and unbalance of the vehicle while driving. driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the wheels and tires were operating as designed, but a flaw was noticed while inspecting. *ak | |||
| 05/19/2004 | 48900 | 1 | |
| While driving at 35 mph the front left wheel separated from the vehicle without warning. the vehicle rolled into a ditch but the vehicles occupants were not damaged. the manufacturer is looking into the problem and is dragging their feet. *nm | |||
| 01/21/2004 | 1 | 08/06/2001 | |
| 3 cracks found in the spokes of my alloy wheels on my 2001 nissan xterra. nissan refused to replace the wheel. the current recall for cracked wheel spokes was not for the 2001 model.*ak | |||
| 04/19/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving at 55 mph on i-95 right rear wheel and axle flew of car, then, consumer had no brakes, and managed to get to side of road. consumer felt very lucky he was not killed. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| While driving center wheel cap fell completely off due to a missing spring clip. please give any further details. *ak | |||