Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V554000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/09/2001 to 01/06/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 500552 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/11/2010 | 11/12/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 frontier vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001 through october 20, 2004, and model year 2002-2004, xterra vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001, through january 6, 2005. over time corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit movement of the joint. the limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lower steering column shaft. if the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, it may lead to cracking of the shaft during low speed maneuvers that require large steering inputs. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The steering column shaft and joint will be replaced with a shaft of a different design. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/21/2013 | 1 | ||
| I was driving along a slightly snow covered road with a little bit of ice. my speed was low about 15-20 miles per hour. the car stared sliding sideways toward another car heading toward me. my four-wheeled drive was engaged while driving. i managed to steer the car out of the way of the other car but i could not gain control of my vehicle. the brakes did not help and the steering would not respond. i traveled at least 80 feet hitting trees and bushes until a set of trees stopped my car. the crash totaled my car. *tr | |||
| 01/21/2013 | |||
| I was driving along a slightly snow covered road with a little bit of ice. my speed was low about 15-20 miles per hour. the car stared sliding sideways toward another car heading toward me. my four-wheeled drive was engaged while driving. i managed to steer the car out of the way of the other car but i could not gain control of my vehicle. the brakes did not help and the steering would not respond. i travelled at least 80 feet hitting trees and bushes until a set of trees stopped my car. the crash totaled my car. | |||
| 06/02/2012 | 100175 | ||
| I was negotiating a curve with around 45 mph and suddenly lost steering control. the vehicle started turning to the right side, i panicked and tried to steer it to the left ,and the vehicle took a u turn and came to a stop facing the inbound vehicles. luckily there was no other cars and i managed to take drive it again. it never happened before and i have no idea what causes it. it was really scary and i am not sure what to do about it. please advice. thanks | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 30000 | ||
| I drove the vehicle on a freeway under construction with one finished new pavement lane. when i was changed the other old lane to the new one, the wheel suddenly got out of control and spun from one lane to the other and ended in the midium bumped into barriers. lately i contacted with nissan and question if this is associated with the recall r1037. they denied. | |||
| 07/23/2011 | 101000 | ||
| When i was driving on freeway, the steering wheel of my car got hard to maneuver. i pulled very hard. i had to take my car to the dealer and they said they have to replace the hose from the steering wheel, the steering liquid is poured. and it costs me $ 500 to repair my car. i think it's a manufacturer's defect in the steering fluid hose. | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. the contact stated that after having the repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering:column), the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the battery and the starter system were defective and needed to be replaced. the parts were replaced but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileage was 110,000. | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. the contact stated that after having the repairs done for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v554000 (component: steering:column) the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the battery and the starter system were defective and needed to be replace. the parts were replaced but it fail to repaired the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 110,000. pm | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. the contact received notification on nhtsa campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering:column) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. after repairs, the contact was attempting a turn when the steering wheel became resistant and almost impossible to maneuver. the dealer advised the contact that there was nothing that they could do and offered no additional assistance. the current and failure mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 nissan xterra. the contact received notification on nhtsa campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering:column) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs; however when attempting to turn right the steering became difficult and almost impossible. the dealer advised the contact that it was nothing that they could do and offered no additional assistance. the current and failure mileages were 130,000. bw | |||
| 11/21/2008 | 54000 | ||
| Steering inputs very slower to respond, huge noise, could not make turn easily, it is happening every year since 2008 even after i serviced the vehicle and changed the parts, previously problem started with u- turns and now wide turns, left and right turns also. following it-up with nissan consumer affairs since july 2009 ( file # 6541095 and [intr #1358858] ), they did not take it seriously and closing the case, now i got a recall notice about my steering input issue released by nissan, however i feel this model or my particular vehicle is giving problems on turns and uncertain about braking condition. last time dealer warned me that vehicle is in bad condition how could i managed to drive to his shop. problem started again with noise and turns, suggest me what should be done, i will keep the vehicle in same condition until that time. some times when i'm turning on left hand side i feel like complete vehicle weight on my left hand and chest causing pains. | |||
| 03/26/2010 | 85000 | ||
| While driving home my 2003 nissan xterra jerked to the left, taking me into oncoming traffic. | |||