Nissan Xterra 2009
Model Xterra made in 2009 by Nissan got 15 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningair bags, equipment and suspension. The car has one 4 engine.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 16/20/18 | 19.6794/28.0981/22.7462 | Regular | 3419 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 1-Aug-08 |
| 4 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | R | 15/21/17 | 18.6265/28.6533/22.1078 | Regular | 3616 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 1-Aug-08 |
| 4 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 16/20/17 | 19.2998/27.1895/22.1984 | Regular | 3616 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 1-Aug-08 |
| 4 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | 4 | 15/20/17 | 18.1798/27.5791/21.4731 | Regular | 3616 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 1-Aug-08 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V690000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/2004 to 11/19/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 242720 | 01/26/2009 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/29/2008 | 12/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. if this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. if this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. the recall began on january 26, 2009. owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. these owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E043000 | MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 294 | 09/14/2010 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/03/2010 | 09/10/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. the heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. the safety recall began on september 14, 2010. owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket marathon seat covers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on general motors, ford, chrysler, toyota, or nissan vehicles.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V401000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 09/16/2010 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/10/2010 | 09/10/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. the batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overheated batteries could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2010. owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E019000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | E (Equipment) | 1873 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/20/2010 | 05/21/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501zq00a, 54500zq00a, 551a1zq00a, 551a0zq00a , 54501ea00a, 54500ea00a, 551a1ea500, 551a0ea500, 54501zr00a, and 54500zr00a, sold between november 25, 2009 and may 14, 2010 as replacement parts for model year 2004 through 2010 titan, armada, and qx56, and model years 2005 through 2010 frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles. the lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 14, 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| NTB-09-030 | 04/06/2009 | 10030165 | Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod | 08/12/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| NTB-10-055 | 04/20/2010 | 10033710 | Nissan: blower motor does not work. the blower motor for heater and air conditioner does not operate. there are signs of water intrusion in the blower motor. *pe | 09/13/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| NTB-10-052 | 04/08/2010 | 10032628 | Nissan: the propeller shaft u joint (journal/journal bearings) is the source of noise and/or vibration on an applied vehicle. diagnose by evaluating the u joint with the propeller shaft removed. replace the u joint (journal/journal beari | 04/21/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| NTB-10-055 | 04/20/2010 | 10033710 | Nissan: blower motor does not work. the blower motor for heater and air conditioner does not operate. there are signs of water intrusion in the blower motor. *pe | 09/13/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| NTB-10-052 | 04/08/2010 | 10032628 | Nissan: the propeller shaft u joint (journal/journal bearings) is the source of noise and/or vibration on an applied vehicle. diagnose by evaluating the u joint with the propeller shaft removed. replace the u joint (journal/journal beari | 04/21/2010 | |
| NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service | 04/07/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| NTB-03-074C | 01/24/2010 | NTB-03-074E | 10032306 | Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e | 03/03/2010 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| NTB-03-074C | 01/24/2010 | NTB-03-074E | 10032306 | Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e | 03/03/2010 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| NTB-10-061 | 04/27/2010 | 10032992 | Nissan: xenon head lamp service. a xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). in most cases, replacement of a bulb or hid control unit will solve the incident. this includes a | 06/21/2010 | |
| NTB-03-074C | 01/24/2010 | NTB-03-074E | 10032306 | Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e | 03/03/2010 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||||
| NTB-03-074C | 01/24/2010 | NTB-03-074E | 10032306 | Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e | 03/03/2010 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| NTB-03-074C | 01/24/2010 | NTB-03-074E | 10032306 | Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e | 03/03/2010 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
| NTB12-009 | 02/03/2012 | 10043735 | Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| NTB12-035 | 04/10/2012 | 10043950 | Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles. *js | 05/02/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| NTB-10-102-A | 09/25/2012 | 10046601 | Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. model 2007-2013 nissan. *pe | 10/17/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| NTB-10-102-A | 09/25/2012 | 10046601 | Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. model 2007-2013 nissan. *pe | 10/17/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| NTB12-027 | 03/22/2012 | 10043771 | Nissan: pathfinder, xterra, and frontier; power steering hose service part change. *js | 04/26/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| NTB-10-115 | 09/27/2010 | 10034871 | Nissan: power steering oil cooler service. if a power steering oil cooler needs to be replaced for any reason, please refer to the service procedure. *pe | 01/21/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| NTB-10-072A | 10/06/2010 | 10034904 | Nissan: front suspension noise. a noise (clunking, squeaking, popping) can be heard when performing at least one of the following actions: turning the steering wheel left or right, driving over speed bumps, driving on rough roads, acceler | 01/26/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| NTB-10-052 | 04/08/2010 | 10032628 | Nissan: the propeller shaft u joint (journal/journal bearings) is the source of noise and/or vibration on an applied vehicle. diagnose by evaluating the u joint with the propeller shaft removed. replace the u joint (journal/journal beari | 04/21/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| NTB-10-008 | 01/15/2010 | 10033306 | Nissan: rear axle seal leaks. the rear axle assembly is leaking gear oil from the right and/or left hand axle seal, and the vehicle is equipped with a m226 style axle and no noise or vibration is coming from the rear final drive gears and | 08/06/2010 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| NTB-09-101 | 09/29/2009 | 10031305 | Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| NTB12-009 | 02/03/2012 | 10043735 | Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| DP12004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/11/2012 | Transmission Failure (ATF contamination) | |||
| Odi received a petition requesting investigation of transmission damage attributed to contamination by engine coolant.the source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator.odi has received (512) five-hundred-twelve consumer complaints between august 2005 to may 2012 regarding transmission problems.a copy of the petition will be placed in the public file.odi will review its content and related field data to assess whether a safety defect investigation is warranted.referenced voqs are listed on a separate page. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| DP12004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/11/2012 | Transmission Failure (ATF contamination) | |||
| Odi received a petition requesting investigation of transmission damage attributed to contamination by engine coolant.the source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator.odi has received (512) five-hundred-twelve consumer complaints between august 2005 to may 2012 regarding transmission problems.a copy of the petition will be placed in the public file.odi will review its content and related field data to assess whether a safety defect investigation is warranted.referenced voqs are listed on a separate page. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | ||||||
| DP12004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/11/2012 | Transmission Failure (ATF contamination) | |||
| Odi received a petition requesting investigation of transmission damage attributed to contamination by engine coolant.the source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator.odi has received (512) five-hundred-twelve consumer complaints between august 2005 to may 2012 regarding transmission problems.a copy of the petition will be placed in the public file.odi will review its content and related field data to assess whether a safety defect investigation is warranted.referenced voqs are listed on a separate page. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | ||||||
| DP12004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/11/2012 | Transmission Failure (ATF contamination) | |||
| Odi received a petition requesting investigation of transmission damage attributed to contamination by engine coolant.the source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator.odi has received (512) five-hundred-twelve consumer complaints between august 2005 to may 2012 regarding transmission problems.a copy of the petition will be placed in the public file.odi will review its content and related field data to assess whether a safety defect investigation is warranted.referenced voqs are listed on a separate page. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | ||||||
| DP12004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/11/2012 | Transmission Failure (ATF contamination) | |||
| Odi received a petition requesting investigation of transmission damage attributed to contamination by engine coolant.the source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator.odi has received (512) five-hundred-twelve consumer complaints between august 2005 to may 2012 regarding transmission problems.a copy of the petition will be placed in the public file.odi will review its content and related field data to assess whether a safety defect investigation is warranted.referenced voqs are listed on a separate page. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 06/23/2011 | 27500 | ||
| Air bag deployment 23 june 2011 location: pleasant valley trail, panamint mountains, death valley national park, ca time: approximately 6 pm i was driving on a popular 4x4 trail on the western edge of death valley national park on the evening of 23 june 2011. i was alone and crawling down a steep decline in 4 wheel drive, low range, in 1st gear. i made a transition from one set of deep ruts to another. the car rocked from the driver | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/20/2009 | 500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 35 mph she attempted to engage the horn but she had to apply excess force in order to get the horn to sound. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was informed the failure was due to the air bag within the steering wheel. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continues whenever she attempts to engage the horn. the failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 26,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 8247 | 1 | |
| We purchased a new 2009 nissan xterra on june 5, 2009. while driving the vehicle, the following dashboard warning lights come on for no known reason: brake, abs, slip, tire sensor & vdc. odometer fails to operate, mileage needle returns to the start position and does not show speed, and fails to register miles covered when the odometer fails. cruise control fails to operate. the vehicle has been brought to the service department of the dealership on 5 different occasions. the vehicle was brought in for electronic failure with the following odometer readings and dates: 849 on 6/22/2009, 1374 on 7/7/2009, 4082 on 8/10/2009, 8123 on 11/9/2009 and 8247 on 11/24/2009. the following repairs were made: replaced abs actuator, replaced odometer, replaced electrical harness and replaced electronic computer module. on the last occasion, the vehicle was brought in with dashboard warning lights on. service department at the dealership is unable to identify or fix the problem and instructed us to pick up the vehicle without providing any service or repair. the warning lights and failure of operating systems make this vehicle unsafe to operate. the warning lights are an indication of the failure of brakes & tire sensors. this vehicle is not safe to drive when the electronics fail. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Timing chain guides are worn and are now unstable and can cause the timing chain to break which will ruin engine. nissan knows about this problem and has changed to a new part in 2010. it is ridiculous that they are trying to charge me 1500 dollars to replace a part that cost 2 dollars when they knew about it when i brought it in so many times to diagnose!!!!! there are countless timing chain issues with other owners thenewx.org you will find tons of complaints | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 4950 | 1 | |
| Premature clutch failure in 2nd generation nissan xterra. clutch burnt out at under 5000 miles without warning while driving in snow in 4wd lo. i have 20 years manual driving experience, and have never burned out a clutch. dealership refused to pay for it because it is a wear item. many others have had same problem - some with transmission disengaging without any notice which could be very dangerous on a highway. many have described clutch as exploded or totally shredded when taken apart. we believe this is because nissan dumped the 350 z clutch, which is made for a lightweight sports car, into a heavy and powerful 4wd. this clutch is underpowered for the 265 hp xterra. nissan refuses to acknowledge this problem, yet it continues to happen. more info and details of the frequency of this failure can be found at edmunds.com under the nissan xterra clutch problem post. nissan has been totally inconsistent in its partial, complete, or lack of reimbursed for this problem. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | BUENA PARK | 90621 | INDUSTRIOUS MOTORS, LLC | 739-0800 |
| CA | Escondido | 92029 | MOSSY NISSAN, INC. | 7465050 |
| CA | Glendale | 91204 | GLENDALE NISSAN/INFINITI INC. | 240-6000 |
| CA | Oxnard | 93036 | TEAM NISSAN LLC | 485-8787 |
| CA | San Juan Capistrano | 92675 | WESELOH NISSAN, INC. | 234-4900 |
| FL | Palatka | 32177 | BECK NISSAN, INC. | 328-0354 |
| FL | stuart | 34997 | STUART NISSAN, LLC | |
| GU | Tamuning | NISSAN MOTOR CORP. IN GUAM | 6470504 | |
| HI | Honolulu | 96819 | HAWAII NISSAN, INC. | 5249111 |
| IL | Crystal Lake | 60014 | JIM M'LADY OLDSMOBILE, INC. | 4592288 |
| SC | easley | 29640 | BENSON FORD-MERCURY, INC. | 8506440 |
| TN | Chattanooga | 37408 | MTN. VIEW NISSAN, INC. | 7561500 |
| TX | AUSTIN | 78758 | MAXWELL-N, INC. | |
| TX | Irving | 75062 | BANKSTON NISSAN IN IRVING, INC. |