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Nissan is facing a rash of complaints about automatic transmission failures in the company's trucks and SUVs, according to
The New York Times. Certain 2005-2010
Frontier,
Pathfinder and
Xterra models may have an issue with their radiators which could cause coolant to mix with the automatic transmission fluid. That's not supposed to happen, and it could cause premature failure. Nissan, meanwhile, has extended its warranty coverage, but only on the radiators. Owners, meanwhile, say that they've been stuck with expensive transmission repair bills since the warranties run out at 80,000 miles.
The NYT reports that Nissan extended its radiator coverage in October of last year after the company discovered that internal oil cooler tubes may crack and leak. The Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association, meanwhile, says that the radiator coolant tanks themselves are rupturing, which then allows the fluid to mix with coolant before being pumped back into the transmission.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received upwards of 200 complaints on the issue, though it's still unclear at this point whether or not the government agency is looking into the problem. For its part, Nissan has said that if the problem occurs on vehicles still within warranty, any transmission repairs would also be included in the coverage.
Nissan SUV and pickup owners experiencing transmission failures originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 25th, 2011
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Nissan has issued a voluntary recall on select
Frontier and
Xterra models due to problems with the lower steering column joint and shaft, as well as the
Sentra sedan for problems with the positive battery cable terminal. Just under 605,000 vehicles are affected by this recall, which is set to ramp up in early December.
Approximately 303,000 Frontiers and 283,000 Xterras in the United States, Canada and a number of Latin American countries can develop corrosion that limits the movement of the lower steering column joint. If this issue is overlooked, it can lead to the steering shaft cracking.
Sentras, on the other hand, have developed a problem with the connector on the positive battery cable terminal, which can cause the car to have issues starting, or can possibly result in stalling at low speeds. Approximately 18,500 Sentras manufactured between May 15, 2010 and July 8, 2010 are being recalled for this reason.
Affected model years depend on where the vehicle was manufactured, and you can see the full details in Nissan's press release,
after the jump.
Thanks to all for the tips!
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Continue reading Nissan recalling 605,000 Frontier, Xterra and Sentra models over two issues
Nissan recalling 605,000 Frontier, Xterra and Sentra models over two issues originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 12th, 2010
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Nissan is recalling a number of models due to overheating
Garmin navigation units. Cars, trucks and SUVs equipped with Nuvi 750, 760 and 765 GPS devices are at risk for a vehicle fire due to overheating batteries in the devices. According to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects Nissan's
Altima,
Frontier,
Pathfinder,
Rogue,
Sentra,
Versa and
Xterra models sold with the Garmin devices between 2008 and 2010. NHTSA does not say exactly how many vehicles will be effected by the defective batteries.
Garmin technicians will make the necessary repairs to the GPS units by replacing the battery with a new, less-toasty unit and adding an additional spacer between the battery and the rest of the device. The repair won't cost owners anything other than a little time and a trip to the local dealership. Nissan will notify owners directly about the recall, which is scheduled to begin sometime during this month. Suzuki is facing a
similar recall, as well - these Garmin navigation units are fitted in the
SX4,
Grand Vitara and
Equator.
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Nissan joins overheating Garmin sat-nav recall originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 13th, 2010
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You can quit biting your nails waiting for
Nissan to unveil pricing information on the2011
Pathfinder,
Xterra,
Frontier and
Altima. The company has just announced that, starting next year, the Pathfinder will start at $27,840 for the two-wheel drive, V6 S model. That marks a $300 increase over the 2010 version. Topped out, the SUV will set you back $42,600 for the four-wheel drive V8 LE.
Meanwhile, the base, two-wheel drive Xterra X commands an MSRP of $23,850, which is about $1,100 more than the outgoing model. Option up to the range-topping four-wheel drive PRO-4X with an automatic gearbox, and you can expect to hand over $30,100 of your hard-earned cash.
If a pickup is more your flavor, Nissan will let you hop into a Frontier S King Cab two-wheel drive for $17,750, though the topped-out SL Crew Cab with four-wheel drive, long-wheelbase chassis and a V6 engine coupled to a five-speed automatic gearbox will cost significantly more at $31,630.
Finally, the company has priced the 2011 Nissan Altima sedan at $19,900 when equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a CVT gearbox. Look to pay $22,940 for the Altima Coupe and $26,780 for the hybrid sedan.
None of the prices above include destination, so you can expect things to be just a bit more expensive by the time you leave the dealer lot with keys in hand.
Hit the jump for the full press release.
[Source: Nissan]
Continue reading 2011 Nissan Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier and Altima pricing announced
2011 Nissan Xterra, Pathfinder, Frontier and Altima pricing announced originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 11th, 2010
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Nissan's
Xterra, a throwback to when all SUVs were red in tooth and claw, may be swinging on the gallows sooner rather than later. According to
Ward's Auto, the gloriously upright off-roader faces an uncertain future amidst slumping sales and ever-tightening federal fuel economy regulations.
Ward's data indicates that the Xterra has sold just 12,186 units through July, and even that modest figure is well ahead of last year's glacial pace brought about by the stagnant economy. By comparison,
Nissan shipped 88,578 new Xterras off to owners in 2000.
The Xterra hasn't received more than modest changes since its redesign back in 2005, and although Nissan's vice president of advanced product and product planning and stategy, Larry Dominique, says the automaker will try to build the SUV '"as long as we possibly can," there isn't a redesign in sight.
Despite the Xterra's likely demise,
Ward's says that the Xterra's mid-size kin, the Frontier pickup and Pathfinder, don't appear to be going anywhere, though Dominique seemingly hints that the latter could continue on in a new form, saying "Pathfinder will live on... how it will live on, wait to see. There's no reason to get rid of a three-row crossover or SUV." Could Nissan be pondering a shift to a car-based Pathfinder, like the
2011 Ford Explorer and the forthcoming
Dodge Durango? We should know within the year.
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Nissan Xterra not long for this world? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 27th, 2010
