Steering Column problems of the 2003 Nissan Xterra

Two problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2003 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2003 Xterra.

1 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2011

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.

2 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2011

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.


Other Steering related problems of the 2003 Nissan Xterra

Steering problems
10
Steering Column problems
2


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