Two problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 2004 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2004 Xterra.
Follow up to odi complaint number 10289404. Nissan completed replacing break line on 10/25/09. There were no events leading to first failure, nor events leading to 2nd failure. Vehicle picked up driven short distance home from dealer; parked, not used. On 10/26, started vehicle for trip to work, brake pedal sunk again, brake light on steady red. Brakes failed again. Brake fluid again leaking, took pictures. Called Nissan-1-800 # again. Called corporate office at area code 615 number. Called dealer, left messages with manager, mike keenan. No answer back. Receptionist said manager "too busy". Vehicle not safe to drive, parked in driveway. As of this writing neither Nissan nor Nissan garage have called.
There were no indicators or events to lead up to a catastrophic brake failure in my 2004 Nissan Xterra. Vehicle was purchased new from dealer, has only 55,000 mi of usage, for local driving/round trip to work. Brake line cracked, fluid leaked which was an extremely unusual occurrence. I do not drive on lunar landscape, I. E. Pot holes, camping, or recklessly. This was sudden. Dealer ordered part, mechanic replaced part, entire brake line could not withstand pressure and more leakage ensued. Dealer wanted to 'seal" the leak, not replace part, which of course I feel is an inadequate repair. 2004 replacement part were not available at time of this writing. Car was inspected approximately 2 weeks ago and passed inspection. As of this writing vehicle has not been repaired. I believe this is a defective part and dealer is not forthcoming concerning breakage of brakeline.