Steering Column problems of the 2004 Nissan Xterra

After repairing steering column problem (recall id# 10v554000) less than one year, the gear box cracked and power steering fluid drained causing power steering lost function. I think gear box cracked problem is related to the steering column problem. I have contacted Nissan dealer and regional office but they denied the relationship of the problem.

I have replaced my starter 3 times. My brake lights have a short or faulty wiring I'm sure because we have replaced the bulbs several times. I have gotten tickets because of this as a result I have a expired brake tag I cant get a new one because the wiring will cost to much. My uv joint broke while I was driving on the high way. That part they tell me is not a common breaking part. Nissan charges over a thousand dollars to repair that. I'm told my wiring is bad after I replace my starter 2 months ago. They sent me a recall for my column steering and I had it repaired but it still is a slight hassle to change gears. I have received a letter telling me they are buying 2004 Nissan Xterra's but when I called the sales man says it's nothing wrong with the Xterra's that's just a sales stunt. I think its a bunch of bull Nissan knows they didn't do a good job with these 2004"s.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Xterra. The contact received recall campaign 10v554000, steering column. According to the recall the steering column shaft and joint were to be replaced with a shaft of a different design. The dealer replaced the lower shaft and joint, but the vehicle is still not steering properly. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was told that the gear box needed to be replaced. The contact stated that this should have been replaced with the recall or the failure was a result of the recall. The failure and current mileages on the vehicle were 78,000. Updated 03/08/jb.

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Xterra. The contact was driving at various speeds attempting to make a turn when the steering wheel became extremely difficulty to maneuver. Recently, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who repaired the vehicle under NHTSA recall campaign id number 0v554000 (steering:column). The remedy failed to correct the problem and the failure continued after the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they were unable to provide further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN was unavailable.