Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 2004 Nissan Xterra

One problem related to steering tie rod assembly has 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.

1 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2008

The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Xterra. While driving 5 mph the passenger side tie rod failed due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the component. 5 months later, the driver's side tie rod failed and was replaced. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 142,070 and current mileage was 152,150. Updated 06/17/09 the threads on the outer end of the tie rod adjusting bar and the internal threads of the outer tie rod assembly corroded to the point that there was no thread engagement and the adjusting bar simply pulled out of the tie rod assembly. The consumer stated 5 months later the drivers side did the exact same thing. Updated 06/17/jb.


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