Five problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2007 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2007 Xterra.
Noticed that the vehicle was shifting hard especially in overdrive. Soon after the vehicle overheated on 4/4/11. Added coolant to get to garage. Upon inspection found that there was coolant in the transmission. Had it towed to the dealer and they confirmed that there was a crack in the transmission cooler and it put coolant into the transmission. The radiator and transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $7400. I called the dealer I purchased the vehicle from and they told me there was nothing they could do for me it was a Nissan issue. Called Nissan customer support filed a complaint. After reviewing my complaint they told me there was nothing they could do for me. Searched on line and found that there are many Nissan's from 2005 -2007 with this failure. Nissan is ignoring the issue. Contacted the attorney genneral's office and they are investigating. The vehicle is currently at a Nissan dealership and has been since 4/5/11. We feel that the vehicle is unsafe to drive.
2007 Nissan Xterra power train/timing chain problem. The vehicle was purchased new and was regularly maintained. The repair is a major cost from $1600 to $2500 to repair it was slighty over the maintenance when problem discovered by Nissan on a regular service visit. A claim with Nissan corp. Was made and initially denied after several months of not being able to drive the vehicle worried that the engine would go. I continued to fight the denial and comply with all their request to obtain records on all maintenance done to vehicle. They finally responded and only paid a portion of the repair. The repair cost was still an economic burden. The parts were replaced to my knowledge. I am very displeased with the outcome especially being a loyal customer for many years. I am truly disappointed with how Nissan treats their customers and will never purchase a Nissan vehicle again!.
Battery died. After replacing the battery something happened to the transmission. The vehicle was "stuck" in 4th gear. Had to have the valve body replaced. The vehicle is 31/2 years old and the valve body was corroded. Had to be put on a waiting list for the part from the dealership. There has to be many of these cars having the same problem if there is a waiting list for the part.
2007 Nissan Xterra radiator failed mixed anti-freeze with transmission fluid, transmission stopped working in middle of dangerous intersection no warning! $5000. 00 to repair. Nissan and dealer say that there is nothing being done by Nissan to fix problem.
Transmission coolant line corrodes and ruins the transmission.