Transmission Noise problems of the 2007 Nissan Xterra

Ten problems related to transmission noise 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.

1 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. While driving 40 mph, an abnormal noise was heard and the transmission failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

2 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2016

Driving auto starting making noise like going over rumble strip, then wouldn't start but could be started by crossing wires under hood. Took to dutro in zanesville, they installed new computer system. Still wouldn't start,they told me I needed a new transmission for intermix problem. 6000 dollars. Contacted Nissan the bbb. No help! 100100 miles on it. Never received a recall or anything. Shouldn't there have been a recal?.

3 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. While driving at 45 mph, there was a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a cross contamination of coolant between the engine and the transmission. The mechanic diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

4 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2013

My car was jarring and making a rumbling noise so I took it in to get fixed. There was water detected in my transmission so I had it flushed twice. The rumbling continued so they replaced the radiator. That cost a total of about $1,000. A few weeks later it got worse and they told me I needed a new transmission. That will be between $4500-$5000. Nissan has been under investigation regarding coolant mixing in the transmission fluid and have not done anything to fix the problem. There to be a recall!.

5 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that a grinding noise emitted from under the hood area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the failure was located at the radiator cooler unit, which was determined to be fractured and causing coolant to penetrate the transmission. As a result, the transmission failed and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 71,000. Kmj.

6 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2013

While accelerating, merging onto a major highway, and without warning the vehicle lost power lunged forward and started making a loud grinding noise. I was nearly hit from behind by a vehicle having the right-of-way before I could get to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to and was diagnosed by a mechanic as having "cross contamination of transmission fluid and antifreeze due to transmission intercooler failure". This incident has been reported to and dismissed by Nissan as not being a frequent problem for them.

7 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2011

Shuddering noise. Then transmission failure.

8 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2011

Transmission and radiator failure making it on safe to drive, Nissan company is well aware of these issues and refuse to do a recall and refuse to let their customers to be aware of the issue. Asu for premed and I need my vehicle to get to school and work I as caregiver for an elderly man and woman so not a very much of an income so I depend on my car about a month ago I was driving on the highway when I heard a noise at the back end shuddered as if I was driving over rumble strips I took it in on my next oil change.

9 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2011

Avondale Nissan unsafe failure parts transmission and radiators hi my name is marisa mitchell my story begins as a happy one, but soon turns out to be my worst nightmare back in November 2007 . I brought my first car a 2007 Nissan Xterra from avondale Nissan in phoenix arizona brand new which is now paid off for. It was very nice vehicle which had really small issues with normal wear and tear and normal maintenance which I kept up on myself. Right now i’m attending asu for premed and I need my vehicle to get to school. The issue started when I was driving on the highway, all of sound I heard a noise at the back end shuddered as if I was driving over rumble strips. I took it in on my next oil change to discovered that out that my transmission fluid was into the coolant, which then I had the radiator change , then to discovered a couple months later my engine light came on and the same issue which I was previously having with the my transmission fluid was into the coolant began again. In addition to that incident, I was told from numerous dealerships including Nissan that radiator was damaged and now the transmission was also damage. I then started goggling the problem and to my surprise to find out that so many other Nissan owners were experiencing the same problem. This horrified me when I went to the dealership where I purchased it new in 2007. The service advisor in the service department told me this is a terrible problem because Nissan is aware of this is a horrible design flaw on Nissan's part and they’re not doing anything to help their customers, he said that Nissan is not going to do a recall at all its just a defect . He also stated that to fix’s the transmission and get another radiator which cost $ 500 for the radiator and$ 5155 for transmission not included tax or labor. I will never in my life ever buy a Nissan again nor would I recommend someone to purchase it! i’m not getting any answers from them they are fully aware of this unsafe defec.

10 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2010

Started making noises coming from underneath and jerking, so was taken to dealership and they said it was the rear end which they replaced under warranty , but still made noise and slight clunking. Took into another dealership Nov of 2012 and they flushed the transmission and said everything was fine at approx 119000 miles. Then today at 129,000 miles said my rear end needed replacement and my transmission was bad and the fluid was milky from cross contamination , which is a known issue with these type of suvs. Said they will not cover it cause its over 100000 miles now .



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