general problems of the 2008 Nissan Xterra

The brake master cylinder failed multiple times, leaving the system in bypass mode. The resulting delay in braking led to potential collision on multiple occasions.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. While operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed false readings. The gauge showed that the fuel tank had less fuel than what was actually present. Also, on several occasions, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the vehicle did not immediately stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no failures were found. Later, while driving, the vehicle stalled after depressing the brake pedal. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000.

When the breaks is pressed in an emergency to stop it pushes the vehicle forward and does not stop when it should.

Vehicle front brakes overheat. When driving downhill at any rate brakes will soften continuously until having to pull over for fear of safety. When brakes were checked by dealer they stated that they were at 75% and should be working fine. Every time I brake going down hill I feel softness in brakes. Brakes also will start to smell after braking downhill.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floor without any warning. The contact had to cautiously maneuver the brake pedal to release for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for further inspection and diagnosis. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07e105000 (service brakes, air) and 07v528000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Pam.