Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2010 Nissan Xterra

Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 2010 Nissan Xterra. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake fluid leak (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Nissan Xterra

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
3
Brake Fluid Leak problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2010 Nissan Xterra

The Service Brakes problem

Sudden loss of power while driving between 10-15 mph. Immediate loss of brakes, acceleration, and power steering. Vehicle was in motion on the 405 fwy/sepulveda pass area during morning rush hour in stop-go traffic conditions. Was able to pull to side of road, and shut off vehicle.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

Vehicle parking brake does not hold due to rear axle seal leaking fluid contaminating parking brake shoes. Issue is covered under TSB via NHTSA item number 10033306, but Nissan will not cover under warranty despite being a safety issue.   Read details...


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