Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2010 Nissan Xterra.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems |
The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph pulling a small trailer he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the guard rail causing the trailer to roll over. The contact suffered injuries to the back and psychological damage as well. The vehicle started shaking before he lost control. The contact stated that the alignment was abnormal when the vehicle was purchased but he was unaware of the bad wheel alignment. The manufacturer was at fault and should not have sold the vehicle. The failure mileage was 200.
July 2015,car quit steering no warning. Turned out to be rack and pinion went out. Cost $1900 to replace . Then September 2015 car just quit because the transmission was not working, had to totally replace with a new one was non repairable. Cost was $4970. 00 machanic said reason was that engine coolant mixed in with transmission fluid.