Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2011 Nissan Xterra

Three problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2011 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2011 Xterra.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2017

Exhaust manifold failed. Defective weld during manufacturing process. Allowed heat and exhaust gases emission. Supersedes complaint number: 11035945 & complaint number: 11035942. Now I have the manifold off the vehicle I can clearly see the defective weld.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2017

Driver's side exhaust manifold broke while driving slowly on bumpy road. Flange that attached to catalytic converter separated from stainless steel piping. Now heat and carbon monoxide is pumping out under driver's feet. Very loud. Nissan says "tough luck" - we are not paying. 54,000 miles, 7 years old.

3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2017

Driver's side exhaust manifold broke while driving slowly on bumpy road. Flange that attached to catalytic converter separated from stainless steel piping. Now heat and carbon monoxide is pumping out under driver's feet. Very loud. Nissan says "tough luck" - we are not paying. 54,000 miles, 7 years old.


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