Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2012 Nissan Xterra

Two problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2012 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2012 Xterra.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2015

Vehicle's engine seized while being operated at a low rate of speed. Reason given by dealership when towed in was no oil in the engine however there was no warning light for either oil or engine issue displayed at any time leading up to engine failure. There had been a previous oil leak approximately 10 months earlier which had been repaired. There had been no incidents in the interim and no indication of issues. There was a recall related to the oil filter and engine but according to Nissan, my vehicle was not subject to the recall. I was forced to pay in advance of work being started for a full engine replacement despite the fact that I had only 4 months left on my 39 month lease.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2012

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Xterra. After moving the vehicle from a parking spot, the contact noticed oil leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing on two separate occasions, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500.


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