Transmission Slip Out Of Gear Problems of Nissan Xterra

Nissan Xterra owners have reported 5 problems related to transmission slip out of gear (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the Xterra.

1 Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem of the 2006 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 02/01/2015

The radiator cracked causing intermix with transmission fluid I found after the occurances. While driving the transmission started slipping out of gear while in motion in the middle of traffic on city streets. The next time I drove it seemed okay. I entered a curving onramp and suddenly the transmission slipped out of gear, the engine revved high, and jerked hard back in to gear, spinning the wheels and causing me to go sideways near another vehicle. I quicklyquickly regained control, and continued driving to the nearest exit. The transmission slipped a couple more times, causing me to slow down but no loss of control. This could have caused a fatal accident, and though I was lucky enough to be okay, I had to pay $3700 to fix it. This occurred at 102,000 miles and happens to every Xterra, pathfinder, and frontier from 2005-2007. Their should be a recall before this results in deaths. It will inevitability cause fatalities.

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2 Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem of the 2007 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 05/31/2014

Transmission failure while merging in rush hour traffic. Vehicle suddenly dropped out of gear, then stuck in low gear without warning. Vehicle had to be pulled off the freeway immediately to avoid causing accident.

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3 Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem of the 2006 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 01/15/2014

While driving in traffic, automatic transmission slipped out of gear causing loss of speed and near collisions from following vehicles. Diagnosis was a flaw in the radiator that allowed coolant to enter the transmission causing the transmission to fail.

4 Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem of the 2005 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 04/07/2012

My wife was driving home from the grocery store when her Nissan Xterra would not shift out of first gear (it's an automatic). She had to drive home in first gear and keep it under 15 mph. The dealership informed us that the faulty radiator leaked coolant into the transmission causing a transmission failure. This is apparently a widely known issue with Nissan, but we were unaware of it until this occurred. Nissan is aware that the radiators in this model have been known to leak into the transmission, but they never notified my wife (she's the original owner) or else we would've taken steps to prevent this from happening. Thank god she wasn't on the highway when this happened. This issue needs to be taken more seriously before someone ends up in a fatal collision as a result. Even though my wife suffered no physical harm, we're now facing a $6100 repair bill.

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5 Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem of the 2005 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 07/12/2011

I purchased a new 2005 Nissan for my daughter six years ago. . . . . I have the exact problem that everyone else seems to have. . . . A faulty radiator caused coolant to ruin the transmission now Nissan wants thousands to replace the tranmission and radiator. Also the cadilac converter needs replacing and experiencing the same fuel gauge problem. . . . Since I have 109000 miles it is out of warranty. . . . I have not received any recalls in the mail and I have always been the titled owner since I purchased it brand new. I am disgusted that Nissan is aware that there was a faulty radiator, this is not caused by wear and tear. . . . But intends on doing nothing. They charged me $100 just to diagnose the problem. My daughter doesn't have thousands for these kind of repairs and the car slips out of gear while driving which is dangerous. It seems Nissan should be forced to make these specific repairs since they are aware of the defect.




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