Underhood Wiring Problems of Nissan Xterra

Nissan Xterra owners have reported 4 problems related to underhood wiring (under the electrical system 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 Underhood Wiring problem of the 2001 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 04/30/2007

Major electrical fire which destroyed the engine room harness , shorted the power transiistor in the distributor, desstroyed the hood release cable and burned the windshield washer tubing, and also multiple fuses and relays. This condition occured due to the manufacturer crushing the wiring for the left front combination light under the air filter housing against the metal body during installation at the factory. All parts retained and vehicle available for insoection vehiicle currently not running.

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2 Underhood Wiring problem of the 2000 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 06/21/2004

While driving at 30 mph vehicle caught on fire. There was a lot smoke and flames coming from underneath the vehicle. Dealer had been notified.

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3 Underhood Wiring problem of the 2001 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 12/27/2002

While driving the vehicle caught on fire under the hood.

4 Underhood Wiring problem of the 2000 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 12/06/2001

I rear-ended a Ford f-350 at approx 30 mph. Neither of my airbags deployed. I have called peterson's body shop, on a daily basis, where my vehicle is being repaired. The body shop guy said there was a "short" in the wiring harnass which made the check light not work and the airbags not deploy. I feel that no one will take responsibility for the resulting failure of my airbags because I was not injured. I have contacted Nissan. I spoke with jeff, my file # is 3654343 at 1-800-nissan1. I have also contacted tim dahle Nissan of sandy, where I leased the vehicle. Also there isn't a part number on the faulty wiring harnass that has delayed the repair of my vehicle from the accident on December 6,2001. I thank you for any information you can give me. Sincerely, maxine miller.




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