2001 NISSAN XTERRA Steering Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 2001 NISSAN XTERRA

3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 NISSAN XTERRA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10471804 | Crash
EXITING ONE FREEWAY (315S) TO ENTER ANOTHER (270W). ON A LIGHT WET GROUND, MY XTERRA SPUN OFF THE ROAD DOING A SPIN (APPROX 360 DEGREES) OFF THE ROAD. THERE WAS A LIGHT RAIN 5-10 MINS PRIOR, I WAS DOING NOR MORE THAN 25MPH ON THE EXIT AND WITHOUT A KNOWN REASON, AND DESPITE TIRES WITH TREAD, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. I PURSCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND I ATTEMPT NOT TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IN THE WINTER BECAUSE OF IT NOT BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE ROAD IN THE SNOW. IN ADDITION, IF I HIT A BUMP, THE REAR WHEELS JERK/SKIPS WHEN IT MAKES CONTACT BACK WITH THE GROUND. *TR
#10410033 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING A TURN HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
#8016318 |
WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH RIGHT REAR AXLE AND WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIGHT REAR AXLE AND TIE ROD FLEW OFF CAUSING THE THE CONSUMER TO BE PULLED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE VEHICLE WAS THROWN IN PARK IN ORDER TO STOP. THERE WAS ONE INJURY. *SCC

Other 2001 NISSAN XTERRA Problem Areas

Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 34 complaints Wheels 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Electrical System 8 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 8 complaints Engine 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodyroof And Pillars 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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