Front calipers seized simultaneously on my 2002 x-terra 4x4. repairs done at pep boys in march 2005. team nissan stated there were no tsb's or recalls on the front brakes, although other owners have complained of similar instances. even pep boys service manager stated they have repaired several x-terras with the same brake condition.
On 09/10/03, while driving at a slow rate of speed my vehicle experienced total braking failure with loss of all pressure in the brake pedal. fortunately, this did not result in a collision. the vehicle was towed to tamaroff nissan where analysis was performed and the following explanation offered: i was told that through normal wear on the brake pads the metal-to-metal contact created excessive heat causing the calipers to seize the rotor creating damage to both the rotor and calibers resulting in a major loss of function. an estimate of repairs of greater than $940.00 was provided. i am questioning this explanation and am requesting formal investigation not only due to the expensive repair, but the potential for major safety implications if this is in fact a part of normal wear at 25,000 miles. i am requesting that this situation be investigated under the ongoing nhtsa investigation of nissan xtera rotor failure action number dp03-005 opened 07/11/03. i find the explanation difficult to accept in as much as the event occurred after driving only approximately 1,000 feet on the property of william beaumont hospital. it is implausible that excessive heat could have caused the seizure of the nissan north america inc. page two september 11, 2003 brake calibers on the rotor. on at least two occasions the vehicle was serviced at the same dealership when complaints of a noise from the left front wheel while turning to the right were addressed. in addition, a burning smell was described and addressed. a vehicle inspection at the dealership at 17,180 miles was also performed with no indication of any brake problem.
While driving 55mph, my rear axle broke causing the wheel to fly off, loss of control, and obvious damage to the car. i later found out that there was a abs recall for this identical problem, but i was never informed of the recall. after 4 weeks, i have been told the nissan will cover the repair of the vehicle, but that is all. i would like to know if there is anything else i can or should pursue for negligence on behalf of the corporation and the dealer. i was extremely fortunate that myself and my 2 year old were not seriously injured or killed in this accident, and feel someone should be held acountable.
The brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. please fill in additional information. dealer is aware of the problem. ph
Vehicle pulls right. you need to keep your hands on the wheel at all times. tires are feathering. i was driving on a three land highway. i had to hit my brakes and almost took out the car on the right side of me. this vehicle is dangerous. i also noticed that there were numerous other complaints of the same problem on your website. dt
Nissan dealer near mall of georgia. the service department not be able to order repair kit for nissan xterra 2002 to fix the problem of abs warning light stay on.