Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
3 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Nissan North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles. Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Apr 16, 2018
Nissan North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab and Titan XD Crew Cab vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seatbelt assembly may not adequately protect the occupant's head, allowing it to contact the D-ring bolt trim cap. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Apr 24, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Titan Diesel XD vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to September 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may not have had the temporary fuel tank breather tube cap removed during the vehicle's assembly and the fuel tank breather tube may not have been connected to the bed rail. As a result, the fuel tank may not have the proper ventilation, possibly causing the fuel gauge and the distance to empty meter to both display inaccurately.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2016
Consumer Complaints
273 ComplaintsNissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
BAD TRANSMISSION, SLIPPING AND ERRATIC SHIFT, AT DEALERSHIP 30 DAYS STILL NO ANSWER ABOUT FIXING IT. POWER STEERING TOO HARD AND MAKES NOISE WHEN TURNING TURBO IS MAKING NOISE. THIS IS DIESEL ENGINE WITH DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID, NOT WORKING PROPERLY, DOESN'T BURN ANY DEF, IT IS REQUIREMENT ON ALL DIESEL ENGINES TO HAVE THIS EXHAUST CLEANER.
Corrective Action:
BAD TRANSMISSION, SLIPPING AND ERRATIC SHIFT, AT DEALERSHIP 30 DAYS STILL NO ANSWER ABOUT FIXING IT. POWER STEERING TOO HARD AND MAKES NOISE WHEN TURNING TURBO IS MAKING NOISE. THIS IS DIESEL ENGINE WITH DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID, NOT WORKING PROPERLY, DOESN'T BURN ANY DEF, IT IS REQUIREMENT ON ALL DIESEL ENGINES TO HAVE THIS EXHAUST CLEANER.
Additional Notes:
BAD TRANSMISSION, SLIPPING AND ERRATIC SHIFT, AT DEALERSHIP 30 DAYS STILL NO ANSWER ABOUT FIXING IT. POWER STEERING TOO HARD AND MAKES NOISE WHEN TURNING TURBO IS MAKING NOISE. THIS IS DIESEL ENGINE WITH DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID, NOT WORKING PROPERLY, DOESN'T BURN ANY DEF, IT IS REQUIREMENT ON ALL DIESEL ENGINES TO HAVE THIS EXHAUST CLEANER.
Mfg Campaign: 11006803
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT ALWAYS DEALER CANT FIX IT,
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT ALWAYS DEALER CANT FIX IT,
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT ALWAYS DEALER CANT FIX IT,
Mfg Campaign: 10995365
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLES MY WIFE'S AND HI ARE INCOMMODED BY EXHAUST GAS IN THE CABIN, REAL BAD . THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT AND WE ARE WORRIED, THIS IS AN EXTREME AND URGENT SITUATION THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 MONTH OLD ? THIS IS BECOME A PERMANENT SITUATION
Corrective Action:
SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLES MY WIFE'S AND HI ARE INCOMMODED BY EXHAUST GAS IN THE CABIN, REAL BAD . THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT AND WE ARE WORRIED, THIS IS AN EXTREME AND URGENT SITUATION THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 MONTH OLD ? THIS IS BECOME A PERMANENT SITUATION
Additional Notes:
SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLES MY WIFE'S AND HI ARE INCOMMODED BY EXHAUST GAS IN THE CABIN, REAL BAD . THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT AND WE ARE WORRIED, THIS IS AN EXTREME AND URGENT SITUATION THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 MONTH OLD ? THIS IS BECOME A PERMANENT SITUATION
Mfg Campaign: 10995362
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
LITTLE TO NO THROTTLE RESPONSE 3-5 SECOND DELAY. SPEED FROM 15-35 TRANSMISSION ISSUE AS WELL. CALL NISSAN THEY STATED THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS BUT HAVE NO FIX. I FELL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! NO ACCELERATION WHEN NEED?
Corrective Action:
LITTLE TO NO THROTTLE RESPONSE 3-5 SECOND DELAY. SPEED FROM 15-35 TRANSMISSION ISSUE AS WELL. CALL NISSAN THEY STATED THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS BUT HAVE NO FIX. I FELL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! NO ACCELERATION WHEN NEED?
Additional Notes:
LITTLE TO NO THROTTLE RESPONSE 3-5 SECOND DELAY. SPEED FROM 15-35 TRANSMISSION ISSUE AS WELL. CALL NISSAN THEY STATED THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS BUT HAVE NO FIX. I FELL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! NO ACCELERATION WHEN NEED?
Mfg Campaign: 10995211
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
LITTLE TO NO THROTTLE RESPONSE 3-5 SECOND DELAY. SPEED FROM 15-35 TRANSMISSION ISSUE AS WELL. CALL NISSAN THEY STATED THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS BUT HAVE NO FIX. I FELL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! NO ACCELERATION WHEN NEED?
Corrective Action:
LITTLE TO NO THROTTLE RESPONSE 3-5 SECOND DELAY. SPEED FROM 15-35 TRANSMISSION ISSUE AS WELL. CALL NISSAN THEY STATED THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS BUT HAVE NO FIX. I FELL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! NO ACCELERATION WHEN NEED?
Additional Notes:
LITTLE TO NO THROTTLE RESPONSE 3-5 SECOND DELAY. SPEED FROM 15-35 TRANSMISSION ISSUE AS WELL. CALL NISSAN THEY STATED THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS BUT HAVE NO FIX. I FELL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! NO ACCELERATION WHEN NEED?
Mfg Campaign: 10995211
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
LITTLE TO NO THROTTLE RESPONSE 3-5 SECOND DELAY. SPEED FROM 15-35 TRANSMISSION ISSUE AS WELL. CALL NISSAN THEY STATED THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS BUT HAVE NO FIX. I FELL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! NO ACCELERATION WHEN NEED?
Corrective Action:
LITTLE TO NO THROTTLE RESPONSE 3-5 SECOND DELAY. SPEED FROM 15-35 TRANSMISSION ISSUE AS WELL. CALL NISSAN THEY STATED THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS BUT HAVE NO FIX. I FELL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! NO ACCELERATION WHEN NEED?
Additional Notes:
LITTLE TO NO THROTTLE RESPONSE 3-5 SECOND DELAY. SPEED FROM 15-35 TRANSMISSION ISSUE AS WELL. CALL NISSAN THEY STATED THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS BUT HAVE NO FIX. I FELL THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! NO ACCELERATION WHEN NEED?
Mfg Campaign: 10995211
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON HWY 98 THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LAG IN ACCELERATION, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE REAR ENDED. AS I TURNED TO MERGE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FOR 5-6 SECONDS, I NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS LAG IN MY 2011 NISSAN TITAN.
Corrective Action:
WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON HWY 98 THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LAG IN ACCELERATION, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE REAR ENDED. AS I TURNED TO MERGE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FOR 5-6 SECONDS, I NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS LAG IN MY 2011 NISSAN TITAN.
Additional Notes:
WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON HWY 98 THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LAG IN ACCELERATION, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE REAR ENDED. AS I TURNED TO MERGE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FOR 5-6 SECONDS, I NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS LAG IN MY 2011 NISSAN TITAN.
Mfg Campaign: 10992875
Recall Date: Jun 2, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED RATHER THAN INFLATE, LEAVING ME WITH NO PROTECTION. THE GAS AND PARTICULATE FILLED THE CABIN INSTANTLY LEAVING ME WITH NO VISION IN OR OUTSIDE THE TRUCK UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR. THE SMELL WAS SIMILAR TO BURNT GUNPOWDER. A DEBRIS SCORCHED A HOLE IN FRONT OF MY SHIRT. THE PASSENGER BAG ONLY PARTIALLY INFLATED. SPEED 30MPH. DIRECT HEAD ON COLLISION TO SIDE OF OTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE PICTURE BUT CANNOT UPLOAD RIGHT NOW. THIS AIRBAG SYSTEM IS DANGEROUS AND DEFECTIVE.
Corrective Action:
A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED RATHER THAN INFLATE, LEAVING ME WITH NO PROTECTION. THE GAS AND PARTICULATE FILLED THE CABIN INSTANTLY LEAVING ME WITH NO VISION IN OR OUTSIDE THE TRUCK UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR. THE SMELL WAS SIMILAR TO BURNT GUNPOWDER. A DEBRIS SCORCHED A HOLE IN FRONT OF MY SHIRT. THE PASSENGER BAG ONLY PARTIALLY INFLATED. SPEED 30MPH. DIRECT HEAD ON COLLISION TO SIDE OF OTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE PICTURE BUT CANNOT UPLOAD RIGHT NOW. THIS AIRBAG SYSTEM IS DANGEROUS AND DEFECTIVE.
Additional Notes:
A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED RATHER THAN INFLATE, LEAVING ME WITH NO PROTECTION. THE GAS AND PARTICULATE FILLED THE CABIN INSTANTLY LEAVING ME WITH NO VISION IN OR OUTSIDE THE TRUCK UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR. THE SMELL WAS SIMILAR TO BURNT GUNPOWDER. A DEBRIS SCORCHED A HOLE IN FRONT OF MY SHIRT. THE PASSENGER BAG ONLY PARTIALLY INFLATED. SPEED 30MPH. DIRECT HEAD ON COLLISION TO SIDE OF OTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE PICTURE BUT CANNOT UPLOAD RIGHT NOW. THIS AIRBAG SYSTEM IS DANGEROUS AND DEFECTIVE.
Mfg Campaign: 10990780
Recall Date: May 21, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
NO ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR A SLOW ROLL THRU STOP I GET A 4 TO 6 SECOND DELAY WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC THIS HAPPENS QUITE ALOT I HAVE 10K MILES ON THE TRUCK DEALER SAYS NISSAN HAS NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE BUT I READ ABOUT IT ON THE NET AND I SEE COMPLAINT HERE THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GET KILLED BEFORE NHTS WILL GET INVOLVED ???
Corrective Action:
NO ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR A SLOW ROLL THRU STOP I GET A 4 TO 6 SECOND DELAY WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC THIS HAPPENS QUITE ALOT I HAVE 10K MILES ON THE TRUCK DEALER SAYS NISSAN HAS NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE BUT I READ ABOUT IT ON THE NET AND I SEE COMPLAINT HERE THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GET KILLED BEFORE NHTS WILL GET INVOLVED ???
Additional Notes:
NO ACCELERATION FROM STOP OR A SLOW ROLL THRU STOP I GET A 4 TO 6 SECOND DELAY WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC THIS HAPPENS QUITE ALOT I HAVE 10K MILES ON THE TRUCK DEALER SAYS NISSAN HAS NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE BUT I READ ABOUT IT ON THE NET AND I SEE COMPLAINT HERE THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GET KILLED BEFORE NHTS WILL GET INVOLVED ???
Mfg Campaign: 10985911
Recall Date: May 16, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AS BEST AS I CAN DESCRIBE IT, THE TRUCK DOES NOT GET FUEL WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PREVENTING IT FROM MOVING FORWARD. YOU CAN PUSH THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE ANYTHING STARTS TO MOVE, AND SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. WE'VE HAD TO PUMP THE PEDAL AND PRESS IT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CAUSING US TO ALMOST GET HIT WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. WE'VE SPOKEN WITH NISSAN SERVICE ADVISORS AND SALES ASSOCIATES ABOUT THE ISSUE REPEATEDLY ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT NISSAN DOES NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM IN THE WORKS EVEN THOUGH THEY'VE RECEIVED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE EXACT SAME ISSUES FROM OTHER OWNERS. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS ONGOING PROBLEM, OCCURRING EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN.
Corrective Action:
AS BEST AS I CAN DESCRIBE IT, THE TRUCK DOES NOT GET FUEL WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PREVENTING IT FROM MOVING FORWARD. YOU CAN PUSH THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE ANYTHING STARTS TO MOVE, AND SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. WE'VE HAD TO PUMP THE PEDAL AND PRESS IT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CAUSING US TO ALMOST GET HIT WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. WE'VE SPOKEN WITH NISSAN SERVICE ADVISORS AND SALES ASSOCIATES ABOUT THE ISSUE REPEATEDLY ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT NISSAN DOES NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM IN THE WORKS EVEN THOUGH THEY'VE RECEIVED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE EXACT SAME ISSUES FROM OTHER OWNERS. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS ONGOING PROBLEM, OCCURRING EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN.
Additional Notes:
AS BEST AS I CAN DESCRIBE IT, THE TRUCK DOES NOT GET FUEL WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PREVENTING IT FROM MOVING FORWARD. YOU CAN PUSH THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE ANYTHING STARTS TO MOVE, AND SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. WE'VE HAD TO PUMP THE PEDAL AND PRESS IT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CAUSING US TO ALMOST GET HIT WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. WE'VE SPOKEN WITH NISSAN SERVICE ADVISORS AND SALES ASSOCIATES ABOUT THE ISSUE REPEATEDLY ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT NISSAN DOES NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM IN THE WORKS EVEN THOUGH THEY'VE RECEIVED COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE EXACT SAME ISSUES FROM OTHER OWNERS. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS ONGOING PROBLEM, OCCURRING EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN.
Mfg Campaign: 10981291
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ON NOVEMBER 22, 2016 I AM DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY NISSAN TITAN XD TURBO DIESAL TRUCK HAD A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER AND A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON MY DASHBOARD. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE CARS WERE FLYING BY BEEPING THERE HORN AT ME. IVSAT THERE FOR 15 MINUTES WONDERING WHAT TO DO. I DECIDED TO TRY AND START THE TRUCK THE PROBLEM WAS GONE AND I CONTINUED ON MY WAY. I CALLED NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. AND SAID IF HAPPENS AGAIN BRING IT IN. ON DECEMBER 6TH THE LOSS OF POWER WARNING LIGHT REOCCURRED. I BROUGHT IT TO THE SERVICE DEPT IMMEDIATELY. THE SERVICE DEPT. REPROGRAMMED ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE TRUCK PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE REMEDIED. WHILE ON VACATION IN FLORIDA IN JANUARY 2017 I HAD LOSS OF POWER TWICE BUT NO WARNING LIGHT. ON MARCH 31, 2017 , I DROVE TRUCK TO DOCTOR'S APPT AND AFTER APPT DTARTED TRUCK PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND TRUCK ENGINE POWER FAILED COMPLETELY. I GOT TRUCK TO NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. AND HAS BEEN THERE SINCE. NISSAN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT PROBLEM IS AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR TRUCK. I AM A 100 PERCENT DISABLED VETERAN AND AM NOT ABLE TO WALK VERY FAR. IF THIS HAPPENS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE I WILL BE IN TROUBLE. I CONSIDER THIS TRUCK A LEMON AND NISSAN SHOULD MAN UP AND GIVE ME A NEW TRUCK.
Corrective Action:
ON NOVEMBER 22, 2016 I AM DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY NISSAN TITAN XD TURBO DIESAL TRUCK HAD A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER AND A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON MY DASHBOARD. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE CARS WERE FLYING BY BEEPING THERE HORN AT ME. IVSAT THERE FOR 15 MINUTES WONDERING WHAT TO DO. I DECIDED TO TRY AND START THE TRUCK THE PROBLEM WAS GONE AND I CONTINUED ON MY WAY. I CALLED NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. AND SAID IF HAPPENS AGAIN BRING IT IN. ON DECEMBER 6TH THE LOSS OF POWER WARNING LIGHT REOCCURRED. I BROUGHT IT TO THE SERVICE DEPT IMMEDIATELY. THE SERVICE DEPT. REPROGRAMMED ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE TRUCK PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE REMEDIED. WHILE ON VACATION IN FLORIDA IN JANUARY 2017 I HAD LOSS OF POWER TWICE BUT NO WARNING LIGHT. ON MARCH 31, 2017 , I DROVE TRUCK TO DOCTOR'S APPT AND AFTER APPT DTARTED TRUCK PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND TRUCK ENGINE POWER FAILED COMPLETELY. I GOT TRUCK TO NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. AND HAS BEEN THERE SINCE. NISSAN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT PROBLEM IS AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR TRUCK. I AM A 100 PERCENT DISABLED VETERAN AND AM NOT ABLE TO WALK VERY FAR. IF THIS HAPPENS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE I WILL BE IN TROUBLE. I CONSIDER THIS TRUCK A LEMON AND NISSAN SHOULD MAN UP AND GIVE ME A NEW TRUCK.
Additional Notes:
ON NOVEMBER 22, 2016 I AM DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY NISSAN TITAN XD TURBO DIESAL TRUCK HAD A MAJOR LOSS OF POWER AND A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON MY DASHBOARD. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE CARS WERE FLYING BY BEEPING THERE HORN AT ME. IVSAT THERE FOR 15 MINUTES WONDERING WHAT TO DO. I DECIDED TO TRY AND START THE TRUCK THE PROBLEM WAS GONE AND I CONTINUED ON MY WAY. I CALLED NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. AND SAID IF HAPPENS AGAIN BRING IT IN. ON DECEMBER 6TH THE LOSS OF POWER WARNING LIGHT REOCCURRED. I BROUGHT IT TO THE SERVICE DEPT IMMEDIATELY. THE SERVICE DEPT. REPROGRAMMED ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE TRUCK PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE REMEDIED. WHILE ON VACATION IN FLORIDA IN JANUARY 2017 I HAD LOSS OF POWER TWICE BUT NO WARNING LIGHT. ON MARCH 31, 2017 , I DROVE TRUCK TO DOCTOR'S APPT AND AFTER APPT DTARTED TRUCK PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND TRUCK ENGINE POWER FAILED COMPLETELY. I GOT TRUCK TO NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. AND HAS BEEN THERE SINCE. NISSAN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT PROBLEM IS AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR TRUCK. I AM A 100 PERCENT DISABLED VETERAN AND AM NOT ABLE TO WALK VERY FAR. IF THIS HAPPENS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE I WILL BE IN TROUBLE. I CONSIDER THIS TRUCK A LEMON AND NISSAN SHOULD MAN UP AND GIVE ME A NEW TRUCK.
Mfg Campaign: 10979458
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
INTERMITTENTLY LOOSES POWER, TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING WHEN IT'S COMING. I'M VERY FAMILIAR WITH TURBO LAG, THIS IS NOT IT. USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND 1/4 THROTTLE, SQUEELING ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, EXHAUST ODOR IN THE TRUCK, MAKES YOU NAUSEOUS, AFRAID TO LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT! SEVERE CLUNKING IN DRIVELINE, RATTLE IN TURBOCHARGER, CHECK ENGINE FOR WASTE GATE, LEAKING WINDOW SEALS, DRIPS ON WINDOW SWITCH SURGES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY SAY IT'S SHIFTING INTO FIRST, IT WILL SHOVE YOU INTO AN INTERSECTION! RADIO HAS LOUD POPPING, THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED FIXES MANY TIMES TO NO AVAIL. NISSAN RESPONSE "ITS NORMAL"
Corrective Action:
INTERMITTENTLY LOOSES POWER, TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING WHEN IT'S COMING. I'M VERY FAMILIAR WITH TURBO LAG, THIS IS NOT IT. USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND 1/4 THROTTLE, SQUEELING ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, EXHAUST ODOR IN THE TRUCK, MAKES YOU NAUSEOUS, AFRAID TO LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT! SEVERE CLUNKING IN DRIVELINE, RATTLE IN TURBOCHARGER, CHECK ENGINE FOR WASTE GATE, LEAKING WINDOW SEALS, DRIPS ON WINDOW SWITCH SURGES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY SAY IT'S SHIFTING INTO FIRST, IT WILL SHOVE YOU INTO AN INTERSECTION! RADIO HAS LOUD POPPING, THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED FIXES MANY TIMES TO NO AVAIL. NISSAN RESPONSE "ITS NORMAL"
Additional Notes:
INTERMITTENTLY LOOSES POWER, TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING WHEN IT'S COMING. I'M VERY FAMILIAR WITH TURBO LAG, THIS IS NOT IT. USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND 1/4 THROTTLE, SQUEELING ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, EXHAUST ODOR IN THE TRUCK, MAKES YOU NAUSEOUS, AFRAID TO LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT! SEVERE CLUNKING IN DRIVELINE, RATTLE IN TURBOCHARGER, CHECK ENGINE FOR WASTE GATE, LEAKING WINDOW SEALS, DRIPS ON WINDOW SWITCH SURGES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY SAY IT'S SHIFTING INTO FIRST, IT WILL SHOVE YOU INTO AN INTERSECTION! RADIO HAS LOUD POPPING, THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED FIXES MANY TIMES TO NO AVAIL. NISSAN RESPONSE "ITS NORMAL"
Mfg Campaign: 10970919
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
INTERMITTENTLY LOOSES POWER, TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING WHEN IT'S COMING. I'M VERY FAMILIAR WITH TURBO LAG, THIS IS NOT IT. USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND 1/4 THROTTLE, SQUEELING ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, EXHAUST ODOR IN THE TRUCK, MAKES YOU NAUSEOUS, AFRAID TO LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT! SEVERE CLUNKING IN DRIVELINE, RATTLE IN TURBOCHARGER, CHECK ENGINE FOR WASTE GATE, LEAKING WINDOW SEALS, DRIPS ON WINDOW SWITCH SURGES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY SAY IT'S SHIFTING INTO FIRST, IT WILL SHOVE YOU INTO AN INTERSECTION! RADIO HAS LOUD POPPING, THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED FIXES MANY TIMES TO NO AVAIL. NISSAN RESPONSE "ITS NORMAL"
Corrective Action:
INTERMITTENTLY LOOSES POWER, TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING WHEN IT'S COMING. I'M VERY FAMILIAR WITH TURBO LAG, THIS IS NOT IT. USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND 1/4 THROTTLE, SQUEELING ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, EXHAUST ODOR IN THE TRUCK, MAKES YOU NAUSEOUS, AFRAID TO LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT! SEVERE CLUNKING IN DRIVELINE, RATTLE IN TURBOCHARGER, CHECK ENGINE FOR WASTE GATE, LEAKING WINDOW SEALS, DRIPS ON WINDOW SWITCH SURGES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY SAY IT'S SHIFTING INTO FIRST, IT WILL SHOVE YOU INTO AN INTERSECTION! RADIO HAS LOUD POPPING, THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED FIXES MANY TIMES TO NO AVAIL. NISSAN RESPONSE "ITS NORMAL"
Additional Notes:
INTERMITTENTLY LOOSES POWER, TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING WHEN IT'S COMING. I'M VERY FAMILIAR WITH TURBO LAG, THIS IS NOT IT. USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND 1/4 THROTTLE, SQUEELING ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, EXHAUST ODOR IN THE TRUCK, MAKES YOU NAUSEOUS, AFRAID TO LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT! SEVERE CLUNKING IN DRIVELINE, RATTLE IN TURBOCHARGER, CHECK ENGINE FOR WASTE GATE, LEAKING WINDOW SEALS, DRIPS ON WINDOW SWITCH SURGES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY SAY IT'S SHIFTING INTO FIRST, IT WILL SHOVE YOU INTO AN INTERSECTION! RADIO HAS LOUD POPPING, THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED FIXES MANY TIMES TO NO AVAIL. NISSAN RESPONSE "ITS NORMAL"
Mfg Campaign: 10970919
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
INTERMITTENTLY LOOSES POWER, TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING WHEN IT'S COMING. I'M VERY FAMILIAR WITH TURBO LAG, THIS IS NOT IT. USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND 1/4 THROTTLE, SQUEELING ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, EXHAUST ODOR IN THE TRUCK, MAKES YOU NAUSEOUS, AFRAID TO LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT! SEVERE CLUNKING IN DRIVELINE, RATTLE IN TURBOCHARGER, CHECK ENGINE FOR WASTE GATE, LEAKING WINDOW SEALS, DRIPS ON WINDOW SWITCH SURGES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY SAY IT'S SHIFTING INTO FIRST, IT WILL SHOVE YOU INTO AN INTERSECTION! RADIO HAS LOUD POPPING, THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED FIXES MANY TIMES TO NO AVAIL. NISSAN RESPONSE "ITS NORMAL"
Corrective Action:
INTERMITTENTLY LOOSES POWER, TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING WHEN IT'S COMING. I'M VERY FAMILIAR WITH TURBO LAG, THIS IS NOT IT. USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND 1/4 THROTTLE, SQUEELING ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, EXHAUST ODOR IN THE TRUCK, MAKES YOU NAUSEOUS, AFRAID TO LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT! SEVERE CLUNKING IN DRIVELINE, RATTLE IN TURBOCHARGER, CHECK ENGINE FOR WASTE GATE, LEAKING WINDOW SEALS, DRIPS ON WINDOW SWITCH SURGES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY SAY IT'S SHIFTING INTO FIRST, IT WILL SHOVE YOU INTO AN INTERSECTION! RADIO HAS LOUD POPPING, THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED FIXES MANY TIMES TO NO AVAIL. NISSAN RESPONSE "ITS NORMAL"
Additional Notes:
INTERMITTENTLY LOOSES POWER, TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING WHEN IT'S COMING. I'M VERY FAMILIAR WITH TURBO LAG, THIS IS NOT IT. USUALLY HAPPENS AROUND 1/4 THROTTLE, SQUEELING ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT, EXHAUST ODOR IN THE TRUCK, MAKES YOU NAUSEOUS, AFRAID TO LET MY KIDS RIDE IN IT! SEVERE CLUNKING IN DRIVELINE, RATTLE IN TURBOCHARGER, CHECK ENGINE FOR WASTE GATE, LEAKING WINDOW SEALS, DRIPS ON WINDOW SWITCH SURGES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THEY SAY IT'S SHIFTING INTO FIRST, IT WILL SHOVE YOU INTO AN INTERSECTION! RADIO HAS LOUD POPPING, THEY HAVE ATTEMPTED FIXES MANY TIMES TO NO AVAIL. NISSAN RESPONSE "ITS NORMAL"
Mfg Campaign: 10970919
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE HAD MY 2016 NISSAN TITAN XD PLATINUM RESERVE DIESEL FOR 1 MONTH AND HAVE DRIVEN IT ABOUT 450 MILES. ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN I HAVE GOTTEN A DEAD PEDAL. WHILE ACCELERATING REASONABLY (NOT MASHING THE ACCELERATOR) FROM A STOP SIGN TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION THE TRUCK WOULD ROLL FORWARD ABOUT 6-8 FEET THEN NOTHING (NO ACCELERATION, NO RPM REV, JUST DEAD) FOR 4-6 SECONDS. THEN WITH THE PEDAL STILL ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN THE TRUCK WOULD RESPOND AND TAKE OFF LIKE A ROCKET. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS A DRIVER SHOULD EXPECT THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS CAUSED ONE VERY NARROW NEAR MISS BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE AS I SAT DEAD IN THE WATER IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION FOR 5 SECONDS. THE OTHER 2 OCCASIONS THERE WERE THANKFULLY NO ONCOMING VEHICLES. I NOW HAVE TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO OTHER VEHICLE IN SIGHT TO FEEL SAFE IN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILL, IF THAT HAS NOT ALREADY HAPPENED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO IDEA WHAT THE ISSUE IS.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE HAD MY 2016 NISSAN TITAN XD PLATINUM RESERVE DIESEL FOR 1 MONTH AND HAVE DRIVEN IT ABOUT 450 MILES. ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN I HAVE GOTTEN A DEAD PEDAL. WHILE ACCELERATING REASONABLY (NOT MASHING THE ACCELERATOR) FROM A STOP SIGN TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION THE TRUCK WOULD ROLL FORWARD ABOUT 6-8 FEET THEN NOTHING (NO ACCELERATION, NO RPM REV, JUST DEAD) FOR 4-6 SECONDS. THEN WITH THE PEDAL STILL ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN THE TRUCK WOULD RESPOND AND TAKE OFF LIKE A ROCKET. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS A DRIVER SHOULD EXPECT THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS CAUSED ONE VERY NARROW NEAR MISS BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE AS I SAT DEAD IN THE WATER IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION FOR 5 SECONDS. THE OTHER 2 OCCASIONS THERE WERE THANKFULLY NO ONCOMING VEHICLES. I NOW HAVE TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO OTHER VEHICLE IN SIGHT TO FEEL SAFE IN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILL, IF THAT HAS NOT ALREADY HAPPENED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO IDEA WHAT THE ISSUE IS.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE HAD MY 2016 NISSAN TITAN XD PLATINUM RESERVE DIESEL FOR 1 MONTH AND HAVE DRIVEN IT ABOUT 450 MILES. ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN I HAVE GOTTEN A DEAD PEDAL. WHILE ACCELERATING REASONABLY (NOT MASHING THE ACCELERATOR) FROM A STOP SIGN TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION THE TRUCK WOULD ROLL FORWARD ABOUT 6-8 FEET THEN NOTHING (NO ACCELERATION, NO RPM REV, JUST DEAD) FOR 4-6 SECONDS. THEN WITH THE PEDAL STILL ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN THE TRUCK WOULD RESPOND AND TAKE OFF LIKE A ROCKET. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS A DRIVER SHOULD EXPECT THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THIS CAUSED ONE VERY NARROW NEAR MISS BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE AS I SAT DEAD IN THE WATER IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION FOR 5 SECONDS. THE OTHER 2 OCCASIONS THERE WERE THANKFULLY NO ONCOMING VEHICLES. I NOW HAVE TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO OTHER VEHICLE IN SIGHT TO FEEL SAFE IN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILL, IF THAT HAS NOT ALREADY HAPPENED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO IDEA WHAT THE ISSUE IS.
Mfg Campaign: 10970646
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ACCELERATION DELAY FROM STOP OR YIELD. STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TOO FAST AND IT JUST SITS THERE UNTIL IT DECIDES TO MOVE. DEALER STATES IT IS NORMAL FOR TORQUE CONTROL. DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC AT ANY SPEED.
Corrective Action:
ACCELERATION DELAY FROM STOP OR YIELD. STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TOO FAST AND IT JUST SITS THERE UNTIL IT DECIDES TO MOVE. DEALER STATES IT IS NORMAL FOR TORQUE CONTROL. DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC AT ANY SPEED.
Additional Notes:
ACCELERATION DELAY FROM STOP OR YIELD. STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TOO FAST AND IT JUST SITS THERE UNTIL IT DECIDES TO MOVE. DEALER STATES IT IS NORMAL FOR TORQUE CONTROL. DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC AT ANY SPEED.
Mfg Campaign: 10969845
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
DRIVESHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AND SLOWED DOWN QUICKLY TO 20 MPH. HAD TO PULL OVER THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO BE TOWED. VEHICLE HAD 16000 MILE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I FELT VERY UNSAFE AND WAS LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DRIVESHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AND SLOWED DOWN QUICKLY TO 20 MPH. HAD TO PULL OVER THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO BE TOWED. VEHICLE HAD 16000 MILE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I FELT VERY UNSAFE AND WAS LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.
Additional Notes:
DRIVESHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AND SLOWED DOWN QUICKLY TO 20 MPH. HAD TO PULL OVER THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO BE TOWED. VEHICLE HAD 16000 MILE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I FELT VERY UNSAFE AND WAS LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.
Mfg Campaign: 10968014
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE COMPUTER IS APPARENTLY SET SO AN ABRUPT ACCELERATION SUCH AS TRYING TO GET INTO TRAFFIC WILL CAUSE A MOMENTARY STALL RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Corrective Action:
THE COMPUTER IS APPARENTLY SET SO AN ABRUPT ACCELERATION SUCH AS TRYING TO GET INTO TRAFFIC WILL CAUSE A MOMENTARY STALL RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Additional Notes:
THE COMPUTER IS APPARENTLY SET SO AN ABRUPT ACCELERATION SUCH AS TRYING TO GET INTO TRAFFIC WILL CAUSE A MOMENTARY STALL RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Mfg Campaign: 10968206
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TITAN XD WITH CUMMINS DIESEL AND AISIN TRANSMISSION HAS 4-10 SECONDS OF UNRESPONSIVENESS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COAST FROM 10-25MPH. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WITH MY FAMILY IN THE TRUCK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC LEAVING US FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. THE PEDAL WAS PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSIVENESS FROM THE TRUCK. NO DOWNSHIFT, NO ENGINE REVVING, NO ACCELERATION. IT WAS LIKE I HAD NOT EVEN PRESSED THE PEDAL. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NISSAN AND MY DEALERSHIP WITHOUT RESOLUTION. ALSO THEIR IS A DELAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS FROM 40-50MPH. THIS DELAY LAST 3-6 SECONDS AND THEN THE TRUCK WILL DOWNSHIFT TO THE WRONG GEAR, NOT ACCELERATING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 3-5 SECONDS, AND THEN WILL FINALLY DOWNSHIFT AGAIN TO THE CORRECT GEAR AND BEGIN ACCELERATING FOR A TOTAL DELAY FROM ACCELERATION COMMAND TO ACTUAL ACCELERATION OCCURRING OF 6-11 SECONDS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE (ASSUMING ON COMING TRAFFIC TRAVELING AT 55MPH) A 4-10 SECOND DELAY MEANS THAT THE DRIVER (ME) MIS-JUDGES THE SPACE AVAILABLE TO MERGER BY 322-806 FT. WHICH IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME BECAUSE I EXPECTED THE MY TRUCK TO ACCELERATE WHEN I TOLD IT TO AND NEARLY CAUSED ME TO HAVE A DRIVER SIDE COLLISION WITH HEAD ON TRAFFIC. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS (ASSUMING BOTH VEHICLES ARE DOING 55MPH) A 6-11 SECOND DELAY MEANS THE DRIVER (ME) MIS-JUDGES THE SPACE AVAILABLE TO PASS BY 968 - 1775 FT <-- THAT IS GREATER THAN 1/4 MILE OF GROUND CLOSED BETWEEN ME AND ON COMING TRAFFIC BEFORE THE TRUCK EVEN BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS ALSO LEAD TO A NARROWLY AVOIDED HEAD ON COLLISION ON A RURAL HIGHWAY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS ARE EASILY REPEATABLE AND ARE NOT INTERMITTENT PHENOMENON.
Corrective Action:
TITAN XD WITH CUMMINS DIESEL AND AISIN TRANSMISSION HAS 4-10 SECONDS OF UNRESPONSIVENESS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COAST FROM 10-25MPH. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WITH MY FAMILY IN THE TRUCK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC LEAVING US FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. THE PEDAL WAS PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSIVENESS FROM THE TRUCK. NO DOWNSHIFT, NO ENGINE REVVING, NO ACCELERATION. IT WAS LIKE I HAD NOT EVEN PRESSED THE PEDAL. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NISSAN AND MY DEALERSHIP WITHOUT RESOLUTION. ALSO THEIR IS A DELAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS FROM 40-50MPH. THIS DELAY LAST 3-6 SECONDS AND THEN THE TRUCK WILL DOWNSHIFT TO THE WRONG GEAR, NOT ACCELERATING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 3-5 SECONDS, AND THEN WILL FINALLY DOWNSHIFT AGAIN TO THE CORRECT GEAR AND BEGIN ACCELERATING FOR A TOTAL DELAY FROM ACCELERATION COMMAND TO ACTUAL ACCELERATION OCCURRING OF 6-11 SECONDS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE (ASSUMING ON COMING TRAFFIC TRAVELING AT 55MPH) A 4-10 SECOND DELAY MEANS THAT THE DRIVER (ME) MIS-JUDGES THE SPACE AVAILABLE TO MERGER BY 322-806 FT. WHICH IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME BECAUSE I EXPECTED THE MY TRUCK TO ACCELERATE WHEN I TOLD IT TO AND NEARLY CAUSED ME TO HAVE A DRIVER SIDE COLLISION WITH HEAD ON TRAFFIC. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS (ASSUMING BOTH VEHICLES ARE DOING 55MPH) A 6-11 SECOND DELAY MEANS THE DRIVER (ME) MIS-JUDGES THE SPACE AVAILABLE TO PASS BY 968 - 1775 FT <-- THAT IS GREATER THAN 1/4 MILE OF GROUND CLOSED BETWEEN ME AND ON COMING TRAFFIC BEFORE THE TRUCK EVEN BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS ALSO LEAD TO A NARROWLY AVOIDED HEAD ON COLLISION ON A RURAL HIGHWAY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS ARE EASILY REPEATABLE AND ARE NOT INTERMITTENT PHENOMENON.
Additional Notes:
TITAN XD WITH CUMMINS DIESEL AND AISIN TRANSMISSION HAS 4-10 SECONDS OF UNRESPONSIVENESS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COAST FROM 10-25MPH. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WITH MY FAMILY IN THE TRUCK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC LEAVING US FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. THE PEDAL WAS PRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSIVENESS FROM THE TRUCK. NO DOWNSHIFT, NO ENGINE REVVING, NO ACCELERATION. IT WAS LIKE I HAD NOT EVEN PRESSED THE PEDAL. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NISSAN AND MY DEALERSHIP WITHOUT RESOLUTION. ALSO THEIR IS A DELAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS FROM 40-50MPH. THIS DELAY LAST 3-6 SECONDS AND THEN THE TRUCK WILL DOWNSHIFT TO THE WRONG GEAR, NOT ACCELERATING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 3-5 SECONDS, AND THEN WILL FINALLY DOWNSHIFT AGAIN TO THE CORRECT GEAR AND BEGIN ACCELERATING FOR A TOTAL DELAY FROM ACCELERATION COMMAND TO ACTUAL ACCELERATION OCCURRING OF 6-11 SECONDS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE (ASSUMING ON COMING TRAFFIC TRAVELING AT 55MPH) A 4-10 SECOND DELAY MEANS THAT THE DRIVER (ME) MIS-JUDGES THE SPACE AVAILABLE TO MERGER BY 322-806 FT. WHICH IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME BECAUSE I EXPECTED THE MY TRUCK TO ACCELERATE WHEN I TOLD IT TO AND NEARLY CAUSED ME TO HAVE A DRIVER SIDE COLLISION WITH HEAD ON TRAFFIC. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS (ASSUMING BOTH VEHICLES ARE DOING 55MPH) A 6-11 SECOND DELAY MEANS THE DRIVER (ME) MIS-JUDGES THE SPACE AVAILABLE TO PASS BY 968 - 1775 FT <-- THAT IS GREATER THAN 1/4 MILE OF GROUND CLOSED BETWEEN ME AND ON COMING TRAFFIC BEFORE THE TRUCK EVEN BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS ALSO LEAD TO A NARROWLY AVOIDED HEAD ON COLLISION ON A RURAL HIGHWAY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS ARE EASILY REPEATABLE AND ARE NOT INTERMITTENT PHENOMENON.
Mfg Campaign: 10967183
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE THAT I DRIVE IS A 2016 NISSAN TIITAN 4X4 XD (THE DIESEL VERSION). MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 4000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND AT SOME POINT WHILE DRIVING IT, A SMALL PEBBLE ENTERED THROUGH THE GRILL OF THE TRUCK AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER. THE RESULT OF THIS CONTACT POKED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER AND CAUSED THE FREON TO LEAK OUT, WHICH RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. THE MECHANIC WHO WORKED ON MY VEHICLE HAS STATED THAT NISSAN HAS BEEN HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT AND IT IS A RESULT OF FAULTY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF NISSAN IN THE GRILL THAT THEY CHOSE. THE GRILL HAS GAPS THAT ARE TOO LARGE AND ALLOWS FOR SMALL PIECES OF DEBRIS TO PASS THROUGH THEM WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. NISSAN HAS FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THIS AS A PROBLEM AND THEY WILL NOT WARRANTY THE VEHICLE OR THE PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BECAUSE "IT'S NOT THEIR FAULT." THE MECHANIC FOR NISSAN SUGGESTED THAT I PLACE A MESH SCREEN BEHIND MY GRILL TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING IN THE FUTURE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM AND SO THAT CONSUMERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY $1,100 TO FIX THEIR AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE OF FAULTY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE THAT I DRIVE IS A 2016 NISSAN TIITAN 4X4 XD (THE DIESEL VERSION). MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 4000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND AT SOME POINT WHILE DRIVING IT, A SMALL PEBBLE ENTERED THROUGH THE GRILL OF THE TRUCK AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER. THE RESULT OF THIS CONTACT POKED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER AND CAUSED THE FREON TO LEAK OUT, WHICH RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. THE MECHANIC WHO WORKED ON MY VEHICLE HAS STATED THAT NISSAN HAS BEEN HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT AND IT IS A RESULT OF FAULTY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF NISSAN IN THE GRILL THAT THEY CHOSE. THE GRILL HAS GAPS THAT ARE TOO LARGE AND ALLOWS FOR SMALL PIECES OF DEBRIS TO PASS THROUGH THEM WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. NISSAN HAS FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THIS AS A PROBLEM AND THEY WILL NOT WARRANTY THE VEHICLE OR THE PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BECAUSE "IT'S NOT THEIR FAULT." THE MECHANIC FOR NISSAN SUGGESTED THAT I PLACE A MESH SCREEN BEHIND MY GRILL TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING IN THE FUTURE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM AND SO THAT CONSUMERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY $1,100 TO FIX THEIR AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE OF FAULTY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE THAT I DRIVE IS A 2016 NISSAN TIITAN 4X4 XD (THE DIESEL VERSION). MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 4000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND AT SOME POINT WHILE DRIVING IT, A SMALL PEBBLE ENTERED THROUGH THE GRILL OF THE TRUCK AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER. THE RESULT OF THIS CONTACT POKED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER AND CAUSED THE FREON TO LEAK OUT, WHICH RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. THE MECHANIC WHO WORKED ON MY VEHICLE HAS STATED THAT NISSAN HAS BEEN HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT AND IT IS A RESULT OF FAULTY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF NISSAN IN THE GRILL THAT THEY CHOSE. THE GRILL HAS GAPS THAT ARE TOO LARGE AND ALLOWS FOR SMALL PIECES OF DEBRIS TO PASS THROUGH THEM WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE VEHICLE. NISSAN HAS FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THIS AS A PROBLEM AND THEY WILL NOT WARRANTY THE VEHICLE OR THE PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BECAUSE "IT'S NOT THEIR FAULT." THE MECHANIC FOR NISSAN SUGGESTED THAT I PLACE A MESH SCREEN BEHIND MY GRILL TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING IN THE FUTURE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM AND SO THAT CONSUMERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY $1,100 TO FIX THEIR AIR CONDITIONER BECAUSE OF FAULTY WORKMANSHIP ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER
Mfg Campaign: 10966164
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2017
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