I have been in contact with Nissan (as has my regular mechanic for the last two years) regarding chronic & pervasive emissions problems with my SUV. My vehicle is registered with Nissan Consumer Affairs as case #5283891. After the latest reject sticker due to emissions safety, a different mechanic brought to my attention technical service bulletin classification FE98-001A/reference ntb98-062A addressing an extended warranty on the exhaust manifold. Three mechanics (including a Nissan dealer) verified that this was the latest problem. Although I was several weeks past the warranty period, I was way under the mileage limit & the mechanic felt I should push the issue with Nissan, especially in light of the repeated problems. Nissan would not honor it so I paid for the repair myself. When I did, the mechanic said this was most likely a recall & advised me to go back to Nissan & push. I have never received any information from Nissan about extended warranties or recalls. I found this address on the web & thought I should share this with you. I am additionally looking for other consumer agencies to help pursue this with Nissan.

- Newbury, MA, USA

I have noticed a different soound comming from the exhaust. I took the vehicle to the mechanic and was told that both exhaust manifold was crack. This is why I want to know if it is a safety or manufacture defect. Please let me know if the manifold will be replaced by the dealer or what should I do. Thank you.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

While driving there was a clicking noise underneath the front of the vehicle. The noise occurred because of a crack in the manifold. The manifold was replaced but the crack recurred. The first manifold cracked after 75000 miles. The second manifold cracked after 30000 miles. The consumer is concerned that if the manifolds continue to crack that the exhaust fumes could enter the cabin of the vehicle.

- Claysville, PA, USA

The exhaust manifold is cracked.

- Franklin Square, NY, USA

My car had a noise on the engine. I took it to the mechanic and he said the manifold was cracked. He replaced the manifold. He said that the dealer said they had changed the design due to defect. The old part number was 14004-0W000 U40 manifold - E. the replacement part used was 14004-2W600 with no cover available. The cover was not replaced. The dealer said there is no recall for this defective part. Now I have two different manifolds. I feel this could be a fire hazard because it can become very hot and start a fire. Now I am afraid of what could happen if the other side of the manifold cracks and start a fire or fumes get into the car. I would appreciate if you could check on this and let me know the outcome.

- Miami Beach, FL, USA

The struts went at 52,000 miles $800 to replace, exhaust manifold needs to be replaced(warranty). Today the news that the speedometer was just"worn out " $235, the rear suspension lincs were "worn out" $350, the intake pinium(sp?) was leaking $660. Something has to be done about Nissan and their "worn out" vehicles. It's not even paid for yet!

- Chicopee, MA, USA

Exhaust manifold has cracked. Repaired by Nissan at no charge.

- Chester, NY, USA