10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,233 miles

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problem #3

May 222004

Xterra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 45 mph, the driver applied the brakes, the brakes failed. The driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and collided with a tree and rolled over three times. Both frontal air bags failed to deployed. The driver sustained major injuries and was taken to the hospital. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide any additional information.

- Hardy, AR, USA

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problem #2

Nov 122003

(reported on)

Xterra

  • miles
While driving 45-50 mph, the driver tried to avoid a crash by hitting a wall head on. Upon impact with the wall, none of the air bags deployed.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Oct 062003

Xterra 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,700 miles
Driver side airbag failure in a front end collision at speeds of 30-40 mph. Drivers airbag did not deploy while the empty passengers did. Complete brake failure resulting in a three car accident. 2003 Nissan Xterra 3,700 miles.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

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