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2) Looked it over top to bottom and underneath. Continued twitching.
3) Went into house. Looked out window. Hopped up and down a few times.
4) Found an excuse to go somewhere unnecessary in it.
5) #4 continues to this day.
Yes, there is a lot of brake dust, at least at the beginning.
I just changed my oil to Mobil One after 1600 miles and noticed yellow fluid caked all over the engine compartment and under the hood.
Immediately drove the X to my local dealer in Rockville, MD and they told me to "make an appointment." Are they on drugs or what?
I insisted and they finally looked at the X -- guess what? There is a crack somewhere in the engine that is causing the coolant to leak. It is not simply in a hose (I wish). The dealer wants to "replace" the engine and I am called Nissan to replace the entire vehicle. Will know more tomorrow.
Apparently, some Xs have this same issue, but Nissan is "hush hush" regarding the problem.
So, to add to the common issues list, most Xs have the following problems:
-- a fuel sending unit that registers 3/4 full even when empty
-- a warped driver's side mirror
-- faulty engines with hairline fractures
-- A check-engine light that is triggered in the first 1,000 miles
-- lousy tires that one aftermarket dealer said he would not put on his lawnmower! Actually, three dealers said things similiar to this. Nissan got a good deal on the General AWs and that is why they use an inferior tire.
I should have purchased a Pathfinder!
Does anyone know the Maryland Lemon Laws?
Let the buyer beware!
Dido on the warped mirror ( not sure if someone else had it )
You are the only one that makes it a point of the lousy tires, granted they aren't offroad rubber, but even majority of other owners ( here and elsewhere ) are happy with them considering their limitations, yet you still haven't changed them.
The engine light, generally came from the gas cap.. or 2001 owners trying the lockable versions ( which so far are only suited for the 2000 )
The only real bug I've heard about is the 01 sending unit for the gas tank.. which seems to be fixed at the dealer rather readily.
Not dogging you, hope there is a solution for you and get the right fix.. or lemon law trade.
You are the fist that I have heard of with the hairline fractures in the engine block,I don't know if the new turbo would fit in a 01 but I would hint towards satisfaction with a new turbo for replacement.
Don't get me wrong I love my X !!!
As for the tires I think they are fine for the highway but I have had a terrible time off road. Slid sideways down a hillside into a tree and broke a rear light,slid sideways down a snow/mud ravin and broke a front mud flap,stuck a half dozen times in the snow(oh for the good old BuckShot Mudders).
What do you more knowledgeable tire people have to say about a great highway tire that allso works off road?
I think the stock tires are fine for on-road, sensible driving, i.e., no speeding in the rain or snow, cornering on 4 wheels, not 2, etc. I believe that the BFG Long Trails were rated as the best all-round SUV all-season tire by Consumer Reports (for what that's worth). Consider getting seasonal snow tires if the weather in your area warrants it and if you've got a place to store them.
Maybe I did not make myself clear before: I only noticed the fluid when I went to check the oil dipstick. That was the only reason for opening the hood. Imagine opening the hood of your beautiful X and seeing a total nightmare! Kind of like biting into a nice apple laden with worms!
And the tires: if you do not believe me, that is your loss. Go to a good tire dealer and ask them about your General Grabbers! Additionally, try to off-road in them. As for being the only one who makes the point of lousy tires, check the historical posts. Moreover, check the XOC which you are a member of. Also, check MAXC. I do not know ANYONE except one lady on this board who claims the tires are ok for going off-road.
Enough said. I am just frustrated that my beautiful New X lives in the shop more than it is on the road. Hope you can understand and that others reading this board think twice before buying.
As far as this engine, stupid Q.. have you ever lost your oil cap ?? ( another reoccuring problem for some X's ) The only reason I'm asking is a had a chat with another member.. keep losing his cap.. dealer ended up blaming faulty valve covers. ( how metal can strip before a plastic cap, I couldn't understand ) Never mentioned it because I wasn't sure of all the points to it. Maybe a connection to your problem??.. I am curious on what they do end up changing.
Joe
Am not sure exactly what they are replacing as the dealership story changes daily, but Nissan Of America promised to replace the X and do something special regarding an extended warranty if the situation is not corrected this week.
Yes, my X still has the oil cap. Now that I am friendly with the people at Nissan of America, I know about many of the X's problems. My engine crack is not typical as I originally thought, but the other issues listed in historical posts remain issues.
While no automible is perfect, I did expect more from Japanese quality control (even if made in the USA).
Guess I just got a lemon ot the people on the assembely lines were having a bad day when my X was born?
Had my silver '00 SE for over a year now and am finally getting around to the accessorizing game. Have the WAAG brush guard in black and am in search of cool-looking driving and/or fog lamps to put on its center ledge. Have some ideas on models from PIAA and Hella but I'm also wondering about how I'm going to turn these things on. Do I wire them to existing lamps (so I don't have to cut into the plastic dash) or do these kits come with a switch that hopefully won't cheapen the X's interior look? I just want a good looking job, in and out.
Also, I have an approx. 4000 lb. boat and trailer that I plan on towing. I have the right hitch and I purposely purchased the automatic tranny per Nissan spec due to the load. What can I expect when towing? And answers like "better upgrade to the new X in the fall" are not acceptable - I couldn't bear the thought!
Thanks all.
Extra lights.. if you are not replacing the existing ( rather weak ) fog lamps, you are looking at new wiring and a switch. I find it easy to wire from scratch anyway, and Piaa kits are complete and simple to install. The type of light depends on how and what you want to light... Piaa supplies a nice surface mount switch, so no cutting is needed, I've got a manual, so I made a bracket and mounted it at the base between the console and the shift boot, otherwise, I found it tough to find a good location. Try my site.. http://www.geocities.com/x_canuk I have some pics how I installed mine, might give you some basics to follow.
salvadordc.. just to clarify ( both those posts went to the twilight zone ) If you replace your fogs, you can use the existing switch and wiring, new extra lights have to be wired in completely.
Canadian 2000 X's never came with fogs, and is the reason I had to wire new.
msiseng, good to see all is well in time for some long week-end fun.
Have fun everyone.. 4 days off will feel soooo good.
Steve
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I must admit that I was tempted to insist that the dealer run my VIN through the system to tell me what day of the week my X was built. On the theory that you should avoid things made Mon. or Fri.
Good holiday, everyone!
Only good thing that came out of this mess is that Nissan Corporate appears to have Xcellant customer service (not to be confused with the dealer). After owning a Ford Exploader, this is a breath of fresh air!
Not only did Nissan Of America put the dealer in its' proverbial place, they picked-up the rental car tab and tracked the repairs every step of the way.
2001 Super Black XE 3pack auto 4x4 @1800 miles
From what I've read, the U.S. Nissan deflector has a bronze tint to them, won't match if you have window deflectors etc..( more of a color matching point ) but it works. Cdn Nissan deflector comes in the right dark smoke to match. ( I think the Cdn Nissan One is actually the GTS model )
Side note, I had one post knocked off for using a no no word ( although mis-spelled with the right $$ and wasn't offensive ) I still think the gods of the board are doing a nice job working behind the scenes..credit where credit is due.. and the old timers of this board might have noticed the board doesn't flip as often.
thank you
-jes
4cyl and 4x2.. very rare breed for the X. Although the 4x2 is a very capable truck, I have my doubts using them in a winter prone area. Rear wheel drive + a light rear end truck makes for a good dancing combo on slippery conditions. I'm not even sure if LSD, which might help, even comes with the 4 banger ? The 6 cyl has just enough power as it is, you might be lacking with the 4. I'd either get a bigger loan or wait and save the bucks needed.
For those newbies seeking more advice on the X, I just saw one of the best complete X reviews on www.cars.com.
Hope I can post that URL on this board. While the Edmunds.com reviews are very good, the cars.com review lends additional insight to prospective buyers.
A brief synopsis of findings states the the X in built with old technology, is underpowered, gets bad gas mileage and needs better tires -- they even rated the Long Trails and not the General Grabbers which I would not put on my lawnmower.
We all know these issues and still love our vehicles! I would not let that hold-up your purchase decision as this will most likely become a collector's item in the upcoming years (for styling alone).
After all, Nissan raised production levels to 85,000 for 2001 and an increase is expected for next year. A production increase in a slowing SUV market indicates something about the vehicle's success.
The article explains almost everything you need to know before making a purchase.
As Xcanuk indicates, one may want to go with the more powerful engine.
For the person asking about engine problems, read my previous posts. I do NOT think my X is indicative of most, but you better check the "born on" date before buying. Ensure your X was not made in late November through late December of 2000. Most X's do not have engine (except for the check engine light) problems as this is the old Frontier engine which was based on the old 300Z 3.3 litre engine.
Yeah, more bugs today. The tech people are hard at work on them.
And yeah, it's ok with me if you provide a link to cars.com. I listen to "Click & Clack" twice a week myself.
Steve
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Good luck and carry on!
Drew
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P.S. Yup, profanity (even the masked kind where characters are substituted for the letters) is not prohibited in Town Hall since Edmunds.com is a family friendly site :-)
I have swapped my center console with a steelhorse unit though, loads of room if that is what you are after.
I think it just makes it push some of the wind/bugs up from the hood area to the windshield. You still get bugs on the bug deflector, plus you now have to look at an ugly piece of plastic on the front of your car.
I think the better solution is to keep the front waxed very well, and buy a tube of touch up paint. I'd rather have to do miniscule touchups than have to look at an ugly deflector. Wouldn't hurt to keep a small plastic bottle with some soapy water and a rag if you are really particular.
Same thinking applies to seat covers. I'd rather get the seats dirty and have to clean them, than have to look at a goofy seat cover. (look at all the old grandma's with plastic sofa and lamp covers, and you'll get the idea).
Seat covers are rather tailored now, its not the X your grandma used to drive. Easier to throw them into the wash than trying to freshen the seats. Plus they make a hell of a racket when the seats are in the spin cycle.
Thanks....CJ
Thanks in advance.
Did they make a difference? I'm finding in the wintertime with the defroster up high, with a couple of people in the vehicle it's not thawing well so I have to roll down the windows a bit - next thing I know water starts dripping in, so I'm wondering if the deflectors will help?
I run with my laptop as well, same reasoning as you, the normal seat desk tops are bulky, I opted for the standard bean bag desk top, don't know the proper name for it, just picked it up at costco years ago. Basically a plastic board with a bean bag under it. My wife uses it to do her crosswords while driving, and molds to the seat when alone.
http://www.cars.com/carsapp/ national/?szc=20815&srv=parser&act=display&tf=/features/2001overview/nissan/xterra.tmpl