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Clive of Jamaica, NY December 19, 2008

Clive of Jamaica NY (12/19/08)
In 2005 I purchased a new Nissan Pathfinder (2005 model) from an authorized dealer, Nemet Motor. Since then I have been complaining to Nissan that there was a constant squeaking and screeching noise coming from the engine belt area. I returned the vehicle several times to Nemet to correct this problem under the 3 year warranty, yet nothing was done, and the problem continued. I was told that the problem was related to dirt on the drive belt. Now the problem has gotten worse and the vehicle is practically inoperable due to the increasingly loud noise. I understand that this problem is typical in a substantial number of Nissan vehicles that were manufactured around 2005, yet Nissan continues to ignore this problem and have not issued a recall to fix this problem.

I believe that Nissan issued me a defective vehicle for the amount I paid in the sum of 31,000.

Loretta of Portsmouth, VA December 5, 2008

Loretta of Portsmouth VA (12/05/08)
My wife,and I have been loyal Nissan customers since 1987. My wife drives an 02 which I brought for her 25th anniversary present. Our youngest daughter, drives a 94 which was pass down to her. I traded my 87 for an 05 which I am now driving.We have always brought Nissan Pathfinders, (SE-models) new, never used. Our oldest daughter purchased an07 Sentra last year at our advice. Weve had our share of normal problems but we are having a major Problem with the 02 Pathfinder. We had a problem with the timing chain cover making noise last year in October, at 62,000 miles. Nissan fixed it. Theres nothing we did to cause it.

About 6 wks ago our 02 Pathfinder started making a loud rattling Noise. We had it towed to the Nissan service dept. The technician informed us that 2 screws had backed out of the (power valve) and were bouncing around inside the cylinder. They took the engine out to get to the problem. The cost is 7899.99 which Nissan refuse to cover. We saw on line where other Pathfinder owners are experiencing the same problem. We know that were not responsible for these screws backing out, and should not have to pay for manufacturing defects. Weve always kept good maintenance on that truck, it has 70k miles. Nissan consumer affairs refuse to help us.

Sharlin of Sunrise, FL September 17, 2008

Sharlin of Sunrise FL (09/17/08)
since 4/7/08 my vehicle nissan xterra 2003 has been to 2 dealerships who tell me it is normal for the engine to knock and for the check engine light to be on i have proof of their paperwork wher it has been well over 10 x in their shops....for the same complaint/problem...now who will honor the extended warranty that i have

Chika of Lakewood, CO September 3, 2008

Chika of Lakewood CO (09/03/08)
I have a 2001 Nissan Xterra that is had a couple of recalls fixed. One of them was the fuel sending unit molding that cracked. I had gas fumes through out the vehicle and gas leak underneath the vehicle. Nissan is now charging me 250.00 dollars to replace the fuel sending unit that was part of a recall.

It scares me to think that my vehicle could of caught on fire or worse yet killed my nephew who is often strapped in a car seat right above the defect where the leak was occurring. I dare anyone at Nissan to sit in my vehicle with the gas fumes and light a cigarrette or just rub there hands on the fabric of the seat to get some static going.

Theresa of Freehold, NJ June 21, 2008

Theresa of Freehold NJ (06/21/08)
I purchased a Nissan Pathfinder in March 2002 new.I serviced and maintained this vechicle at this dealership when needed. Then in late May,2004 I noticed a burning smell on my way home from work the truck for a few days, wasn't feeling right and the clutch seemed to be slipping. On May 27, the truck broke down I had it towed to Nissan of Freehold, I was told the clutch needed to be replaced, the odometer reading was 32,158.I was told at the service center, I must not be driving the truck properly, by RIDING THE CLUTCH I explained to them, all the vechicles I have owned sinse driving at the age of 16 have always been manual transmission.The cost 1513.38 Clutch #2 original plus. The truck was 2 years 2 months old. Now 2 years 2 months later July 2006 again I felt the clutch slipping promptly brought it to Nissan now 57,645 miles. No surprise the clutch needed to be replaced at my expense once again because the warranty does not cover the cost. I was extremely upset by this time clutch number #3in 4 years I asked that someone from the corporate Nissan division come tke a look at the parts and pictures and was told nothing was faulty and again it was my responsibility for the costs.Only this time they would give me a discount how kind! This time 1,372.19. What choice did I have I need to work, and no one including corporate Nissan was willing to admit to any wrongdoing by Nissan or faulty parts, and certainly not willing to pay for the full cost.Now here we go again, I brought my truck in for emission smell and failed inspection on June 6th I dropped the truck off and was told I had an evaporation problem with the fuel line and I also needed hoses replaced and power steering flushed out, the cost 962.98. A few days later I picked up the truck and noticed the clutch again was slipping promptly called Nissan and dropped the truck off again. okay clutch number #4 23 months later. Again I'm told by Nissan of Freehold their is nothing they can do it's not under warranty. I would have to pay the full cost and probably should also replace the fly wheel like I did in 2004.I asked that they park the truck outside their lot and not to touch the truck I will have it towed when I figure out where to bring it. In the meantime of course I need the truck back for work and life's basic needs and don't know what to do, It is absurd to have to replace this many clutches I never had to replace a clutch in my other cars and only one did I ever have to replace in a Nissan 2000sx with 200,000 miles and ten years old. Is there anyone who can help me? I know Nissan is responsible I truly believe they were using faulty parts my truck was brand new off the lot when I purchased it, and cost over 30,000 dollars and have spent at least close to 7,000 in repairs in 5 years. Please contact me asap, I can't afford this again and shouldn't have to this is crazy, I drive to work am married with children and use that vechicle in a responsible manner.Thank you

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