2004 Nissan Xterra Brakes Problems

“On 9/11/2016, while attempting to park my 2004 Nissan Xterra, there was a terrible accident. I pulled in front of a maechanics bay at firestone in newport news, va. While parking my SUV, with my foot firmly on the brake, the SUV rapidly accelatred and drove through the building and badly injured a mechanic standing in the bay. I was braking as hard as I could, and the SUV kept accelarting and would not stop. I did not have my foot on the gas pedal. At the time of this accidnet, the SUV was at a total stop while shifitng it into park. …”

“There were no indicators or events to lead up to a catastrophic brake failure in my 2004 Nissan Xterra. Vehicle was purchased new from dealer, has only 55,000 mi of usage, for local driving/round trip to work. Brake line cracked, fluid leaked which was an extremely unusual occurrence. I do not drive on lunar landscape, I.e. Pot holes, camping, or recklessly. This was sudden. Dealer ordered part, mechanic replaced part, entire brake line could not withstand pressure and more leakage ensued. Dealer wanted to 'seal the leak, not replace part, which of course I feel is an inadequate repair. …”

“Alb light came on several times then stayed on . Dealer had to replace item that makes anti brakes work. I do not feel safe in vehicle. Now when I stop suddenly my brakes lock and I leave tire marks. Also when stopped at light pedal will hold for a couple of seconds then goes to floor. I need a vehicle I can trust both me and my husband are disabled veterans. Also I would like to make suggestion: the drivers seat after a person adjusts it. The lever on seat rubs on center console will wear hole in consul. I believe this may be a easy fix. …”

“1. Front right lower a-frame (swing arm) fractured and released ball joint resulting in car collapsing onto the tire. Failure appears to be caused by metal fatigue due to rough edges of broken areas. Ball joint is in good shape and still grips a piece of the a-frame. There was no accident due to the fact the vehicle was being operated at a very low speed at the time of the incident. Had it happened at a high rate of speed would likely have caused a rollover crash with fatalities possible. Vehicle has not yet been repaired, all parts will be retained when it is. 2. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Xterra. The contact has experienced multiple failures with the braking system on her vehicle for the last five years. While driving 10 MPH and applying the brakes, the vehicle jerks and continues to proceed. In addition, the brakes make a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failures. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and a technician determined that the ABS was failing and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for further inspection. …”