2014 Nissan Xterra Technical Service Bulletins

96 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Nissan Xterra. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10109214Mar 20, 2017Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
• 10109211Mar 7, 2017Equipment, Suspension. BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin is a correction and a supplement to the ESM.
• 10091503Aug 4, 2016Equipment. "all model year 2012 and newer nissan vehicles; evap leak dtc p0442, p0455, p0456 information this bulletin has been amended. The title has been revised, and the bulletin now includes vehicles in production as of the date of this update. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10192840Jun 9, 2016Equipment, Tires. SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving…
• 10192821May 10, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) and then configured after they are installed.
• 10192813Apr 25, 2016Equipment, Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Steering. SERVICE INFORMATION If the configuration of the Audio/Navigation unit has not been completed correctly, some of the symptoms that may occur are: * Intermittent or no back up camera operation * No steering wheel switch response to audio inputs * No volume response from volume knob * Volume very loud or very quiet and adjustment is overly sensitive * Equalizer is adjusted so that Bass control is at maximum all the…
• 10194174Apr 21, 2016Equipment. Audio Ulnit Replacement - Vehicles with color display audio and navigation system
• 10192808Apr 21, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION If the Audio Unit needs to be replaced in an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Write down replacement Audio Unit's registration "code" . - Replace the Audio Unit as instructed in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and any applicable bulletins. - Register the replacement Audio Unit with Nissan Owner Services. NOTE: The Apps mode will not function if the Audio Unit serial number (registration…
• 10192801Apr 13, 2016Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194184Mar 29, 2016Equipment, Fuel system. Fuel Filler Cap tether clip service information
• 10192787Mar 29, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION If the clip for the fuel filler cap tether becomes lost or is detached for any reason, it is no longer necessary to replace the fuel filler cap. The clip or "pin" is now available as a separate service part. NOTE - Do not replace the fuel filler cap if only the pin is needed. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192750Feb 26, 2016Exterior lighting. SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help you in determining if an incident for water/condensation in the headlamps is normal or not. Nissan?s new vehicle limited warranty does not cover physically damaged (cracked or broken) headlamps. All current headlamp assemblies are vented to…
• 10192738Feb 10, 2016Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM On an Applied Vehicle, one or more of the following is occurring: * A status message "Update Failed !" is displayed with a direction to "Insert update media" while a countdown from 60 is displayed. The audio system then reboots (Nissan Logo appears), and then will restart the countdown. * The center display screen (navigation screen) intermittently goes blank (nothing is displayed) for a few seconds…
• 10192727Jan 28, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s responsibility. Nissan North America (NNA) is not responsible for damage to glass that is a result of objects striking or scratching the glass. However, NNA is responsible for manufacturing issues such as distorted glass and cracks that are due…
• 10192687Nov 20, 2015Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Design and process changes have been made to improve battery voltage at dealer receipt. Our goal is to deliver vehicles to customers with a 12 volt battery in excellent condition. Proper dealership storage and maintenance of vehicle 12 volt batteries is essential to insuring good battery operating life and customer satisfaction. Dealers are responsible for maintaining vehicles in their inventory.
• 10192661Oct 27, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION: The Navigation (NAVI) SD Map Data Cards are not interchangeable between the two versions of NAVI units offered in Nissan vehicles that use this type of map data. * If the wrong SD Map Data Card is used, the NAVI will display an update screen (Figures 1 and 2, reference only) and will only accept Cancel. * If this screen is displayed, install the correct SD Map Data Card, found in table A on…
• 10192650Oct 8, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states HomeLink will not operate or has improper operation. ACTIONS 1. To significantly reduce unnecessary repairs, make sure: a. The vehicle is not in "Transit Mode" (if equipped). - Not in Transit Mode: With the turn signal switch is in the OFF (center) position, turn the ignition from OFF to ON. If the turn signal indicators stay OFF (do not illuminate), the vehicle is not in Transit…
• 10192638Sep 15, 2015Brakes, Lane departure, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Data" (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) condition - Sensor leaks - Moving TPMS/LTPWS wheel assemblies from one vehicle to another and TPMS/LTPWS sensor registration - Air pressure changes with…
• 10192615Aug 6, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be repaired (whether under warranty or customer pay) to ensure proper vehicle operation. However, certain normal operating conditions can be misdiagnosed as a leak requiring repair.
• 10192597Jul 6, 2015Steering, Brakes, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when improperly dismounting and mounting tires. - TPMS sensors becoming damaged during mounting or dismounting tires are not covered under warranty.
• 10192591Jun 24, 2015Engine cooling. SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as Inspection Maintainence, I/M, or SMOG testing depending upon location). Allowing the vehicle to idle for 22 minutes will allow for faster CVN calculation. It is recommended that customers utilize this method if the vehicle needs to be tested for…
• 10192574May 7, 2015Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION The appearance of painted alloy wheels can be damaged if acidic cleaners are used. DO NOT use Chrome Wheel Cleaner on Painted Wheels. Many chrome wheel cleaners have acidic ingredients. Make sure to follow all instruction in the Appearance and Care Section of the Owner?s Manual. Damage to wheel appearance due to the use of inappropriate chemicals or cleaning products is not covered under…
• 10192562Apr 21, 2015Air bags, Seat belts, Equipment, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. SERVICE INFORMATION The applied vehicles are equipped with automatic door locks that lock all doors when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH. There is no instruction in the Owner?s Manual on auto-lock function deactivation. All doors unlock automatically when the ignition is placed in the OFF position (models with Intelligent Key system) or when the key is removed from the ignition switch (models without Intelligent…
• 10192561Apr 20, 2015Lane departure. SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the combination meter front cover (lens) on an Applied Vehicle for any reason (scratch, blemish, etc.): - Do not replace the entire combination meter assemby. The front cover of the combination meter assembly is available as a separate service part. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual, section MWI-Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator, for replacement…
• 10192542Mar 16, 2015Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION For vehicles delivered to the dealers with wheel protector covers - Do not remove the wheel protector covers during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Wheel protector covers help prevent cosmetic rotor corrosion. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192532Mar 11, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION NOTE - Failure to follow the procedures in this bulletin may result in the denial of a warranty claim. In an effort to protect the paint finish, Paint Guard Film (PGF) is applied on many new Nissan vehicles. Paint Guard Film is a temporary white plastic protective film that is applied by the factory to the horizontal painted surfaces of the vehicle.
• 10192524Feb 6, 2015Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when actually, it?s not. Use this service bulletin to help make a more accurate diagnosis of the steering rack. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192513Jan 16, 2015Equipment, Air bags, Back-over prevention (rear camera). SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. Nissan STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials from the factory equipped condition.
• 10192508Jan 15, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B2190 (NATS ANTENNA AMP) can be stored for the following reasons: 1. Something other than an Intelligent Key is inserted into the Key-Slot. 2. An Intelligent Key issue. 3. A wiring issue between the Key-Slot and the BCM. 4. A Key-Slot issue. If DTC B2190 is stored due to 1 or 2 above, it will not erase, or go to "PAST", until a known good registered Intelligent Key is inserted into the…
• 10192506Jan 8, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Air bags. IF YOU CONFIRM: Squeal/Squeak noise from the front brakes: While moving forward or reverse, with very light brake application (pedal pressure), after the vehicle has been sitting, typically overnight ("cold" brakes), at speeds less than 10 MPH, while traveling straight or turning. ACTION: Replace the hardware on both front brake calipers with the kit listed in the Parts Information in this bulletin. See this…
• 10192499Dec 19, 2014Lane departure, Brakes. IF YOU CONFIRM: The reset/change button does not function: - Trip odometer readings cannot be reset/cleared - If equipped: Cannot change from one trip odometer reading to the other - If displayed: Cannot reset the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message - If equipped: Cannot change modes in the trip computer AND The reset/change button (pin) is stuck in the up or down position. ACTION: Realign the combination meter. If rub…
• 10192478Nov 25, 2014Electrical system, Engine. SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission related DTCs will also set a P-DTC if the MIL is turned ON. A listing of which DTCs that will also set a P-DTC is found in the DTC Index in the EC-Engine Control section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM).
• 10192474Nov 20, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. Advise the customer not to rest their foot on the brake while accelerating. * Use CONSULT-III plus in Engine Data Monitor to check operation of the brake lamp circuit…
• 10192473Nov 19, 2014Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM While listening to XM audio the sound output will briefly stop And * The artist and title information will go blank for 3-5 seconds And then * Sound and artist and title information come back at the same time. ACTION If the Satellite Feeder cable/satellite antenna connectors are: * Brown as shown in Figure 1 on page 2, replace the XM antenna and satellite feeder cable with the parts from the Parts…
• 10056482Oct 13, 2014Equipment, Air bags. Nissan: check electronic service manual (esm) section src-srs airbag control system if dtc b00a0 (occupant classification system control unit) is set as current in air bag diagnosis sensor unit and follow procedure to repair. Model 2015 frontier, xterra, armada.
• 10192445Sep 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The Applied Vehicles are not equipped with a Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor. Therefore, a Low Windshield Washer Fluid Warning Lamp will not illuminate when the windshield washer tank is empty. NOTE - The Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor is listed as "if so equipped" in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) because it is installed in Canadian-market vehicles.
• 10192428Aug 27, 2014Electrical system, Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. SERVICE INFORMATION The Applied Vehicles in this bulletin are equipped with Automatic Door Lock and Automatic Door Unlock: IMPORTANT: Before performing any repairs on the automatic door lock/unlock system, review the operation of the system in the Owner?s Manual (Section 3; Pre-driving checks and adjustments, Doors, Automatic Door Locks. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192394Jun 24, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: - Always diagnose the communication codes first. - When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communication error external to that module on the CAN network. - U1000 indicates an error. V-CAN diagram or CAN Diag Support Monitor provides data to determine the location of the error. See this…
• 10192354Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty claims coding for repairing wiring harnesses for all Nissan vehicles has changed. This bulletin gives an outline of the technician?s responsibilities in assisting the dealer?s claims administrator to properly code a harness repair. Failure to provide correct information may result in claims suspension or rejection. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10054095Mar 5, 2014Electrical system. Nissan: ignition must cycle two times to complete configuration for navigation equipped vehicles and if configuration not completed some symptoms may occur (no back up camera, no volume response, equalizer adjusted so bass control is at maximum, no steering wheel switch response). Model 2014 altima, rogue, frontier, sentra, xterra. *pe updated 02/26/2014 *js updated 4/22/14.
• 10192326Feb 19, 2014Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The specifications for the intake and exhaust valves and valve lifter service parts have been changed. * The valve stem length of both intake and exhaust valve has been increased (Figure 1) and are a direct replacement for the shorter style valve. * The related valve lifter cup has been shortened (Figure 2) and the point at which the valve lifter contacts the valve stem has been shortened (not…
• 10192322Feb 12, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM: The MIL is ON and one or both of the following DTCs are found stored in the ECM: - P0139 (heated oxygen sensor 2 (B1) circuit slow response) - P0159 (heated oxygen sensor 2 (B2) circuit slow response) ACTION: 1. Confirm this bulletin applies. - Compare the vehicle's current ECM part number to those listed in Table A (see page 4). 2. If the ECM part number does not match one listed in Table A, this…
• 10192305Jan 27, 2014Equipment, Air bags. SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192293Jan 13, 2014Engine, Engine cooling. SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) before they will function. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10053958Nov 15, 2013Fuel system. Nissan: certain vehicles would display, in the instrument cluster, a warning light illumination of a loose fuel cap warning. Model years 2012-2014. No models listed.
• 10054527Sep 26, 2013Tires. Nissan: information regarding tire pressure monitor system (tpms) and low tire pressure warning system (ltpws) for sensor leaks, air pressure changes with altitude and ambient temperatures, aftermarket wheels, radio frequency interference causing no data condition and inflating/deflating tires with tpms/ltpws sensors. Model all. No models years.

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