Posted by: joekl
Describe potential front suspension failure - 11/02/01 08:27 AM
At 875 miles (three weeks) the front suspension collapsed on my 2001 Xterra SE. I was driving on a paved country road at about 40mph when the front suspension made a loud bang while going through a slight dip in the road. The whole front of the truck dropped about four to six inches. Leaning a bit more on the left side. I drove it immediately to the dealership where they referred to it as a fluke and said a mecahnic would look at it Monday.
I'm happy that I haven't seen other references to this on the web, but very unhappy with the fact mine broke. Could your folks describe the front suspension to me and what possibly broke. I need to be educated when talking with the dealership about this.
Obviously I'd like to hear of other similar failures. As well as suggestions as to the what to expect from the dealership.
BTW: the dealer gave a old cavalier to drive for my business while they get their act together on the Xterra. That is a crappy thing to do to a new customer.
Boy what if this had happened at 70 on the highway!
Thanks for you help and comments,
Joe
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I'm happy that I haven't seen other references to this on the web, but very unhappy with the fact mine broke. Could your folks describe the front suspension to me and what possibly broke. I need to be educated when talking with the dealership about this.
Obviously I'd like to hear of other similar failures. As well as suggestions as to the what to expect from the dealership.
BTW: the dealer gave a old cavalier to drive for my business while they get their act together on the Xterra. That is a crappy thing to do to a new customer.
Boy what if this had happened at 70 on the highway!
Thanks for you help and comments,
Joe
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