Nissan Problems

It could be a number of things, sensor, speedo head etc. I would have it looked at by an auto electrician, who should be able to sort it out for you.

You have to be careful not to exceed the overall GCM, that's the maximum weight allowed of the combination of vehicle and trailer, which is probably what you have done. Before you hit the road next time weigh the total weight.

Nissan specialist Jerry Newman advises that you first get it scanned, then check the connections to the electric motor on the transfer case for corrosion or anything else might affect then operation of the motor, and finally check the motor itself. If the vehicle has been used offroad it's possible that water has contaminated the connections or has entered the motor itself.

I wouldn't have thought that the independent suspension would be the cause, but whatever the cause is I wouldn't expect the radiator to crack to early. I would be pressing Nissan for a replacement.

The vibration you refer to is caused by the torque converter locking up at too low a speed. It's done for fuel economy, but I reckon Nissan has got it wrong in this occasion. They might say they have had few complaints about it, but I bet there are lots of owners out there putting up with it because their dealers have told them it's "normal".

Carmakers have been using waterborne paint for a number of years now, but the technology isn't settled and paint issues crop up regularly as a result. One thought is that delamination of the sort you report is that too much time elapsed between the baser coat being applied and the clear going on over it. It's generally thought that around 30-35 minutes is the limit between the two coats being applied, if it goes longer you can have problems. That's one possible explanation.

If you think you've copped some bad fuel one way to fix it is to keep topping it up with good fuel as the fuel level drops.

Recalls are mostly to fix problems that affect the safety of the car, not mechanical problems like a leaking head gasket. Nissan's offer is in line with industry practice. You could try and negotiate a better deal with the company, 25 percent is a measly amount, but you need to deal directly with Nissan.