Nissan Xterra

I am pushing 250k+ miles and have it serviced regularly. A 2002 with sports package and 4WD. I have rescued many kids and dogs with this vehicle. I love it so much that I hope to rebuild it when needed. The new models don't have the sleek look through older models have. I go many places and still get asked what year it is!

The Feb 2015 Nissan Xterra drives so nice and it handles itself so well in snow and ice. It can even have snow plow put on it as we live in the mountains and have to maintain our own roads. The Nissan is very comfortable and it is very good looking. The 4 wheel drive does great. There is plenty room for families, pets and plenty room for groceries. It goes places others go. I also love the stereo system.

I bought it at the auction. It was a quick decision because my car was in an accident. I had to hurry and the car I want I have to actually wait on the settle for. I was expecting a lot better but the Nissan Xterra feels like an old ch 7 Jeep. I was hoping for a better smoother ride. But the car is really loud and you can feel every bump you go over. It could use a lot more handling and more vehicle maintenance before it was sold. The car should have had a roomy interior as well. And the stereo is awful. If I had to choose again I would be in a Tahoe.

We bought a 2010 manual Xterra two years ago. About a month ago at 40k miles the clutch started slipping. It got progressively worse over the next week so took it into dealership knowing a replacement clutch would be a Little over $2k. I was a little peeved the clutch only lasted 40k miles but it wasn’t the end of the world. A few days later the dealership called back saying the timing chain was toast too & we’re looking at another $3500. Not happy. I called around to Independent garages and they said timing chains should last between 60k -75k miles and 40k is waaaaay too early.

I bought a manual 2003 Xterra when in June 2003 from a dealership and have been driving it ever since. It has 180,000 miles on it and has been awesome. The timing belt and clutch have been replaced, but that is to be expected. All other things done on it have been general maintenance. My only complaint is the paint crazing on the hood. I drive it daily to work, haul art in It, and take it camping. I love my Xterra and am glad I got a 2003, especially after reading everything posted here.

I bought a new off the showcase 2007 Xterra at the Miami Lake Palmetos Dealership. First the rim of the front tire a pin size hole, leaking air from 40psi to 15 psi, the fuel line gauge out $600 to fix. It had a recall but nobody notified me. The transmission cable shifter broke. Almost ran over a gas pump. Car kept going. ''No Park.'' More money to fix. I don't recommend anybody to buy a expensive Nissan car because these Nissan people don't care and the Dealership also don't care about the safety of the person behind the wheel. This car has been a Money pit. Go Toyota No 1, those Toyota run for ever.

I am the original owner of a 2000 Xterra XE purchased in summer of 1999~ V6, manual transmission, roll-up windows (lol). I have owned this truck for 18 years, and currently have 151,000 miles. To date I have only had to replace battery a few times, distributor, alternator, brake pads twice, water pump, headlight bulbs once. I am currently experiencing the dreaded radiator leak. (My husband JB welded it, and that has seemed to suppress it until it can be replaced. I put Seafoam in gas tank 6 months ago, experienced a backfire... I wonder if the Seafoam was a mistake... Xterra was fine until recently. Oh, and my rear main seal is leaking oil, to be expected for an 18 year old vehicle, and my AC has conked out twice, (first time 2005, and again in 2014 hoses are a problem).

Recently I bought a 2015 Xterra Pro-4x, manual, with 31k on it in near mint condition. All was well until recently when at 36k (I had only put 5k on it) the clutch wore out at the exact same time as a linkage problem with the transmission (stuck in gear) left the car unable to be driven and a projected 2-month repair downtime. I approached Nissan Canada to see if they would be able to help cover the cost of a new clutch given the clear premature failure and association with another major drivetrain/transmission failure. After spending a lot of time on the phone with manager who appeared to understand the situation and initially was willing to help, I was handed down a final conclusion of "will not be paid as not under warranty".

The 2006 Nissan Xterra I have was bought used. I have had it for over 5 years now and can say it was worth every cent I have paid for it. Yes, the cooling system can fail and flush into the trans causing it to fail and the transmission will have to be replaced. What I did was go on YouTube and found how to fix that problem by putting in another radiator, rerouting the lines to separate the engine cooling system and the trans. Works very well. I have upgraded the headlights to replace the old faded ones, redid the brake system to high heat for better braking.

Bought a used 2007 Nissan Xterra in August 2016 with 127,000 mi. for college age son. 9 months later the radiator cracked and leaked fluid into transmission which took out the whole car! Really mad after reading how many others have had this problem and the fact that there was a class action suit in 2012. Bought the car from a private party who was original owner and hoping she didn't have a clue about this problem, otherwise, what crappy thing to do (she is a friend of a very good friend)! The cost to fix is quoted at $5,000 - $6,000! The car is maybe worth that? Trying to decide whether we junk the car or pay to fix, but I'm not sure I trust this car anymore! Disappointed that the National Transportation and Safety Board doesn't consider the defective radiator to be a recall issue! Should have bought another Subaru!

After months of repeatedly having to tow my Xterra to the mechanic because it wouldn't start when temperatures dipped below 40 degrees, I thought it might be fixed. The mechanic replaced the ECM, which we hoped was the solution. I picked up the Xterra, drove it 17 miles, and it wouldn't start again. Turns out the TCM had failed, filling the transmission with antifreeze. This failure is apparently so common that finding a TCM is difficult. I'm junking the car. This was my sixth and last Nissan. The others were great, but Nissan has stopped building good cars.

I like many other Xterra owners got screwed by Nissan... My 2007 went to the dealership religiously every 3000 miles for service. I did everything on their recommended services. Then at 112,000 miles I was told the transmission is toast. I thought taking it to the dealership they would have my back and let me know of impending problems, I was wrong. Not once was I told about the faulty radiators, not once. I like many others would have had no problem paying for a new radiator if I had known about the problem. Nissan hid it from customers and for that reason I will never buy another Nissan and I will discourage every person I know to stay away from Nissan products.

In writing this review I am very upset. I bought my 2005 Nissan Xterra with high mileage as it was in great condition. It also had a two year extended warranty by the dealer. I have never used it to date. Ultimately I definitely paid a lot more than the vehicle is worth. Yesterday the transmission completely quit, vehicle was uncontrollable and there was no warning whatsoever. No check engine light came on. I could have been in a major accident. In the process of trying to troubleshoot the problem I discovered that there are major recalls on this vehicle and there was also a class action lawsuit against Nissan for the same issue my vehicle has.

I bought a used 2002 Nissan Xterra five years ago and it has been great! I've been in accidents and put many miles on it and it's still kicking at almost 300k miles! I would definitely recommend this vehicle to a friend. I have had no major repairs. Changed the battery once and keep the oil changed every 3000 miles and that's it! One bad thing is that the radio speakers stopped working after 4 years. It's last long enough so I'm not worried about getting it fixed.

I am only writing this review after reading several forums searching for similar issues that I have had with this vehicle. I previously owned a 2006 Xterra, 6 speed manual trans. Never had a problem. But I traded it for a truck I liked and enjoyed that as well. My mistake was selling that truck because of hard times and no job. Well, months later I was able to get financed with a used car dealership and gave down payment on this 2002 Xterra. This was in 2012. I am still making payments.

I've owned 5 Jeeps, 3 Cherokee XJ's and 2 JK Wranglers. The most recent was a 2012 Rubicon. The Rubicon was my dream vehicle. Sadly it turned into a nightmare. In the first year of ownership it spent 45 days in the dealer for mechanical repairs. 2 radiators, a new heater core (required removal of entire dash), transfer case, front locker and finally left side engine head. All within the first 27K miles.

I have a 2001 nissan xterra and could NOT be happier with it. I am one of the few reviewers who actually uses the 4wd for off road, corn fields and pull a boat trailer and wood hauler trailer. This vehicle has been hands down the most reliable 4x4 I have owned. I have over 186,000 miles on it and bought it used with 149.945 miles on it. Replaced valve cover gaskets and one fuel injector - that's it in the 3-4 yrs I have owned it.

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra SL, 4WD, no electric doors or windows. I have over 260,000 miles on it. When the time comes that it dies, I would want another just like it. I have changed tires 3X, 3 batteries, all brakes once and rear differential replaced. I have changed out 3 of the coil packs out of 6. It did develop a leak in the pipe at the firewall from the radiator - easy fix. I can't believe what a wonderful vehicle this one has been for me. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. I'm a 63-year-old grandmother who is alone and needs dependability. I've owned many vehicles in my life, most of which didn't make it to 100,000 miles, except for a Toyota Celica that made it to 130,000. Every day that I go out to my Xterra and turn the key and it immediately starts, I am so grateful to Nissan for this vehicle.

I have a 2011 Nissan Xterra with 74k miles and I am the only owner. The vehicle has never been 4 wheeled and almost exclusively been driven on the highway. I have a grinding noise coming from the back of the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the dealer and they informed me I need a new rear axle for $2,500. The car is only 4 years old with 74k miles. In all the cars I've had in 30 years this is a first for me. No more Nissans for me. I'm going back to Honda!

The reason is the vehicle was bought in Nissan was bought used with about 24,000 miles on it. It had one other owner. It was bought in Maryland. Now the clutch need to be replaced after I have it 6 months of me driving it around town. I have a Toyota with over 57,000 miles on it which is manual. No problem. I have in the past had Ford van manual drive with 100,000 miles on it before. Clutch will not go bad after 30,000 miles unless made with bad parts. They say it not covered under warranty because it is a wear and tear issue. Do not buy Nissan used because they don't back their vehicles. It was a great vehicle while we had it. Ran great, handle well everything. The good review said you expect as the last run they would get all the bugs out and problems out.

Where do I start? I guess from the beginning. I had a 2010 Toyota Venza purchased new in 2010. Sold it with 40K in 2/1/16, never had a single issue with the Venza. Being that I'm a guy I had the great idea of selling it to CarMax so I could get me a used SUV and not have a car payments. I sold the Venza on 2/1/16 to CarMax for 15K. I purchased a 2005 Xterra 4x4 burgundy with 113K miles on it for $6,500. The car is gorgeous and is a one owner car too with all the service records from the dealer. What could go wrong? After driving 300 miles or so, my check engine light came on. I got a code related to my transmission. I looked online and I read regarding the Milkshake of Death! I was terrified and went outside to check my transmission fluid. I was done! My transmission had eaten the Milkshake of Death!

I have had many friends and family that have purchased Nissan products and for the most part been good cars. I had a Nissan Xterra couple years back 2004 and it performed great. I live in the mountains so having 4WD is a necessity to get around at times. My road is dirt and gravel presenting dust and rocks to cars repeatedly causes problems for anyone who is not car maintenance smart. I was happy with the performance of car and never had a problem with motor or 5 speed transmission but the front clip on car began cracking and splitting. Refused by dealer to fix due to where I lived and road conditions.

When on Empty, and I put $15 in, my gas gauge doesn't go up... Why does it do this? I know there was a recall but would I still be covered to get the replacement? It has 153,000 miles on it? Need to get it fixed because I never know how much gas I have in my car.

My 2012 Xterra locks automatically when I get up to 15 miles per hour as designed. However, it also locks itself if left parked and running with the doors are shut - not by design. I purchased my vehicle at a local dealer who offers free car washes and twice someone pulled it in to be washed, left it running, got out of the vehicle, shut the door and it locked itself. They have had to use a tool that may damage my vehicle to open it. My Xterra has also locked on me many times to the point I do not get out of my vehicle without my keys in hand.

I thought Nissan was a good reliable brand that sold well-made cars. And I foolishly had my heart on the Xterra! I bought a 2012 with only 40,000 KM on it! Practically new! I didn't even have it for 24 hours when I was driving to work and almost got rear-ended twice when the transmission slipped on me! It drove perfectly fine the day before. There was no warning signs at all power when I pushing on the gas while I was driving down the freeway..... I took the car back to the dealership who took good care of me and let me exchange the Xterra for something more reliable. It was confirmed that it was the transmission and that was an ongoing issue with the Xterras. This is not safe!!!! What if I had been changing lanes? Shame on Nissan for not fixing the issue!

Bought 2009 Nissan Xterra, from time to time the vdc off / slip light would go on since purchased, contacted dealership and they advised me it had been raining and sometimes sensor will show when going from 2 to 4 wheel drive and will go off... So ok lived with it, doing it at the rare times it would do it - notice though it would come on during dry weather and didn't matter was in 2 wheel or 4 wheel... Made appt. with dealership for oil change and advised need that looked at this happening - they said my battery was weak so I got the battery replaced.

Sitting in my 2014 Nissan Xterra Pro 4X with my friend in the driveway, with the car in park. Unexpectedly, all side curtain airbags are explode. After we pull ourselves together and try to regain our hearing, I immediately drive my car back to the dealership to get the car repaired. That was 21 days ago and NOTHING has been done and no one will return my calls. I have never been treated like this before in my life.

2 years ago was in need of a vehicle. Found an Xterra I could afford. First thing that went wrong was the driver's side window motor went. Then the check engine light would come on all by itself then goes out. Had no problems until last year when I was rear ended. The tire pressure monitoring system went, then my vdc and slip light came on. After numerous times of resetting the system ended up changing the vdc relay and another relay to the tune of $250. Finally got check engine light to go out. Then in Jan my rear caliper froze up and cracked my rotor in two. Ended up with another $250.

I bought my 2007 Nissan Xterra in August 2013. I've kept up with regular maintenance such as oil change etc. It has not even been 2 years since I bought the car. I noticed the "service engine soon" light came on and took it to the dealership for checkup. I was told the following needs to be replaced: vent valve, transmission, radiator which was leaking fluid into the transmission, right rear axle and differentials along with the brakes. All these needed replacement. Total cost for parts with labor and tax was estimated around $10,000. I understand I bought the car used and currently has 126,000 miles on it, but gees, the cost for repairs is more than the car is worth. And yes I took the car to a different shop for a second opinion and was quoted thousands of dollars to get it fixed. So now, I am stuck with a vehicle that could break down anytime from now and still have about 8K left to pay on my loan. Certainly, I'm not blaming all Nissan's but this is really upsetting.

I bought my 2010 Xterra with an off-road package, brand new from a Nissan dealer. I have 58,000 miles after 5 years of ownership. These are the things I have had to do since I bought it: 1. Change oil every 3,500 miles - all covered free of charge by the dealership ($ 0); 2. Replaced tires at 55,000 miles - they were shot! (US$ 400); 3. Replaced battery at 4 years - it was done (US$ 120)