Nissan Xterra Reviews

I have owned my Xterra for 10 years and have been broadly satisfied with the car and the dealership. However, there were various issues with the car and the service, of which a faulty fuel gauge is one example that will cause me not to buy a Nissan product again. Two examples:

Purchased '05 XTERRA as the 2nd owner in February 2013. In Feb. '15, Timing chain broke. Mechanic attributes failure to the PLASTIC tensioners Nissan installs to keep the chain tight/in place. Estimate of $5,000 to replace with used engine. No thanks. Still owed $8K on this POS and selling as is, I might get $2500. Have read countless similar stories from other X owners. Thought I was safe getting the manual transmission...thought wrong. If there is EVER a class action suit, count me IN.

Updated on 03/19/2019: I bought my Xterra from CarMax with low miles (around 60k) then at 64k the radiator leaked into the tranny and blew it. Nissan picked up half of the cost because of the lawsuit. After that the timing chain went, gas gauge went, U joints. Just as of yesterday at 146k my radiator leaked again into my tranny and now AAMCO said it needs to be completely redone. They have a way to nipple off the radiator with a secondary unit that will prevent the radiator from ever leaking into the transmission again so I’ve decided to do that now for 3k since I’m almost paid off.

Purchased a 2002 Nissan Xterra. Had it about six months was turning into a parking space in a shopping mall. Suddenly the engine started a high-pitched rev. Before I stop it the vehicle lunged forward as if the accelerator had a mind of its own. It crashed into four other cars before it stopped. Never had anything like this happen to me in decades of driving American made cars. From this experience I would never own another Nissan even if given to me for free. The officer that showed up on the scene said I was diving recklessly and issued me a $280.00 fine. Talk about turning a bad thing worse. He didn't see it happen but deemed it positively my fault and not the truck's.

My car began shuttering bad enough that I was afraid that it was going to stall or that I would get into an accident. Thankfully, I didn't. I found out that a faulty radiator had leaked into the transmission. Apparently, this is a well known problem. I am being told by Nissan that it will cost $7,000 to repair/replace the radiator, hoses, transmission etc. My mileage is just over 106,000 miles so, like everyone else, I will get no help from Nissan in making these repairs. I can't afford to fix it at this time so it will have to sit and wait while I will pray that there is a recall soon.

Re the Xterra, just say no. Bought a used 07 for my wife, coz she thought it "looked cool" - there's a brilliant buying decision right there. At 98k it did the usual Xterra thing of totally ** up the radiator coolant and transmission coolant. My local auto shop eventually found a compatible transmission from somewhere in CA, and after $5.6k the car was again usable - for one week. Then the timing chain started to rattle, another $1.5k. WTF, I thought these were high quality vehicles. No more Nissans. Anyway, because the car had less than 100k mls Nissan ponied up half the transmission repair bill, which helped. We are now in a quandary, we have so much money into this jalopy that I hate to get rid of it, but we do a lot of road trips and I don't want it going fubar half-way across Death Valley. That said, my 99 Dodge Caravan is way more reliable, but of little use as a tow vehicle.

2006 Xterra - So disappointed, replacing the catalytic converters for a second time! All four tire sensors are bad, in less than two years of being replaced....

During driving, sometime I am getting suddenly burning/smoke smell inside my xterra - 2015 model and it's critical. Two times the complain made to Nissan service, till now not able to solve this issue. The xterra was purchase before 5 months, due to this I am upset as no proper solution.

I have a Nissan Xterra and it is a great vehicle! Nissan is unable to do more with the transmission and coolant issue because of a class action law suit, which if people would do their research would know, I don't understand how people can complain about having to change the other wear items when they are over 50k or more. I have been an Automotive Master Tech in many brands for 20 years. Belts, filters, and fluids do wear and this is normal. Also the manufacturers are buying their parts from some other manufacturer and I don't see you bashing them. The Xterra is an awesome vehicle for what it was designed for. It just amazes me that everyone tries to get out of paying for everything!

I don't recommend anyone to buy a Nissan Xterra 2005. I used to be a Nissan believer but after the issues I had with Xterra, never again I will buy another Nissan. I have been the original owner since new and it has been a nightmare. First problem with 37k miles, fuel level sensor went bad, conveniently 1,000 miles right after factory warranty expired, cost $645 to replace it.

Will never buy again! Barely 52k, ball joints are bad, replaced serpentine belt, hoses just last March. Now my rec value cover gaskets are leaking, the timing belt is bad and I need cabin filters replaced. The interior is poor. The liner hangs and fabric on doors is unglued. You would think I use it daily transporting livestock, but I'm single and obviously rarely drive it. To replace anything on this vehicle isn't cheap either. Usually $600-1,500. I have owned 7 vehicles, most turned over in mileage and I didn't have to invest much of anything in them. The sad part is I love my truck and have to say goodbye.

I had a couple of 90s Nissan cars, which drove without problems to over 200K miles, so we quickly became huge fans of Nissan. I purchased a used 2005 Xterra with 70,000 miles in September of 2014. Two weeks later, the catalytic converter went. As soon as I replaced it the other cat converter broke. The dealership quoted me at $1400 for each cat converter. Obviously, I took it to my mechanic and got them both fixed for about $1000. Being such a big Nissan fan, I'm hugely disappointed that the company has taken a turn for the worse. I'm sad to say that going forward, my family and I will start looking at other manufacturers.

Another 2006 Xterra bites the dust... Happy New Year, your radiator leaked into the transmission & ruined it. 144k miles so way past the warranty. Also had to replace timing chain in 2011 for over $1000 none of which was covered by Nissan. Nissan used to make a great car / truck. No more Nissans for me EVER.

Bought my 2006 SE that was dealer demo with 6k on the engine. The fun started with replacing the fuel pump since it was tripping my check engine light. Apparently the fuel float arm warps and then the check engine light comes on. The pump is only $60 but because of its location the job takes 4-5 hours and at $125/hr labor cost it gets expensive. I've been towed twice because of this defect and replaced it 4 times so you do the math. 1st and 2nd time cost me $800 at the dealer, another $600 from a local mechanic robbing me and 3rd and 4th time from a good mechanic having mercy on me at $500 each time. Replaced the radiator once and had the mechanic check the fluid lines since the radiator can leak into the transmission cooler creating the "pink milkshake of death." So far no probs with that. Rebuilt the tranny because some computer chip that went bad tripping the check engine light. I got a break on that to the tune of $2,800. Normally a $3,500-4k job.

Just starting having issues with my xterra. Found out it's the radiator fluids going into the transmission. The nightmare begins, stay tuned.

My daughter purchased a used Xterra with 86K miles on it. At 106000 miles the radiator failed like so many others had. I contacted Nissan and they flat out refused to cover any repair on it because the mileage was too high. I changed out the radiator and flushed the transmission. Things were good for about 3 months, now the transmission has failed. Again they refuse to do anything. So I had to buy a used transmission and now I have to get it installed. Why does a company get to decide what they think should be covered and when they can say too bad? This was a known problem that should be covered regardless of mileage on such a newer car. Once again the consumer gets screwed. I wish someone could look at all these failures and demand that Nissan correct everything that failed and reimburse those who couldn't afford it and had to do it themselves. Lord knows this has created a huge financial burden on my family.

I was driving down the street and attempted to turn... My steering wheel turned, but my wheels didn’t. I came to a stop and realized… Something broke. I could have been killed if the traffic was any heavier. My 2002 Nissan Xterra was recalled in 2010. Their leads to corrosion in an extreme case. It will lead to cracking. I am the extreme case. Nissan never contacted me to inform me of the recall. Their first agent told me that since I did not purchase it from a Nissan Dealer, they are not responsible for informing me. The second agent (escalation after complaining) who called a day and a half later agent said, "The US Postal Service loses millions of letters each day. It would be too cumbersome to send certified letters or to call everyone." I questioned him, “If you know the letters are lost, why would you rely on them to deliver this notice? It’s not a cigarette lighter we are talking about.”

I have a 2007 Xterra, so far u joints and 2 recalls, 102,000 miles. Now!!! At once driving down the Ed and stopped at light. Would not accelerate hardly at all! Got home, thank God! Shut off engine and tried to crank again and it was dead completely! Had to have it towed and found out - first, the starter went out due to over amping and then come to find out the transmission line was broken in the radiator - all my fluid leaked into my radiator!!! Now we're hoping my transmission is not ruined!! Replacing it and triple flushing the system. Very unhappy with Nissan, and they won't help at all!!

My check engine light turns on and my tire sensor light is on. I take it to the dealer and they run a diagnostic for $150. One of my catalytic converters is breaking apart and my tire sensor is failing. I decide not to get it fixed there but with a mechanic (dealers too expensive) catalytic converter $1110 tire sensor $110. Not 2 days later one of my other tire sensors is out and I need a new gas pump... another $700 (all replacements are out of pocket) it's been a month since and my check engine light turns on again. Apparently my radiator broke mixing with the water and leaking into the transmission. Nissan knows about this problem but if you're past 100,000 miles they won't make themselves responsible. Need I say it's $4,690 to fix my transmission!

The only recommended SUV from Nissan. First off to those who have had issues with their xterras, at least you didn't buy the rogue/murano. I bought my Xterra 4x4 new in 2010 and have only had two problems in the 42,000 miles she has on her. The blower motor went out on Christmas eve during an unusually cold Dallas night leaving me without heat for a few days. Luckily it was under warranty. The 2nd issue is with the paint. Sadly my Artic White paint seems to chip straight to the anti corrosion protectant coat. Main area of concern was the hood and the roof along the roof rails.

Starter replaced 2x and going for a third one.

I bought my Xterra in 2012, worth a little over 24,000 miles on it, and I loved it. However shortly after purchasing it the fuel gauge sensor had snapped inside of the fuel pump and my gauge just read empty all the time. Nissan reluctantly replaced my entire fuel pump as the car was still under warranty. Then I revenge one of those BS notices from Nissan about how they knew that the radiator could leak into the transmission but that it wasn't technically recalled and so they would not pay to fix it if the problem occurred. So fine I got my mechanic to reroute to cooling system so that it wouldn't leak into the transmission if the radiator leaks.

Routine maintenance goes a long way. Nothing major: brakes - rotors - belts - fluids and lots of gas and tires bought new 2003. Lots of tires, 1 rear brake job, 5 or 6 front brake brakes and 3 rotor jobs just because I drive so much and I like to keep on stopping. 2 timing belts, misc belts and hoses, 4 CD players, 2 driver seat fabric replacement dang clothe seat, 1 starter, 1 alternator, and 1 distributor. Umm, it didn't need it. I misdiagnosed what the issue was. Turned out the timing belt was bad but I wanted the easy way first.

The 2002 Nissan Xterra is a well made clunker in my opinion. It is sluggish in movement similar to a tank, and burns through fuel like one too! I traded it in at 6000 miles. Six thousand, you feel me.

I bought a 2005 Nissan Xterra 4x4 in about 2008 with 45,000 miles. In the first year the thermostat went out, car overheated and left me stranded in Las Vegas! Less than $500 fix. Crankshaft sensor went out in 2013, $250. The BIG PROBLEM is the CROSS CONTAMINATION from Transmission and radiator. This happened in 2013 with 72,000 miles, just out of extended warranty! **! And cost the usual $2500 but at least I have a brand new Transmission now! I hope the same problem does not occur with the new parts as I expressed to the dealer!

I purchased my 2005 Nissan Xterra SE in June of 2013 with 70k miles on it. The truck had a clean carfax and seemed to be in good condition. I looked at Edmunds reviews on the vehicle and saw fairly good ratings. At the time I needed a vehicle ASAP. I purchased the truck with a 2 year 24,000 mile extended warranty from a Toyota dealer. The car ran well for about a month, then became a nightmare.

I have just bought a used 2007 nissan xtera. After a few days of Parking the battery went flat and after a few hrs of charging. It still could not turn the engine. I later bought a brand new battery. This time around the car engine was turning but the car could not start. What went wrong. Some say it has decoded, what does this mean. What module is faulty?

I've had 2 xterras, the second has been a problem since I rolled off the dealer lot, I was denied a carfax and found that it had been in a crash cutting the front door off to extricate. I'm a paramedic and know what it looks like so the door forever sounds hollow and open window. It has constantly wears oddly on the front tires and goes thru front brakes like crazy. It now has developed this front end vibration loud noise while driving at any speed that feels like the front end or wheels are gonna come off. I've never been off road. I take care of it like a baby. I'm out of work due to a work injury and drive short distance and it does it constantly now. I'm afraid that it's going to leave me stranded. NO ONE WILL LOOK AT IT WITHOUT LEAVING IT. I'm not in the position to leave it to test for days due to many rehab and dr appointments. I need help I don't have any money, no less to buy a new car either but maybe if I can get a idea to go on? I've never had such issues with my xterra as I had one traded it in on this one because I was in love and addicted but Nissan is just horrible to deal with.

We originally owned a 2005 Nissan Xterra. My wife loves the look and the size of the truck, but we had the fuel sending issue before the recall. She ran out of gas and the dealer treated her as if she were a dumb blonde who just didn't check her fuel gauge closely enough. Worse, because we didn't service our vehicle at the dealership, one of the dealers said that it was a "skinny deal" to begin with and wouldn't go to bat for us. Yes, the whole Nissan corporation is suffering from customer service poisoning, apparently. Even though it was leased, I told the dealer (Economy Wheels in Lindsay, Ontario) where to go and used Lease Busters to get the hell out.

My dad recently bought a 2006 Nissan Xterra brand new off the lot. He has had sudden transmission failure and sudden reactions with the car. We went online to see what can be done to fix these problems and became aware that there was a recall on these vehicles which we were not informed by the dealership.

My fuel sending unit failed sometime during spring of 2013 and my mechanic diagnosed the issue June 2013. As it was an expensive repair and not a recall I chose not to do it. On about December 2013, I was looking online for a possible recall and discovered that there had been a warranty extension program for this very issue. I was given an appointment to have the repair done at my local dealer but was told when I arrived that my warranty extension had expired Sept 22, 2013. Why wasn't I notified in writing of this warranty extension? I have written to Nissan requesting a repair.

I have been a service tech for 30 years, a customer of mine purchased a 2003 Xterra with a v6, with 185000 on it. I thought he was nuts. 3 weeks after he bought it, I got a phone call. He told me he had no heat, they put a new radiator in it, still no heat, then 3 thermostats still no heat. They back flushed the heater core, still no heat. So the used car lot that he got it from called me. They asked me to look at it. At first I said no. Then the owner called me directly so then I told him to come over. At this point he was pissed off at the dealer. I could not believe the shape it was in, the body was flawless, the same with the inside. It was a one owner. So I started to diagnoses it. I let it warm up, the top hose got to 97 degrees. Bottom was at 195 so the first thought was no circulation. I told him we need a water pump so I tore it apart. Remember, it never overheated. When I removed the water pump and looked at it, the impeller had no paddles to circulate the coolant. I replaced the timing belt and the water pump and problem solved. This was the 2nd time in 30 years I have come across it. I wanted to share this. It may help others (I wonder how many got ripped off?) I got it to put an oil pan and a rear main seal in it.

I had purchased my 2005 Nissan Xterra in April of 2005 brand new, with only a few miles on it. I had also purchased their extended warranty and have had either had their dealerships change my oil or my husband. The warranty had come in handy when the fuel indicator had an issue and we were told then my VIN wasn't part of their recall, I took it to the dealership anyway and they fixed it because I had the warranty. Other than that, I hadn't had any problems other than it was a gas hog. Then around 4pm on Friday, November 8, 2013 while coming back from the store, I felt an odd lurch, saw the engine light blip on and noticed that I couldn't accelerate very well as I had come to an intersection.

Thought I Was Buying a New Car. I have had the worst experience with Nissan and wanted to see if anyone has suggestions on how to deal with it? I purchased what I thought was a new car but have come to realize that before I purchased the car it was damaged in ways I was unable to detect and also had multiple mechanical defects. My car has been in and out of the shop multiple times and has spent over 25 nights in total at the shop. One week was at a collision center since the dealership was unable to take care of the leaking roof which was caused before I received my supposedly new car.

I am having a serious problem (transmission) and Nissan only wants to take care of all but 3000.00. I don’t have 3000 and don’t think I should pay anything. They knew about the problem and did nothing to help consumers. Nissan number is 800-647-7261 Ref # **. Please help. Car is at Concordville Nissan 610-459-8900. See article below....

I have a Xterra that has a bad sending unit in the fuel tank. I took the car to the dealership earlier this year for the issue and they told me I needed a new timing chain guide or my engine would stop working, the cost would be $1500, but if I could find somebody to do it cheaper they would match their price. Oh yeah, they would ONLY charge me 590.00 for the repairs on the fuel tank, that would have been covered if I had brought it in earlier (the fuel gauge had been acting up for over a year). They also replaced the ECM at that time. I called Nissan to see if they would help pay any of the cost since this was a recalled item. They said NO. I got the timing chain issue fixed first and had to wait to get the fuel tank fixed. Now I got the sending unit replaced and NOW I need to have the catalytic converters replaced. I called Nissan for a price and they quoted me ~$700 each plus ~$230 for the O2 sensors and $400 labor. I also found out that the ECM could be responsible for the catalytic converters going bad.

I have a 2004 Nissan Xterra purchased new that only has 65000 miles. There is a voluntary recall thru the NTSB for a steering defect. My Xterra has the symptoms of the defect but Nissan will not cover it. They claim that my VIN is not within the recall numbers but it was manufactured during the recall period, at the Symrna, TN plant and HAS the symptoms. They cannot say why it is not among the recalled vehicles and want me to pay and then they will decide if they will cover it. Doing a web search, they never pay for the repairs. Last Nissan for me. Ironically I was looking at a Cube for around town. Bought a Ford Transit Connect instead.

The car completely lost power. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a failed transmission fluid cooler located in the radiator assembly that allowed coolant to mix with the contaminate the automatic transmission, cost to fix deductible $3000.00!!!

I bought a Nissan Xterra 2006 brand new with less than 20 miles on it for my wife in late 2005. She has made sure it has been regularly serviced and well maintained over the years. The exterior and interior look almost new for this being the end of 2013. Over the years we have had to fix several items such as 1. fuel gauge dropped to empty at half tank. 2. the driver window quit working. 3. the air pressure sensor light for the tires stayed on. 4. rear suspension problems. 5. windshield washer tank fell apart, BUT this next problem takes the cake. 6. RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION COOLANT MIXING. And you guess it, Nissan says that since I am over the mileage of 100,000 miles (my mileage is 103,483) they can't help me!!! Why do we, THE CUSTOMERS!!!!!! have to continually put up with corporate greed, so the CEOs of these companies get richer and we get poorer????? When will we stand up and boycott the companies that refuse to honor their word??? The American people deserve better!!!!! Not that it will do much good but you can file a complaint here at 1-888-327-4236. I have learned my lesson and will only buy AMERICAN MADE from now on.

Dealer did a compression test and found coolant in transmission causing failure. Dealer said no maintenance precaution could stop this from happening. Nissan is well aware of the issue and has extended warranty to 160,000... however for 90% of people experiencing this problem, failure is occurring in the 170,000 - 190,000 range.

I bought my 2008 Nissan Xterra brand new from a dealership in Amarillo, TX. I do an extreme amount of Highway time and up until about 3 years ago, have been extremely satisfied with the vehicle. I received my first recall on the suspension part or something to do with the front end. The dealership I purchased it from had recently changed ownership and was unable to get any services completed for a while. So I took it to my local mechanic and he did it and struggled to get compensated. About a month after that, the Service Engine Light came on and and I had it checked out and it was a fuel cap issue, so I replaced it as well.

This is just another incident of a longstanding and documented Nissan design flaw which allows the coolant liquid to contaminate the transmission fluid ruining the transmission. The vehicle had been regularly serviced by Nissan. This occurred for me at less than 100K miles, shortly after the extended warranty I had purchased ran out. $5,600 is the estimate, but Nissan is willing to cover $2,600 leaving me with $3000 out of pocket. Since this was my first Nissan and would consider trading for a new Nissan, I tried convincing corporate customer service to give me the standard trade-in value ($7,855) on a new vehicle. Of course that didn't work because (in their mind) they have already stepped up with the $2600 contribution for their design flaw! I guess I will be looking elsewhere for a new vehicle.

I love almost everything about my 2006 Xterra (except for the fuel economy, or lack thereof). I have babied the Xterra and have had it serviced at a Nissan dealer. Synthetic oil, all preventative maintenance, etc. My major issue with the Nissan is the infamous transmission/radiator failure. It does have 149K miles on it, but the well-known transmission cooler problem should be addressed by Nissan. The poor design on the heat exchanger inside the radiator that comes apart and intermixes the coolant and transmission fluid, therefore rendering both components useless is a major problem.

2004 Nissan Xterra SE SC - I got brand new in Roanoke, VA Nov 2003. Drove to Texas. Now 9 years, 9 months, x days later, 298,372 miles and it still works. Just had to replace some o2 sensors but that’s routine maintenance on all cars with high miles. I service it like the book says and here I am almost 300k. Some of these so called lemons are probably flood, storm, and vehicles that have been dogged out end up here. I'm no mechanic, just fix cars in my spare time using Google and YouTube. Almost 300k, no need to say more!

I purchased a one-year-old Nissan Xterra from the dealership which later developed cooling and then transmission problems caused by a design defect which Nissan acknowledges to this day. Repairs were in excess of $4,500 but Nissan declined to accept our claim. My daughter, a low income single mother, who I purchased the vehicle for had to absorb the costs. Shortly after, major engine problems developed and she had to dump the vehicle. We suspect the engine problems had to do with the cooling issues.

At 69,000 miles the transmission on my 2007 Nissan Xterra failed AND the timing belt adjusters wore out. Nissan covered the cost of a new transmission only because they were forced to by a class-action lawsuit over this issue. It's a common problem with this engine, which goes in other Nissan vehicles too. But they would not cover the timing chain work, which cost $1,750, claiming that adjustments are normal. But they didn't adjust the faulty tensioners, they had to replace them -- just a few thousand miles over the drive train warranty. As many other owners have found out, Nissan will not stand behind its cars.

First, I have thoroughly enjoyed my '07 Xterra, except for 16-17 MPG. It recently reached 128,000 miles and I started to notice it downshifts on a light downgrade, much like a car on cruise control might downshift from OD to 3rd to maintain speed. I took it to the Nissan dealer for diagnosis. Result... timing chain needed to be replaced, and I am victim of engineering design flaw that allows radiator coolant and transmission fluid to co-mingle. After market extended warranty has stepped up on the timing chain, but is balking on the rest. Nissan isn't stepping up to take care of rest... Total $11,100. Car is only worth $9k-$10k due to mileage... otherwise an 8.5 to 9 out of 10. This could be the last time I own a Nissan, depending upon their actions. To me, if you find out it is a design flaw, you fix everyone's problem. What happened to honor, Nissan?

I was told by my Nissan dealer that my 2005 Xterra trans and radiator needed to be replaced. I only have 89000 miles and take care of my car! Lawsuit settlement or not, $2500 is a lot of money to shell out for a defect they must have known about. Shame on Nissan. I will never buy again.

Nissan has created a radiator design that has a transmission cooler inside the radiator. When the transmission cooler separates and many have, it releases coolant into the transmission that causes transmission failure. There has been no recall on the radiator, only a co-pay campaign that is unfair and very expensive. It hardly covers any of the $4,000.00 repair and they cut the campaign off and the mileage to reduce financial responsibility. This is a serious problem that they are aware of and have only created a facade via the campaign to pretend to accept responsibility and satisfy the NTSB.

2006 Xterra S with 68-69 thousand miles had the differential disintegrating verified by a Nissan factory trained mechanic. Contacted Nissan for assistance with repair cost since it was out of warranty by 8 or 9 thousand miles. No help whatsoever. Dealer doesn't repair the differential gears but replaces the entire rear axle assembly to the tune of $2,400. That along with the radiator-transmission issue is reason enough for this to be the last Nissan product in my household.

We bought our first brand new vehicle so we would not have to deal with quality issues. So far, our new Nissan has failed us on every turn. First, we were paying interest on a vehicle we did not own for two weeks as the dealer fraudulently predated the contract. At 250 miles, we noticed rust on the body panel and the roof was leaking water along with a number of other defects. Dealer indicated 1800-Nissan could help resolve issues. 1800-Nissan indicated the dealer is accountable for the vehicle. I really do not care who is responsible. The vehicle is new and should be fixed under warranty, no questions asked. Thus far, the vehicle has been out of service for 56 days and counting. Thus far, Nissan has offered us a number of surveys and excuses. Repair and rework have thus far only created additional defects.

My 2007 Xterra has fallen to the defective radiator and now I am looking at $8,000 to replace the transmission & radiator. I have 149K miles on my truck and therefore I'm not eligible for any money under Nissan's useless extended warranty. Nissan should be held accountable and be forced to recall the affected vehicles and reimburse 100% of the costs including rental car. I will never buy a Nissan again and you shouldn't either. The best punishment is to force them out of business for good by not buying their cars.

2006 Xterra - I, like everyone else, have fallen victim to the faulty radiator destroying the transmission. It is so sad. I have practically brand new truck that is not worth the repair (I am outside of the extended warranty). And how can this be a warranty item when they know it is a defect? I guess enough people have not been injured when the failure occurs for it to be a recall yet. Shame! Shame, Nissan! You will not get my money for a new car again - a very disappointed long term (but not anymore) Nissan owner.

My Nissan Xterra is a victim of the manufacturing defect where the coolant in the radiator mixes with the automatic transmission fluid due to a leak in the transmission cooler, causing complete transmission failure. My transmission slips and driving is erratic, causing unsafe driving conditions. The repair is quoted at $6,000 and is not considered a recall item. Nissan has extended coverage on vehicles up to 100,00 miles only, but this is starting to happen to newer vehicles over 100,00 miles. A radiator replacement would have prevented this problem. This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed soon!

We purchased an elegant and powerful Nissan XTerra in 2005. However, since 2007 to March 14, 2013 we have already spent more than $4000 and the vehicle now is in the shop and not running because the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. Now both radiator and transmission need to be replaced. The estimate cost is $4975. All these would have been avoided if Nissan was, at least, honest and responsible to inform us that the vehicle has that defect from the factory. We would replace or correct the defective parts on time to avoid this catastrophic financial distress. In October 2012, Nissan came up with excuse that they extended the transmission warranty to 100,000 miles but never mentioned the defect and all its consequences.

I have a 2007 Nissan Xterra with 93,000 miles on it. I just recently found out that my radiator failed and is now leaking coolant into the transmission. I have to pay $600 in repairs to fix the problem, then wait and see if the transmission is going to fail or if it is still okay! From other reviews I have read, this seems to be a problem with not only the Xterra, but also other SUVs and the trucks. How many people have to complain or almost be in an accident before the investigation turns into something that Nissan might recall?

Alright folks, I am going to share my experience with Nissan with all of you. I purchased an '03 Xterra in 2006 that was a lease return. This vehicle was great for the first 6-7 months I owned it. Then it started to slowly turn into the SUV from hell. First, the rear window sprung a leak. I mean, the rain would just run down the upper left corner and down into the tailgate. So I siliconed it and stopped the leak. No big deal. Then about a month after that, the passenger side window motor died. I ordered a new one and replaced it. No big deal. All was good for maybe 3 or 4 months. Then I heard a ticking noise under the hood. So I stopped on the side of the road and took a look. There is my radiator rubbing against the fan. The rad support rotted out and left the rad basically just hanging there.

I purchased my 2005 Xterra from my daughter-in-law, and was very happy with it for 4 years. All of a sudden this year, 2013, I have had some major problems. I had to replace a universal joint on the left front. Now without warning, the car ran extremely hot; and now my mechanic says that he thinks a part in the radiator has broken and sent coolant to the transmission. I have been unable to drive the vehicle since March.

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Xterra on June 27, 2007 with 44 miles on it from a local Nissan dealership. I have always had my truck serviced at the dealership and the oil changed on the recommended schedule. One known issue according to the serviceman at the local dealership with 2006 Xterra's is there is a coolant link into the transmission, which I was informed of this morning at 10:40 from the local dealership. After the dealership checked the truck out, I also have a coolant link in the transmission. The cost of repair will be $7,295 plus tax. As the serviceman told me this, he also told me Nissan has extended the warranty on the known issue. But he said, "I am sorry to tell you that extension ended at 100,000 miles. If you can get Nissan to pay for it, then it will only cost you $3,000 at the dealership for the deductible. You can call Nissan and ask what the status of your vehicle would be. They may be able to help you. Good luck to you." Then he added that I have a $33.14 for my oil change today after I told them not to change the oil if there is a major issue with the truck and to inform me first. But they did anyways.

I own a 2006 Nissan Xterra. I've had it from new and maintained it carefully. It has low mileage (71000). I've had all the usual problems with the gas gauge, tire pressure, warning lights, etc. that seem to be common. I am now seeing additional problems which I now understand are also commonplace and very expensive to fix. I just replaced the radiator and the rear wheel bearings last week and yesterday, the transmission died. There was no warning. It left my babysitter and my daughter stranded in heavy traffic. Luckily, there was no accident. Apparently, this is a known problem that Nissan is trying hard to ignore.

Never again will we purchase a Nissan. Since the warranty expired, this vehicle has been nothing but a money pit and a bunch of ** from Nissan. Just about everywhere you go online to do research about the Xterra, you will find thousands of people complaining about the same several things that are breaking down. I don't expect any car to last forever, and I understand the nature of wear and tear. However, when part "X" starts to break down on the majority of a certain model compared to the industry standard, then there is reason to be concerned.

I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra with only 66,000 miles. I told Palm Springs Nissan that it was blowing water out the tailpipe and losing water in the radiator, which were signs of a blown head gasket. Palm Springs Nissan and Nissan consumer affairs did not want to help me whatsoever. They said my vehicle was out of warranty, and yet there is a massive amount of complaints on the internet of faulty head gaskets. Nissan Palm Springs said that I had a rod knocking. There is no rod knocking. The sound is coming from the number 6 cylinder from the top of the engine and not the lower end as they suggested. They told me that I need to replace a long walk of the cost of the $7,800 + $2,500 labor. Will someone please do something about Nissan doing this to people? Do a major recall of all head gaskets on Nissan products

I just filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission for this problem in my 2006 Xterra. If you have the same issue, call 888 327-4236 and file a complaint. This is the department that reviews issues and makes decides if it should be a recall. Call 888-327-4236 and submit a complaint. The more complaints submitted, the better chance this becomes a recall.

My 2006 Nissan Xterra too has coolant leaking into the transmission. I filed a complaint with Nissan and the customer service lady gave it to our national customer service person in our area. When she finally called back, she said there is nothing she can do. This is my third Nissan in my lifetime, Xterra, Maxima, and 200sx. I will never buy another Nissan again. The dealership roughly estimated that it would be around $9,000 to fix. LOL! Trading in my rig and again, I will never consider another Nissan again. I will also spread the word in my city to the many people I know not to buy a Nissan. Option for attorney to contact me? Yes. **

I've been a Nissan Xterra owner since October of 2005. I've always loved my car, but wanted to share my dissatisfaction with the company and their stance on a recent issue with my car. I take great care of my SUV - regular oil changes and have met every checkup. I've kept my miles low as well, currently at 36,800 miles. In the last 50, I've had to replace a cracked heat pump (cost $600) and then had my fuel sensor fail. Searching online, I was able to see a lot of Xterra owners have been complaining about the fuel sensor issue (just type it in on Google).

It is the same as everyone else, faulty radiator problem and $6000.00 to fix. The warranty has been extended twice - 80,000 and now 100,000. My Xterra has 104,000. They will not fix the problem. Nissan knows they have a problem because they keep extending the warranty. I have only had it for 2 years. I am upside down on payments and I can’t afford to fix it.

In 1992, I purchased a brand new Nissan pickup. I had great service for ten years and 201,000 miles, only changed a clutch, an alternator, batteries, and oil. What a vehicle. In 2001, I purchased a slightly used Xterra, again for ten years I had great service. This time, add to the list timing belt and a new radiator, quality not as great as the first vehicle, but it was worth bragging about the 155,000 miles of service I got now today.

Like the hundreds, possibly thousands of other people, I too am the victim of Nissan’s faulty radiator in the 2005 Nissan Xterra. The symptoms started this past weekend when me and my family were on our way home from a family member’s wedding. My truck would shutter between the speed of 40-60 mph and it would also lose power at times of accelerating. That was this past Sunday, September 30, 2012.

All you have to do is google "Nissan 2005 Xterra transmission/radiator” to see that hundreds, if not thousands, of car owners are suffering or are going to suffer the same fate. Hopefully, it won’t result in death or injury to someone. Thank you! In July of this year I was going to work. I started to get on to Highway 30. The car jerked forward onto the highway, but when I pushed the gas the car would not move. Fortunately, the traffic was minimal and they were able to swerve to avoid hitting me. I immediately took the car to a mechanic. The mechanic was able to diagnosis the problem by looking in the radiator and googling 2005 Xterra.

My 2007 Nissan Xterra radiator leaked into the transmission and both failed. Nissan knows this happens, but will not help in any way. The repair cost was $7,500. I was sold a new car with a known problem. This is fraud. They call it cross contamination. This is a very bad car.

I purchased my 2006 Nissan Xterra on 10/27/11 trading in my late wife's Mazda MPV (reluctantly, I might add). I was neither told about any problems with this vehicle nor was I told there was an extended warranty on it to 80K! My problems started on day one with asking about the pegged oil gauge and dash lights on. I was told that it was an oil sending unit and they would not repair it without charge but it was not affecting the operation of the vehicle. Next, about two months later, I had an overheating issue that happened while I was fairly close to Santa Maria Nissan so I stopped in. The salesman got a man to come out and inspect. He topped my radiator off for me and used some computer gadget to clear the warning on my dash. He reassured me there was no mechanical problem to worry about.

What happened? My 21-year old daughter who drives the 2006 Xterra was stranded 275 miles from home in Eastern Washington with no cell phone reception when the car stopped, would not shift or move! She was terrified and I have consistently had our car serviced through Nissan! Now to find out that the corporation has known about this defect in the 2005-2010 trucks has caught me by great surprise. I am disgusted. I'm a single mother of four. My husband died 8 years ago. I struggle to make ends meet let alone help my kids through college and the last thing I needed to hear was it will cost $4,800 plus the radiator. The service man at Nissan said there are no rebuilt ones available because this has been a problem for a long time. A new one was $6,784.10! Really? I want mine paid for! That's simple because they knew they were risking people's lives because these transmissions just shut down! Waiting to hear!

My 2007 Nissan Xterra has been nothing but problems and I have maintained it and serviced it faithfully. I took my truck for service twice prior to this incident for regular maintenance and nothing was detected as far as the radiator cracking. This is what causes the transmission to be damaged.

I, like many others on this post, own a 2006 Nissan Xterra. I purchased the vehicle with 60,000 miles. The dealership told us about the ECM relay recall and fix at no charge. What they failed to tell us was that the fuel sensor, radiator and timing chains are also under a safety recall from Nissan. Now at 75k miles, my engine light is on. Guess what, fuel sensor needs to be replaced. Radiator is mixing with the transmission fluid, and the timing chain needs to be replaced. 3,000 mile out of the warranty and Nissan has walked away, no help with my repairs. Nissan has acknowledged everyone of these as safety issue which could result in an accident. How does Nissan get away with this? Does someone need to get killed before they respond? Nissan's response is, "I'm sorry and I apologize." What a bunch of **. I will never purchase another Nissan product and I will be sure to mention these issues to anyone I can.

2005 Nissan Xterra - Nissan knows what the problem is with their gas tanks. They extended a warranty for the gas regulator to 74000 miles, but on the extended warranty there’s no date. When I contacted Nissan, they said the extended warranty had expired in November 201; I called in January. Oh well, too late the regulator sets off the service engine light and gives an inaccurate fuel level. Nissan wanted $500 to fix the problem I fixed myself for $120.

Since this was under warranty, the dealer "repaired" the problem. Now, at only 24,000 miles, my clutch is completely gone; and I'm told it is user issues. And my expensive extended warranty doesn't apply. It's costing me $2200 for the repair. I am 65 years old and have never had anything but a manual transmission car. My last car was a 17-year-old jeep that needed one clutch around 13 years of age, period. I know how to drive a manual transmission. I think I'm being ripped off.

It's only been a few months since spending a small fortune on the sensor's problems so I could get the "06" Xterra inspected. That was when the jerk at the Nissan dealership, doing the inspection, was yucking it up with my mechanic, who was telling him how pissed I was for having all these known problems that they were well aware of and refused to do anything about and tell you, oh well and where did you have it serviced. The Nissan jerk was telling him he thinks he's pissed now, wait till the radiator and tranny puke. My wife called 2 hours ago when the radiator let go and she's 150 miles from home. Maybe a class action lawsuit is the only thing they understand and will get their attention.

In 2008, at the age of 19, I purchased a brand new Xterra. Since then, I have done all of my own maintenance and repairs, including adding or upgrading many original Nissan components with more functional and/or durable aftermarket parts. Overall, this is a fantastic vehicle and Nissan is a great company. Remember, they are in the business of selling cars, not fixing your neglected, broken POS. All of you folks, who have owned your Xterra for 4, 5, even 6 years, have had ample amounts of time to research possible problems you might encounter once your warranty expires. You are the owner of your vehicle. You are responsible for its care! Do not blame Nissan for your personal lack of diligence and common sense. I would recommend any of the F-Alpha platform vehicles to anyone with more than two brain cells to rub together. It will serve you well for many years to come.

About the known issue with the 2005 Nissan’s transmission/radiator. My Xterra currently has 85K. I contacted Nissan and they gladly told me they would not help me as I was over the mileage. Nissan needs to step in and do something. They clearly knew very few people are having this issue before 80K. It seems the average I have seen is between 80-90K. Does someone need to be severely hurt before Nissan will step forward and do something aside from their pointless warranty extension?

I bought a new 2007 Xterra. The dealership tried to take advantage and charge me for extra service contract of $1,600.00. When I found out, I had them remove it. I had some small issues with the vehicle at first but it was covered under warranty.

My Xterra transmission failed and my fuel level sensor also. My transmission failed on 09-21- 11. Nissan warranty went to 70,000 miles. This Xterra was brought in April 2005 to Filkins Nissan. This Xterra was always serviced. Nissan have failed us as consumers who bought their vehicles. It cost me $4,039.81 to get it repaired. I had to use all the money I had left to fix this SUV. I am not the only one complaining. Nissan should recall all Nissan when the transmissions failed. Maybe we all need to start buying American cars.

I own a 2005 Xterra XLT, which I thought was a good car. Since I have owned it, I have had two oxygen sensors, recall of fuel tank censor, transmission whining, and recent cam shaft sensor. Now, there is a running and clicking noise when you turn the heat or a/c on, and my TMS, which stems on my tires, are malfunctioning because the light keeps coming on every 10-15 miles. I have had it serviced and they said that nothing is wrong with them.

About a known transmission problem with 2005 Xterra. I experienced vibration while accelerating. Radiator coolant had leaked into transmission. Cost to repair is $5,600. Replace transmission, radiator and flush and fill, hoses, etc. Dealer said call Nissan to complain that they would not repair. It has 92,500 miles and the warranty expired at 80,000.

We bought the truck new in 2007. When the outside temperature reaches 20 degrees or below, the truck will not start. I have been taking it back to the dealer, since '08 for the same issue, whenever it gets cold. They put a new battery in it, and some other part from a truck already sitting in the service area, and it still does not work. Now we had to have it towed again, because it stopped pulling, but when the truck sits, it will start pulling, until the engine heats up (not overheating). This truck has been towed so many times, I have lost count. Not to mention that my husband and I have lost wages, because we can't get to work. This truck is a money pit from the first year we bought it. Please help us.

At 101,000 miles, the transmission went out due to the known transmission problems in the 2005 Xterra. Nissan should wake up and fix this problem before they have a huge image problem. That's $5000 to repair, which I don't have, for a truck only worth $8k. I will never buy another Nissan. This was my fourth. Please do not buy Nissan products!

My husband and I and 3 dogs were driving home from vacation house in Maine when going over the Portsmouth Bridge doing 70mph on the highway. My car just stopped accelerating and no steering service engine light came on and we had a tractor trailer truck behind us, which luckily saw our hazards and could move over so he didn't smash into us. I then called the Nissan dealer that sold us the car 3 weeks ago, it had 2,000 miles on it and they arranged for a loaner and it to be fixed at the closest Nissan dealer up there. (I bought it in Rhode island 4 hours away) I was told it was the crank shaft sensor I actually felt something snap right before we lost power and the gauges were all over the place. I told them i didn't feel safe in my car now it was really scary and I wanted them to do an exchange for me they said no unless I wanted to pay another 4,000!

I have also had my radiator and transmission go out, because of the coolant issue. It is going to cost me around $4,000 to fix the problem, as I am too upside down to trade vehicles. They need to do do something.

I'm reading these posts, and getting angrier in the process. I was told on Friday that my transmission needs to be replaced. Now, I know through reading these, that my radiator is probably gone too, but the dealership hasn't discovered that yet. I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra, and started to feel a vibration while accelerating, like driving over rumble strips. I opted for the 2 year extended warranty through the dealership, but they just informed me that it may cover 2 years, but it only covered until 90,000 miles, a fact that was not brought to my attention when I was purchasing the truck. If it was, I wouldn't have bought a useless additional "extended warranty". The truck already had 50k on it!

My Xterra 2005 has rust on the roof, back door and hood. I called Nissan in Puerto Rico and they told me that this rust issue was covered only for the first 3 years. What should I do now? Do I have to paint the entire car? This is the first time something like this happened to me with a car.

It has been horrific experience for me. I bought 2006 Xterra in 2009 with mileage barely 40,000 miles and had not used the car up to 10 months when the transmission parked up. When in R position, it's like N. Transmission was later discovered to be milky/muddy showing presence of water. I imported a rebuilt transmission from the US and changed radiator, but was aghast when the same problem persisted. Right now I don't know what to do with this car as it's now a liability as it’s been parked in the shop since October 2010. I hate anything Nissan or related to Nissan on the road, call it Murano, Infinity or whatever, Nissan products are epitome of unreliability.

My Nissan Xterra is a 2005 and has only 75,000 miles and not driven hard. I have had my fuel tank sensor replaced, oxygen sensor replaced twice, cam shaft sensor on the passenger side (there are 2 on the car). Now, there are noises like a motor running when my heater is on and my oil gauge has quit working and was told it was an oil sending sensor. How many more things has to go out on this car? I bought it brand new because of Nissan's integrity and now if things keep going out on it when I do not have a lot of miles, I will buy another brand of car and let people know that Nissan Xterras are not very good mechanically. I have had cars before with more than 150,000 miles and never had any trouble. This should not happen.

I bought a new 2011 Nissan Xterra from the showroom floor. At around 7k miles the front tires are starting to cup. The right front tire is quite severe. The vehicle has never been off-roaded, crashed, abused, or received any sort of front end impact. When I went to the dealership and presented the problem, they wanted nothing to do with it. I contacted Nissan directly and received the same song and dance. They refuse to believe the alignment was wrong from the factory. I now have to pay for a front end alignment and two new tires. The whole purpose of buying a new vehicle with a warranty was to avoid problems like this. Thanks, Nissan.

Nissan USA refused any financial help for the repairs of the radiator liquid into the transmission! All 2005 will experience this costly malfunction.

I bought a 2005 Nissan Xterra from Sheehy in Glen Burnie, MD. I did research on the Xterras before I bought the SUV and people were okay with the model and the gas mpg was crappy. I was happy with mine for months then the fuel sending unit went out, had the sensor recalls done, I paid for the front hubs out of my own pocket and now, the radiator leaked into the transmission just like Nissan expected. Hundreds of people texted, wrote, emailed, **** about all the known issues with the Xterras. All the issues were like text book. Some owner issues were paid under warranty, some paid out of pocket, some had financial help from Nissan Corporate and some bit the bullet and were out of thousands like me. I cannot afford to pay for the radiator replacement, new tranny and replace the catalytic converts.

I purchased a 2005 Xterra Off Road 4x4 (slightly) used with about 6k miles on it. Over the past 100k miles it has had the fuel sensor, timing chain, radiator, and the A/C evaporator hose replaced. Since it's a manual transmission, it didn't experience the transmission failure when the radiator went out. All work was done at no charge under Nissan's 100k extended warranty purchased with the vehicle. The vehicle has otherwise been rock solid in spite of daily commuting and regular off-road adventures.

I own a 2005 Xterra and I have the same transmission and radiator problems that everyone else is having. I opened a claim with Nissan and was denied because they didn't recognize this as an issue facing other customers. I was also told "these cars are not made by God". If you are having this same problem, you need to start a claim with Nissan so they can make a recall. The consumer affairs person that I spoke with is named Kim and her personal work line is **. Feel free to call her and make it clear that this is a problem and that you want to open a claim.

If you're considering buying a used Xterra, I own a 2005 Xterra and I loved this vehicle for the first six years. Then in Dec 2011, I started to hear an occasional rumbling sound while driving. A quick Google search (Xterra, radiator, transmission) revealed that Nissan Xterras, Pathfinders, and Frontiers years 2005-2010, have faulty radiators. Coolant is introduced into the transmission fluid when the radiator fails, which ultimately fries the tranny. Symptoms are not immediate so the owner has no idea that the radiator failure has occurred until the rumbling sounds begin. The transmission isn't ruined when the rumbling sounds begin, but it will need to be rebuilt and the radiator replaced. Cost is $6,000-$7,000.

My mom was in a car accident where Volkswagen hit her on the front driver side of her Nissan Xtetra 2002. But only the passenger airbags deployed (there was no passenger by the way). Again my mom was the driver and her airbag never deployed. The accident was just on 12/31/2011.

I purchased my 2005 Xterra in 2008. It was used with about 55,000 miles and has no problems. Then the gas hand quit working and the check engine light came on. I don' t remember the mileage, but the fix wasn't covered. So, guess what, I didn't fix it. As everyone else has said, the fix is $500-$600. Now at 133,000 miles I need a new radiator and transmission.

Same issue as stated by many others. The fuel level sensor on my 2007 X-Terra failed, and the "service engine soon" light came on. I had an intermittent light for two oil change cycles, but the light was never on, when I took it in. The light finally came on steady, and the fuel level sensor was determined to be bad. It seemed like a big surprise to the service rep. They acted like they have never heard of that before. Of course, I am beyond the month and miles extension by now, and when I contacted the national warranty help desk, they asked me to provide the service paperwork, to confirm work performed on the car.

I had the same problem in my 2007 Xterra the Fuel Level Sending Unit went bad at 29K miles. I called my Nissan Dealer up on Dec. 19th 2011 told them my check engine light is on and my gauge keeps going nuts. They said try to run the gas down a bit and bring it in on the 22nd and they will replace it for free. I just wanted to let some people know in case you have the same issue.

My 2006 Nissan Xterra broke down on Dec. 15, 2011. On the same day, I received an "Urgent Recall Notice" from Haldeman Nissan, the local dealership. The recall was for the ECM Relay and I had hoped it was related to why the car broke down. I had the car towed to Haldeman Nissan and after they fixed the ECM Relay, they told me that the reason the car broke down was because the radiator cracked and leaked fluid into the transmission. Also, both needed to be replaced, costing before sales tax, approximately $6000.

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra 4 wheel drive. Nissan has recalled the fuel sending unit. Mine is giving bad reading and changes every time I start my vehicle. I went to the dealer and told them what happened. They looked at it and said it’s one of the recalled units. They told me to call 1 1800-nissan to get them started on the claim.

Recently, I experienced a sudden loss of acceleration as I attempted to merge onto a highway. I was also very lucky that I didn't cause a serious accident. The problem was intermittent at first and then increased. Nissan acknowledged a radiator design flaw and extended the basic warranty to lessor of 96 months or 80k miles. I contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs to inform them my Xterra was affected by the same problem. While under 96 months, my vehicle has 89k miles. I requested an exception which was denied. Nissan’s failure to stand behind their products, particularly when the problem represents a serious safety concern and is attributable to a design flaw, is inexcusable. Nissan denies any safety concern.

Our 2006 Nissan Xterra has been nothing but problems! Over $7000 in repairs so far and not even 100,000 mile yet. Transmission failure, real differential replacement, timing chain replacement and much more. Nissan refuses to stand behind its vehicles.

This failed the inspection, because the engine light is lit. Nissan charged me $125 to tell me that the fuel level sensor needs replacement, at an additional cost of $500. I also own Maxima. This car also failed inspection, due to a fuel leak problem. Nissan cars are fine for the first 2 years. After that, their product is junk, with all kinds of problems. The dealers are happy to charge you $125 per hour to fix their problems. I will never recommend Nissan cars to anyone. They lost me as a customer.

I failed the NJ state emissions test. I had to replace fuel level sensor at a cost of $400, out of pocket, with no assistance or reimbursement whatsoever from Nissan. I had to have my fuel level sensor replaced for $400 after labor, to pass emissions testing in NJ, since it returns an OBD II code. I contacted Nissan about reimbursement, and they will not reimburse. Keep in mind that, Nissan waited 6 years after the model is released to "extend the vehicle's warranty as it applies to the fuel level sensor" to 6 years or 72,000 miles - which, of course, most of us were already well past. That so-called "warranty extension" occurred in October of 2010. I still have the letter.

The fuel level sensor gone out of my 2005 Nissan Xterra at 39,000 miles. This should be in a recall. I was told at Nissan dealer that it was faulty. They wanted to charge me $425.00 to fix it.

I bought a new 2011 Xterra, which had no First Aid Kit. I always wondered about why that "bump" was there on the backside. I bought the base model, with no options, except the 75 dollar floor mats. I want my First Aid Kit! **. Other than that, being a mechanic, I've been all up and under the rock climber, and it seems sound. That silly problem with the tranny/coolant issue was '05-'06. Nissan corrected that years ago. Xterra was not designed to pull your ** 28 foot yacht and trailer. It was designed to compete with Jeep Wrangler. Relax, unless you are towing huge trailers with 2-3 lawn tractors for your lawn maintenance company.

Well, just got off the phone with the National Consumer person from Nissan. Although I never received any information via parcel carrier as they claimed, they have stated that "one mile out of warranty, is out of warranty". I currently have bucking and shifting issues with the transmission and have everything that has been read here. I have the transmission issues that everyone has described. I currently have 81250 and the warranty was through 80000.

Aside from the glaring fuel sensor problem, other issues include a squealing bearing that was replaced prior to 30k miles, the resistor and defroster fan dying prior to 100k miles, and a radio that has never worked correctly even though it has been replaced. In fact, the dealer told me at one point that they do not make the piece that connects the radio to the antenna (after they replaced both the radio and the antenna). While this makes no sense, the radio still does not work correctly. As far as customer service goes, Nissan is about the worst I've ever seen. When installing relays to make the running lights work with a towed vehicle, they were of no help whatsoever. It took Courtesy Nissan in Texas to come up with a tutorial for that.

My Nissan Xterra's fuel level sending unit went bad, 800 miles out of warranty. Nissan sat on this for more than five years. My extended-vehicle warranty was up to 6 years or 72000 miles. My vehicle was well past this when they finally admitted fault. The check engine light stays on and the fuel gauge does not work.

I bought a Nissan Xterra in 2006. The radiator contains transmission fluid and the transmission fluid is cooling. The radiator is a problem in this car due to poor quality of the factory and is a problem for many owners of Xterra. Nissan USA does not want this responsibility. I want to take this case and ask the Congress of the United States

I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra. Recently while I was in the middle of a big move from Texas to Florida, the drive was going good until I stopped for gas in Tallahasse, Florida. After I filled up, I started my car. My temperature gauge started going up. I drove my car to the nearest lube shop. Once I pulled in, my car was smoking from under the hood. And when I got out of my car, it was leaking a nasty looking liquid from the right side.

We have a 2005 Xterra that has a faulty fuel sending unit. Our gas gauge has not read correctly in over two years. Nissan issued a recall for this part eventually, but by that time, of course our vehicle was past the mileage acceptable for getting this repaired.

My 2005 model S Nissan Xterra's fuel level sensor is not working. The amount to fix the problem cost about $400-$600!

I took my Nissan Xterra SUV to a Nissan dealer because of a 'thud' noise and jerking from one gear to the next. The mechanics diagnosed the problem as defective parts that was so well-known by Nissan that they apparently had extended the warranty for the defective parts to 80,000 miles, but NO RECALL. I was at approximately 86,000 miles. Therefore, financial assistance was denied for $1300 repair. The defect, being the tank that is there to cool the transmission fluid, develops a leak which allows fluids from the transmission to flow into the radiator and vice versa.

I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra. I have placed a new catalytic converter and a new cam shaft sensors. And now, I have to buy a new transmission at 100,400 miles.

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra that I purchased about 4 years ago. The cam sensors went out last summer. My car would just die in the middle of the road and the steering wheel would lock up. I almost hit a huge business sign one day with my 6-year-old in the back of the car! So, I had the cam sensors replaced.

My check engine light came on and had one friend scan it and said that I needed new gas cap. Thought wow that was an easy fix. New cap and cleared codes was good for two days. Check engine light came back on, so scanned it and came up with P0463, evap leak, fuel sending unit.

When my dad passed this summer, my mom gave me his Xterra. I drove it from NY to GA. After a few weeks, I was leaving my complex and the steering wheel got stuck in the turn position where I could not straighten it out and I crashed into a cable pole by the side walk.

On 10/15/2010, we had an accident with our 2008 Nissan Xtera. A car cut off my daughter after failing to yield and then slammed on its brakes. We rear ended the car that cut us off while going 30-35 mph. There was $5000+ worth of damage to the front end of our Xtera. The airbags did not deploy. Then in January of 2011, I pulled into a parking spot at my daughter's school. I was traveling approximately 4-5 mph. I hit an ice patch and slid about 6 feet and hit a concrete lamp post. The total damage was approximately $700 for a new plastic skin over the bumper. The air bags deployed and the auto body shop charged $4500+ for new air bags, seat belts, sensors, etc.

My Name is Capt. Russ **, and I have been dealing with this situation for over 10 months now. The 2006 Nissan Xterra has been in 3 different county Nissan Dealerships, and they have made 6 attempts to repair it.

I own a 2006 Nissan Xterra. It has a crack in the radiator assembly that has been a common problem with 2006 Nissan Xterra, fluid leaked into the transmission ruining the transmission. On January 3, 2011, that’s what happened to my truck. I brought it to AAMCO unaware that it has been a common problem with Nissan. 1 week later, I received a letter from Nissan acknowledging the problem they are having with the radiator, extending the warranty for 80,000 miles. My truck had 87,000. If Nissan made me aware of this problem sooner, I would have been covered. It cost me $5200.00 to have the radiator and transmission repaired, Nissan refused to help pay for it. Nissan’s faulty radiator caused the damage. Shame on Nissan for selling such a low quality product.

I bought my '06 Xterra brand new from Team Nissan in Marietta, GA in February 2006. So brand new they didn't have 4x4s on the lot and as I was leaving, the delivery truck pulled up with a 4-wheel drive, it had 3 miles on it. The vehicle had to have the serpentine belt replaced four different times in Georgia and once in Florida. Last year, I experienced the fuel sensor gauge problem everyone's talking about. I priced it and it was a few hundred bucks to fix. Luckily, a couple of months later, the recall came out and my vehicle was covered. I had the part replaced at Hampton Nissan in Fort Walton Beach, FL. After refueling one time, the gauge read empty and the light was on. I was moving and had to find time to bring it to the dealership when I somehow knew it had only a couple of gallons of gas in it.

In summer 2010 my 2005 Nissan Xterra (purchased new) began occasional shuddering, as if driving over rumble strips, while driving. The problem increased somewhat over time but no other problems were present until November of 2010 when car began overheating on the freeway. Car was immediately taken to mechanic who was unable to diagnose the problem. The next day, car was taken to Mossy Nissan Oceanside who told me that the transmission was destroyed and would have the be replaced along with the radiator. When I asked why they replied that a break in the radiator had allowed fluid to leak into the transmission destroying the transmission. To repair the damage it would cost me over $5,000.

I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra, with a broken fuel sending unit. The warranty for the part was extended to five years or 72,000 miles. Well, my truck has 90,000 miles on it and over five years old. Nissan refuses to make the repair. They issued an extension to the warranty that a 2005 truck don't even qualify for.

My complaint is about my 2005 Nissan Xterra. I call the Nissan USA customer service line to inquiry if they had a recall on their 2005 Xterra. The person on the other end inform they did not for the problem I was having. She stated she would start me a file. I have read so many complaints about the 2005 Xterra check engine light and gas sensor. If all these people are complaining about the same thing, why haven't they had a recall? My truck actually would not crank because gas sensor leveling box went completely out and it was reading if there was gas in my vehicle or not. There is obviously a defect with the gas leveling system.

I, too, had problems with the fuel sending unit. Fortunately, my husband is handy so we bought the part for $75 and he replaced it. All is well. But we've also had the engine light on and we've been told that it would be the converter or it could be the O2 sensors, but that no one will know until they start replacing one after the other which is just ridiculous. So, it seems to be an epidemic with this style of vehicle. In my state, your vehicle will not pass inspection with the check engine light one so it's been a huge ordeal.

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra and ten months ago my fuel sensor stopped working. My fuel gauge reads empty, full or 1/4 of tank but it is never accurate. My service engine light is on, too. I contacted the Nissan dealership and was told there was no recall, but they could replace the sensor for $400! After ten months of frustration, I checked on line for others sharing the same problem to see how they fixed it more cheaply.

The sending unit on my 2005 Nissan Xterra is no longer working.The cost to fix as quoted by the dealership is $300. As of now, we have not replaced it and must make sure the car stays tanked up to avoid running out of gas.

I almost lost control of my car when a shaft axle and other parts on my 2006 Nissan Xterra broke while I was driving. It started shimmering and the steering wheel was near impossible to steer. I nearly ran into a large drainage ditch on the side of the road. I was able to guide the truck onto the shoulder of the road before the wheel locked-up.

2005 Nissan Xterra Fuel Sensor Issue. First, along with many others, I have had the same issue with the fuel sensor going out on my Xterra. This is a dangerous matter that Nissan should take seriously before someone really gets hurt. I was driving down the freeway late one night when my car started to die. I barely made it to the shoulder before my car came to a complete stop.

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra and I am having the same fuel sensor issue as many others. Although this is under recall for certain models/VIN numbers, mine is not included. I purchased my Nissan Xterra brand new from a Nissan Dealership in 2006 and am unsure of why my vehicle is not included in this recall as I am having the same issues. The check engine light is on and this causes me to not pass emissions until it is fixed, which is a $600-plus issue since the gas tank needs removed to fix it.

Overall I contacted Nissan Consumer affairs and did everything they asked including diagnostic tests with an accredited dealership and following up with both numerous times for them to say they will not cover the part to replace the fuel sensor on my '07 Xterra. Nissan is horrible in standing by their products. The cost to replace is at least $400, which me as a single mom does not have the spare funds to spend on something that is obviously (with the number of complaints) an issue with Nissan vehicles. I've contact the BBB and Attorney General and will be following up with FTC and NHTSA.

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The fuel sending unit is not working. They have a recall on certain models but this is not one of them. They should fix the problem. It seems that this is a problem. I will never buy another Nissan and will tell my friends or anybody else I see not to buy one.

Who else has replaced their clutch on a second generation Xterra? So far I have found over 100 people that have. How can Nissan not say that the clutch is defective when this many people are replacing this part? I think it is a big scam on their part and for them not to replace and rebuild the product, so it will last longer than one year. Now I like others have to pay out of pocket for a part on a vehicle that I have not even had for one year. I have never taken this off road or even slammed on the clutch. What is the deal with Nissan?

I called about recalls on fuel gauge not operating intermittently. According to research online, it costs around $600 to fix. I was told that only certain vehicles are covered under the recall and that mine is not one of them. Nissan is recalling certain model years 2006 and 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.

I was in at the local Nissan dealer today to find out my 2006 Xterra's SES light was indicating that I need to replace the active fuel level system. To my shock, it will cost $300 to replace. I have only 76000 kms on my vehicle. It seems I am not the only one. I will be following up with Nissan Canada to see what options I have.

I have been trying to get a part for my Nissan since 3/4/10. The part is on back order. It is now 6/1/10 and I still do not have the part! I have not been able to drive my 2007 Nissan Xterra and I have a $349.04 lease payment on a SUV with 44000 miles that I cannot drive. I have contacted several dealers, Nissan Consumer department and Nissan Motor acceptance, all with no answers.

I have a 2005 Nissan X-Terra SE with about 61K miles. Over the last 5K miles I've been having problems accelerating. The car does not transition smoothly from one gear to the next, is rough and jerky, often times decelerates when I press on the gas pedal or unexpectedly shifts to neutral as the R.P.M.s increase. In short this is unsettling at best and extremely dangerous at worst. This year/make/model needs a recall but I doubt it will happen.

Hi, I own a Nissan Xterra 2006 SE model I bought it in June 06. Around April or May 2009, it's fuel sending unit stop working. I took it for it's regular service to the dealer, I was taking it every time to that dealer (listed above) that is where I bought it from anyway the technician asked me what I wanted and I told him, regular service. We go to his cabin he told me that a check engine light is on so we will diagnose what is wrong with it. I told him that fuel gauge is not working he said alright, may be that is why. When he gave me the key, I asked him about the fuel gauge, he said, oh I forgot, bring it next time, I'll take a look. I said OK.

In March, my fuel gauge stopped reading correctly on my 2005 Nisan X-Terra. I took it into the dealership, and they informed me that there has been a recall on the float device in the fuel tank, but the recall only applies to vehicles made in 2006 and on. They want to charge me $440.00 for a faulty part that they are replacing for free in vehicles made a year after mine.

We own a 2005 Nissan Xterra and have had several problems with it. The check engine light has always been on for as long as I can remember. The dealership has never been able to fix that and has always been reset over and over. Recently on the way home from work my truck started to slow down. My husband took the truck to the Nissan dealership where we always have the truck serviced. We returned the next day to hear it will cost $8500.00 to repair the truck. I could not understand why since we always have the truck serviced at Nissan and they should have been able to tell of such problems before. The truck gave no warning at all.

I bought a used 2006 Nissan X-Terra and it has given me so many problems. I think I had it a week and it just died while driving. So I had to have it towed and they said it was the computer board. Then not long after that the radiator needed work and I had to buy the radiator cap because the warranty did not cover that and then we could not take off the locks on out tires to change them because they were not given to us when we bought the car, so we had to pay about 100.00 to have regular lug nuts put on. Then we get a recall notice for the gas gauge problem and the notice says, take it to your dealership as soon as possible.

I own a 2006 Nissan X-terra, which has about 32,000 miles. For the past 4 months, I encountered a problem with the fuel tank gauge, showing empty tank, when it was actually full. I looked at their website, and it said they had a recall for certain X-terra models that had the same problem as mine did, but according to them, my vehicle was not included in the recall. They are telling me I had to pay $500 from my own pocket, in order for it to get fixed. I don't think this is fair, because it was a manufacturing error, so why would they not include my vehicle. It is unsafe to drive the vehicle with that issue at hand.

Nissan recalled 2008 to 2010 vehicles for fuel level gauge sensor but how about 2005 to 2007 that have the same problem as 2008 to 2010? Somebody can explain this to me? I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra. Consumer affairs rejected me because I never bring my truck to the dealer for oil change. What? I need help, please.

My wife was given the task of choosing a customer service vehicle for her brother's business. She chose a 2006 Nissan Xterra 4x4 custom ordered from the factory through Campus Nissan in Victoria. The vehicle performed well up until around 100,000 km when the steering wheel started to wobble. The dealership said that they have had isolated instances of this problem but that it wasn't their problem.

My 2005 Xterra have this problem fuel gauge issue. Nissan Consumer Affair recall 2008 to 2010 for fuel sensor and break. But from 2005 to 2007, if you check, thousands of people complaint has the same issue. What's going on in this world?

2005 XTerra. My fuel gauge stopped working and the service engine light went on. I called Nissan consumer affair. Took about a month to tell me that they are not going to repair because I never bring the truck for oil change at dealer that is a bunch of [lies]. My intelligent instrument control module went bad to. I am going to report this to channel 5 and 11. They may do something abut it.

My fuel gauge stopped working and the service engine light went on. The Xterra is only 3 years old with 38K miles and this is a known defect for Nissan. I was told my VIN was not recalled and I would have to pay. I had to pay for the labor and parts. It cost me over $500.00 because the defective piece is not part of the recall. Why not?

My 2005 Xterra's fuel sensor has gone bad, not displaying the correct remaining miles left until I run out of gas. From what I am reading, it looks like I am not the only one having this issue. Come on, Nissan, fix my faulty fuel sensor! Due to the faulty part installed in my Nissan, I may run out of gas and get stranded in the middle of nowhere. This could ultimately result in my death if it happens to be on a highway or in a bad part of town.

I am the owner of a 2005 Nissan Xterra. I have experienced countless little problems with this vehicle. Now, I am in the middle of trying to get my fuel gauge issue resolved. My fuel gauge began to read empty even after I had refueled at about 60,000 miles. Since late December 2009 into early January 2010, the problem became more critical when I could not pass inspection because of the check engine light.

We own a 2007 Xterra. Our fuel gauge is defective. I told the dealership 3 months ago (December). Our model year is also defective, just like the 2006 and 2008 model years. Why are our cars not covered? I can't believe they used one manufacturer one year, then change. But then again, they go back to the other manufacturer again. Is Nissan following Toyota's way now?!

This is the second complaint that I have had about my 2005 Nissan Xterra and the fuel sensor. I too have had the fuel sensor issue with my vehicle. When I initially called in July of 2009 to complain and to seek assistance in repairing the fuel sensor since this is a very common problem with their vehicles, Nissan did nothing but give me the runaround.

I have a 2007 Nissan Xterra. Like many people, I had an issue with the fuel sending unit. My gauge would read empty erratically. I finally paid $525 to get it fixed last year. I thought I would finally get reimbursed for the repairs but Nissan recalled 2006 and 2008 model Xterras, not 2007. For $525 Nissan has caused me a lot of aggravation and they have lost a customer for life. I was out $525 for something that should be recalled by Nissan.

I am another owner of a 2005 Nissan Xterra. After reading all the complaints about the gas gauge sensor, I don't understand why Nissan doesn't include my vehicle in their latest recall. I was dumb enough to have the sensor fixed on April 6, 2009. It cost me $443.65 tax. I have contacted Nissan, and so far, since my year is not included in the recall, I'm swinging in the wind. Is there anyone out there that can remedy the situation? Shame on Nissan, this problem has existed for a long time, and now they got caught. I want my money back.

Both my 2005 and 2007 Nissan Xterras have the well documented fuel sensor problem. The failure on both vehicles occurred at about 60,000 miles. The gas gauge will show empty immediately upon fill-up and after about 80 miles incorrectly show 2/3 of a tank. According to Nissan, neither of my Xterras are part of the March 2010 recalls.

The recall for the fuel gauge problems on the Nissan Xterra goes further back than what they are saying. I have a 2002 Xterra with the same problem with a $300 plus price tag to fix.

My 2005 Nissan Xterra has had an intermittent problem with the fuel gauge. It works and then doesn't, and the check engine light remains on. A diagnostic computer says the problem is in the sensor. It seems to be a common problem. Too bad that year isn't included in the recall, as are all subsequent years.

Nissan recalls more than 500,000 vehicles regarding fuel gauge problem, the source of many complaints. I called my local Nissan dealer and they reported that my 2006 Xterra VIN# wasn't part of the recall. Yet, I have the the exact same problem as what the local dealer described. My engine light is on and the diagnosis points to the fuel sensor. I can't take my car to NJ for inspection so I called the 800 number. The customer service person said to call back on March 22nd. Nissan has known about this problem all along. Nissan is responsible for failed parts, poor quality control or design.

I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra. I have recently moved from Mobile, AL to Dallas. Prior to my move, my service engine light came on. After taking it to the dealership, I was told it was the fuel gauge and would cost $500.I did not pay for this service. After leaving Mobile for Dallas and filling my vehicle up with gas, the fuel gauge showed empty. This continued throughout my trip and I just kept stopping to assure I had gas as the gauge did not work.

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra and I am having the same fuel sensor issue that was reported regarding the 2005 Nissan Xterra and wanted to share my concern. I just called Nissan who has informed me that my vehicle is not listed. I would like to report that this is also happening with the 2006 models.

I own a 2007 Nissan Xterra and the fuel sensor or sender is defective and shows the gas to be on empty when its full and has made the service engine light stay on. Nissan wants $400 to fix the problem. The vehicle has 50000 miles and this should be a recalled. This is common in Nissan!

I own a 2006 Nissan X-Terra with the same fuel gauge problem, it seems like everyone else has. I have to reset the "Check engine" light and drive for a few hundred miles, hoping it won't come back on, so the car will pass inspection. Nissan won't fix this even though it could be dangerous. My gas tank shows 1/4 when it is actually full. It takes several hours for the gauge to register correctly. If someone else was to take the car, they may think it needs gas and try to fill the full tank.

We have a 2005 Nissan Xterra and am having the same fuel sensor issue as so many others. We fill up and the gas gauge does not register. The check engine light is on and this causes us to not pass emissions until it is fixed, which is a $600.00+ issue since the gas tank needs removed to fix it. Very frustrating since a simple search of the web shows hundreds of Nissans in or around 1 year difference with the exact same problem! Nissan simply needs to do a web search to see how faulty their part is! I love Nissan and constantly talk about their reliability but this is making me question that. It is going to cost me at least $600.00 and the emissions is not right.

I have a 2007 Nissan Xterra and have grown to hate it. The first problem I had was with the four-wheel drive. I have gotten stuck three times because there is no locker when you put it in 4low. The traction control kicks in if a wheel starts to spin and cuts power to that wheel and will leave you stranded. It's just plain stupid to make a four-wheel drive that doesn't work. My other problem is with the gas gauge like everyone else. It started ** up with around 40,000 miles on it. I have ran out of gas twice because Nissan made a ** for a vehicle and won't stand behind their product. I will never own another Nissan because they don't care about their customers.

I have a 2007 Nissan Xterra. About nine months ago, the gas gauge started behaving erratically. It sometimes registers a full tank after I fill up but usually not immediately. Then it will work for a day or so and suddenly it plummets to empty. The low fuel light comes on and there's no more estimated miles until empty. I have been trying to make do by making a mental note of how far I've driven and and when I last filled up. Unfortunately, with the severe weather we've been having, I have had a to use 4WD on a few occasions and since the mileage plummets when the truck is in 4WD, I overestimated how much gas I had left last week and ran out at a stop light in town.

I have a faulty fuel gauge; it started around 40k miles. I also have an extended warranty though I cannot access exactly what I bought so I went in to the dealer and asked if they could help me figure out what the warranty covers. This I did twice and the second time they were supposed to call me back. I received one call from a woman who said she was working on it and would call me back the next day. I never heard from her.

Filled up my fuel tank and the gas gauge stayed on empty. The check engine light came on shortly after that when I left the gas station. I stopped in to a local mechanic and had to pay $60 for them to read the code. They told me I have a faulty fuel sensor. The mechanic said that they called Nissan but that Nissan said there was no recall on this part. I have about 67,000 miles on the vehicle but with all the complaints online, I would think that this is a major problem. I now have to run my vehicle by the mileage because it is $480 to fix and currently do not have the money.

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra with 52,000 miles, and the fuel level sensor is bad. I would not normally have an issue with this, but it seems to be a very common problem. It is over $600 to fix, according to the dealer. I do not have the extended warranty, so the cost is on me. From what I understand, the problem is caused by the design of the part. This is a vehicle my wife drives, and it scares me to think she has no idea how much fuel is in the vehicle.

I bought a brand new 2006 Nissan Xterra with 26 miles on it. After driving 4,666 miles in four months, the clutch burned out and was replaced under warranty and said to be faulty. Not even three years later, but a month after the three year warranty expired, the clutch burned out again with only 18,000 miles on the car. I took the car to my mechanic who looked at it and said that it was faulty with some problem with the pressure release. At that point, I called Nissan Consumer Affairs and spoke to a representative that said that I should have it towed to a Nissan Dealer and it would be investigated to see if they should pay for it. I did so almost five weeks ago. I had it towed to the same dealership that worked on the clutch the first time. A decision was supposed to have been reached two weeks ago.

We no longer have a Nissan Dealership in Columbus GA, so I started researching my problem. I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra w/ a faulty gas gauge. I did purchase an extended warranty. Will my warranty cover it? I am going to be really upset if they refuse to pay for this. Obviously a lot of people have this problem.

We have a 2006 Nissan Xterra with a "check engine" light that will not go off. We have been to two different Nissan dealerships to try to get it repaired. After spending almost $3,000.00 for repairs including a new catalytic converter and a new gas gauge, Nissan wants $5,200 for a new transmission. Meanwhile, they will not guarantee that the "check engine" light will ever go off, no matter what repairs are done. The car is now at an independent mechanic. The rental car has cost us over $600.00 while the car is in the shop.

My Nissan Xterra is having a common fuel sensor problem that many Nissans (Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterras) are having. The problem is demonstrated by the fuel gauge not working properly (hence you have no idea how much fuel you have in your car), check engine light showing and the distance till empty function is not working on the vehicle. One simply needs to do an internet search and you will get many hits to see that this exact issue is a common problem and is notated on many auto forum sites, such as MSN Auto, Yahoo! Autos and Motor Trend auto sites. The cost of the repair ranges from $300-$500 and the cost is mostly for the labor of this repair since the fuel tank needs to be removed in order to fix the issue. When I called to inquire about this fuel sensor issue and any recall for this problem, a rep (Heidi **) at Nissan Consumer Affairs gave me an open recall number for the repair.

I own a 2003 Xterra. I have never had a problem with it, except for the recall. That was fixed when I was on vacation in Virginia. I cannot recall the name of the dealership, but kudos to them. Even though we spent the best day (weather-wise) at Nissan, they did a great job. So, no, I have no complaints.

they also said it was probably a better and cheaper idea to just replace them instead of repair the ones i had. this happened at around 3 years and 25,000 miles! no paint should ever come off that early, or at all! after fighting and fighting with the dealership they finally relented and replaced them. well, a year and a half, 15,000 miles later, the paint on the NEW rails have started to peel and flake away again! the dealership claims i have done something to scratch them up, and cause the damage, but that could not be since the damage is in spots and not even along the rail. NOR IS THERE ANY DAMAGE TO ANY DARK PLASTIC CONNECTING PIECES! if it were a situation where i scraped the rails say in a parking garage, there would be consistant damage, a probably dents. there is not.

Rear differential has completely gone out on my 2002 Xterra. I believe it is an item that needs to be recalled as this problem has already been reported to BBB by several other customers.

My wife and I purchased a new 2001 Nissan XTerra (with the standard 36k mile warranty) on 06/23/01. At 23991 mi, the window regulator on the 2 rear windows and front passenger window failed. At 29818 mi, the 2 rear windows began to exhibit the same symptoms as during the previous failure, and both rear runners were replaced. The horn also failed during this time, and was repaired. Currently, at 32005 mi, the front driver's side window will not operate correctly (same symptoms as previous), and the ABS warning light will occasionally become active.

I own a 2002 Nissan Xterra which I purchased 8/20/02. It has 15,000 miles. I noticed about three months ago that the entire truck is covered with minute rust spots. There are some rust spots on the rear hatch that are bubbling out. I immediately made an appointment with the dealer. The dealer said there was something seriously wrong and it would be covered by warranty, but he would have to call in a paint inspector from Nissan. The inspector came and looked at it and took a few pictures. But no paint samples or not even using a microscope. He said that the rust was the result of environmental problems. I then called Nissan customer service who would not return my call for three weeks. I finally talked with the head representative who said Nissan would not cover environmental problems. I said it was not environmental. I own two other cars that were much older in the same exact location and neither had a speck of rust. He kept running me around in circles.

I had my 2002 Nissan Xterra in for a basic oil change, only owning the vehicle now 9 months. Immediately after that the check engine light came on, smoke blew out the back of the truck, the oil light came on, engine was ticking with a high tapping noise. At that point, the truck was returned to the dealer (the service dept. never heard any noises nor saw any problem) and thereafter every week until today for the same problems. We were told it was safe to drive to South Carolina for a family vacation that the truck had a lifter problem but we would be fine. At the word of the service department, we went to S.C.

I have a problem which absolutely boggles the mind, so I'll try to do my best to explain it as clearly as I can. I own a Nissan Xterra (2001) that is 2 years old and was purchased new from a dealership. Now on the roof of the Xterra are two tubular rails that are the base for the roof rack. There is a wind deflector and a basket which you put on said roof rack (note that these come with the care and are OEM).

I had to return my 2002 Xterra to the dealer approximately 10 times over the course of the first ten months before they realized I had a cracked engine block. Nissan acted as if it was not big deal that I had lost use of my $26,000 vehicle for over two weeks and now the engine shortblock was going to be replace by a West Virginia dealership. Nissan customers affairs department is a joke and offered no remedy for my situation. Never, ever buy a Nissan.

Dealer is machining the front disc brakes to eliminate the warp prior to major disk failure. This is at customer cost and does not address the root cause of the over heating! The defect, original design or brake material choice from Nissan factory, may lead to catastrophic field failure for families pulling trailers on trips!

Just a heads up on the Xterra gas valve shutter recall. I just took my 2001 Xterra to a local dealership to have the gas shutter valve recall work completed. I was experiencing all the symptoms of the recall but the dealership told me my VIN number did not fall within the time frame Nissan issued the recall for. They removed my gas tank and sure enough I had the deffective OEM part on my vehicle even though I was not sent a recall notice and Nissan did not include that year/VIN in the recall process.

Xterra is junk -- leaking fluid from rear and front axle (5 times). Weather strip falls off back door, paint is bubbling off of trunk, when I tow a small boat the whole car shimmies.

I bought a new '92 Nissan Xterra last August and since then I have had nothing but problems with it. A little time after I purchased it the check engine light came on and was taken in to the shop. They turned the light off and sent me away. Again, a week later it comes on again. Went in and they found the seal to the fuel tank was bad so they had to order the part.

In the first week of owning my Nissan Xterra the wheel had to be replaced. Before I reached 20K miles the rear end went out on my car and I lost a week with my car. The dealership (Boomershine Nissan) did not offer another mode of transportation but instead I was able to borrow a car to go back and forth to work. I have had numerous complaints about the speakers, and the rear window on the passenger side of the vehicle. I was told by Boomershine Nissan that they could not service these types of complaints on Saturdays. I would need to drop my car off during the week to have these things looked at and find other means of transportation.

2002 Nissan Xterra Supercharged. Brochure states: More Xterra Power. Lots of it. And a boost that is immediate (no turbo spool-up lag), consistent and on tap at any altitude. My supercharger, as well as the two others I've driven do not kick in until 3000 RPM's. This, I believe, is false advertising. Been to the local dealership 4 times for this issue, 1st 3 times, no problem found. Last time they told me the Supercharger does not kick in until 3000 RPM's... contradictory of the sales brochure. I have taken time off of work to deal with service appointments and meetings with the Service Manager.

Blown motor in 2000 Nissan Xterra due to sludge in oil. Al West stated lack of oil change, since I had done the changes myself. This is the same as in the article on the Toyota vehicles. I have not been able to drive vehicle for 5 months now. I am having to save the money to replace the engine myself. Nissan Consumer Affairs stated to take to another dealership. However I have to pay for the tow. I have 100,000 mile warranty.

Purchased a 2000 Nissan Xterra SE July 8, 1999. That same evening we started having problems. One mile from the dealer the service engine soon light came on. Brought into Amity Nissan service. Was told it was not connected properly at the assembly plant. August 8, 1999, oil leak. Nissan service changed rear engine seal, oil leak still detected, they removed and replaced oil pan and gaskets for transmission. August 28, 1999 radio and lcd display shorted out, Amity service installed brand new radio.