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2001 Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area

Engine (60%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2001 Nissan Xterra repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014

136100 mi
Throttle position sensor & thermo element replacement 
Nissan Xterra in Florida, United States
Dec 2010 - May 2011
Feb 2011

123000 mi

US $70
replaced Radiator due to small crack in holding tank (plastic) with an updated 25mm (stock is 16mm)  
Nissan Xterra in Florida, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2012
Mar 2011

193000 mi

US $250
Replace timing belt. Replaced water pump. Removed/replaced sheared alternator bolts from bracket. replaced all 4 shocks 
Nissan Xterra in Florida, United States
Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
Feb 2011

137000 mi

US $250
A/C ceased working. Major leak in a high pressure line. Line was replaced and system recharged. Rear main engine seal is leaking. Nothing done at this time until problem gets worse. 

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2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Xterra in Connecticut, United States
- May 2010
May 2010

106000 mi

US $350
rear leaf springs replaced 
Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

113000 mi

US $300
Radiator exploded. Radiator was replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2011 - Mar 2015
Jan 2015

69700 mi

US $375
Replaced distributer 

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2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Xterra in Mississippi, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2015
May 2014

180500 mi

US $135
Replaced MAF sensor which had spurious readings causing stalling. 
Aug 2014

185600 mi

US $508
Timing belt broke. Replaced all tensioners, accessory belts, and water pump as well. 
Feb 2015

193700 mi

US $850
Replaced valve cover gaskets due to oil leaking onto the exhaust, causing smoke and a fire risk. Power-steering-pump lines were replaced due to leaking where they attached at the pump. 
Jun 2015

197000 mi

US $33
Recharged A/C refrigerant 
Nissan Xterra in Michigan, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
Jun 2016

194000 mi

US $1
all tie rods required replacement for wheel alignment and safety Replaced front shocks pretty much non operational 
Dec 2016

210000 mi

US $340
alternator problems blew 100amp fuse, and fuses in aftermarket stereo. Replaced fuse, and alternator 
Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Sep 2015

175000 mi
Hose leak valve cover gasket leak 
Jun 2016

175000 mi
valve cover gasket leak never fixed. 
Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

89000 mi
Radiator clogged. hoses exploded. drove car home (~10 miles) it died 2 feet from parking spot. sitting there dead. previous estimate of $8,000 before bursts. now? don't care. 
Nissan Xterra in Illinois, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2013
Jul 2012

108200 mi

US $400
front rotors, front pads, wheel cylinder rear, clean and adjust rear brakes repack front bearings, replace 2 wheel studs 
Nissan Xterra in Alabama, United States
Feb 2005 - Apr 2012
Feb 2005

77779 mi
New front rotors + Pads Turn Rear Drums 
Jun 2007

150843 mi
Radiator, Hoses, Thermostat 
Apr 2011

221000 mi

US $200
I replaced the radiator. and hoses 
Sep 2011

229000 mi

US $50
Bad Thermostat 
Nov 2011

231000 mi

US $500
Spring tensioner for Timing belt broke. causing a dangerously loose timing belt 

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2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2013
Aug 2011

73000 mi
had to replace driver's side window switch as the window would intermittently get stuck down. also had to replace foglamp assembly as bulb failed, severe condensation and deterioration. 
Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018

303000 mi

US $10
AC clutch slipping, causing clutch to disengage and no longer cool the vehicle interior. Had to remove spacers from clutch assembly to reduce clutch disk to pulley air gap to be within specification. 
Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

171000 mi

US $1500
check engine light, running rough. fuel injector #4 failed. because of mileage, replaced all 6 
Nissan Xterra in New York, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2013
Jan 2012

107000 mi
cooler line rusted and broke spilling all fluid 
Aug 2013

122000 mi
replaced radiator 

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