2004 Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2004

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2004 Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

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

Other (8%)

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2004 Nissan Xterra repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (69%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

supercharged 210hp 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
May 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

US $400
Pistins were dimpled. Engine overheated. 

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2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Nissan Xterra in Florida, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014

165000 mi

US $350
Need it a tunep so bad.. Spark plugs cables etc 

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2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

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

52955 mi

US $150
While doing an alignment tech noticed slight leak from passenger side front caliper. Had to be replaced. Replaced steering idler arm with Moog premium arm and added aftermarket brace.  

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2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Xterra in California, United States
May 2013 - Apr 2016
Apr 2014

107700 mi

US $350
Power steering leak. 
Sep 2014

113000 mi

US $200
Coolant leak. Hoses. 
Feb 2016

137200 mi

US $250
Coolant leak. Hoses. 
Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
May 2014

77100 mi

US $400
A/C compressor failed 

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2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
- Jun 2010
Jun 2010

63000 mi

US $475
Check ABS Light, needed speed sensor replaced rear wheel 
Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States
May 2013 - Feb 2017
Feb 2016

126300 mi

US $600
Both lower ball joints failed. Replaced both lower control arms and bushings. 
Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States
Sep 2013 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015

132600 mi
Power steering pulley replaced, noisy 

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2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Nissan Xterra in California, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014

105100 mi

US $50
Replace 3 belts 
Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
- Sep 2007
Sep 2007

52787 mi

US $20
Interior passenger back seat headliner handgrab. 

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