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Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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Nissan Xterra body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (62%)

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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.

2012 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

62000 mi The hood was squeaking from vibrations when hitting bumps. Noticed it was wobbling quite a bit. Adjusting the rubber stoppers along the front edge of the hood resolved the squeaking. 
8096 mi replace defective driver side mirror 

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2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

1000 mi Replaced the Off-road lamp covers. Wind noise went away. 
43400 mi Hood squeak - needed to adjust rubber stops at corners of hood. 

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2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

1200 mi Replaced driver side mid door plastic trim piece. Original was not adhered properly Replaced Passenger side rear door rubber window trim. original did not lay flat in the upper left hand corner. 

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2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

77000 mi

US $300
Passenger side leaking from the condenser into the cockpit. 

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2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

13000 mi LATCH ASSEMBLY ON REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR FAILED. UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. 

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2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

55000 mi Body mount rust on the frame causes some concern, a connector from the frame was found on the driveway under the vehicle. Attachment of hitch to frame rusted. 
56000 mi

US $50
Frame rust at rear end at Hitch connection causing irreparable failure. No trauma or accident cause. Parked in driveway. No clear reason. 
56000 mi

US $1700
Unrepaired frame rust. 

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2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

148000 mi

US $800
Pins holding interior liftgate cover failed causing squeaking. 

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2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

supercharged 210hp 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

178000 mi

US $1300
Roof rust mitigation 

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2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

103000 mi

US $150
headliner was falling down, ordered new cloth for $35 bucks, shop put it in for $100 

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