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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 33 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

111908 mi

C $1327
Replaced front brake pads and rotors. Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. LF caliper seized. Replace LF brake hose and parts. 

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2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

66960 mi

C $100
Front Brake pads and rotors 

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2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

57700 mi

¤4500
Parking brake simply didn't work anymore, I would pull it up all the way and the would still roll on any kind of incline. 
95000 mi

US $100
Stuck rear passenger side caliper. Replaced. 

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2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

120000 mi

US $200
Broken ABS wires on both front wheels. 
148900 mi ABS warning light was on. Replaced right rear ABS sensor. 
54000 mi

US $81
Adjusted the emergency brake pads which had not been holding the vehicle. 

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2007 Nissan Xterra

Engine not specified

120000 mi

US $800
Breaks and rotors. Flushed break fluids 

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2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

103000 mi

US $1100
replacing rotors, master cylinder, brake calipers, brake pads, wheel hubs, brake fliud 
78000 mi

US $1200
New battery, faulty brake pressure sensor which caused ABS and traction control lights to come on 
210000 mi

US $400
New front rotors and pads 

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2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

72000 mi

US $470
Brake Booster went bad - replaced it. 

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2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

50000 mi

US $500
Front hubs. 
193000 mi All good just have a leak in my break line. 
62000 mi

US $50
Techs also found bad 4WD shift motor...bad/broken rear ABS sensor. Would not allow the truck to shift into 4WD - not safe for winter driving. 

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2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

155000 mi

US $1500
New front pads and rotors 
175000 mi

US $800
New pads and rotors 

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2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

114600 mi

US $1800
Brake Rotors and Calipers had rusted and warped. Major pulsing when using brakes. Front and rear had to be replaced. 
62000 mi

US $189
VDC OFF AND SLIP LIGHT ARE ON - DIAGNOSTICS WERE RUN & THEY FOUND "ST ANG SEN/CIRC C1143 CODE STORED DUE TO STEERING WHEEL'S POSITION. PERFORMED STEERING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT." THIS ALSO REQUIRED A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. 
128000 mi

US $175
Replaced brakes with aftermarket performance parts 
78740 mi

C $800
Replaced all four rotors and pads, fixed sticking calipers. 
91760 mi

C $185
Front right brake line corroded and leaked. 
126745 mi

US $225
Rear brakes worn from normal use; rotors resurfaced and pads replaced 
108000 mi

US $300
brake and rotors 

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2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

52855 mi

US $248
While doing an alignment tech noticed slight leak from passenger side front caliper. Had to be replaced. 

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2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

114000 mi

US $63
rusted out brake line. 
138000 mi

US $650
Problem with soft brake pedal Replace leaking wheel cylinders and then replaced brake calipers. Still have issue - will be replacing power brake booster and master cylinder. 
134000 mi

US $425
Replaced the power brake booster as well as the master cylinder. 
150000 mi

US $125
Replace pads 
153000 mi

US $1600
Rear pads and drums replaced 

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2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

108200 mi

US $400
front rotors, front pads, wheel cylinder rear, clean and adjust rear brakes 
77779 mi New front rotors + Pads Turn Rear Drums 

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2000 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

113300 mi

US $400
Brake lines went out. 

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