2001 Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2001

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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 18 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

136100 mi Throttle position sensor & thermo element replacement 
123000 mi

US $70
replaced Radiator due to small crack in holding tank (plastic) with an updated 25mm (stock is 16mm)  
193000 mi

US $250
Replace timing belt. Replaced water pump. Removed/replaced sheared alternator bolts from bracket. 
137000 mi

US $250
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

113000 mi

US $300
Radiator exploded. Radiator was replaced. 
69700 mi

US $375
Replaced distributer 

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2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

175000 mi Hose leak valve cover gasket leak 
175000 mi valve cover gasket leak never fixed. 
180500 mi

US $135
Replaced MAF sensor which had spurious readings causing stalling. 
185600 mi

US $508
Timing belt broke. Replaced all tensioners, accessory belts, and water pump as well. 
193700 mi

US $850
Replaced valve cover gaskets due to oil leaking onto the exhaust, causing smoke and a fire risk. 
150843 mi Radiator, Hoses, Thermostat 
221000 mi

US $200
I replaced the radiator. and hoses 
229000 mi

US $50
Bad Thermostat 
231000 mi

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

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2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

122000 mi replaced radiator 
171000 mi

US $1500
check engine light, running rough. fuel injector #4 failed. because of mileage, replaced all 6 

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2001 Nissan Xterra Engine Problems

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