2003 Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2003

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2003 Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 19 repairs.
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2003 Nissan Xterra engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

175212 mi

US $200
Crack in air intake. Part replaced. 
180000 mi

US $1200
Fixed leak at oil pan. Passenger manifold exhaust leak. 
181000 mi

US $655
Knock sensor replacement 

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2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

178000 mi

US $17
Valve cover gaskets leaking, oil pan seal leaking. 
159000 mi Exhaust manifolds cracked. Car no longer ran well. Turns out this is a fairly common problem. When I learned how bad the issue actually was, I sold the car 

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2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

162000 mi Main seal leaks oil, fouling the starter motor. I just had the 3rd starter motor quit, so I've parked the Xterra for now. 
140000 mi

US $1000
Timing belt broke 
147000 mi

US $30000
Engine kept idling out, sometimes while driving sometimes while parked. Google problem, found common solution. Replaced throttle by and some sensor. Problem resolved. 

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2003 Nissan Xterra Engine Problems

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