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2005 Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (28%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 127 repairs.
2005 Nissan Xterra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Nissan Xterra
Engine not specified
| 68000 mi | Timing chain and tensioner needed to be replaced. Made a loud squeal and whine with a bit of a rattle thrown in until engine warmed up. Unclear if could break and destroy engine. Common problem with 2005 Xterras. Was going to cost $1,200. |
| 88000 mi US $400 |
factory defect in radiator prone to failure allowing antifreeze into the transmission case necessitating replacement of both at high expense |
| 89000 mi | fault lights would not go out. There are known problems with the grounding connections at four points on the engine. This repair is expensive even though simple. Also, factory recall was found in a relay and fixed free this fixed it. |
2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 74000 mi | A faulty ECM relay caused engine to run intermittently. Found out Nissan had issued a recall. Dealer replaced ECM relay as per recall. |
| 22000 mi | Oil pressure always reads high. Dealer replaced pressure switch under warranty, no charge. |
| 48000 mi US $250 |
Noticed manual trans shifter moving more than normal on bumpy roads, also clutch engagement was getting jumpy. Shop discovered both front motor mounts seperating. Replaced w/aftermarket brand. Symptoms now gone. |
| 123000 mi | Replaced O2 sensors |
2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 55000 mi | Need to get FSU replaced, item not on recall list yet. |
| 75000 mi US $250 |
Serpentine belt came off while going through large puddle. Serpentine belt tensioner found to be weak. |
| 58000 mi US $380 |
Fuel sending unit had to be replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $200 |
ECM Relay Blew, Transmission needed to be flushed, FSU replaced along with Fuel pump, |
| 112000 mi US $1400 |
Ignition coil replacement |
| 124000 mi US $80 |
Check Engine Light came on and car stalled. The Error Code P0345 is what came up which is the driver side Cam Position Sensor. I purchased a replacement part from a local store and installed it myself in less than an hour. I did not replace the part right away and the car stalled multiple times while in use. I was able to restart without help by switching into neutral and restarting even while moving on the highway. |
| 126745 mi US $225 |
Replace oil pressure sending unit |
| 118300 mi US $35 |
Replaced HEATER PIPING - TUBE-WATER HEATER heater piping -tube water heater part number 92412EA200 Plastic at heater core connection was cracked. |
| 104300 mi US $850 |
Radiator failed, leaked in transmission. Transmission was flushed, and radiator + assembly was replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $62 |
oil pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced |
| 113000 mi US $220 |
replaced oil sender sensor as previous sensor would read low oil pressure causing light to come on |
| 61380 mi C $250 |
Idler puller bearing had to be replaced. Also had the serpentine belt replaced at the same time. |
| 68820 mi C $200 |
The check engine light came on, the code was P0455. It turned out to be the evaporative cannister solenoid. |
| 74400 mi C $420 |
The evap canister control valve quit working, and was causing the CEL to light. |
| 76880 mi C $400 |
The air fuel mixture sensor on the passenger side caused codes, and had to be replaced. |
| 83080 mi C $955 |
OEM exhaust system replaced. |
| 89280 mi C $1600 |
Rad was leaking near the bottom, above the transmission oil portion of the rad. Rad replaced. |
| 328000 mi US $500 |
Timing chain system and cooling system were updated. |
| 69000 mi US $150 |
Replaced Manufacturer design flaw of the fuel sending unit and evaporative canister. Recalled on other vehicles, not this year. EVAP canister and valve replacement. Addition of EVAP filter kit. Not covered under recall Fuel level float unit replaced. Not covered under recall |
| 113000 mi US $60 |
Right bank cam shaft sensor failed. I replaced it. |
| 135000 mi US $70 |
I replaced the Camshaft position sensor again. After just over 1 1/2 years, it failed again. |
| 159300 mi US $550 |
Fuel pump replaced. |
| 140800 mi US $1000 |
Radiator leaking and radiator fan belt auto tensioner bearing burnt |
| 74000 mi | Oil pressure sensor topped working. |
| 79000 mi | Oil pressure sensor and fuel Guage sender both went in the last 2 months at 78,000 miles. Oil sensor was repaired at the local dealership here on Staten Island (although I had to show them the info on thenewx.Org about the oil sensor because they wanted t |
| 101000 mi US $440 |
Camshaft sensors replaced after stalling while driving |
| 56000 mi US $950 |
Replaced evaporator can & sensor Along with some required maintenance |
| 65000 mi US $761 |
2 camshaft sensors failed and caused the engine to shut off and turned off my hill incline, Slip but turned on my 4WD light. slight leak around the valve cover. |
| 67000 mi US $1657 |
Replaced Left & Right Side Engine mounts Replaced Oil Cooler O-Ring |
| 95000 mi | Air was caught in cooling system causing a no heat at idle problem. Had to "burp" cooling system and add fluid. |
| 126000 mi US $1000 |
Bad cat |
| 126000 mi US $1300 |
Broken motor mounts |
2005 Nissan Xterra 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 96000 mi | Radiator should be replaced on every 2005 Xterra in existence. Read Class action lawsuit Radiator eventually rusts out at around 100k miles and drains into transmission lines which brilliantly go through the radiator. $6,000 to repair. |
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