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2015 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Nevada, United States
Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021

80400 mi

US $505
Rat damage: headlight/marker light wiring, windshield washer hose & motor wire, steam-cleaned engine, new cabin air filter 
Nov 2021

90300 mi

US $80
Evap canister completely clogged with dirt 

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2014 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

3100 mi
After buying the xterra new the clutch completely failed at 5000km. I didn't abuse it, there was obviously a mechanical issue with it. The dealership repaired the clutch under warranty and it was at the dealership from sat. until wed. 

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2012 Nissan Xterra

Engine not specified

Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Dec 2014 - May 2017
Feb 2015

30700 mi
Rear hatch struts replaced under warranty. 

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2012 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

43000 mi

US $40
Under the clutch there is a button that indicates the clutch is down to allow you to start the vehicle. It broke. $40 to fix 
Mar 2020

90000 mi

US $2200
Replaced transmission 
Nissan Xterra in Alabama, United States
Dec 2014 - Sep 2015
Mar 2015

43000 mi

US $2000
The clutch wore out at 44K miles. I'm a very careful and gentle driver and have driven manual transmission cars for over 50 years. I believe that this clutch is poorly designed and not rugged enough for a vehicle with as much mass as the Xterra has. Also discovered cracked exhaust manifold. 
Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016

28000 mi

US $30
Intermittent no start when turning ignition. replace clutch pedal safety switch (ignition interlock) 

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2012 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2021
May 2015

37000 mi
Rattle from rear upon acceleration 
Dec 2015

45000 mi

US $250
Rear diff leaking. Needed to be resealed 
Dec 2017

70000 mi

US $500
Intake related repair 
Nissan Xterra in Idaho, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2017
Feb 2013

8096 mi
replace defective driver side mirror 
Nov 2016

64000 mi

US $126
Rear pinion seal was leaking had it replaced. 
Mar 2017

69000 mi

US $100
Pinon bearing failure, replaced differential (third member). 
Nissan Xterra in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2014 - Jul 2022
Jun 2015

34100 mi
Window Regulator need replacement Driver Side Lock Tab replacement 
Mar 2022

110980 mi

C $1320
Replace both Air/Fuel Sensors. 
Jul 2022

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. Oil leak detection. Due to Krown underbody spray leak could not be detected. Dye added to engine oil. Have to drive 1-2000 km then return to dealer to find leak. 
Nissan Xterra in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
Jun 2016

42780 mi
Valve cover seal replaced under warranty 
Sep 2016

47120 mi

C $250
Rear shocks replaced DIY 
Mar 2017

52700 mi
Valve cover seal replaced under warranty - second time 
Nissan Xterra in Georgia, United States
Nov 2015 - Jul 2019
May 2017

55000 mi

US $800
Broken front shock mount, front shocks worn out after less than 60k miles. Suspension clunk continues even after repair. 
Mar 2018

70000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear shocks. Flipped all four tires around on the rims due to excessive wear on outside of tire. Alignment. 
Aug 2018

75000 mi

US $303
Faulty crankshaft position sensor was causing intermittent stalling and loss of power. Sensor replaced and problem has been resolved, with a moderate improvement in MPG. 
Nissan Xterra in Kansas, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

49000 mi

US $50
Heater was not blowing hot air unless the engine was running at a higher RPM (2,500+) or while going uphill. The heater core had air in it. This was resolved by bleeding the cooling system to get the air out. 
Oct 2017

55000 mi
Recall P7318 to change airbag control parameters 
Jan 2018

58000 mi
Ventilation no longer switches between floor, vents, defrost correctly. This is mostly for the floor as the other two seem to work most of the time. Currently have decided to live with it and no repairs have been made. 
Jun 2018

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. 
Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2014 - Apr 2019
May 2017

40920 mi

C $100
Squeaky rear shock absorber 

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2011 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012

10000 mi
The hydraulic level lost its power to lift the tailgate. A new one was replaced under warranty. 

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2011 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States
- Nov 2013
Nov 2013

34000 mi

US $405
Noticed lack of heat at idle. Discovered thermostat stuck open. Thermostat and housing per FSM replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2021

145900 mi

US $100
Replaced rear axle 

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2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2015 - Oct 2016
Aug 2015

107000 mi

US $450
Replaced a leaky rear axle seal 
Aug 2016

129300 mi

US $59
The blower motor resistor blew. It is a common problem, and a cheap fix. Took 5 minutes and a screwdriver. 
Nissan Xterra in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2014 - May 2014
Apr 2014

66000 mi

US $180
Leaking battery was replaced. Leaking battery was original and had not been previously replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2010 - Jul 2016
Aug 2010

2480 mi
Dealer replaced Radio/CD head unit. Static from rear speakers. Covered under warranty. 
Feb 2011

9300 mi
Dealer replaced belt tensioner because of squealing noise at idle under warranty.  
Jul 2016

43400 mi
Hood squeak - needed to adjust rubber stops at corners of hood. 
Nissan Xterra in Washington, United States
Oct 2011 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

40000 mi
Idle was surging. Download fixed it 
Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2012
Apr 2010

1000 mi
Replaced the Off-road lamp covers. Wind noise went away. 
Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

30000 mi
Check Engine Light. Report was evap problem. Gas cap was loose. 
Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2011 - Jan 2022
Apr 2017

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

Nissan Xterra in Illinois, United States
Feb 2013 - Nov 2013
Jul 2013

20500 mi
Interior driver door manual lock did not work. 
Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States
- Sep 2010
Sep 2010

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. 
Nissan Xterra in Florida, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2014
Oct 2012

22000 mi
Windshield washer fluid pump stopped working. The integrated pump and fluid reservoir were replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in United Arab Emirates
Jan 2013 - Jun 2020
Mar 2013

48360 mi

¤400
Internal AC Blower fan intermittently stops working, causing no air to be delivered inside the car. 
May 2014

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. 
Oct 2014

63120 mi
Temperature Indicator would rise very quickly when in idle. Once moving, it would drop just as quickly. When in Idle, the AC would stop cooling, once moving again, the AC would kick in and cool again... 
Dec 2015

78740 mi
Steering became wobbly and heavy over the span of about 2-3 weeks... Took it in to my workshop and they topped up the steering fluid which was quite low. Immediately noticed was much better!! Wobble gone and steering back to normal. 
Jun 2016

86800 mi

¤6000
Steering started wobbling again, turns out one of the support rods was fractured and causing the wobbles. Whole steering subsystem was replaced. Car feels very sturdy now and no more wobbles. 
Jun 2018

120280 mi

¤3500
Car was making a clicking sound while driving, inspected rear differential and discovered bearing was cracked. Bearing replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - Oct 2015
Jan 2012

13640 mi

C $212
Battery totally dead after one cold night. 1 year 10 months after purchase 
Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2011 - Sep 2018
Dec 2017

117000 mi

US $300
Crankshaft position sensor replaced 
Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 TPMS system reset and recalibrated to clear flashing tire light. 
Nissan Xterra in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2010 - Nov 2017
Aug 2010

29600 mi
Driver-side, front step rail hanger, rust, replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2017

84000 mi

US $100
Driver side window slow since June, as of December left motor now only goes down instead of up+down. 
Nissan Xterra in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2010 - May 2012
Aug 2010

2200 mi
Attempt to fix an intermittent cooling problem. Will not blow cold air on occasion. 
Nissan Xterra in West Virginia, United States
Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018

95000 mi

US $100
Stuck rear passenger side caliper. Replaced. 

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2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

Nissan Xterra in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

37300 mi

US $30
Noisy heat shield removed from exhaust piping 
Aug 2016

51900 mi

US $45
A/C cutting off + #1 fan speed not working. Researched online to find common problem requiring replacement of cabin blower fan resistor. I j 

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2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Michigan, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2013
Sep 2011

52000 mi
Rear right axle seal leaking.  
Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

79500 mi

US $550
Clutch 
Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011

92000 mi

US $100
CV boot on rear drive shaft tore and leaked grease. Drive shaft replaced under extended warranty. 
Jul 2012

105500 mi

US $123
Fan clutch failed and engine was running a little hotter than normal. I replaced the fan clutch myself. 
Jun 2013

120000 mi

US $200
Broken ABS wires on both front wheels. 
Dec 2014

130000 mi

US $56
Fan clutch failed. Replaced fan clutch myself, all good. 
Aug 2015

138000 mi

US $1100
Damage was caused by owner off roading vehicle. Rear pinion bearings went bad. Replaced all bearings, gears, and seals in rear axle. 
Jun 2016

148000 mi

US $97
Vent control valve on evap canister quit working and service engine light came on. Replaced valve myself. 
Aug 2016

148900 mi
ABS warning light was on. Replaced right rear ABS sensor. Gas gauge fluctuated then quit working. Replaced fuel level sending unit. 
Feb 2017

154000 mi

US $148
Cooling fan bracket bearing went bad and fan fell off, cracked blades of fan. Replaced fan bracket and fan. 
Jun 2017

163000 mi

US $160
Code for a bad catalytic converter on passenger side came up. Replaced converter myself. 
Nissan Xterra in Kansas, United States
Aug 2009 - Sep 2014
Mar 2009

15000 mi
Windshield washer nozzles cracked due to cheap quality anit freeze from the dealer (Alabama doesn't expect it to freeze) 
Apr 2011

54000 mi

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

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2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015

62000 mi

US $260
Replaced tire pressure monitors to keep light from staying on. Had light reset several times. No code on any so all were replaced. Fixed problem. Not a big deal at all. 

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2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012

42567 mi
Still not completed, but TPMS is malfunctioning, might be off road damage, but that should be expected with an off road truck. Will have the code pulled and report more later. 
May 2012

42967 mi
TPMS issues, have not repaired. Most likely caused by the shop that put the new tires on it.  
Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2016
Jul 2012

89300 mi

US $210
rear axle seals leaking, emergency brake failed from oil from seals 
Nissan Xterra in Alabama, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012

73000 mi

US $80
Gearbox mount was broken. 
Jan 2013

76000 mi

US $300
Engine mounts needed replacing on both sides. 
Nissan Xterra in Ohio, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2012

79300 mi

US $350
Rear axle assembly (rear diff and axle shafts) failure. Nissan motor replaced the entire rear axle assembly. I had to pay for the labor to install and 2 days of a car rental. My truck was 18k outside of warranty. Repair normally cost 2300.00. 
Dec 2012

97000 mi

US $800
Both front wheel bearings replaced.$800.00 for that and another 400.00 for transmission,radiator and brake fluid replacement 
Apr 2013

103300 mi

US $1600
timing chain and guide/spark plugs were replaced during this trip as well.Timing chain and tensioner are common problems on the vq40 engine 
Nov 2013

119300 mi

US $175
New drivers side tie rod end 
Mar 2015

165000 mi

US $1200
all fluids replaced, transmission,front differential,transfer case and brake.repaired a small oil leak on the passenger side valve cover. Front end alignment and tire rotation 
Dec 2015

188000 mi

US $500
New radiator 
Jul 2016

198700 mi

US $2500
Both lower control arms New rear pinion seal and differential vent New main drive belt New front and rear sway bar links 
Sep 2016

202000 mi

US $150
Bank 2 on sensors replaced 
Dec 2016

203000 mi

US $135
Dead battery 
Sep 2017

213000 mi

US $60
HVAC blower motor. 5 screws and a few pieces of trim...done 
Jan 2022

241000 mi
Rear shock was leaking and needed 2 new rear stabilizer links Passenger front and rear cats were replaced Had a check engine light for a p0430 
Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 TPMS sensor failed 
Nissan Xterra in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2022
Oct 2011

40500 mi

US $36
Both front windscreen washer jets had cracked in half making them spray out into empty space, only half the fluid hitting the screen. 
Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

78000 mi
Gas tank fuel vapor outlet in rear wheel well clogged with dirt 
Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States
- Mar 2009
Mar 2009

15000 mi
Alternator Replaced, Under Warranty. 
Nissan Xterra in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
Dec 2013

63240 mi

C $935
wheel bearings in front worn. Have to replace the hub and did the front brakes and rotors at the same time. 
Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

77500 mi

C $600
Replaced rear axle seals and bearings. 
Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

179000 mi

US $1500
Rear differential ring and pinion gears worn. Replaced rear axle with one I supplied. 
May 2022

180000 mi

US $700
Replace rear shocks and springs 
Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2014 - Mar 2021
Oct 2014

118420 mi

C $200
TPMS Light On 
Jun 2015

128340 mi

C $500
lower control arm bushings worn out. replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013

115000 mi

US $200
Loss of heat when not moving 
Nissan Xterra in Alabama, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013

34000 mi
3 wheel studs sheared off on the passenger front side. 

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2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States
Apr 2016 - Jan 2022
Apr 2016

79000 mi

US $925
Replaced secondary timing chain tensioners & secondary timing chain + associated seals. 
Jun 2021

133000 mi

US $2300
Gas gauge would get stuck on empty and had trouble filling tank all the way (pump would occasionally shut off though not full). Had shop perform TSB related to EVAP canister and clear out possible blockage in evap lines related to poor breather placement (behind rear wheel where it accumulates dust on dirt roads). Shop also recommended replacing the fuel sending unit, so did that as well. After replacement, gauge no longer got stuck on empty, but would not show entirely full and would fall faster than usual. At the point the empty light was triggered, there were still 5-6 gallons of gas in the tank. Shop replaced with another fuel sending unit and same issue occurred. Problem has not resolved since. 
Jul 2021

135000 mi

US $700
whining/grinding noise present; suspected wheel bearing issues. Shop replaced two bearings but did not fix the noise. 
Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

172000 mi

US $80
Fuel sending unit bad, resulting in faulty gas gauge readings. 

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2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012

95000 mi

US $108
Heater core plugged up. Mechanic flushed system and now heater is working great. 
Sep 2013

105000 mi

US $1700
Timing chain 
Jun 2018

147795 mi

US $611
Clock spring 
Nissan Xterra in New York, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
May 2011

77000 mi

US $360
New grit and rear shocks 
Nissan Xterra in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

77000 mi

US $300
Passenger side leaking from the condenser into the cockpit. 
Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2012

40000 mi
Inaccurate fuel guage reading. Fuel level sending unit was replaced 
Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2012

73500 mi

US $750
Noisy strut, had to change both out. Also had to replace wiper nozzles as they got clogged. 
Dec 2012

88000 mi

US $14000
timing chain started to whine, replace at dealer, 1200 rear struts for hatch replaced, 100 dollars to fix rear hatch wiper system would not spray water for cleaning. had to replace part. 35 dollars 
Nissan Xterra in Mississippi, United States
Jul 2016 - May 2019
Jun 2017

144000 mi

US $1300
Replaced both timing chains, all guides and water pump. 
Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2018

125000 mi

US $450
Fuel sending unit was replaced 
Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016

78000 mi

US $1107
The timing chain and all associated tensioners, which wore out. There is a Nissan kit for the repair. Apparently it is a common problem for this engine. 
Nissan Xterra in Georgia, United States
Sep 2015 - Nov 2020
Oct 2015

51300 mi

US $1400
Timing chain and secondary chains and noisy guides 
Jul 2017

67000 mi

US $450
Fuel level sensor failed 
Dec 2017

75350 mi

US $125
Lower control arm driver side. Bushings and ball joint included Valve cover gasket leak 
Apr 2018

83000 mi

US $510
Passenger side lower control arm and bushings 
Jan 2019

97000 mi

US $420
Airbag steering column clockspring steering angle sensor 

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2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States
Aug 2008 - Sep 2017
Aug 2008

13000 mi
LATCH ASSEMBLY ON REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR FAILED. UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. 
Apr 2012

40300 mi
Fuel sending unit failed. Check engine light came on. Fuel gauge showed empty when tank was full. Replaced under extended Nissan warranty. 
May 2017

93000 mi

US $2200
Timing chain guides worn out. Was causing very loud noise. Colter Nissan advised all chains, guides and water pump required replacement. 
Nissan Xterra in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2016
Oct 2012

74700 mi

US $980
Front bearings simply wore out and needed to be replaced. I have never had bearings fail before and have owned ~12 vehicles and drive them to high mileage. Called to suggests brakes be done, but looked OK to me prior to drop off! 
Jan 2016

78000 mi
Known failure of cooling system leading to mixing of engine coolant with transmission fluid leading to transmission failure and need for replacement 
Nissan Xterra in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

95000 mi

US $400
fuel pump 
Feb 2018

97000 mi

US $500
Fuel pump. The gas gauge was not working, but the gauge is on the same module as the pump, and so I had to get the whole damn thing replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada
May 2013 - Feb 2016
Oct 2013

73040 mi

C $1200
Replaced driver and passenger hubs after significant noise was heard from driver side 
Jan 2015

89280 mi

C $618
Fuel level sender replaced 
Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Sep 2011

56000 mi

US $36
Replaced the OEM battery and in the process had to replace the battery, battery terminal between the battery and fuseable link, and also the fuseable link itself ($36 from the dealer) between the battery and the car's harness due to severe corrosion. 

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2007 Nissan Xterra

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

Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
Jan 2014 - Jan 2018
May 2014

100000 mi

US $150
Driver’s window motor 
May 2016

120000 mi

US $800
Breaks and rotors. Flushed break fluids 
Jan 2017

130000 mi

US $150
Plastic bushing at shift control. 

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2006 Nissan Xterra

Engine not specified

Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011

55000 mi

US $500
Fuel system repair 

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2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2022
Aug 2013

100700 mi

US $300
Driver's power window motor failed. 
Dec 2013

104000 mi

US $204
Door mechanism failed, right rear door. Door would not open. Mechanism module replaced. Driver's side rear door mechanism started to fail; became difficult to open from the outside, would not open from the inside. Door latch mechanism replaced. 
Jan 2015

US $400
Ball joints on both lower control arms worn, replaced with upgraded aftermarket LCAs. Lower control arm mounting bolts seized, penetrating oil and torch failed - had to be sawed off. Right rear axle seal failed, grease leaking into parking brake drum. Replaced axle seal, replaced bearing must be destroyed to access seal), replaced parking brake shoes, adjust parking brake, clean brake drum 
Jul 2015

122800 mi

US $800
Lower control arm ball joints failed. Replaced both lower control arms with aftermarket. 
Jun 2016

136000 mi

US $200
U-joints worn and required replacing due to off road use. 
Aug 2016

137000 mi

US $315
Front left wheel bearing failed. Replaced hub assembly. 
Mar 2018

159000 mi

US $180
Random misfire detected, Check engine light came on. Code cleared, Misfire detected cyl #1. Ignition coil moved from cyl #1 to cyl #6, code cleared. Misfire detected cyl #6. Replaced ignition coil. 
Jul 2018

169000 mi

US $1200
Clutch replacement - wear items. Flywheel was in good shape and re-used. Replaced transfer case fluid and topped up transmission fluid. Repair took longer due to parts delays, staff shortage, and cleaning of connectors of off road dirt and debris. 
Aug 2021

200444 mi

US $750
Both front lower control arms - remove and replace with new parts. Front shock leaking, remove both, sent for rebuilding at RadFlo, reinstall Passenger front bearing shows excessive play and grinding, remove and replace. Perform alignment. 
Oct 2021

196000 mi

US $300
Replaced tie rod end 
Nov 2021

196000 mi

US $300
New ball joints on aftermarket UCAs, alignment 
Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Nov 2017 - Jul 2021
Jun 2021

78000 mi

US $200
Had to replace the fuel sensor in the gas tank, which required removing the tank. The truck drove fine, but there was a CEL and the gas level reading was not accurate. 
Nissan Xterra in Nevada, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2017
May 2011

83000 mi

US $300
Replaced both front u-joints and the forward rear u-joint, the rear of the rear u-joint is non replaceable.  
Apr 2012

97000 mi

US $1100
Replace leaking axle seal on passenger side. The repair would have been less but I had them replace both sides since they had the differential open. 
Oct 2012

109300 mi

US $65
In for 100000 service and the idler pulley needed to be replaced as well 
Jun 2013

118000 mi

US $1200
Replace passenger front cat. 
Jul 2017

175000 mi

US $1200
Cracked and flat rear leaf springs, replace all suspension and bushings. 
Dec 2017

180000 mi

US $8000
Lost oil pressure and vvt system ran dry and self destructed. I opted for a replacement engine with warranty instead of just replacing the broken parts. 
Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

40124 mi

US $250
Replaced fuel level sensor 
Dec 2010

66000 mi

US $3300
Progressive failure of transmission synchros. Replaced with factory new transmission. Attempted "good faith" repair from Nissan - abandoned effort after Nissan demanded owner pay to replicate two months of troubleshooting. 
Nissan Xterra in Washington, United States
Aug 2007 - Jul 2018
May 2007

32000 mi
Warranty replacement of two broken lug bolts in right rear wheel. 
Nov 2009

78000 mi

US $1200
New battery, faulty brake pressure sensor which caused ABS and traction control lights to come on 
Sep 2010

85000 mi

US $500
Fuel sending unit was replaced. Nissan has a TSB out for it, and it is known to be an issue with 2005-2008 Xterras. 
Jun 2012

122000 mi

US $224
U joints on front drive shaft were replaced 
Sep 2012

127000 mi

US $2000
New clutch, new flywheel, throwout bearing, and main seal 
Nov 2013

141000 mi
Replaced IPDM relay under factory recall after the car had experienced several misfires. 
Dec 2014

159000 mi

US $2000
Catalytic converter replacement Rear half-axles were replaced because differential fluid was leaking out past the seals, as per Nissan TSB. 
Jan 2015

148000 mi

US $80
Neutral position sensor needed to be replaced, as cruise control would not hold speed 
Apr 2015

163800 mi

US $2000
New flywheel, clutch, and bearing 
Jul 2018

210000 mi

US $400
New front rotors and pads 
Nissan Xterra in New York, United States
Sep 2013 - Dec 2017
Nov 2013

44400 mi

US $550
Fuel Sending Unit Failure, a Known Problem w/X-Terra's 
Sep 2016

76000 mi

US $1200
Rear Axle Bearings/Seals, Rotors, Backing Plates, Pads, New Breather in Diff/Fluid Service. 
Jul 2017

87000 mi

US $800
New Struts/Shocks 
Nissan Xterra in Maryland, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

47000 mi
Transfer case leak at rear pinion seal. Repaired and refilled under Powertrain Warranty. 
Nissan Xterra in Florida, United States
Aug 2014 - Dec 2019
Apr 2017

103000 mi

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

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2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Xterra in Georgia, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
Jan 2015

84000 mi

US $470
Brake Booster went bad - replaced it. Fuel Sending Unit Went Bad causing check engine light to illumine and also for fuel level readings on dash to be intermittently inaccurate. 
Mar 2015

97000 mi
Loose Bearing(s) in back, may require new axles 
Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2016
Aug 2013

61000 mi

US $100
fuel gauge showing incorrect level. Replaced fuel sender unit. 
Nissan Xterra in Georgia, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2018
Jan 2017

US $475
Valve cover gaskets Change spark plugs 
Jul 2017

234000 mi

US $850
Replaced 1 tire pressure sensor. 
Aug 2018

258000 mi

US $400
Changed shifter cable Replace crankshaft position sensor 
Nissan Xterra in Florida, United States
Oct 2011 - Jan 2017
Jan 2015

167300 mi

US $1200
Oil leaking out of several gaskets 
Jan 2016

161000 mi

US $250
Front right wheel bearing was going bad, got it replaced before it failed. All other suspension components were checked out and were cleared for continued operation. 

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2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Oregon, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2018

92000 mi

US $100
Leak in Differential cover seal 
Dec 2019

95000 mi

US $400
Diagnose and replace camshaft position sensor 
Nissan Xterra in Ohio, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2012
Feb 2011

78800 mi

US $40
leaking rocker cover or as we in the real world call it, valve covers. Dealer wanted $350. Oh and by the way the rocker covers are plastic and known for leaking. Plastic??? Really Nissan??? leaking rocker cover or as we in the real world call it, valve covers. Dealer wanted $350. Oh and by the way the rocker covers are plastic and known for leaking. Plastic??? Really Nissan??? 
Nissan Xterra in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Oct 2011
Oct 2009

52700 mi

C $65
Belt tensioner was making noises, replaces tensioner and belt. 
Jan 2010

57040 mi

C $30
Rear hutch struts got weak - replaced with aftermarket. 
Oct 2010

66960 mi

C $80
Replaced blower motor resistor Replaced blower motor resistor 
Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States
Aug 2010 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010

62000 mi

US $50
The truck was in to check out a bad ABS sensor. 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. 
Jan 2011

62700 mi

US $50
I noticed a vibration between 40-65mph that got slightly worse over the course of a week. I suspected the rear u-joint, and that's what it was. The dealer scheduled me in and had it replaced in about 4 hours. 
Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Apr 2014

200000 mi

US $150
Vehicle shuddered in overdrive. Disabled OD and made it home. Coolant in trans fluid. Bypassed trans cooler, installed second cooler and electric fan. Drained fluid, flushed (not power flushed) and replaced fluid 'til clean. No further issue 
Dec 2014

250000 mi

US $400
Died on highway. Towed to garage who claimed fuel pump. After replacing, truck still didn't start and garage said no compression on 3 cyls. Had truck towed home. Throwing code for cam or crank position sensor. Timing chain? Still not fixed. 
Nissan Xterra in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
Dec 2015

122000 mi

US $122
Front two ujoints needed to be replaced. Replaced them with greaseable ujoints. 
Jul 2017

133000 mi

US $331
Passenger side tie rod replaced 
Jan 2018

137000 mi

US $331
Driver side tie rod end. 
Nissan Xterra in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2010 - Feb 2016
Jun 2015

83000 mi

US $316
Starter was failing. Replaced starter. 
Jul 2015

83200 mi

US $200
ECU Module replaced. Covered under emissions warranty. Had to pay to have keys re-programmed. 
Oct 2015

84200 mi

US $200
Broken sway link - both replaced. 
Dec 2015

85000 mi

US $1100
BCU replaced, keys re-programmed 
Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2015
Jan 2013

66000 mi

US $305
Right rear axle shaft seal leaked oil onto rear brakes and emergency brakes. Removed axle, replaced seal, reinstalled axle, replaced emergency brakes and rear brakes. 
Jun 2013

74000 mi

US $200
Left rear door window shattered, possibly due to heat. Replaced with OEM parts, no problems other than difficult door seal removal/replacement. 
Nissan Xterra in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2013
Nov 2007

28000 mi
Drive belt tensioner became loose. It was replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2011

60000 mi
The rock guard under the engine bay had lost two of the four bolts holding it to the chassis. I noticed it when stopped for fuel and took it to the nearest dealer. The dealer assessed the situation, replaced the bolts with no charge. 
Sep 2011

62000 mi
The radiator had ruptured, causing a small leak of anti-freeze. The solution was replacement of the radiator under Nissan's voluntary extended warranty of the radiator system. 
Dec 2011

64000 mi

US $106
The positive terminal had failed and required replacement. 
Apr 2012

67500 mi
The dealer diagnosed the drive belts and associated gearing to have worn to the point that they will fail if not replaced prior to the end of the year. The rear axle is leaking fluid at the driver side seal. The dealer recommended replacing the axle shaft and associated seal. 
May 2012

69000 mi

US $870
The dealer diagnosed the drive belts and associated gearing to have worn to the point that they will fail if not replaced prior to the end of the year. The rear axle is leaking fluid at the driver side seal. The dealer recommended replacing the axle shaft and associated seal. 
Aug 2012

72000 mi

US $450
The fuel sending unit failed and required replacement. 
Oct 2012

74500 mi

US $500
The camshaft timing sensor failed. 
May 2013

81000 mi

US $3000
The rear differential bearing failed and created a noticeable vibration. The rear differential was replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in Hawaii, United States
Apr 2015 - Jul 2018
Jan 2017

97000 mi

US $200
Kamaaina Nissan said the TPMS sensor in one tire was bad and needed to be replaced (but the other three were good), so I paid the $200 to do that. The problem was not fixed, and they again said that one TMPS sensor was bad and the other three were good. I declined to pay $200 a second time because they had lost their credibility. 
Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
Feb 2016 - Mar 2018
Oct 2016

253000 mi

US $1100
Driver side power window motor replaced. e-valve kit replaced, removed stones from wheel cap that caused squealing. 
Dec 2016

258000 mi

US $600
wheel bearing replacement 
Mar 2018

275000 mi

US $1000
All gauges went dead. Shop can't figure out what's wrong with the Xterra. Still at the shop. Will likely just donate to charity since repair is not yet successful 
Nissan Xterra in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
Sep 2013

96000 mi
Before I purchased the car, the dealer replaced the timing chain and water pump (along with tensioners, etc) due to a reported whining sound. 
Nov 2013

102000 mi

US $500
Noticed small leak, had radiator replaced 
Sep 2015

144000 mi

US $450
Replaced rear drive shaft. It was worn and causing the car to shake at high speeds 
Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

80000 mi

US $50
Replaced bad u-joint. Front drive axel. Only the front rear was bad but replaced both. Do not use a hammer to remove old u-joints. You'll bend the ears and the clips will not seat. Auto part places usually have a press you can rent free. 
Nissan Xterra in New York, United States
Sep 2012 - Feb 2015
Dec 2012

40000 mi
Radiator cracked; was repaired under recall. No charge. 
Feb 2014

50000 mi

US $500
Front hubs. 
Jul 2014

54000 mi

US $1200
Right front wheel bearing. 
Sep 2014

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. 
Nov 2014

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. 
Feb 2015

56000 mi

US $1700
Secondary timing chain needed replacement Unrepaired frame rust. 
Nissan Xterra in New York, United States
- Aug 2009
Mar 2007

5000 mi
105lb occupant does not activate front passenger airbag. Nissan and NHTSA say that's acceptable. I love the Xterra, but wife's safety is paramount. Consequently, this is the last Nissan I buy in this lifetime. 
Aug 2009

11000 mi
Faulty passenger door actuator prevented opening of door. Repaired under warranty. 
Nissan Xterra in Kansas, United States
May 2012 - Oct 2016
Jan 2015

146200 mi

US $242
Fuel level sender was bad 
Oct 2016

193000 mi
All good just have a leak in my break line. 
Nissan Xterra in Michigan, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

85000 mi

US $550
Faulty Fuel Sending Unit (FSU) Eventually covered under recall. Many, many calls to Nissan to convince them to cover. Eventually did prior to recall but wasn't easy getting repair covered AND had to pay upfront and mail receipts paperwork 
Nissan Xterra in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2011 - May 2016
Dec 2011

71920 mi

C $3500
Steering column was loose and swayed back and forth sideways. 
Nov 2012

81840 mi

C $98
Blower motor stopped working. Problem was the heater resistor. Some time spent for research on possible cause. Purchased from dealer - sent by freight (no dealership in my town) and installed myself. 

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2005 Nissan Xterra

Engine not specified

Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 Tailgate struts needed to be replaced. 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. 
Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Jan 2015
Nov 2013

88000 mi

US $400
factory defect in radiator prone to failure allowing antifreeze into the transmission case necessitating replacement of both at high expense The fusible link on the positive terminal failed causing the battery to not charge 
Dec 2013

89000 mi

US $250
the leaf spring system on the rear is known to be inadequate and the car was bottoming out even with new kyb shocks. a pair of supersprings were installed to give the car more stability, anti-sway strengthen and help 
Feb 2014

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. 

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2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2016 - Dec 2021
Feb 2016

135200 mi

US $1400
New upper and lower ball joints 
Nov 2016

150000 mi

US $800
Alternator bearings failed. Pins holding interior liftgate cover failed causing squeaking. 
Mar 2017

160000 mi

US $2000
Rear differential bearings needed to be replaced. Repair took a long time because the independent shop would not listen to directions and they left the differential in the locked position. 
May 2017

155000 mi

US $1500
Left front wheel bearing failed New front pads and rotors 
Aug 2017

165000 mi

US $3000
New clutch and flywheel. The lining wore out and the flywheel warped. 
Jul 2018

175000 mi

US $800
Bad wheel bearing New pads and rotors 
Aug 2018

175000 mi

US $2000
Clutch replaced 
Feb 2019

190000 mi

US $1100
Rear differential rebuilt 
Nissan Xterra in Oregon, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015

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. 
Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

113460 mi

C $441
Noticed vibration at speed and repetitive clunky noise not related to engine RPM as vehicle coasted to a stop. Dealer diagnosed and replaced worn U-joint on front prop shaft of driveshaft. 
Nissan Xterra in Illinois, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

66000 mi

US $1400
Drive shaft and ball bearing replacement.  
Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Mar 2020

25 mi

US $350
Driveshaft had to be replaced 
Feb 2022

123000 mi
Replaced O2 sensors 
Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States
Feb 2007 - Jul 2013
Oct 2007

22000 mi
Oil pressure always reads high. Dealer replaced pressure switch under warranty, no charge. 
Jun 2010

48510 mi

US $1000
Both rear axle bearing seals leaking. Replaced seals, bearings. Leakage also ruined parking brake shoes; replaced. Nissan parts very costly, and laborious to replace (thus the high repair cost.) This problem is chronic on these vehicles. 
Jun 2012

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. 
Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

58000 mi

US $930
Leaks in the center and rear differentials were fixed, nearly all labor and fluids that needed to be replaced. 

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2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

97000 mi
changed fuel gauge sending unit in tank 
Nissan Xterra in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

155000 mi

US $4200
Transmission died and took radiator with it. I was told by the shop that this is a common issue with xterra and Pathfinders. 

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2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

Nissan Xterra in New Brunswick, Canada
Mar 2010 - Sep 2018
Nov 2010

47740 mi
Fuel sending unit not working correctly. Replaced under Nissan extended warranty. 
Dec 2010

48980 mi

C $300
Driver's side front wheel bearing had to be replaced. 
Aug 2011

53940 mi

C $300
I brought the vehicle in for its annual safety inspection, during the inspection they discovered my driver side lower ball joint would failn the next while. 
Jun 2012

61380 mi

C $250
Idler puller bearing had to be replaced. Also had the serpentine belt replaced at the same time. 
Apr 2013

67260 mi

C $380
Passenger side front wheel bearing had to be replaced. 
Jun 2013

68820 mi

C $200
The check engine light came on, the code was P0455. It turned out to be the evaporative cannister solenoid. 
May 2014

73160 mi

C $280
Rear driveshaft front ujoint replaced. 
Sep 2014

74400 mi

C $420
The evap canister control valve quit working, and was causing the CEL to light.  Had the inner tie rods replaced at the same time. 
Feb 2015

76880 mi

C $400
The air fuel mixture sensor on the passenger side caused codes, and had to be replaced. 
Sep 2015

78740 mi

C $800
Replaced all four rotors and pads, fixed sticking calipers. 
Sep 2016

83080 mi

C $955
Front coil spring broke, replaced. OEM exhaust system replaced. 
Sep 2017

89280 mi

C $1600
One front strut and both rear shocks had to be replaced. One lower ball joint had to be replaced. Rad was leaking near the bottom, above the transmission oil portion of the rad. Rad replaced. 
Jun 2018

91760 mi

C $185
Front right brake line corroded and leaked. 
Nissan Xterra in District of Columbia, United States
Feb 2010 - Jan 2014
Jul 2011

67000 mi

US $1600
complete transmission failure, caused by failure of cooling system, that backflowed and corroded the transmission 
Nissan Xterra in District of Columbia, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2011
Nov 2011

140800 mi

US $1000
Radiator leaking and radiator fan belt auto tensioner bearing burnt 
Nissan Xterra in Michigan, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Jan 2012

95000 mi
Air was caught in cooling system causing a no heat at idle problem. Had to "burp" cooling system and add fluid. 
Apr 2012

96200 mi

US $200
Replaced u-joint on rear driveshaft 
Nissan Xterra in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2010 - Feb 2022
Nov 2010

106000 mi

US $200
Heater blower motor and switch were replaced 
Dec 2010

108000 mi
Driver power window stuck down, rear passenger window stuck down. Power window tracks and motors replaced. 
Jun 2011

116000 mi

US $400
Front wheelbearings replaced as pair. Sparkplugs and filters replaced.  
Sep 2011

120000 mi

US $400
Both front u-joints replaced because of significant vibration between 40-60 mph. 
Jul 2012

133500 mi

US $300
Front wheel bearing and link replaced due to Front end shake 
Jan 2013

140000 mi

US $2500
Transmission solenoid replaced. Vehicle would not shift into any gears other than 4 or 5 
Feb 2013

140800 mi

US $800
U joint and drive shaft replaced 
Apr 2013

142500 mi

US $500
Another driveshaft replaced 
May 2014

159300 mi

US $550
Fuel pump replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2011
Sep 2010

55000 mi
Need to get FSU replaced, item not on recall list yet. 
Apr 2011

58000 mi

US $600
wiring corrosion in factory trailer wiring from improper testing by someone. Turn signals and brake lights did not work in trailer. 600 bucks, we'll see if it works. 
Aug 2011

67000 mi

US $300
Ujoints on the front drive shaft went out. 
Nissan Xterra in Nevada, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2012
Feb 2009

40000 mi

US $200
Replaced Leaking Strut/Shock 
Oct 2010

57000 mi

US $350
Rear axle seal on drivers side of vehicle had started leaking. Replaced axle seal. 
Jan 2012

69000 mi

US $775
Motor for air blend door broke and had to be replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in Nevada, United States
Feb 2010 - Apr 2015
Mar 2010

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 
Oct 2012

109800 mi

US $150
Right wheel bearing was failing. I replaced it. 
Dec 2012

113000 mi

US $60
Right bank cam shaft sensor failed. I replaced it. 
Apr 2013

117800 mi

US $145
Other wheel bearing is failing. I replaced it. 
Sep 2013

127000 mi

US $200
One rear axle bearing was failing. I replaced both of them 
Mar 2014

135000 mi

US $70
I replaced the Camshaft position sensor again. After just over 1 1/2 years, it failed again. 
Apr 2014

135800 mi

US $100
I replaced a both front wheel bearing assemblies just over 1 year ago. The front right has already failed. 
Apr 2015

153000 mi
The transmission started vibrating in a certain gear and power load. Then recently, it threw a check engine code for a trans valve/sensor failing and locked in that gear. It has had the vibration for about a year. I also had planned to replace the front struts/shocks along with ball joints and axles, as they were worn too. 
Nissan Xterra in Washington, United States
Feb 2010 - Nov 2014
Mar 2010

63000 mi

US $5500
Radiator had internal failure causing ATF and anti freeze to mix. Destroyed transmission. Had at dealer at 59k and they said all was fine. Now out of warranty, they said Too Bad. 
Feb 2011

81000 mi
Also replaced transmission and reimbursed me $5500 for earlier replacements. 
Jun 2011

84000 mi

US $1100
Fuel sending unit failed Front propeller shaft replaced Bad u joints and spline 
Aug 2013

112000 mi

US $1903
Front differential was replaced. 
Sep 2014

126000 mi

US $1000
Bad cat 
Nov 2014

126000 mi

US $1300
Broken motor mounts 
Nissan Xterra in South Carolina, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

328000 mi

US $500
Timing chain system and cooling system were updated. 
Nissan Xterra in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2010 - Apr 2017
Aug 2010

65000 mi

US $577
rear differential cover was leaking, removed, resealed. transmission fluid replaced and oil change done 
Aug 2011

72000 mi
rumble in transmission at high gears, coolanttrans fluid intermixed. radiator and transmission replaced under recent extended warranty on radiator offered by Nissan. Repairs estimated at $5500 
Dec 2012

84000 mi

US $47
windshield washer tank was cracked and leaking, replaced with part from junkyard 
Mar 2015

102000 mi

US $62
oil pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced 
Oct 2015

106300 mi

US $740
rear axle seals were leaking and needed to be replaced for the 2nd time, first at 60k 
Jun 2016

113000 mi

US $220
replaced oil sender sensor as previous sensor would read low oil pressure causing light to come on 
Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

128000 mi

US $175
Replaced brakes with aftermarket performance parts 
Nissan Xterra in Nevada, United States
- Sep 2010
Sep 2010

58000 mi

US $380
Fuel sending unit had to be replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017

126000 mi

US $425
Fuel Sending Unit replaced 
Feb 2017

126745 mi

US $225
Replace oil pressure sending unit Rear brakes worn from normal use; rotors resurfaced and pads replaced 
Jun 2017

130623 mi

US $138
Leaking transmission cooler line replaced; pan removed and filter cleaned; ATF drained and replaced 
Nissan Xterra in Idaho, United States
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Oct 2016

130000 mi

US $320
The xterra had random computer issues, lots of main electrical harness connection issues, communication errors, my (U1000 codes I believe), the trans computer kicking out, and the trans dash lights flashing. After much research, there was recall for a faulty relay on the main power board (IPDM board) which led me to discover the early generation IPDM boards had enough issues that nissan completely re-engineered the IPDM board but not enough problems to recall it. SO IF YOU HAVE A WHITE FUSE BOARD NEXT TO THE BATTERY REPLACE IT WITH THE NEW BLACK REPLACEMENT BOARD. Install is easy, disconnect the battery, pop the cover off, carefully unplug all the 7 or so car harness plugs, unclip the two clips retaining the board in the box and slide out the old. In with the new board install it as the old one came out. 
Apr 2017

135000 mi

US $650
The xterra would crank but not start, the battery terminal was loose so the computer was getting a poor signal. This led to the dealership failure to identify the actual problem, and instead diagnosed it as a pump failure, so this costed me the effort to drop the tank and replace a perfectly good fuel pump unit. 
Nissan Xterra in Maryland, United States
Feb 2017 - May 2022
Apr 2017

112000 mi

US $1400
Ignition coil replacement 
Nissan Xterra in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

48000 mi

US $750
Stock rear leaf springs too weak and collapsed 
Sep 2010

48000 mi

US $2000
Rear Differential exploded. 4 spider gear M205 differential design flaw. Warranty first refused until Nissan threatened with legal action. Successful repair using a non-Nissan replacement carrier. 
Nissan Xterra in Washington, United States
Jul 2016 - Jul 2019
Apr 2018

127000 mi

US $200
ECM Relay Blew, Transmission needed to be flushed, FSU replaced along with Fuel pump,  front anti roll bar bushings replaced. 
Apr 2019

143000 mi

US $300
Tie rods & shocks, sway bar bushings, alignment. 
Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

75000 mi

US $250
Serpentine belt came off while going through large puddle. Serpentine belt tensioner found to be weak. 
Nissan Xterra in Maryland, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2016

114600 mi

US $1800
Brake Rotors and Calipers had rusted and warped. Major pulsing when using brakes. Front and rear had to be replaced. 
May 2017

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. 
Nissan Xterra in Kentucky, United States
Mar 2012 - Oct 2016
Apr 2012

104300 mi

US $850
Radiator failed, leaked in transmission. Transmission was flushed, and radiator + assembly was replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in New York, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2021
Jul 2012

74000 mi
Oil pressure sensor topped working. 
Mar 2013

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 Fuel gauge sender replaced. 
Oct 2014

90700 mi

US $382
Fuel level sender replaced by local shop. Check engine light active so truck would not pass inspection without the repair. 
Jun 2016

101000 mi

US $440
Camshaft sensors replaced after stalling while driving 
Feb 2018

108000 mi

US $300
brake and rotors 
Nissan Xterra in Florida, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011

56000 mi

US $950
Replaced evaporator can & sensor Along with some required maintenance 
Mar 2012

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. 
Dec 2012

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. 
Mar 2013

67000 mi

US $1657
replaced front drive shaft u-joint Replaced Left & Right Side Engine mounts Replaced Oil Cooler O-Ring 
Oct 2013

74000 mi
Rear differential cover leaking Replaced front U-joint Water found in the transmission. Replaced radiator & flushed system to see if it corrected problem (this involved the class action suit on Xterra's). Transmission failed and was then replaced. $2500 my portion per class action suit. 
Nissan Xterra in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
Jan 2013

129000 mi

US $1500
all four rotors replaced as well as new pads. Rear rotors and pads only had 20,000mi on them. Front right wheel hub replaced as well. 
Nissan Xterra in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

115000 mi

US $2000
Sudden, electrical failure. Was stuck in limp mode, check engine light came on. Valve body replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in Iowa, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2015
Jul 2013

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. 
Oct 2013

125200 mi

US $200
Front Drivers side door actuator. Clicking remote or door unlock/lock button did not work. Door lock still worked with manual key. 

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2005 Nissan Xterra 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Nissan Xterra in Georgia, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

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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2015 Nissan Xterra Repair Histories

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