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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 127 repairs.
2005 Nissan Xterra transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (12%)
$1000 - $2499 (32%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 165000 mi US $3000 |
New clutch and flywheel. The lining wore out and the flywheel warped. |
| 175000 mi US $2000 |
Clutch replaced |
| 190000 mi US $1100 |
Rear differential rebuilt |
| 66000 mi US $1400 |
Drive shaft and ball bearing replacement. |
| 58000 mi US $930 |
Leaks in the center and rear differentials were fixed, nearly all labor and fluids that needed to be replaced. |
| 25 mi US $350 |
Driveshaft had to be replaced |
2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 96200 mi US $200 |
Replaced u-joint on rear driveshaft |
| 67000 mi US $1657 |
replaced front drive shaft u-joint |
| 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. |
| 130623 mi US $138 |
Leaking transmission cooler line replaced; pan removed and filter cleaned; ATF drained and replaced |
| 115000 mi US $2000 |
Sudden, electrical failure. Was stuck in limp mode, check engine light came on. Valve body replaced. |
| 67000 mi US $300 |
Ujoints on the front drive shaft went out. |
| 67000 mi US $1600 |
complete transmission failure, caused by failure of cooling system, that backflowed and corroded the transmission |
| 57000 mi US $350 |
Rear axle seal on drivers side of vehicle had started leaking. Replaced axle seal. |
| 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. |
| 81000 mi | Also replaced transmission and reimbursed me $5500 for earlier replacements. |
| 84000 mi US $1100 |
Front propeller shaft replaced Bad u joints and spline |
| 112000 mi US $1903 |
Front differential was replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $200 |
One rear axle bearing was failing. I replaced both of them |
| 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. |
| 73160 mi C $280 |
Rear driveshaft front ujoint replaced. |
| 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. |
| 65000 mi US $577 |
rear differential cover was leaking, removed, resealed. transmission fluid replaced and oil change done |
| 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 |
| 106300 mi US $740 |
rear axle seals were leaking and needed to be replaced for the 2nd time, first at 60k |
| 120000 mi US $400 |
Both front u-joints replaced because of significant vibration between 40-60 mph. |
| 140000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission solenoid replaced. Vehicle would not shift into any gears other than 4 or 5 |
| 140800 mi US $800 |
U joint and drive shaft replaced |
| 142500 mi US $500 |
Another driveshaft replaced |
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