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%)

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2003 Nissan Xterra electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (33%)

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2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

153140 mi

C $200
Vehicle would not start - replaced starter 
151590 mi

C $100
The starter was replaced last year. Truck still does not start at times. New ground wire was installed. 

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2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

112000 mi

US $120
AC hose failed - very common on xterras. Replaced a hose and recharged the system. 
133000 mi

US $133
starter started to fail - very slow cranking even with a fresh battery. Barely made it home so tow was not needed. 

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2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

156000 mi The speedometer reads very low, but the odometer seems correct. Doesnt' happen all the time, but sometimes we can be traveling 60MPH and the speedometer reads 26-29 MPH. When starting the car, we turn the key to the ignition and wait for the bell, before engaging the starter, it will sometimes return to correct reading. Wondering what's up. 
159000 mi All I did was tighten a few grounds, but I didn't find any corroded or loose. The speedometer seems to register perfectly now. I sure am a good mechanic.. no... great. 

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2003 Nissan Xterra Electrical Problems

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