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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 106 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
| 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 201388000 miUS $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 201389000 miUS $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 201489000 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
| Nissan Xterra in Oregon, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201574000 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 Wisconsin, United States Jan 2016 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Feb 2016135200 miUS $1400 | New upper and lower ball joints | ||
| Nov 2016150000 miUS $800 | Alternator bearings failed. Pins holding interior liftgate cover failed causing squeaking. | ||
| Mar 2017160000 miUS $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 2017155000 miUS $1500 | Left front wheel bearing failed New front pads and rotors | ||
| Aug 2017165000 miUS $3000 | New clutch and flywheel. The lining wore out and the flywheel warped. | ||
| Jul 2018175000 miUS $800 | Bad wheel bearing New pads and rotors | ||
| Aug 2018175000 miUS $2000 | Clutch replaced | ||
| Feb 2019190000 miUS $1100 | Rear differential rebuilt | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202025 miUS $350 | Driveshaft had to be replaced | ||
| Feb 2022123000 mi | Replaced O2 sensors | ||
| Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011113460 miC $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 California, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201358000 miUS $930 | Leaks in the center and rear differentials were fixed, nearly all labor and fluids that needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States Feb 2007 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Oct 200722000 mi | Oil pressure always reads high. Dealer replaced pressure switch under warranty, no charge. | ||
| Jun 201048510 miUS $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 201248000 miUS $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 Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201066000 miUS $1400 | Drive shaft and ball bearing replacement. | ||
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 201497000 mi | changed fuel gauge sending unit in tank | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Tennessee, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013155000 miUS $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
| Nissan Xterra in Minnesota, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016115000 miUS $2000 | Sudden, electrical failure. Was stuck in limp mode, check engine light came on. Valve body replaced. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Maryland, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2016114600 miUS $1800 | Brake Rotors and Calipers had rusted and warped. Major pulsing when using brakes. Front and rear had to be replaced. | ||
| May 2017124000 miUS $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 California, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017126000 miUS $425 | Fuel Sending Unit replaced | ||
| Feb 2017126745 miUS $225 | Replace oil pressure sending unit Rear brakes worn from normal use; rotors resurfaced and pads replaced | ||
| Jun 2017130623 miUS $138 | Leaking transmission cooler line replaced; pan removed and filter cleaned; ATF drained and replaced | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Washington, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Apr 2018127000 miUS $200 | ECM Relay Blew, Transmission needed to be flushed, FSU replaced along with Fuel pump, front anti roll bar bushings replaced. | ||
| Apr 2019143000 miUS $300 | Tie rods & shocks, sway bar bushings, alignment. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018128000 miUS $175 | Replaced brakes with aftermarket performance parts | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Maryland, United States Feb 2017 - May 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017112000 miUS $1400 | Ignition coil replacement | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Idaho, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 2016130000 miUS $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 2017135000 miUS $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 Iowa, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jul 2013118300 miUS $35 | Replaced HEATER PIPING - TUBE-WATER HEATER heater piping -tube water heater part number 92412EA200 Plastic at heater core connection was cracked. | ||
| Oct 2013125200 miUS $200 | Front Drivers side door actuator. Clicking remote or door unlock/lock button did not work. Door lock still worked with manual key. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Nevada, United States - Sep 2010 | |||
| Sep 201058000 miUS $380 | Fuel sending unit had to be replaced. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201675000 miUS $250 | Serpentine belt came off while going through large puddle. Serpentine belt tensioner found to be weak. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Kentucky, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Apr 2012104300 miUS $850 | Radiator failed, leaked in transmission. Transmission was flushed, and radiator + assembly was replaced. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in South Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015328000 miUS $500 | Timing chain system and cooling system were updated. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in New Brunswick, Canada Mar 2010 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Nov 201047740 mi | Fuel sending unit not working correctly. Replaced under Nissan extended warranty. | ||
| Dec 201048980 miC $300 | Driver's side front wheel bearing had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201153940 miC $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 201261380 miC $250 | Idler puller bearing had to be replaced. Also had the serpentine belt replaced at the same time. | ||
| Apr 201367260 miC $380 | Passenger side front wheel bearing had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201368820 miC $200 | The check engine light came on, the code was P0455. It turned out to be the evaporative cannister solenoid. | ||
| May 201473160 miC $280 | Rear driveshaft front ujoint replaced. | ||
| Sep 201474400 miC $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 201576880 miC $400 | The air fuel mixture sensor on the passenger side caused codes, and had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201578740 miC $800 | Replaced all four rotors and pads, fixed sticking calipers. | ||
| Sep 201683080 miC $955 | Front coil spring broke, replaced. OEM exhaust system replaced. | ||
| Sep 201789280 miC $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 201891760 miC $185 | Front right brake line corroded and leaked. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Connecticut, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201065000 miUS $577 | rear differential cover was leaking, removed, resealed. transmission fluid replaced and oil change done | ||
| Aug 201172000 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 201284000 miUS $47 | windshield washer tank was cracked and leaking, replaced with part from junkyard | ||
| Mar 2015102000 miUS $62 | oil pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced | ||
| Oct 2015106300 miUS $740 | rear axle seals were leaking and needed to be replaced for the 2nd time, first at 60k | ||
| Jun 2016113000 miUS $220 | replaced oil sender sensor as previous sensor would read low oil pressure causing light to come on | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Nevada, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 201069000 miUS $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 2012109800 miUS $150 | Right wheel bearing was failing. I replaced it. | ||
| Dec 2012113000 miUS $60 | Right bank cam shaft sensor failed. I replaced it. | ||
| Apr 2013117800 miUS $145 | Other wheel bearing is failing. I replaced it. | ||
| Sep 2013127000 miUS $200 | One rear axle bearing was failing. I replaced both of them | ||
| Mar 2014135000 miUS $70 | I replaced the Camshaft position sensor again. After just over 1 1/2 years, it failed again. | ||
| Apr 2014135800 miUS $100 | I replaced a both front wheel bearing assemblies just over 1 year ago. The front right has already failed. | ||
| Apr 2015153000 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 District of Columbia, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jul 201167000 miUS $1600 | complete transmission failure, caused by failure of cooling system, that backflowed and corroded the transmission | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Mar 201063000 miUS $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 201181000 mi | Also replaced transmission and reimbursed me $5500 for earlier replacements. | ||
| Jun 201184000 miUS $1100 | Fuel sending unit failed Front propeller shaft replaced Bad u joints and spline | ||
| Aug 2013112000 miUS $1903 | Front differential was replaced. | ||
| Sep 2014126000 miUS $1000 | Bad cat | ||
| Nov 2014126000 miUS $1300 | Broken motor mounts | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Nevada, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Feb 200940000 miUS $200 | Replaced Leaking Strut/Shock | ||
| Oct 201057000 miUS $350 | Rear axle seal on drivers side of vehicle had started leaking. Replaced axle seal. | ||
| Jan 201269000 miUS $775 | Motor for air blend door broke and had to be replaced. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 201055000 mi | Need to get FSU replaced, item not on recall list yet. | ||
| Apr 201158000 miUS $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 201167000 miUS $300 | Ujoints on the front drive shaft went out. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Minnesota, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Nov 2010106000 miUS $200 | Heater blower motor and switch were replaced | ||
| Dec 2010108000 mi | Driver power window stuck down, rear passenger window stuck down. Power window tracks and motors replaced. | ||
| Jun 2011116000 miUS $400 | Front wheelbearings replaced as pair. Sparkplugs and filters replaced. | ||
| Sep 2011120000 miUS $400 | Both front u-joints replaced because of significant vibration between 40-60 mph. | ||
| Jul 2012133500 miUS $300 | Front wheel bearing and link replaced due to Front end shake | ||
| Jan 2013140000 miUS $2500 | Transmission solenoid replaced. Vehicle would not shift into any gears other than 4 or 5 | ||
| Feb 2013140800 miUS $800 | U joint and drive shaft replaced | ||
| Apr 2013142500 miUS $500 | Another driveshaft replaced | ||
| May 2014159300 miUS $550 | Fuel pump replaced. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Jul 201274000 mi | Oil pressure sensor topped working. | ||
| Mar 201379000 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 201490700 miUS $382 | Fuel level sender replaced by local shop. Check engine light active so truck would not pass inspection without the repair. | ||
| Jun 2016101000 miUS $440 | Camshaft sensors replaced after stalling while driving | ||
| Feb 2018108000 miUS $300 | brake and rotors | ||
| Nissan Xterra in New Mexico, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201048000 miUS $750 | Stock rear leaf springs too weak and collapsed | ||
| Sep 201048000 miUS $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 New York, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013129000 miUS $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 Florida, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201156000 miUS $950 | Replaced evaporator can & sensor Along with some required maintenance | ||
| Mar 201262000 miUS $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 201265000 miUS $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 201367000 miUS $1657 | replaced front drive shaft u-joint Replaced Left & Right Side Engine mounts Replaced Oil Cooler O-Ring | ||
| Oct 201374000 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 Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 201295000 mi | Air was caught in cooling system causing a no heat at idle problem. Had to "burp" cooling system and add fluid. | ||
| Apr 201296200 miUS $200 | Replaced u-joint on rear driveshaft | ||
| Nissan Xterra in District of Columbia, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 2011140800 miUS $1000 | Radiator leaking and radiator fan belt auto tensioner bearing burnt | ||
2005 Nissan Xterra 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Nissan Xterra in Georgia, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201296000 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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