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2006 Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 105 repairs.
2006 Nissan Xterra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Nissan Xterra
Engine not specified
| 55000 mi US $500 |
Fuel system repair |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 141000 mi | Replaced IPDM relay under factory recall after the car had experienced several misfires. |
| 159000 mi US $800 |
Catalytic converter replacement |
| 109300 mi US $65 |
In for 100000 service and the idler pulley needed to be replaced as well |
| 118000 mi US $1200 |
Replace passenger front cat. |
| 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. |
| 40124 mi US $250 |
Replaced fuel level sensor |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 202500 mi US $475 |
Valve cover gaskets Change spark plugs |
| 258000 mi US $400 |
Replace crankshaft position sensor |
| 167300 mi US $1200 |
Oil leaking out of several gaskets |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 52700 mi C $65 |
Belt tensioner was making noises, replaces tensioner and belt. |
| 95000 mi US $400 |
Diagnose and replace camshaft position sensor |
| 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. |
| 253000 mi US $1100 |
e-valve kit replaced, removed stones from wheel cap that caused squealing. |
| 40000 mi | Radiator cracked; was repaired under recall. No charge. |
| 56000 mi US $1700 |
Secondary timing chain needed replacement |
| 28000 mi | Drive belt tensioner became loose. It was replaced under warranty. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 74500 mi US $500 |
The camshaft timing sensor failed. |
| 83200 mi US $200 |
ECU Module replaced. Covered under emissions warranty. Had to pay to have keys re-programmed. |
| 62000 mi US $50 |
The truck was in to check out a bad ABS sensor. |
| 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??? |
| 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. |
| 102000 mi US $500 |
Noticed small leak, had radiator replaced |
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