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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%)
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- 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 105 repairs.
2006 Nissan Xterra transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 122000 mi US $224 |
U joints on front drive shaft were replaced |
| 127000 mi US $2000 |
New clutch, new flywheel, throwout bearing, and main seal |
| 159000 mi US $2000 |
Rear half-axles were replaced because differential fluid was leaking out past the seals, as per Nissan TSB. |
| 126000 mi US $80 |
Neutral position sensor needed to be replaced, as cruise control would not hold speed |
| 163800 mi US $2000 |
New flywheel, clutch, and bearing |
| 116700 mi US $400 |
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 |
| 136000 mi US $200 |
U-joints worn and required replacing due to off road use. |
| 47000 mi | Transfer case leak at rear pinion seal. Repaired and refilled under Powertrain Warranty. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 258000 mi US $400 |
Changed shifter cable |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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 |
| 122000 mi US $122 |
Front two ujoints needed to be replaced. Replaced them with greaseable ujoints. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
Leak in Differential cover seal |
| 144000 mi US $450 |
Replaced rear drive shaft. It was worn and causing the car to shake at high speeds |
| 56000 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. |
| 67500 mi | The rear axle is leaking fluid at the driver side seal. The dealer recommended replacing the axle shaft and associated seal. |
| 69000 mi US $870 |
The rear axle is leaking fluid at the driver side seal. The dealer recommended replacing the axle shaft and associated seal. |
| 81000 mi US $3000 |
The rear differential bearing failed and created a noticeable vibration. The rear differential was replaced. |
| 61600 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. |
| 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. |
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