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2008 Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (9%)

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2008 Nissan Xterra repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Nissan Xterra

Engine not specified

Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

78000 mi
Gas tank fuel vapor outlet in rear wheel well clogged with dirt 

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2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

79500 mi

US $550
Clutch 
Nissan Xterra in Kansas, United States
Aug 2009 - Sep 2014
Mar 2009

15000 mi
Windshield washer nozzles cracked due to cheap quality anit freeze from the dealer (Alabama doesn't expect it to freeze) 
Apr 2011

54000 mi

US $81
Adjusted the emergency brake pads which had not been holding the vehicle. 
Nissan Xterra in Michigan, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2013
Sep 2011

52000 mi
Rear right axle seal leaking.  
Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011

92000 mi

US $100
CV boot on rear drive shaft tore and leaked grease. Drive shaft replaced under extended warranty. 
Jul 2012

105500 mi

US $123
Fan clutch failed and engine was running a little hotter than normal. I replaced the fan clutch myself. 
Jun 2013

120000 mi

US $200
Broken ABS wires on both front wheels. 
Dec 2014

130000 mi

US $56
Fan clutch failed. Replaced fan clutch myself, all good. 
Aug 2015

138000 mi

US $1100
Damage was caused by owner off roading vehicle. Rear pinion bearings went bad. Replaced all bearings, gears, and seals in rear axle. 
Jun 2016

148000 mi

US $97
Vent control valve on evap canister quit working and service engine light came on. Replaced valve myself. 
Aug 2016

148900 mi
ABS warning light was on. Replaced right rear ABS sensor. Gas gauge fluctuated then quit working. Replaced fuel level sending unit. 
Feb 2017

154000 mi

US $148
Cooling fan bracket bearing went bad and fan fell off, cracked blades of fan. Replaced fan bracket and fan. 
Jun 2017

163000 mi

US $160
Code for a bad catalytic converter on passenger side came up. Replaced converter myself. 

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2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015

62000 mi

US $260
Replaced tire pressure monitors to keep light from staying on. Had light reset several times. No code on any so all were replaced. Fixed problem. Not a big deal at all. 

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2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

179000 mi

US $1500
Rear differential ring and pinion gears worn. Replaced rear axle with one I supplied. 
May 2022

180000 mi

US $700
Replace rear shocks and springs 
Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2014 - Mar 2021
Oct 2014

118420 mi

C $200
TPMS Light On 
Jun 2015

128340 mi

C $500
lower control arm bushings worn out. replaced. 
Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

77500 mi

C $600
Replaced rear axle seals and bearings. 
Nissan Xterra in Alabama, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013

34000 mi
3 wheel studs sheared off on the passenger front side. 
Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States
- Mar 2009
Mar 2009

15000 mi
Alternator Replaced, Under Warranty. 
Nissan Xterra in Ohio, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2012

79300 mi

US $350
Rear axle assembly (rear diff and axle shafts) failure. Nissan motor replaced the entire rear axle assembly. I had to pay for the labor to install and 2 days of a car rental. My truck was 18k outside of warranty. Repair normally cost 2300.00. 
Dec 2012

97000 mi

US $800
Both front wheel bearings replaced.$800.00 for that and another 400.00 for transmission,radiator and brake fluid replacement 
Apr 2013

103300 mi

US $1600
timing chain and guide/spark plugs were replaced during this trip as well.Timing chain and tensioner are common problems on the vq40 engine 
Nov 2013

119300 mi

US $175
New drivers side tie rod end 
Mar 2015

165000 mi

US $1200
all fluids replaced, transmission,front differential,transfer case and brake.repaired a small oil leak on the passenger side valve cover. Front end alignment and tire rotation 
Dec 2015

188000 mi

US $500
New radiator 
Jul 2016

198700 mi

US $2500
Both lower control arms New rear pinion seal and differential vent New main drive belt New front and rear sway bar links 
Sep 2016

202000 mi

US $150
Bank 2 on sensors replaced 
Dec 2016

203000 mi

US $135
Dead battery 
Sep 2017

213000 mi

US $60
HVAC blower motor. 5 screws and a few pieces of trim...done 
Jan 2022

241000 mi
Rear shock was leaking and needed 2 new rear stabilizer links Passenger front and rear cats were replaced Had a check engine light for a p0430 
Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 TPMS sensor failed 
Nissan Xterra in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2022
Oct 2011

40500 mi

US $36
Both front windscreen washer jets had cracked in half making them spray out into empty space, only half the fluid hitting the screen. 
Nissan Xterra in Alabama, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012

73000 mi

US $80
Gearbox mount was broken. 
Jan 2013

76000 mi

US $300
Engine mounts needed replacing on both sides. 
Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012

42567 mi
Still not completed, but TPMS is malfunctioning, might be off road damage, but that should be expected with an off road truck. Will have the code pulled and report more later. 
May 2012

42967 mi
TPMS issues, have not repaired. Most likely caused by the shop that put the new tires on it.  
Nissan Xterra in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
Dec 2013

63240 mi

C $935
wheel bearings in front worn. Have to replace the hub and did the front brakes and rotors at the same time. 
Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2016
Jul 2012

89300 mi

US $210
rear axle seals leaking, emergency brake failed from oil from seals 
Nissan Xterra in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013

115000 mi

US $200
Loss of heat when not moving 

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2008 Nissan Xterra Repair Histories

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