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Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 557 repairs.
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Nissan Xterra other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (76%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

43000 mi

US $40
Under the clutch there is a button that indicates the clutch is down to allow you to start the vehicle. It broke. $40 to fix 

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2012 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

34100 mi Driver Side Lock Tab replacement 

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2011 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

10000 mi The hydraulic level lost its power to lift the tailgate. A new one was replaced under warranty. 

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2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

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2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

29600 mi Driver-side, front step rail hanger, rust, replaced under warranty. 
20500 mi Interior driver door manual lock did not work. 

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2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

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

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2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

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. 
34000 mi 3 wheel studs sheared off on the passenger front side. 
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. 
30700 mi Rear hatch struts replaced under warranty. 

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2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

101000 mi

US $750
Also had to replace wiper nozzles as they got clogged. 
88000 mi

US $14000
rear struts for hatch replaced, 100 dollars to fix rear hatch wiper system would not spray water for cleaning. had to replace part. 35 dollars 

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2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

104000 mi

US $204
Door mechanism failed, right rear door. Door would not open. Mechanism module replaced. Driver's side rear door mechanism started to fail; became difficult to open from the outside, would not open from the inside. Door latch mechanism replaced. 
32000 mi Warranty replacement of two broken lug bolts in right rear wheel. 

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2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

60000 mi The rock guard under the engine bay had lost two of the four bolts holding it to the chassis. I noticed it when stopped for fuel and took it to the nearest dealer. The dealer assessed the situation, replaced the bolts with no charge. 
57040 mi

C $30
Rear hutch struts got weak - replaced with aftermarket. 
74000 mi

US $200
Left rear door window shattered, possibly due to heat. Replaced with OEM parts, no problems other than difficult door seal removal/replacement. 

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2005 Nissan Xterra

Engine not specified

68000 mi Tailgate struts needed to be replaced. 

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2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

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

84000 mi

US $47
windshield washer tank was cracked and leaking, replaced with part from junkyard 

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2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV

143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

52787 mi

US $20
Interior passenger back seat headliner handgrab. 

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