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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%)
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Chart based on 557 repairs.
Nissan Xterra suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (11%)
Chart based on 85 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 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 47120 mi C $250 |
Rear shocks replaced DIY |
| 55000 mi US $800 |
Broken front shock mount, front shocks worn out after less than 60k miles. Suspension clunk continues even after repair. |
| 70000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear shocks. Flipped all four tires around on the rims due to excessive wear on outside of tire. Alignment. |
| 37000 mi | Rattle from rear upon acceleration |
| 40920 mi C $100 |
Squeaky rear shock absorber |
2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 78740 mi | Steering became wobbly and heavy over the span of about 2-3 weeks... Took it in to my workshop and they topped up the steering fluid which was quite low. Immediately noticed was much better!! Wobble gone and steering back to normal. |
| 86800 mi ¤6000 |
Steering started wobbling again, turns out one of the support rods was fractured and causing the wobbles. Whole steering subsystem was replaced. Car feels very sturdy now and no more wobbles. |
2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 180000 mi US $700 |
Replace rear shocks and springs |
| 128340 mi C $500 |
lower control arm bushings worn out. replaced. |
| 97000 mi US $800 |
Both front wheel bearings replaced.$800.00 for that and another 400.00 for transmission,radiator and brake fluid replacement |
| 119300 mi US $175 |
New drivers side tie rod end |
| 198700 mi US $2500 |
Both lower control arms New front and rear sway bar links |
| 241000 mi | Rear shock was leaking and needed 2 new rear stabilizer links |
| 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. |
2007 Nissan Xterra
Engine not specified
| 77000 mi US $360 |
New grit and rear shocks |
2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 135000 mi US $700 |
whining/grinding noise present; suspected wheel bearing issues. Shop replaced two bearings but did not fix the noise. |
2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 74800 mi US $595 |
Lower control arm driver side. Bushings and ball joint included |
| 83000 mi US $510 |
Passenger side lower control arm and bushings |
| 109300 mi US $750 |
Noisy strut, had to change both out. |
2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 73040 mi C $1200 |
Replaced driver and passenger hubs after significant noise was heard from driver side |
| 74700 mi US $980 |
Front bearings simply wore out and needed to be replaced. I have never had bearings fail before and have owned ~12 vehicles and drive them to high mileage. Called to suggests brakes be done, but looked OK to me prior to drop off! |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 175000 mi US $1200 |
Cracked and flat rear leaf springs, replace all suspension and bushings. |
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
Rear Axle Bearings/Seals, Rotors, Backing Plates, Pads, New Breather in Diff/Fluid Service. |
| 87000 mi US $800 |
New Struts/Shocks |
| 109500 mi US $750 |
Ball joints on both lower control arms worn, replaced with upgraded aftermarket LCAs. Lower control arm mounting bolts seized, penetrating oil and torch failed - had to be sawed off. |
| 122800 mi US $800 |
Lower control arm ball joints failed. Replaced both lower control arms with aftermarket. |
| 137000 mi US $315 |
Front left wheel bearing failed. Replaced hub assembly. |
| 200444 mi US $750 |
Both front lower control arms - remove and replace with new parts. Front shock leaking, remove both, sent for rebuilding at RadFlo, reinstall Passenger front bearing shows excessive play and grinding, remove and replace. Perform alignment. |
| 196000 mi US $300 |
Replaced tie rod end |
| 196000 mi US $300 |
New ball joints on aftermarket UCAs, alignment |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 97000 mi | Loose Bearing(s) in back, may require new axles |
| 161000 mi US $250 |
Front right wheel bearing was going bad, got it replaced before it failed. All other suspension components were checked out and were cleared for continued operation. |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 54000 mi US $1200 |
Right front wheel bearing. |
| 258000 mi US $600 |
wheel bearing replacement |
| 133000 mi US $331 |
Passenger side tie rod replaced |
| 137000 mi US $331 |
Driver side tie rod end. |
| 71920 mi C $3500 |
Steering column was loose and swayed back and forth sideways. |
| 84200 mi US $200 |
Broken sway link - both replaced. |
2005 Nissan Xterra
Engine not specified
| 89000 mi US $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 |
2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 135200 mi US $1400 |
New upper and lower ball joints |
| 155000 mi US $1500 |
Left front wheel bearing failed |
| 175000 mi US $800 |
Bad wheel bearing |
2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 127000 mi US $200 |
front anti roll bar bushings replaced. |
| 143000 mi US $300 |
Tie rods & shocks, sway bar bushings, alignment. |
| 109800 mi US $150 |
Right wheel bearing was failing. I replaced it. |
| 117800 mi US $145 |
Other wheel bearing is failing. I replaced it. |
| 135800 mi US $100 |
I replaced a both front wheel bearing assemblies just over 1 year ago. The front right has already failed. |
| 153000 mi | I also had planned to replace the front struts/shocks along with ball joints and axles, as they were worn too. |
| 129000 mi US $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. |
| 48000 mi US $750 |
Stock rear leaf springs too weak and collapsed |
| 40000 mi US $200 |
Replaced Leaking Strut/Shock |
| 48980 mi C $300 |
Driver's side front wheel bearing had to be replaced. |
| 53940 mi C $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. |
| 67260 mi C $380 |
Passenger side front wheel bearing had to be replaced. |
| 74400 mi C $420 |
Had the inner tie rods replaced at the same time. |
| 83080 mi C $955 |
Front coil spring broke, replaced. |
| 89280 mi C $1600 |
One front strut and both rear shocks had to be replaced. One lower ball joint had to be replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $400 |
Front wheelbearings replaced as pair. Sparkplugs and filters replaced. |
| 133500 mi US $300 |
Front wheel bearing and link replaced due to Front end shake |
2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 52955 mi US $150 |
Replaced steering idler arm with Moog premium arm and added aftermarket brace. |
2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 107700 mi US $350 |
Power steering leak. |
2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 126300 mi US $600 |
Both lower ball joints failed. Replaced both lower control arms and bushings. |
2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
supercharged 210hp 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 186000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced ball joints, lower A-arms, rear leaf springs and re-indexed torsion bars. First alignment ever done. |
2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 74000 mi US $200 |
Torsen bar broke. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 212000 mi US $55 |
Shocks were rusty and would not pass inspection. Changed rear shocks. Rides a lot better now and ride height has increased Front shocks will not pass inspection. Need to be replaced |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 123000 mi US $900 |
shocks, $400 (bilstein) |
| 93000 mi US $60 |
Power Steering Leak. Replaced hoses that connect to resevoir |
| 107000 mi US $100 |
replaced two power steering hoses |
| 148000 mi US $200 |
replaced 4 shocks and tires w alignment |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 133000 mi US $127 |
Front Sway bar links replaced. |
| 153000 mi US $1600 |
Lower ball joints, upper control arm |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 140000 mi US $200 |
New shocks. Repair complete. |
2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 193000 mi US $250 |
replaced all 4 shocks |
2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 106000 mi US $350 |
rear leaf springs replaced |
2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 108200 mi US $400 |
repack front bearings, replace 2 wheel studs |
| 194000 mi US $1 |
all tie rods required replacement for wheel alignment and safety Replaced front shocks pretty much non operational |
| 193700 mi US $850 |
Power-steering-pump lines were replaced due to leaking where they attached at the pump. |
2000 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 210000 mi US $10 |
Replaced front sway bar links |
| 210300 mi US $190 |
power steering line leak |
| 213000 mi US $120 |
Power steering pump failure, replaced power steering pump. |
2000 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 150000 mi US $100 |
leaking power steering fluid, loose hose caused by me moving the reservoir slightly off its mount |
2000 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 145000 mi US $250 |
Ball joint |
| 197000 mi US $20 |
Leaking power steering fluid. Need to top off until I can find the leak. |
| 199000 mi US $400 |
Power Steering fluid leaking. Replaced the hose assembly. |
| 258000 mi US $450 |
The power steering hose had began to leak. The hose was replaced and there were no further issues. |
| 89000 mi US $300 |
Power steering hose at bottom of junction was leaking very minorly. Replaced due to age. |
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