2004 Nissan Xterra Consumer Reviews

Head liner

Written by: pellab on 10/16/2009

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought my Nissan Xterra 05/24/04 brand new. My headliner is falling down on my head, I have to pin it up with tacks. I have noticed other Xterras in parking lots and most of them have the same problem. The glue on the headliner was not designed for Florida heat and this is a manufactor problem. Wrote Nissan but have not received a response

Favorite Features

Love the room for shopping and travel .

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Good SUV fun to drive...

Written by: Lindsy on 10/06/2009

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Well I bought mine 2 years ago. Fun to drive..towed a camper..was a little more hard to tow... get pretty good gas mileage about 19mpg.. Went camping in it seats fold down and you can sleep in the back stretched out I am 5'11 and it worked great! WAS REALLY BAD MUDDING!! Went into a cornfield and got stuck slid all over the place.. Grill FADES and I have a problem with rust already.... But I still really like it and I'll buy another one.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, roomy, safe, good on gas

Suggested Improvements

Body paint better, the wind howls around the windows, better cloth for seats they stain easy.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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great suv

Written by: MEW on 07/31/2009

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra SE S/C 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl S/C 4A)

Review

I got my x brand new in 2003, I drive a lot on the road with work, I have 201,001 miles on it, I get it serviced once a year, I use only bf goodwich tires ruggend trail, so these people saying they got stuck in the mud and snow, can u drive, I like to fish, go go down in the ditch and the x brings me back out, ive driven my x in 32 states in the rain, snow, ice, I've had no problems. And the super charger has no problem getting up and going. Besides normal wear and tear, I have no problems with my suv, I use full syn oil and fuilds, I only changed my oil once ever 10-12,000 miles, I get 17- 21 miles per gal, if u want a good suv for yrs to come this is it, I'm over 200k and running strong!

Favorite Features

ruggend, reliable, off road,

Suggested Improvements

navi on dash, electric sun roof instead of pop up

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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SUV that is really solid, not fake

Written by: Joaquin on 10/22/2008

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra XE I4 Rwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have owned this car for 6 months now, and have no complaints at all so far, is solid like a rock, and very fun to drive. Is not like one of those SUV that look much more like a sedan on the inside, is rather basic and rough, but is still very quiet in the inside, seats are comfortable, and has a lot of pockets and compartments all over. AC and heater are great, factory stereo has a decent sound, manual transmission is smooth (for an off-road SUV) and looks fantastic, all your neighbors will notice it, that's for sure.

Favorite Features

It feels really really solid, is not bad on gas at all, nice inside and out, really responsive.

Suggested Improvements

Well, a few details here and there would be nice, but for the price, and the target of this car (off-road and outdoor sports and such) is perfect. I use it as a family car all the time, and is just perfect for me, my wife, and 2 young daughters.

18 out 18 people found this review helpful

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Disappointment

Written by: XFactor on 05/11/2008

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I was pretty disappointed with my Xterra. If all you need is something to look cute driving around town, you'll enjoy the Xterra's rugged looks and relatively easy handling. Try and get it dirty however and you'll be disappointed. It slips easily in ice and snow (turning, even with 4WD is precarious), the mud factor wasn't great either, even in 4WD low. The interior is hard to keep clean, and the outside dents easily. Passing people on the highway is nearly impossible, even with the bigger engine option. And of course, fuel economy is horrendous with gas as much as it is now.

Favorite Features

Tows well, good visisbility, good ground clearence, stylish.

Suggested Improvements

A more responsive engine, mirrors on visors, sturdier interior, and if you're going to market it as an off road vehicle, prove it!

10 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Just Right Nissan

Written by: Just Right for Me on 04/22/2008

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Reliability is great and it is very easy to drive. Construction is pretty solid, but the outer car body dents easily. Maybe all cars are like that now. Outside mirrors are big and have a lot of range. Gas mileage is around 20 mpg when I drive conservatively - no racing the engine and driving 60 mph on the freeway (most of the time. :-)).

Favorite Features

I live in a flooding town so I bought Nissan Xterra because it's high off the road and has 4WD. I'm ready for our weather conditions. And to get this feeling of safety was affordable. Durable interior cloth and plastic areas.

Suggested Improvements

Mirrors on visors. More durable exterior paint. Mud flaps for the front tires - the door and rear panel get every road grime splashed on them. Maybe this is an after-market item.

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A Bit Disappointed in Nissan

Written by: Kim on 09/09/2007

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra XE I4 Rwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Reliability has been great and it has definitely hauled a lot of items for me. Very easy to steer and turns on a dime. However, I'm very disappointed in Nissan craftmanship. Front grille immediately faded within 6 months. I was told by dealer that this was part of the "rugged" look and they wouldn't replace it. Seats are very hard and uncomfortable for travel. Windows have poor insulation - wind is howling. No mirrors even on the visors! Back seat doors are made for people smaller than a size ten (and younger than 50) to squeeze through to get into the backseat. But I guess you pay for what you get.

Favorite Features

Reliability, price, steering, hauling capacity (groceries, coolers, etc.).

Suggested Improvements

Passenger doors should open farther, better insulation for windows, better craftmanship on bumper and grille (fade resisitant), mirrors on visors.

12 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Nissan truck disquised as SUV

Written by: vixkix69 on 03/06/2007

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra XE I4 Rwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I like this XTERRA a lot. I have only had it for 2 months, but it is just like an old friend, specifically the old Nissan truck I had years ago. It IS very rugged looking and DRIVING. It feels every bump and curve in the road,but it keeps on going. It's a fun truck / suv to drive. Yes, the 5 speed is NOT powerful, but anyone knows that before they buy it (internet research).It keeps me from getting tickets! Its too cute for words and so far, I like it. We also have a Titan which is rated pretty low.But we like it,too. IT IS TOO POWERFUL!

Favorite Features

Exterior looks,roof rack,privacy windows,easy to park and turn in tight spots,small yet roomy enough for a family

Suggested Improvements

As we all think,"MPG!" but it IS an SUV,so there's no surprise there,right? There's a lot of road noise but hey, IT'S A TRUCK DISGUISED AS AN SUV! It's not one of those $40,000 things that ride like Cadillacs.

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Strong @ kind

Written by: Francisco Wisniewski on 01/13/2007

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I just love my x-terra, my wife is the lucky one, she drives most the time, now i have a 16 y old daughter driving, she doesn't wanna drive my old car, and i understand that.

Favorite Features

driving position

Suggested Improvements

if is possible, little be more economic

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Missed the little things

Written by: lakeman62 on 12/12/2006

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Xterra XE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)

Review

have had to go back to the dealership a lot for little things like cold air around the handles and window trim falling off. the window motors are too light weight and are troublesome. Fuel economy is nothing like I expected to get, average 15.3 and that's with a lot of highway miles, you would think that with that kind of mileage it would have some power but the engine is starving for power. The A/C runs even when the system is not activated, they claim it's due to the defrost system but I think they screwed up in the design and it's Nissan's way of getting out of a repair charge.

Favorite Features

The looks of the vehicle

Suggested Improvements

Better sealed doors around the handles, better window motors, more power and better fuel economy.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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