2008 Nissan Xterra Consumer Discussions

Nissan Xterra Manual Transmission Problems

• Re: Xtera clutch problem. [greg62]

  Written by: dr_dusty on Aug 30, 2011 7:05:07 PM

  The clutch on my wife's 2008 off-road failed within 36000 miles (probably more like 25,000 miles) but I missed the 36 month deadline. We took the car to the dealer at the suggestion of my normal mechanic because of a leaky pinion seal which they thought should be covered under warranty. After inspecting vehicle the Service Manager said that once the 36 month or 36,000 mile deadline has passed, the Dealer ... Read More

• Re: People... unite against Nissan now. We need your info! [ktsteven3]

  Written by: dustidusti on May 11, 2011 7:43:49 PM

  I am now on my 3rd cluth for my nissan off road xterra 2008. The last clutch went out under 4,000 miles. In my 25 years of driving a stick, I have only had one clutch go out on my after 187,000 miles. They are says its wear and tear. We are not recieving any satisfaction and may be forced to sue.

• Re: 4th Xterra Clutch in under 16K miles [phxjeff]

  Written by: phxjeff on Aug 16, 2010 11:04:27 AM

  I had my 2008 OffRoad Xterra stock clutch and pressure plate replayed this weekend with a Jim Wolf Tech system. Very nice. I did some measurements. The JWT clutch is 275 mm in diameter with 45 mm (wide) of clutch surface. The clutch material is 0.127" thick. I measured the stock clutch that was removed. Less than 0.020" left of the clutch material. The manual says it should be at least ... Read More

• 4th Xterra Clutch in under 16K miles

  Written by: phxjeff on Aug 10, 2010 7:18:55 AM

  No I don't drag race it. I baby my 2008 4X4 OffRoad Xterra. I am 70 years old and retired (no rush hour traffic). no competition, no sand, mud or snow. I have driven standard transmission vehicles all my life including some very high performance vehicles. Never a clutch problem. My last vehicle was a 2001 Frontier with 100K miles, no problems. I bought the Xterra new in March of 2008. ... Read More

• 2008 Nissan Xterra clutch problem????

  Written by: sergio10 on Jan 24, 2010 6:27:00 PM

  I have a 2008 Nissan xterra X. I purchased it brand new. 3000 miles differential had to be replaced, almost ever since I bought it clutch felt so annoying and weird, it feels worst and worst, told nissan about the problem, always said that they can't see anything wrong. I had standard cars before, prior to this one I had a Honda S2000 (great car btw), never had any problems. It's ... Read More

• Re: People... unite against Nissan now. We need your info! [ktsteven3]

  Written by: gfg1 on Mar 30, 2010 10:51:26 AM

  I just received a safety recall notice for my 2008 Xterra, NOT for their faulty clutch but for a bad fuel tank sender float arm which can cause the fuel gauge to indicate 1/4 of a tank on 06 and 08 Xterras when the tank is actually empty. According to Nissan, "If this were to occur on your vehicle, the vehicle could stall, which could create an unsafe condition which could ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Xterra Off Road clutch failure #2 [phxjeff]

  Written by: gfg on Sep 8, 2009 5:12:09 AM

  A post in April suggested trying a Tribco (www.tribco.com) Kevlar composite clutch. I am still amazed that Nissan won't acknowledge this obvious defective design and take ownership for a better design upgrade at their expense. Mine was replaced by a dealer with the weak OEM design. Many who post their failures say their dealer won't replace under warrantee (clutch and brakes are excluded from the warantee), and a typical replacement charge ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Xterra Off Road clutch failure [d3363]

  Written by: rico52 on Jun 22, 2009 8:29:31 AM

  The repair was indeed covered under warranty. I'm surprised yours was not if you are the original owner. The Xterra is supposed to have a 5 year or 60,000 mile warranty on the drive train. There's no way you should burn up a clutch in less than 75K even if can't drive a vehicle with a clutch very well. Like I said, I'd been hearing the noise & felt vibration since ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Xterra Off Road clutch failure [gfg]

  Written by: d3363 on Jun 19, 2009 9:02:31 AM

  Well, I don't have good news. Finally did hear from my regional manager and of course he kept saying it was a wear item and would not be covered under the warranty, etc...even though I told him of all of these postings here and it was not a driver fault situation, but a inadequate clutch. The Nissan dealership told me it would be $800 to just take it apart to look ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Xterra Off Road clutch failure [gfg]

  Written by: rico52 on Jun 18, 2009 8:04:03 PM

  My 2006 Xterra Off Road just received a new clutch, flywheel, and transmission from a local dealer under warranty at 40K miles. . I've had a rattle & vibe since around 15K. Dealer finally heard it after multiple visits, and told me it was the transmission. When I asked "are you sure" they said they were, even though when I would barely tough the clutch pedal the vibe would stop. I ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Xterra Off Road clutch failure [d3363]

  Written by: gfg on Jun 9, 2009 6:13:07 AM

  I have not seen anything from Nissan (web searches of recalls, service bulletins, etc) indicating they will take any ownership for repair and correction of this defective clutch design. I don't know how to go about reaching someone with responsibility within the Nissan organization. I don't think the dealers have any clout in forcing this to a head; their hands are tied by Nissan warrantee policy. If anyone has an idea ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Xterra Off Road clutch failure [gfg]

  Written by: d3363 on Jun 8, 2009 1:09:25 PM

  I too am having same issue and would like to know if you have received any positive feedback/answers in regards to this problem with the clutch from Nissan. A regional manager is supposed to call me back after he researches with his engineering department before he can answer me if the repair will be covered under Nissan.

• Re: 2008 Xterra Off Road clutch failure [gfg]

  Written by: charles44 on Apr 30, 2009 7:46:59 AM

  Sometimes manufacturers under-design clutches, or they increase the horsepower and try to get away with using the same clutch. Sounds like Nissan may be guilty of this. You may want to look into using a Tribco www.tribco.com clutch, their 100% Kevlar composite clutch discks are available through many clutch rebuilders.

• 2008 Xterra Off Road clutch failure

  Written by: gfg on Apr 9, 2009 12:16:21 PM

  I too just had to have my clutch replaced at 20.5k miles of normal driving (no off road). My wife and I have had only manual transmissions in all our cars for the past 40 years because of their durability vs. automatics. Boy were we burned by this our first Nissan. I am an ex-automotive engineer and currently restore cars, and I can restate the obvious: Nissan clearly put a weak, ... Read More

• 2007 Xterra Clutch RIP @ 30K (km)

  Written by: Just_Peachy on Mar 10, 2009 1:28:37 PM

  So, $2,600 CAD bought me a new clutch but not the confidence that I won't need another soon. Again, this vehicle has had an easy life. There are no bulletins out regarding the clutch. I am an ex automotive engineer engineer - something is amiss! There is just too much evidence concerning the 2006 release. I wonder if we will see a spate more with the 2008 when the mileages get ... Read More

Nissan Xterra Prices Paid & Buying Experiences

• 2008 Used Xterra Purchase

  Written by: jvost on Feb 7, 2009 10:19:46 AM

  Here's the deal I just made on a used Xterra S with 19,000 miles. It was a CPO vehicle from a Nissan dealer. The truck is absolutely pristine - looks like it just rolled of the showroom floor. I paid $17,099 out the door (plus sales tax). I paid cash. Our market (Colorado) is flooded with 2008 Xterras from rental car fleets all with about the same mileage, so there's lots ... Read More

• Nissan Xterra Off-Road

  Written by: akraz on Aug 16, 2008 9:27:27 PM

  I am considering buying 2008 Off-Road Nissan Xterra it has the Technology package and the Tow package. The dealer is asking for $22K +tax+fees. Any ideas if this will be a good deal.

Nissan XTerra SUV

• GVK

  Written by: gvk on Jan 10, 2009 9:18:03 AM

  Thank you for your responses ! I live near Nissan Peacock and those two 2009 xterras they have are 2008 models actually ! Not sure about other dealerships (will call them), but Robbins Nissan, another dealer in my area, don't have 2009 xterras either.. weird, when a new model is released dealerships usually have tons of them.. never seen it on the streets as well. If it's been on sale since ... Read More

• GVK

  Written by: gvk on Jan 9, 2009 1:41:21 PM

  Hi guys, Can somebody tell me where 2009 XTerra is ? I don't see it at Nissan dealerships here in Houston. Isn't it due ? It was supposed to be released for sale back in October 2008 as far as I know !? Wanted to take a look at the new 2009 model and drive it, but where the hell is it ??? thanks!

Nissan Xterra Prices Paid & Buying Experiences

• 2008 Xterra S 4x4 Best price in NJ?

  Written by: yarball on Jan 3, 2009 8:49:32 PM

  Best price I found in NJ on a 2008 Xterra 4x4 S model with floor mats as the only option ($115.00) is $23,400 if I finance it myself. It would be $26,400 if I take the 0.9% financing currently being offered by Nissan instead of the $3,000 cash-back. Sticker price is $27,505. Has anyone realistically done better than this? Please include details in reply. (Obviously this price is before TTL.)

Nissan Xterra Lease Questions

• Re: Looking to lease an 08 Xterra [g17]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 13, 2008 2:51:27 AM

  Here you go, g17. NMAC's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2008 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00069 and 60%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are .00069 and 53%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Looking for current info... [ucfphi225]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 12, 2008 3:53:35 AM

  Hi ucfphi225. You never mentioned how long you want to lease for or what mileage allowance you need, so for now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Nissan Xterra SE 2WD ... Read More

Nissan Xterra Prices Paid & Buying Experiences

• Re: 2008 Nissan Xterra Off Road [jms703]

  Written by: jms703 on Mar 4, 2008 10:45:54 AM

  Unfortunately, many people will not find much of the information in this forum because the search tool is horribly broken. I just tried to search for "2008 xterra off road" and ZERO results were returned. This page alone contains a number of matches. To search through these forums, use google like this: site//townhall-talk.edmunds.com/ 2008 xterra off road This will limit your search to these forums and search for the terms "2008", ... Read More

• 2008 Nissan Xterra Off Road

  Written by: jms703 on Mar 2, 2008 12:18:08 AM

  In the SF Bay Area in California, I bought the following: (invoice prices shown) K26-Z 2008 Nissan Xterra A/T Off Road $25,714.00 T01 Technology Package $1,258.00 S01 Side and Curtain Air Bags Package $607.00 W94 Tow Package $360.00 K92 Protection Package $143.00 F95 Adjustable Cargo Organizer $114.00 L92 Floor Mats $83.00 F96 Retractable Cargo Cover $63.00 Destination Charge $745.00 VEHICLE TOTAL (invoice) $29,087.00 I followed the advice from http://www.fightingchance.com (packet of ... Read More

Nissan XTerra Real World MPG

• 2008 Xterra OFF ROAD Model

  Written by: pdclay on Jan 15, 2008 10:18:54 AM

  The government MPG says 16 City and 20 on the highway. I was told by the dealer to expect better. My 1999 Jeep Cherokee with 4.0 liter (straight six injected farm tractor engine technology) auto with 3" lift (to get over the rocks) get's 22 on the highway so I know its not just being an off road SUV. I am starting to believe they changed something for 2008 off road? ... Read More

Nissan Xterra Supension Steering Stability

• Xterra rear supension

  Written by: batman47 on Nov 21, 2007 7:04:01 PM

  I am considering buying a SUV that could help me to drive off-road 1/3 of the year and the other 2/3 in the town/city. The rear suspension of the xterra is multi-leaf with solid axle not independent multi-link suspension as the majority of SUV in the market included the Sorento, FJ Cruiser, Kia Borrego etc. Could someone elaborate on this. Why Nissan decided to use a cheap rear suspension in its ... Read More

Nissan Xterra Lease Questions

• Re: 2007 vs 2008 Lease [steevo]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 22, 2007 3:36:21 AM

  Hey steevo. Here's the information that you're looking for. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Nissan Xterra S 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00225 and 53%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2007 Xterra S 4WD are .00059 and 51%. Nissan is not currently providing cash incentives on leases of ... Read More

Nissan Xterra Prices Paid & Buying Experiences

• Has Anyone Tried the Costco Buying Plan?

  Written by: imadrone on Jul 12, 2007 4:12:12 PM

  Having researched Edmunds comparative data and these excellent Xterra Forum postings, we have decided to order a 2008 Xterra OR as soon as they are available. Our local Nissan dealership is the dealer for the Costco auto program, which seems to be a hassle-free and fairly efficient way to deal. Does anyone have any experience, positive or negative, in using this method rather than a more traditional approach? Advice is appreciated. ... Read More