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Used 2001 Nissan Xterra SUV Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Most reliable vehicle made

Don Tennessee , 02/20/2025
2001 Nissan Xterra SE 2WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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I own a 2001 v6 Xterra, I purchased it 24 years ago for my family, wife and two kids. I bought it with 16,216 miles on it, I now have 470,108k miles on it. It’s started every single day I go to crank it up. I replaced the first cooling fan last year with 464k miles on the vehicle. Engine and power train all original, and all the power windows are original, and still work. I’ve replaced the timing belt twice, it’s due again. But the timing belt is normal maintenance, that has to be done on any vehicle with a timing belt instead of a timing chain. I replaced the the front brake pads 7 times, and the front brake rotors 4 times. This vehicle is rock solid transmission still shifts good, and everything works and sounds like when it has 40k on it. All my friends say they’ve never seen a vehicle with this mileage on the original engine. It’s just a tank. Also the paint is starting to get a little faded on the hood, but it’s never been garage kept. Great vehicle though, I’ve owned Honda, GM, Ford, and Geo, Nissan is a higher quality built vehicle.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Very reliable

matt, 06/07/2008
2001 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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Very nice ride. I enjoy the sound system and the total perfomance of the SUV! I took my family on a camping trip at Patapsco Valley state park teaching my son to drive and he loved everything about it. The 4wd kicked you know what with no probs, beautiful handling and very user friendly - easy to learn, teach and drive in this beast. I would recomend this vehicle to everyone who wants to turn over to the SUV world, trust me youll never go back to a car! Nissan hit this one on the head! Thanks for a beautiful SUV, keep it up.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent SUV

coker4, 06/14/2002
2001 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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I have had my Xterra for 10 months now. I have completely enjoyed this vehicle. Gas mileage is not what I like, but the overall fun of the vehicle more than makes up for this. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great SUV, Poor on Gas!!!!

UNVME, 07/27/2003
2001 Nissan Xterra SE 2WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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First foreign vehicle purchased and unfortunately so far its been the most satisfying. Iam in debt to a 2001 SE 2wheel dr.X-terra. Love the Stadium seating in the back seat. Quality of the X-Terra interior is very poor. Exterior black molding yet attractive the first two months now age my Vehicle, because they fade out. I purchased the extended warranty because my electric windows as a total have been replaced 5 times (motors).

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4.5 out of 5 stars

01 Xterra V6 4x4

Mitch, 10/02/2007
2001 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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I have driven my Xterra cross country 3 times now and have taken numerous road trips. It is a great vehicle from every standpoint. The gas mileage is ok but is improved with small aftermarket parts. I off road often and have a Rancho lift kit and run LT 285s on the Xterra. Once in 4lo, the Xterra is unstoppable. Even when it was stock, it was very dependable off road. I like how the seats give you a commanding view of the road and are very comfortable. The 3.3L V6 is underpowered but matched with the 5 speed manual tranny, it does well enough. The Supercharged version that came out a few years later would be the way to go. It puts out 210 hp I believe. Either way, the Xterra is a great suv.

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