Used 2002 Nissan Xterra SE S/C 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl S/C 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Still happy 4 years later
Chip, 05/20/2009
Nissan Xterra SE S/C 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl S/C 5M)
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
I bought my XT used in 05. Had 24K on it at the time, and I've since added another 70K. It has been very dependable, and I've only has to deal with general maintenance issues so far. I also find it funny that people are complaining about the fuel mileage. What did you expect? It's a big box sitting on a truck chassis. If you're worried about fuel economy, buy a sedan. I've actually found it to get decent mileage for what it is. There's a ton of space, it tows well, and looks good.
Love my Xterra
-D, 02/25/2009
Nissan Xterra SE S/C 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl S/C 5M)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought it used 2 years ago w 65k, I am the 3rd owner. Now has 98k, runs very strong. A few maintenance issues that was no big deal= air conditioner recharge due to leaky hose (common on these), a full brake job, new radiator (not expected) and I fouled a plug due to running cheap gas (must use premium at ALL times with the supercharger) so that was my fault. All of these issues in my book are normal wear except the radiator. Bottom line; drives anywhere and runs over anything with no problem. First car I have owned that I can say that I drive it any way I want and it just runs no problem. With the 4x4s get a good set of all terrains and will go through anything. Mud, snow, no problem.
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Was a great vehicle until it reached over 100K miles
xterra02sc, Holly Springs, NC, 02/26/2013
Nissan Xterra SE S/C 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl S/C 5M)
36 of 41 people found this review helpful
I really loved driving my SE S/C 4WD 2002, and it was mostly problem-free except for last couple of years. One owner vehicle. Problems accelerated dramatically after 100K miles.
Xterra-Best buy in class of it's own.
Xtremely happy, 09/05/2002
Nissan Xterra SE S/C 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl S/C 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Xterra is HANDS DOWN the best buy for the money. If you complain about the ride, buy a car, it's not an SUV if it's not built on a truck frame. The more I researched this vehicle the more it stood out, if you're looking for an SUV that's affordable and can perform like a true SUV this is it. Look at the numbers, the X stands up to many others that cost a lot more. It does ride like a truck, but still is smooth. The CRV, RAV4, Escape, Tribute,-all big cars and compared with the X often, technically, they aren't in the same class with Xterra. Xterra gives a no BS, skip the leather and wood trim dash answer to the affordable & highly capable SUV.
Looks good... rides bad
quag_grenade, Spokane, WA, 09/30/2011
Nissan Xterra SE S/C 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl S/C 5M)
11 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought the xterra with high hopes. I fell in love with its looks and was hooked. I knew going into it that it would get bad mpg and require premium gas but even then was surprised. I had heard 18-21 mpg or so... i was lucky if I got 15 average (and I drive 80% highway and very conservatively). However I was even willing to look past this fact were it not for the absolutely terrible reliability. In the six months I owned the car it cost me over $4000 in repairs! Twice it died on me on the road (once was camping in the woods 3 hrs from home). Bottom line is, only get one if you have a lot of extra money for gas and high priced, frequent repairs.