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Used 2003 Nissan Xterra Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Nissan's Edsel

Cycle guy, 10/04/2002
2003 Nissan Xterra XE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Great looks and is fun to drive, But... TOTAL Gas pig 11-13mpg. Interior falls apart while you look at it. Door panels have fallen off twice, the carpet pills up into little fuzzy balls as you step on it. The micro thin seat padding condenses after short rides leaving your backside to bump metal. The sunroof tilts open about 2" in the back, but that's it - for all the extra bux why bother to pay for a veiw of a plastic basket! The AC system has to be on in 55 degree weather, 'cause the heating system pumps out hot moist air all the timne, even in the "cold" position. It's been in the shop 3 times already for stupid stuff. This thing is a mess.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Xterra - Rough but ready

Bowler, 08/16/2003
2003 Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The vehicle is reliable but needs improvement on gas mileage and smoother riding. It is not comfortable on a long trip, nor is it gas stingy. It is, however, a good vehicle in which to haul goods, passengers. The high step to it often bothers shorter people.

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 nissan extera

Bill, 08/14/2017
2003 Nissan Xterra XE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

best ride I have ever owned,,,,269000 and going strong,,,regular repairs over time,,,but nothing major.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Go Out & Getchu One

Chubbs Paugh, 09/24/2003
2003 Nissan Xterra SE S/C Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl S/C 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I had originally planned on purchasing an XE/SE model but opted for the S/C for all of it's upgrades (fat tires/charcoal rims/black&blue interior/and oh yeah, the supercharger. For those of you looking for an SUV that has the off-road capability of a Wrangler; go for the Xterra. It's a blast to drive. I didn't get the same excitement from the VUE, or the CRV. I reccommend these for the grocery getters out there. But if you're the type to strap some kayaks, or mountain bikes to the roof, the Xterra will get you anywhere you want to go.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Driven into the Ground

4 Sale Cheap, 03/08/2003
2003 Nissan Xterra XE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought my Canteen 4x2 Xterra with all options (fosgate stereo rocks!) without thinking that i would want 4wd or Supercharged. Buyers remorse settled in. i an thinking about selling mine and trading up. I am 16, so trust me, the X has great handling. i would have rolled half the other SUV's already, and the turning radius is amazing.

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