Used 2005 Nissan Xterra S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Shame on Nissan!!
torrdcs, Atlanta, GA, 05/30/2013
Nissan Xterra S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
57 of 61 people found this review helpful
Purchased at 64000 miles, drove it, loved it, no problems at all other than the tire pressure light after so many miles of consistent driving. Then, at 121,000 miles, boom... transmission failure. Upon further research, it is a NISSAN DEFECT in the radiator that Nissan refuses to address more than a little warranty increase, and even THAT took a lawsuit. I spent $3000+ over a period of 8 months to fix it and it still wasn't fixed. I had to purchase another vehicle to drive while it was down. I ran out of money, so I was forced to trade the XTerra with $3500 of negative equity, totaling near $7000 that I lost on this vehicle, due to Nissan and its ways. NEVER. AGAIN.
Faulty radiator design destroys transmission
argiad, Pahoa, HI, 12/28/2010
Nissan Xterra S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I too loved my Xterra up until a couple of months ago. Bad engine design results in a faulty radiator part leaking radiator fluid into the transmission, destroying the transmission and leading to upwards of $5-6k in repair costs. Early signs include a low rumbling while driving as though driving over rumble strips and disappear if you slow or accelerate. Do NOT ignore this! If you do you could end up with engine overheating at best or transmission failure while driving possibly resulting in an accident. This problem occured for me at 90K miles is a common occurance and for others has occured at as low as 50K. Nissan is fully aware of and has done nothing to fix the problem.
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Found a friend with Nissan
troberts3, Carrollton, GA, 09/22/2011
Nissan Xterra S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Owned a Cadillac CTS when I bought "The X" and didn't drive the CTS for three weeks because I loved The X so much. Purchased used 05/2010 at 65K, now has 101K. I have replaced NOTHING! Solid, reliable truck with compartments everywhere for storage. Finally sold my Cadillac because I liked the Nissan better. I will stay with Nissan as long as they keep making vehicles like this one. My ONLY complaint: Back seat leg room. My friends have a lot of trouble getting in and out. One other thing: Tire pressure light comes on after traveling a constant speed for 40-50 miles. Does it every time. I think it's the new tires. Not sure...
The BEST ever!!
mamateddiebear, 06/14/2005
Nissan Xterra S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This SUV is so awesome. My husband was not too sure about my choice. After riding in this only twice...he now wants one for himself. He loves the huge truck tires. This rides and drives like a truck. The insurance rate was so low. I went from a 98 dodge van to this vehicle and only raised my monthly insurance by $15. WOW! This is a truly amazing vehicle. I will never own anything else. Keep it UP!!
Fun to drive
haus1984, Mc Lean, VA, 01/24/2013
Nissan Xterra S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this a year ago at 67K miles. In that time I've put about 20K on it. This thing is a lot of fun to drive. It will get up and go! Turns on a dime for an SUV. Seats 5 comfortably. The rear and passenger seats fold down easily and allow for a lot of cargo. It rides nicely and is very comfortable both on and off road. By off road I mean actual trails. Mine has VDC and it works great in snow & mud. Great visibility in all directions. The interior is cheap plastic. Things slide around in the trunk. Tire Pressure siren goes off a lot. Im not going to overinflate the tires so I live with it. I check the trans fluid for murkiness often just to be on the safe side. Havent had an issue yet.