Used 2005 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Recall and all the known issues
usmcjarhead, Washington, DC, 01/30/2012
Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Hardy J in PA. Bought a 2005 Nissan X terra from Sheehy in Glen Burnie, MD. I did research on the Xterras before I bought the SUV and people were OK with the model and the gas mpg were crappy. I was happy with mine for months then ..the fuel sending unit went out, had the sensor recalls done, I paid for the front hubs out of my own pocket and now ..the radiator leaked into the transmission just like Nissan expected. 100s of people texted, wrote, emailed, complained about all the known issues with the xterras. All the issues were like text book. Some owner issues were paid under warranty, some paid out of pocket, some had financial help from Nissan Corporate and some bit the bullet and were out of thousands like me. I can not afford to pay for the radiator replacement, new tranny and replace the catalytic converts. Contacted Nissan corp., they said I was way passed the warranty for the tranny and radiator repair. Nissan knew the Xterra had issues with the 2005 to 2007, but they would not recall all the issues. Ive seen many sites with some pissed off owners because they are left with a lemon. I never knew I would get screwed by a car manufacture. Some owners were in the middle of the road with their families when the tranny died. Its worst than the issues with the Camrys killing people. The Xterra is a nice SUV minus the 2005 to 2007.
A Real Race Horse!
wylygt, 06/02/2005
Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought the "S" model with all the options of the "SE" except the fog lights and expanded sound/CD option. This SUV runs like a race horse! When you push on the gas, you can really feel the 265HP go! Ride is like a truck but not real bumpy... takes the dips excellent and bumps good. Rides like a car on the highway. 4WD is outstanding! In 3 weeks I have driven over 2000 miles with about 100+ in 4WD. It will go just about anywhere off road or in mud. (I have not driven in snow, yet.) Tracksion is great, especially in 4WD LO. I feel very secure going to my favorite camping/fishing location. Really fun to drive!
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New Xterra well designed
RichieGil, 03/08/2005
Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Nissan's entire product line has come a long way since it's bland offerings of the late 90s. The new Xterra is no exception. Traded a 2 year old RAV4 with a rattly dashboard and 4 cyl. engine. This is my wife's car. I have an 04 Frontier w/3.3 liter engine (same as 04 Xterra). 4.0 liter in 05 is noticable peppier. We actually went to buy an 04 on clearance and decided to spring for the extra $. My wife loves it and it is a head turner. Test drove a Highlander (nice car, but boring) and a Pilot (surprisely uncomfortable seats) and settled on this cool car and Nissan's reputation for dependability. Similar to Pathfinder in looks, but a lot more affordable.
Terrible Drive
TD, 11/16/2005
Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This car is a wreck waiting to happen. Maybe it's just my Xterra, but the steering is jumpy, it doesn't hold it's line in Hi-way driving and be careful if you think about taking it off-road. I've taken mine several times into the hills and mud of North Carolina and if you take a bump or a rut too hard the jolt the car gives you can easily put you in the passenger seat. My 1993 Jeep Cherokee handled the terrain with ease...even though I am going to get destroyed on my trade in....this car is going back and I'm buying something else. Good Luck
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
ZtotheX, 06/28/2010
Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Get up and go. Anywhere. My wife had an '04 and the differences are tremendous. 4x4 is flawless in the snow. Gas mileage is around 20 mpg. Lots of storage compartments and lots of cup holders are a plus.