Used 2005 Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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radiator/transmission
cindy0710, Atlanta, GA, 07/13/2011
Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
61 of 62 people found this review helpful
I, too, have experienced the faulty radiator leaking into the transmission and ruining it...I have 109000 miles so it is beyond the 80000 mile warranty and nissan wants thousands to fix it....acknowledging that the faulty radiator caused the problem, not wear, tear, etc.....so now they want me to pay the hefty bill for a new radiator and transmission for a defect in the automobile....Shame on Nissan for not recalling and fixing this problem
Love It but
Broker, 07/11/2010
Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Got Mine new. Loved it and babied it. Great power, handling and easy to drive and park. No problems at all. Literally NONE. Then.....75K and it fell apart. AC, water pump, differential, belt tensioner, rattles galore. It was like I got into someone else's vehicle. Maintenance was unbelievable. Hoses--- look out, there are a bunch and they COST. Brakes. WOW. Transmission fluid. Unbelievable. Sealed unit and ONLY dealer can get the "special" fluid easily. Nothing is ever in stock and will sit at dealer or even local guys) for days waiting. I still LOVE my baby, but Ford is my next bet.
I Made it to 140k Miles
silentrick, Rosenberg, TX, 07/26/2012
Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have been pretty pleased overall with my 2005 Xterra. I have over 140,000 miles on it and I'm just now experiencing major issues with it. I've had recurring issues with the O2 sensors going out more than once and now I need a new catalytic converter. I wasn't aware of the transmission and radiator issues on the 2005 models until I read this post. As it turns out, I too have an issue with a cracked radiator leaking into my tranny and now I need to replace both. I thought it could have been due to a minor fender bender a few months back but now I'm not so sure, especially because I was hit in the rear. Seems like I got lucky to have made it as far as I did on mine.
2005 Xterra Stay Away
Dean Allen, Sulphur, LA, 05/12/2017
Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Radiator fluid will eventually leak into the transmission and destroy it. Be ready for high repair costs. Nissan does not stand behind this vehicle. Most dealers will get you to sign the purchased as is document right away even though they are aware of this factory defect.
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Hanging on by a thread
sparrow1257, Sausalito, CA, 02/01/2012
Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the car but will never purchase another Nissan. I bought the car new and starting at 15k miles the repairs started and never ended: tensioned assembly replaced three times, all brake assemblies replaced at 25k miles, transmission and radiator replaced due to fluid peeking into the transmission, cracked transfer case, bad veil and oil sending units, abs assembly on the driver side completely failed, coolant leaking onto passenger side firewall. Fortunately I purchased the 100k extended. I have 105k miles on the car. My total out of pocket for the past year would have been $18k if not for the warranty!! That is a new car! Nissan also damaged car during repairs and refused to pay.
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