Used 2005 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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trans has design flaw
hs21, Los Angeles, CA, 04/26/2015
Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
75 of 78 people found this review helpful
I have a 2005 Xterra and this a known problem that the radiator leaks into the trans causing both to fail. Nissan was sued over this problem and lost, so they extended the warranty to cover fixing. This problem also exists on the Frontier and Pathfinder. Nissan doesn't tell you this and I found out the hard way.
shame of American Nissan
zeus48, El Mirage, AZ, 05/18/2012
Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2005 X-Terra because I very much like the VQ engine series and their automatic transmissions. The first thing was the cheap interior seats began to shred. At 60K the paint is flaking off the roof and the factory knows it had white paint problems (no roof clear coat) at the factory and sold the vehicles anyway. No help from the dealer or factory. I bypassed the radiator w/a tow external cooler. The gas guage sender is failed, the fuel vapor recovery sytem is failed and now the loop cam chains need replacing along w/ the tensioner. I love driving this truck but it is a mess considering it's age. I believe the responsibility rests with American Nissan management and cheaper is better
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Nissan attitude
glenavon, Seattle, WA, 06/23/2015
updated 06/29/2020
Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
My primary issue is not so much with my xterra (even though at around 150k miles I have experienced a number of mechanical issues), rather with Nissan's apparent unwillingness to stand behind their vehicles. I purchased my 2005 xterra from the same dealer I service it at. I have, from the outset, had repeated problems with the fuel sensor gauge,. Because the issue, until now, has never caused a signal in their system check, they have refused to replace the required part. Their attitude when I complained -essentially -too bad -we have no responsibility to fix what our system check does not designate. At around 105,000 miles, I heard of an issue, through a lawyer, to do with the radiator. Despite the dealer knowing about this issue for some time, I was not advised to have the radiator replaced -until I fell out of warranty. Same response as with the fuel sensor. Updating to around 170k miles I had a vnumber of 'plastic part' related issues -thongs like the timing chain guide and fuel elvel sensor -cost about 3k to fix but as the car continued to drive so well otherwise, I spent the money. At around 207k miles, more problems -alternator, cam positioning sensor, electric coils, another sensor. Structurally the car is now very sound. Except that I no longer am confident enough to take it on long drives (multi day trips including offroading). So, while it is running extremely well, I am selling it- only to buy another xterra. TRue there have been some problems over the 15 yrs I have owned the car but I always felt secure and safe. Not so sure about Nissan the company but the cr is 'as advertised'. Hope this helps someone in there decision making In summary, while I am somewhat disappoint ted in the frequency of repairs I am now experiencing, the car itself has been what I expected -a useful, solid vehicle for both highway and off road travel. However, I will not buy another Nissan because of the company's indifferent attitude to its customers. For the past year or so I have had little problem with the car. I continue to enjoy it and am not sure what else I would migrate to if i sold it- except a more fuel efficient vehicle. However, i do hear that my local dealer ship is going to a commission service model which will only add to my existnig concerns about the company's attitude to its customers
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Loved it. now I hate it.
FrmXLvr, 10/09/2010
Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Everything I needed in a SUV and the stereo was simply the best. I had 3 trouble free years with the exception of the trailer hitch recall. Then the first of what was to become an endless string of repairs began with the $500 gas sender. Another known defective Nissan part that we the consumer had to eat. 3 months later, new brakes and front U joints. New battery and tires at 40,000 miles. Had the recall for the airbag sensor fixed in early 2010 along with a radiator flush. This September fell victim to the radiator failure/ tranny fry. I'm having it fixed independently as Nissan refused any assistance. I am also suing Nissan for my costs. Been a Nissan man for a while. No more.
Solid SUV
Murph, 01/09/2008
Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you're expecting a plush SUV, this is not for you. The ride is not overly rough and the power is exceptional. The interior is solid with plenty of room for its class of SUV. Overall a very strong performer!!