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Not a "car" SUV
Owner, 12/29/2006
2005 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a "car" SUV, look at a CRV or RAV4. If you want a real truck that can traverse real off road terrain, tow substantial loads, and has enough power to blow off v-8 powered trucks, and for way less than $30K...no need to look further!
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Xtera Kev, 10/25/2008
2005 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this truck. I have been driving Explorers since 94. This thing smokes them 10 to 1. Plenty of power and off road it rocks. I go places where some jeeps have trouble. The ride is on par with the explorer. But the motor is way better. Mpg is about the same I avg about 20mpg 60/40 driving hwy/city. No problems of any kind yet.No rattles or squeaks I am at 60000 miles. Time for some new rubber. I just couldn't be happier.
Nissan defective radiator fries tranny
NY4WLR, 07/23/2010
2005 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Loved the truck for the 1st 3 years. Even after eating the defective fuel sender repair $500. But now I have fallen victim to the growing radiator leaking into the transmission defect. Nissan is refusing to acknowledge this growing problem. If you have a Nissan 4 wheel drive circa 2005-07 go to an independent mechanic and have transmission fluid checked for contamination. If you catch it in time you can head off the $7000 transmission/radiator replacement.
Fun to drive with a few tradeoffs
tnwea1, 12/17/2008
2005 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The drivetrain of the Xterra is great. The engine/ transmission work together well and the 4x4 works great. Rear seat entry is tough but roomy once you get in (I'm 6'2"). The plastic interior is easily scratched. We've had problems with a squeak in the hood latch and a noise from the fuel pump. Both of these noises were loud and took a while for the dealer to fix. Overall the Xterra has been a decent vehicle with a few minor problems.
Xterra Offroad 05
Ciscom, 01/03/2006
2005 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned a Nissan and was very happy with the quality and reliability of Nissan's products. I went from a Nissan pickup to the Xterra and am very satisfied with this SUV. Fuel mileage is better than I expected (6 cyl.) Performance, quality, looks/styling are all good. One suggestion to Nissan, cutback on the amount of interior plastic, otherwise the Xterra is an excellant SUV.