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Used 2014 Nissan Xterra Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Great 2nd Xterra

Mark Mitchell, 03/18/2019
2012 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Our 1st Xterra was a 2002 SE. We drove it 209000 miles with only a few repairs. I loved the tight turning radius, durable paint, and feel of riding high compared to other SUV's. The 2012 is more comfortable, bigger engine, and more interior room.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Great truck-like SUV that is very reliable

grbeaulieu, 03/18/2020
updated 09/21/2020
2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

The last of body on frame SUV (except Jeep Wrangler). Competent old school platform with new world reliability. I have owned this SUV for 3 years, ... and it runs the same as the day I bought it

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Horrible Experience

kevin170, 08/16/2013
2013 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
53 of 101 people found this review helpful

A month after I bought an Xterra, I took it through the car wash and water came through the roof. I took it in to get serviced and it ended up needing a major repair to the roof. Nissan ended up offering to repurchase the vehicle per the terms of the CO lemon law. They subtracted $945 for usage which I thought was a lot for 2 months of driving. They also refused to refund a few items on the purchase agreement saying they were “non Nissan” items. The arbitrations woman, Denise C., claimed that Nissan and the dealership were different entities and was very rude and difficult throughout the process of me trying to recoup my money.

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3 out of 5 stars

Beware

Matt, 12/21/2017
2012 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

Have a 2012 Xterra with only 47k miles and is now in shop having transmission rebuilt. No warning before breakage

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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Does it all for me

sanlee, 03/25/2012
2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
16 of 35 people found this review helpful

I've had alot of vehicles in my driving life. Mustang GT, Maxima, alot of Nissan trucks, and this is my second Xterra. One vehicle can't do everything, but this does everything I need right now. I need 4WD for winter commutes, getting to the back of the woods, and job sites. The back cargo area is for the dog, the rear seats for gear or occasional passengers. The 6-speed manual and 260hp is for me. I have the PRO 4X and and Bilstein shocks make a BIG difference in handling and ride. Love 'em. With my 07 auto Xterra I never could get better than 19 mpg, and it was rare. With the manual I'm getting 20.5 mpg.

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