Used 2015 Nissan Xterra Consumer Reviews
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Not a bad SUV for the right type of buyer...
... good value overall. The 2015 Xterra is more or less unchanged from the previous years. I purchased a brand new Pro-4X in the Night Armour color with the cloth seats. Several aspects of the Xterra attracted me to it in the first place. VALUE: I paid in the low to mid 30's for a relatively powerful 6 Cylinder SUV with 4 wheel drive, off road capability, a navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, heated seats, and a cool overall look. Granted the car hasn't been redesigned in quite a while but it still looks good. I specifically enjoyed that this is among a small group of cars that you can get heated seats on cloth seats. That makes it nice and cozy in the winter without the experience of hot leather in the summer. INTERIOR/TEHCNOLOGY: Inside, the Xterra offers a very easy to read and operate instrument panel. The infotainment system is basic but it never freezes or gets stuck. The Bluetooth operation is simple and intuitive. The climate and audio controls are easy to use with simple but quality dials. Personally, I love technology, but new cars that have complicated screens have gotten too intricate and they take my attention from the road. The Xterra's technology gives you what you need without the unnecessary complication. The Rockford Fosgate sound system (optional) is one of the best stock sound systems I've ever heard. The heating and air conditioning unit works great in all types of weather. The "MAX A/C" option works tremendously in hot weather. The cargo room is great and there are plenty of storage areas found throughout the cabin. The front seats are comfortable but not very big. The back seat is even tighter with difficult ingress and egress. While all of the switches and electronics work well, the materials of the interior are very much sub-par. I have already had several squeaks and rattles develop in a car with less than 9,000 miles, this is unacceptable. If Nissan had put a little more time and effort in quality materials this would be one of my favorite automotive interiors. EXTERIOR: Outside, the car has a very utilitarian look with nifty cargo spots and steps for accessing the roof. Care needs to go in maintaining the exterior plastic trim as it can fade quickly in the sun. Use an exterior trim gel to keep it looking good. MECHANICAL: Mechanically, the Xterra has a great engine with a sub-par transmission. 5 Speed Automatics are incredibly out dated and this one shows its age. The engine has great power for regular driving as well as highway passing and off-roading. The gas mileage is extremely poor as I usually get around 14-16 in the city and about 17-18 on the highway. If Nissan could get this same power from a new engine while bumping fuel economy to the mid to high 20's it would have itself a great engine. However, most people don't buy an Xterra for fuel economy. This SUV is designed to handle anything the road throws at it. The Xterra is amazing in snow, rain, mud, and sand. It will get you to work when everyone else can't get past the snow in their driveway. The 4 wheel drive system along with the off road gadgets in the Pro-4X make sure this SUV never gets stuck. Furthermore, for an off-road inclined SUV it has a fairly compliant ride on-road with not an obnoxious amount of road noise on the highway. It is easy to drive and park. The Pro-4X has a backup camera to help with parking. OVERALL: It's a shame that Nissan has pulled the plug on this SUV after the 2015 model year. This is a good fun SUV for the younger crowd that doesn't have kids and/or doesn't need tremendous gas mileage. This car looks and feels sporty and rugged without being too harsh on its occupants. It's a great weekend trip car and it has enough technology and entertainment to be competitive in today's tech world. If Nissan could improve gas mileage, interior quality, and give it a fresh redesign I truly believe there would be plenty of buyers for a future Xterra, myself included. UPDATE (Jan. 2017): I have put 21,000 miles on my car and it has not given me any mechanical troubles. I've had two warranty repairs done on my Xterra. The first warranty repair was to replace my license plate lights as their housings had come loose. The second warranty repair was to replace a taillight that developed a crack without any physical impacts/damage. The stock BF Goodrich tires started showing their age at 20,000 miles so I replaced the tires as well. The stock tires were absolutely terrible. The Xterra still has a good handful of squeaks and rattles on the interior. These noises show up a lot more during the colder winter months and seem to disappear during the warmer summer months as the plastic warms up and softens up. My gas mileage is still poor at an average of 17 mpg combined city and highway driving. I've bumped up my reliability rating to 4 stars as the car has not experienced any mechanical issues and dealership support has slightly improved.
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Overall Satisfied, but not blown away
I bought this truck because I wanted an SUV with 4WD or AWD that also had a manual transmission. I've only had it for 4 months and haven't had a chance to really test the off road capabilities. It is comfortable enough, but the interior is pretty cheap looking. For 2014 the Xterra Pro-4X gets the new Nissan Connect Infotainment system which works flawlessly. The Rofkford-Fosgate stereo is a little bit too bassy but overall sounds very good. Fuel economy is disappointing. Overall, I do enjoy driving it, and I at least have the feeling that I could take it anywhere. For the price, and the options this truck is difficult to beat.
- S 4dr SUVMSRP: $15,29831 mi away
- PRO-4X 4dr SUVMSRP: $15,50058 mi away
- PRO-4X 4dr SUVMSRP: $15,767140 mi away
A little package of dynamite!
I received a 2013 Nissan Xterra "Off Road" 4WD as a birthday gift in 2013. It has been by far the best vehicle i have owned! Living in California you will hardly need your 4WD for snow. However i have rental property in South Lake Tahoe which gets lots of snow. Driving this vehicle on a paved road, dirt road or snow was truely enjoyable. This vehicle never let me down when i was on the road. Other than the normal maintenance I never had to spend extra money getting something fixed! A few years ago I moved to Oregon, Off Grid!! My Xterra was wonderful! Then one day on my way into town on a dirt road, apparently I had a rear tire blowout! I rolled my poor Xterra 4 times! I had my seatbelt on as us usual! I came out of that with not even a scratch, but all of the side airbags deployed! Both passenger and driver side! I miss my Xterra greatly! Bought a new 2016 Jeep Renegade but have been so disappointed in it that I am looking for a used Xterra!!
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2008 Xterra Experience
Bought an 18' runabout w/ trailer so traded-in a 2004 RAV4 for a used (14kmi) Xterra in 2008. Couldn't be happier. Plenty of power and tows very well. Mileage? Average 19mpg with 16 the lowest and 24 the highest. Very practical load carrying. RAV4 very noisy. When I rep laced the tires I didn't care about longevity and asked for the quietest tires available. The Xterra has very little road noise. Interior is basic with little gingerbread, thus no trim to fall off or rattle. I'm a Zen kind of guy and wish to keep things simple. There is only 63000 miles on it but when it comes time to buy a new car I'll seriously consider another Xterra (assuming Nissan stills builds them). Sold the Xterra in August of 2017 and immediately regretted it but after over 8 years of ownership it was time. It had just over 100k miles on it. Excellent exterior finish and the durable interior fabrics were close to new. Even though Nissan no longer produces them I still briefly considered buying a later model, but chose instead to buy a new car of another make. The Xterra was just the right car for me at the time and would buy one again under the same circumstances.
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Most versatile vehicle I have ever owned.
I'm a 59 year old single grandma. I like to dress up and go to the theatre. I like to dress down and go camping. I love my Xterra. It meets all my needs. Affordable to commute to work daily. Classy enough to take out for a play at the theatre. Strong enough to pull camper. I want to cry hearing they are no longer making this vehicle. I did serious research before purchasing this vehicle and it paid off. Multi functional was my main need in a vehicle. MY XTERRA is the top of line for my needs.
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What a pleasant surprise!
A senior, 77, looking for the right mix of comfort, convenience, utility & economy with less gadgetry than most; the xTerra turned out to be a perfect combo. A retired vet, my first ever non US car, totally impressed and sorry to say, shame on US car mfgrs.
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Great Vehicle
I love the fact that it has a strong engine and is built on a strong truck body frame. I love the high ground clearance. The seats fold down perfectly flat or can be removed. The gas mileage could be better. The traction control button is useful. The fact I can plug my IPAD in and get satellite radio is a bonus. If the seats in the front are pushed back it leaves little room for the back passengers. Runs GREAT!. No regrets. If I had to do it all over again I would have bought this vehicle.
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This is one great car!!
I'm not sure what happened to the vehicle in the review that went thru the car wash but this is my second XTerra. First one 2001 and I put 165,000 miles on it in 10 years...the only major repair exhaust manifold ($750) and a clutch slave repair ($500) In Nov 2014 because I heard Nissan was going to eliminate the XTerra I bought a new one - v6 6-speed manual transmission. This thing has sports car performance - speed limit in Colorado is 75...you can downshift from 6th to 5th at 75 with no problems. Off-road and in the snow an XTerra competes with the best of them. I now have 32k on it with no repairs, no maintenance other than oil changes. Solid road car which we drive from Denver to Santa Fe and Taos about twice a year including a long trip to Arkansas. Gas mileage where additives are not present (OK, AR, etc) gets 22-24.
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A fortress on wheels
In 2006, a major car magazine agreed that the Xterra would make the shortlist for a vehicle best able to survive the apocalypse. I agree. I feel invincible in this machine... it might not have the latest technology, and the truck-based frame may not suit all derrieres, but I love not stressing about the weather anymore. There is something to be said for simplicity. This truck is a beast. Rain or shine, wind, hail, snow and anything else mother nature throws my way, I cannot help but smile when I fire up the growl of the V6 and move out. I opted for the six-speed manual trans, and I think that has helped me get outstanding fuel economy (I average between 21 and 24mpg). Just a great, great, great, great truck... I've hauled oversized cargo in the rear, slept in the back when the power went out in my house, hoisted myself on my tow hitch and on to my rear bumper for a better view of the world when needed, gone to the city, the beach and the country, and feel like my X will be with me for a long, long time. Can't go wrong. I call this my Japanese Land Rover.
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Very Dependable.
This is by far the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. No issues in nearly 7 years of ownership. The X i had was an '03 and it was ok. Kept it for 13 years. I'd keep buying them if they still were making them.
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Car is great four wheeler. Runs well and goes most places you want it to go. Interior is comfortable. Has been mechanically reliable.
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Best SUV of a dying breed
This isn't a vehicle built for long trips with the family and pets unless you're going somewhere off the beaten path. I've had 3 XTerras to get to the one I have now. My first one was a step below the Off Road version in 2010. I bought it used drove it for about 18 months and traded it for a new 2011 PRO-4X. I drove this one for about 3 years until I was able to order one exactly the way I wanted it. I never had any problems with the first 2 of any type. I had it serviced when it was due and the dealership where I bought both of them took very good care of my vehicle and me as well. I ordered a 2014 PRO-4X in late April of 2014 and took delivery of it on Father's day weekend in June. It's the only one like it in the state with the exception of one other PRO-4X. The owner of that one lives on the other side of the state. It has been very dependable, it's gotten me anywhere I've wanted to go and it has not snowed enough yet to stop her. I dud put B.F. Goodrich KO2 All Terrain T/A's on it. The dealership where I bought it will take it back in trade in a heart beat. The President of the dealership said he has people lined up waiting for the day i trade bit in, it'll never make the lot.
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Best Real 4x4 I've owned
The Nissan Xterra PRO 4-X is one of the most dependable, responsive, and real 4x4 I've owned since my 1987 K-5 Blazer. I have owned this truck since June 2014. I ordered it with every option offered that year. 4 years later I still get compliments on how this is a great looking 4x4. I could easily sell it for 26k, but, it would take much more than money to get me to part with her. I live in Vermont, the 5 season state, 5 being mud season. I the 4+years I've driven this girl I have never been stuck. I have pulled 1/2 and 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks out of spots that left the bigger guys with a priceless look on their face. Wow, for a little gal she's got some ass behind her. It was a sad day when Nissan dropped this model. Finding one today that has some life left will cost 25k easily. I guess when they stopped producing it, that boosted the resale value. Problem is anyone that has one isn't willing to part with it. There are other trucks out there that in many cases can outperform the PRO 4X, but there's nothing out there right that even in the same class as my gal.
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BODY RUST and Bluetooth mic issues
I bought my Xterra PRO X new from the Ft Lauderdale Dealership replacing my "one owner" 12 year old Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Loved the Xterra and body style and a few of my friends had them in the past and raved about it. Now, I only drive my car 6 months a year, otherwise its stored in a covered shed when not in use in Sebastian, FL 10 miles from the coastline. I rated the the in/out access as poor since my 6' mate complains about the clearance when he gets in. I'm 5'5" and have no complaints. My first real issue which was never resolved was the poor quality of the mic for the handsfree voice command which was extremely important to me when making my purchase decision. I took it back three times with promises of a solution but in the end nothing could be done. Basically if I drive over 40 miles an hour and tried to use the handsfree phone my voice was unrecognizable rendering all the voice command functions useless. My battery died after 14 months but the dealer replaced it at no cost. Right now I am battling a rusting issue. Two years old and everything outside in the rear end is rusting badly. The bumper, hitch, bolts and apparently the under carriage too, so I was told. For a "Sport Utility" vehicle, its not very sporty. I took it back to the dealer feeling this was a warranty issue. Two visits and weeks later they are still not agreeing to cover the rust. So far they are claiming its an environmental issue. HELLO!!! Its Florida. I had my Ford Sport Trac for 12 years in FLORIDA at a time when I lived in a house that was right on the water and it never showed any signs of rusting. Because the Ford had an external bed I would toss my wet salty kitesurfing gear in the back all the time. It was awesome. However, with my new Xterra, I am anal with the my wet gear because I have to put it inside the car. As I am a born and raised Floridian, I don't like the smell of dampness so I always clean and rinse everything before it goes in my car and take it out when I get home to hang and fully dry every time. I use a "wet gear bag" to isolate the damp items in transition. The interior has no rust signs which if I was a careless owner with wet or salty gear, it would surely be apparent inside the cargo space. I am mainly concerned with the long term value of my vehicle. If after two years I have this much rust what will it be like in 10? I am a yacht captain and like to keep my possessions in tip top ship shape. I am very disappointed with my Xterra and at a loss as to whether I should sell it now before its to late and loses much of its resale value. I'm still making payments at this time. How bad is that? Its sad to see a nice car rusting. My brother has a Chevy Suburban. Its over 20 years old and has over 250,000 miles. He uses it for launching his boat all the time and he has zero rust. The dealer asked me if I was using my Xterra to launch a boat. Even if I was, its still only 2 YEARS OLD!!!! UPDATE 12/12/16: I took my car to another dealer in Vero Beach. They looked at the rust and immediately ordered me a new bumper. DONE!! After all the hassles the Ft Lauderdale Dealer gave me I was so shocked. I talked to the manager at the Vero Beach dealer and explained in full detail and he could not understand why I was turned down. I will never go back to the Lauderdale dealer. I'll drive the extra 100 miles to avoid them. What a difference customer care has on the outlook of a vehicle.
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I LOVE THIS CAR
This vehicle has been the best purchase I've ever made. Worth every cent. It's sporty yet family friendly and safe. Great for narrow city streets!
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Had to get one....
A neighbors tree fell and totaled my 2014 Xterra I had purchased about a year earlier. I knew I wanted another Xterra from the get go as I tow my Bass boat. I did look at a few other SUV's because they have better stereos or better navigation, etc... But once I test drove something else, I KNEW that i was going back to the Xterra. I actually said to myself, "Self, you know if you buy this other SUV, you will be sad whenever you see an Xterra drive by..." So I searched PA,NJ, NY,CT & VA on many different websites. I ended up finding a 2015 with 23k miles in great shape that had come off a lease. As soon as I drove it I knew it was the one. I test drove about 3 others but this one just fit niceeeee...
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It can handle anything!!
You're not buying this car for the gas mileage. You're not looking at this car because it has the best interior in the world. You're buying this beast to get you and ALL of your stuff from A to B no matter WHAT the road conditions. Drove home in a white-out blizzard from JFK airport to Eastern Long Island-No problem. Handles off road-No problem. Towing a U-Haul? Have to pull another persons car? Need to pack up 1,000 pounds of DJ gear? You found the car for you. Since I have the Pro-4X, the sound system (Rockford Fosgate) is pretty killer too. Pro-Tip: Upgrade the stock radio with a Car Play enabled unit from Crutchfield, and all of a sudden your Xterra is the best truck on the road inside and out.
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I want another Xterra
I live my 2015 Xterra. From daily trips to the barn to cross country road trips, I love everything about it and am so disappointed that I can’t trade in for a new one.
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Xterra vs Wrangler? Xterra...a no brained
I bought the cleanest low.milage Xterra on cars.com. I then paid $3000 over book value, and $700 more to have it shipped to NH. First, I was not impressed by the gas milage, but soon realized most if not all 4x4's achieve very low mpg's. From then on, I truly became more impressed by the Xterra abilities. I've owned well over 100 cars so I've developed a keen sense of what's good and what's not so good. And after shelling out $27k for a 5 yr old, no longer manufactured model, gave me pause. Even with all my knowledge of autos. The Xterra pro4x was in fact a great choice. I always liked the quirky style, but it's so much more. One would not think an on/off road vehicle could be considered sporty. The pro 4x with it's stock Bilstein shocks handles winding roads at speed with no noticable lean. In fact it handles better than some past sports cars I've owned. That... Was a big surprise! One I enjoy more with every mile. The powerband is smooth, quick, and powerful. Great motor Nissan, you fellas nailed it. You can use the throttle to quickly zip thru the winding paths ahead with full confidence. It's an amazingly pleasing driving experience for such a large vehicle expending high ground clearance. It's a point and shoot driving experience. I'm sure there's a limit of adhesion, yet I haven't pushed it's limits to find out what the limit is. No need to.. she's a fine piece of engineering matching power with finesse. The interior is leather, with no squeaks, air leaks or apparent rattles. The seats could use more bolstering but they are comfortable enough. Lots of plastic but name a car that isn't heavily laden in the same. I run full synthetic oil for my cold winter starts. The big v6 purrs on starting even in sub zero morning temps. The Xterra is simply a rare commodity being that it's longer produced. The earlier models did have a coolant issue that would need to be addressed so make note of that and if considering purchasing one. ( Plenty of utube videos on that problem, what to look for and how to deal with it.) Overall... I cringe when I see folks driving $30-45k Jeep wranglers. I feel for them all. They are noisy, drafty, and truly antiquated in comparison, yet maybe that's the draw..driving antiquated machinery. With every jeep I pass, I feel a moment of compassion..they could have had so much more refinement for their hard earned money. My Xterra, a 2015, is the last yr of production, and a superior choice for those needing vehicles with true off/on road capabilities. Owning one is a treat. When it comes time to part with it, it will be hard to find any similar vehicle so we'll balanced between comfort, character, build, and ability. As I approach my golden yrs..I may choose a Lexus RX 350.. but my heart will always be fond of the great untold abilities of the Nissan Xterra.. of the past. A great compilation of parts, power, dependability, and handling in a very uniquely styled package all of its own.
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Love It!
I love my X-Terra. It gets good mileage both on and off the Highway. It will fit 5 but the back is not comfortable for long trips with 3 people in the back.
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Horrible Experience
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 Ânon 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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What you should know it a clutch is wear and tear Item and also the flywheel. Bought used with 24000 and now with 30000 clutch had to be fixed and the flywheel. It not covered under warranty. Other earlier models had to a clutch replace after 5000 miles. Other had transmission issues after a couple of years owning theirs. So now I have almost a brand new car. Went to top in Nissan to see if they stand with there product they just said it not covered and they would not cover it. Just think before you buy.
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Poor gas mph
After reading that I have a 21 gallon gas guzzler I am even more angry about my car. I had a 2006 x-terra for ten years and never got less than 18 mph in the city. My great new 2015 gives me less than 10 mph. My wonderful dealership blames the EPA because of the way they test vehicles. Does not solve my problem!!!! If I had to do over again I should have kept my 2006 vehicle. Thank you Crown Nissan in St. Petersburg for making me sucker of the year.
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Reasonably priced and checks all my boxes...!!!
I needed a small tow vehicle with a frame. For towing a small boat or small camper. I love this little truck...!!!
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Best suv ever
The Nissan xterra is the best suv ever. The end. No it's reliable and it just works. No major issues. I miss it every day.
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Sporty, Useful and Fun
The Xterra is a sporty vehicle with lots of room for outdoor equipment. The seats are roomy and comfortable.
Terrible vehicle, would not recommend
Purchased to replace my 2004 Discovery. Only good thing I can say about is it looks cool. Worst handling in snow I've ever experienced. Nissan dealership in Aurora, Co was overpriced. Definitely got ripped off on this certified POS. Do yourself a favor and spend the money to get a 4Runner. Interior is uncomfortable, seats feel cheap and flat, lots of creeks and vibrations from parts that sound like they're about to fail, but are certified "good" by mechanic. Absolute worst vehicle I have ever owned. Will never consider a Nissan again.
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Tough as nails
Mine has been pretty much perfect ever since I got it and it’s great to get on gravel roads with steep hills to get to certain hiking trails I love.
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Donald Scott
I use to own a 2002 it was nice until it got stolen miss my baby blue now i am trying to get anther i really in joy them great on gas an easy to handel.
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