CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005-2007 Xterra appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles. Repair costs are typically upwards of $3,500.

The same defect exists in the Pathfinder & Frontier as well. And according to the New York Times & a class action lawsuit, the defect actually extends through 2010 model year. More info here.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
12,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2005 Nissan Xterra seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2005 Nissan Xterra Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 012006

Xterra S 4,5 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

this xterra has been nothing but problems, seat belts, seat release lever broke, had gas gauge replaced prior to recall and will not reimburse because I had my son a mechanic replace it and not a shop, transmission.

- Kelly S., Brenham, TX, US

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