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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.
8.5
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,000
- Average Mileage:
- 112,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- replace transmission and radiator (1 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I had a transmission fail at 100,000 miles after taking it into the dealer several times after experiencing transmission issues, they said they could not find anything. Soon after the transmission went out and cost me $5,000 to replace. WITHIN 50,000 miles the newly replaced transmission went OUT!
- Brian S., FAIRFIELD, CA, US