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:
$250
Average Mileage:
114,350 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replacing the door actuators (1 reports)
2005 Nissan Xterra accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2005 Nissan Xterra Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 182016

Xterra S 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 114,350 miles

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

Door locks actuators go bad and need replacing. I had to replace 3 out of 5 door lock actuators.

- jrodtaclet, Woodbridge, VA, US

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