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.
I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A STANDARD FOR YEARS, SO SEPT OF 2007 I BOUGHT A NEW XTERRA. 11 MONTHS LATER MY CLUTCH STARTED SLIPPING, WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER , I WAS INFORMED IT WAS MY PROBLEM. A CLUTCH SHOULD NOT GO OUT WITH 25,000 MILE ON THE THING, SO NOW I MAKE THE PAYMENTS WHILE IT SITS. I"LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER ONE.
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I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A STANDARD FOR YEARS, SO SEPT OF 2007 I BOUGHT A NEW XTERRA. 11 MONTHS LATER MY CLUTCH STARTED SLIPPING, WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER , I WAS INFORMED IT WAS MY PROBLEM. A CLUTCH SHOULD NOT GO OUT WITH 25,000 MILE ON THE THING, SO NOW I MAKE THE PAYMENTS WHILE IT SITS. I"LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER ONE.
- kimberlyhawkins, Dover, AR, US