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 would expect this from a SUV with much higher mileage but 125,000 miles, you got to be kidding. My 1945 Willys was tougher than this POS Lemon. I have a very limited income and this killed me. This was supposed to be off road tough and I had VW's that were far tougher. This is just the start of the problems you have with XTERRA's, they are junk. The flywheels on these are two part and when they wear out they destroy everything in the clutch area, and they cost over $400 dollars and are junk.
I had to replace my flywheel/clutch at approximately 40K miles and now I am doing it again at 73K miles. I have been driving a manual transmission for 20+ years and am usually replacing at 100K miles or greater. Twice on a vehicle I bought brand new is ridiculous. Any suggestions/solutions are welcome.
- hoodwinker13,
Arvada, CO, US
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I would expect this from a SUV with much higher mileage but 125,000 miles, you got to be kidding. My 1945 Willys was tougher than this POS Lemon. I have a very limited income and this killed me. This was supposed to be off road tough and I had VW's that were far tougher. This is just the start of the problems you have with XTERRA's, they are junk. The flywheels on these are two part and when they wear out they destroy everything in the clutch area, and they cost over $400 dollars and are junk.
- rwmt, Stevensville, MT, US