10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,477 miles

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problem #11

Dec 292020

Xterra

  • miles
Service engine soon

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #10

Sep 262015

Xterra

  • 150,641 miles
After shifting into reverse, with one foot on the clutch, and one foot on the brake still, my Xterra begins accelerating in reverse though my feet were on the clutch and brake only. My Xterra's brakes only stopped my vehicle after shifting into neutral and then turning off the engine.

- Aberdeen, MD, USA

problem #9

Aug 202012

Xterra

  • 82,000 miles
The inner ceiling fabric all came loose and I'm now holding it up with staples. I've never had this happen with any other vehicle.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #8

Sep 182013

Xterra 6-cyl

  • 85,607 miles
I was approaching the 'on' ramp when Xterra pulled to side then flipped over 3X.there are 4 recalls;3 may have contributed to rollover.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #7

Aug 152006

Xterra 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Xterra. While driving 35 mph, the headliner fell without warning. The contact stated that Nissan has done nothing about the failure. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 78,904.

- Winter Park, FL, USA

problem #6

Feb 032007

Xterra 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
- the contact owns a 2002 Nissan Xterra. While driving at 35 mph the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact pulled into a gas station, purchased oil and put it into the vehicle, and then the vehicle would not start. The contact had triple aaa tow the vehicle to a Nissan dealership. The problem was diagnosed as diesel fuel mixed with gas. The contact was told that the vehicle needed the fuel tank and the fuel system to be flushed, and the oil changed, spark plugs replaced, and the fuel filter replaced. The dealer had the contacts vehicle for approximately three weeks and performed an oil change, flushed the fuel tank, and fuel system. The contact picked up the vehicle, went directly across the street and purchased high octane gas. The vehicle ran long enough for him to go across the street, got the gas and then the vehicle stalled. The contact did not believe that the vehicle was working as it did before the repairs were performed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where another diagnostic had to be done, and the dealer told the contact that the engine needed to be rebuilt. The contact believed that the first diagnostic should have revealed that the engine had a problem, and that nothing on the dashboard ever indicated that the oil was low. The vehicle was purchased in August, and the problems began at the end of January. The contact felt that if the vehicle did not have oil it was purchased that way. The current and failure mileage were 50,000. The dealer states tag light not working and cd player not working. The consumer provided information from carfax and a repair invoice. Updated 06/08/07

- Gainesville, VA, USA

problem #5

May 202003

Xterra 4WD

  • miles
This is a very solid, and stable vehicle in the snow and ice, (with studded snow tires, all season radials only work in Florida) it handles well, and performs nicely for a small SUV. The only complaints that I have with this vehicle, is that the ride is a bit rough. And it is a bit uncomfortable for taller people on long rides. To those that are complaining about the vehicle pulling to the left and right. Cure #1, get the car aligned. #2, check the road you are driving on, the track width on the Xterra is narrow, it may be catching a groove in the road. #3 check the tire pressures, to complaints about the braking....... have the brakes checked, rotors, pads, or calipers could be sticking.

- East Montpelier, VT, USA

problem #4

Mar 022002

Xterra 4WD

  • miles
The car suddenly lost power on acceleration up to 60 mph upon passing another vehicle. After losing power, the car "service engine soon" light came on and stayed on. The engine ran rough with hesitation and could maintain a speed of only 30 mph. Car was towed to dealer, who diagnosed the problem as a mass airflow sensor malfunction. Dealer re-set E.C.U. and so far, problem has not repeated. Power window problem occurs on driver side, front window. The window goes down at normal speed but comes up very slowly with intermittent stops. First time problem reported to dealer, dealer lubed window track. Problem persisted, so went to another dealer, who ordered a new rubber window casing.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #3

Mar 112002

Xterra

  • miles
Turned on vehicle in the morning to go to work. Engine check soon light came on and wouldn't go off. Dropped vehicle off at dealership. Say it is the purge volume control valve but they cannot get the computer to reset with their computer in the service department. Stated they may need to keep the vehicle more than one day.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 122002

Xterra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine light has been coming on since the last of January 2002. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership 4 times, and was told they did not know what was wrong with truck. Engine shut off while going about 60 mph.

- Milton, WV, USA

problem #1

Dec 052001

(reported on)

Xterra

  • miles
Engine check light kept coming on. Everytime vehicle has to be reprogrammed. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that parts had to be replaced to keep engine light from coming on.

- Florham Park, NJ, USA