9.8

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
458 miles

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problem #6

Mar 212003

Xterra 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Car pulls to the right since I bought it. I took it to the dealer several times about 4 to do an alignment and still the same its very dangerous.

- Hallandale Beach, FL, 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

May 212002

Xterra

  • Automatic transmission
  • 250 miles
Vehicle vibrates so hard that passenger's seat back vibrates as it the seat is broken and makes an annoying noise. Contacted dealer they said they can not do anything about it. Please provide any info you have.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #3

Dec 092002

Xterra 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,500 miles
While driving vehicle pulls to the right or left. Also, when braking it tends to pull on either side making it hard to control.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #2

May 312002

Xterra

  • miles
Vehicle vibrates so hard that passenger's seat makes an annoying noise, consumer loses concentration of the road.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 102002

(reported on)

Xterra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle pulls to right and left. Also when braking it has a pulling effect. In addition, had problem with tires. The vehicle has temperature control problems. Also the windshield cracked. The cd player makes noise and the radio malfunctioned. The A/C shorted out. The right rear power window made noise when rolling up and down. Check the engine light came on.

- Oklahom, OK, USA