1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
117,333 miles

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problem #6

Mar 192021

Xterra

  • 217,000 miles
The Xterra started missing and hesitating (engine) eventually dying and not restarting. The missing and hesitation occurred while underway on a busy 4 lane divided highway, but thankfully made it home before dying and not restarting. Missing and hesitation occurred while traveling straight on and while stopped at red lights.

- Strawberry Plains, TN, USA

problem #5

Oct 192018

Xterra

  • 100,000 miles
While driving, engine goes to idle mode and can't accelerate. I have to shift to neutral and back to drive to again drive normally, then problem happens again and have to do the same continuously every few miles while driving.

- Bloomfield, NJ, USA

problem #4

May 022014

Xterra 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
After the car warms up it will stall while driving and when coming to a stop to idle.sometimes it will not start immediately after stalling. This is a safety hazard and could cause an accident. We have also had multiple problems with the alignment due to the wheel bearings.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 012010

Xterra 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
Exhaust manifold cracks causing exhaust gases/heat into engine bay and cabin.

- Hoover, AL, USA

problem #2

Feb 192013

Xterra

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a fluttering sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the exhaust manifold was fractured and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 232012

Xterra

  • 182,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while at a traffic light the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The vehicle engine failed to restart and as a result, the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer was notified who offered no assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 182,000.

- Crestview, FL, USA