10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,363 miles

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problem #3

Jun 012018

Xterra

  • miles
The silver paint for this model year appears to be faulty. The paint clear coat bubbles and peels off. When I've called auto body shops about getting it repainted they are all well aware of the issue as it is common among silver 2005 Nissan Xterras. I've had them guess and tell me what year and color my car is because they are so familiar with the problem. I don't have an exact date, but it started to peel off in about 2018.

- Bend, OR, USA

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problem #2

Oct 022017

Xterra

  • 155,000 miles
Tailgate lock won't unlock

- Derby, CT, USA

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problem #1

Dec 302013

Xterra 6-cyl

  • 134,090 miles
Traveling at 45mph car hit curb and was then diverted to median where the front bumper hit a large tree and the passenger air bag did not deploy. Passenger was severely injured. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Greensboro, NC, USA

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