10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,042 miles

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problem #3

Jan 012023

Xterra

  • miles
The plastic on my sun visor broke and with the use of it the wires inside the mirror light become exposed and almost caused a fire

- Richland , WA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 252014

Xterra

  • miles
The license plate lights on the 2005 & 2006 Xterra are known to crack and melt causing failures. Replacing the bulb will not last due to the cracked housings. Nissan is no longer producing these lights. The lights were redesigned for 2007. In order to use the new style lights, you have to replace the rear bumper for the lights to fit. The rear bumper costs $683.20 for the part alone. The lighting is $40.20. You would have spend close to $1000 in parts and labor for working license plate lights that are factory. These costs are unacceptable to keep a vehicle in compliance..

- Boerne, TX, USA

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problem #1

Feb 142011

Xterra 6-cyl

  • 105,127 miles
Rattle shake feel at 45 mph. Loosened transmission drain plug. Transmission fluid has antifreeze mixed with it.

- Burlington, NC, USA

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