CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2003 Nissan Xterra doesn't seem to have any problem trends. The only thing prospective owners should be aware of are the less-than-perfect (but acceptable) crash test ratings.
There are a very few transmission complaints, but nothing like the huge defect that shows up starting in with the 2005 model year.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,500 miles
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Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall 04V230000 repairs on the fuel sending unit. After picking the vehicle up, 10 minutes later, check engine light came on. Consumer took it back to the dealer, it was repaired once again, and currently the engine light was back on. Dealer wanted to charge consumer for a fuel canister that was not defective at first.
- Plainfield, NJ, USA
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