CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005-2007 Xterra appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles. Repair costs are typically upwards of $3,500.

The same defect exists in the Pathfinder & Frontier as well. And according to the New York Times & a class action lawsuit, the defect actually extends through 2010 model year. More info here.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
86,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. blower motor resistor replaced (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
2005 Nissan Xterra AC / heater problems

AC / heater problem

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2005 Nissan Xterra Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 252013

Xterra S 4.0L V6

  • Manual transmission
  • 101,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On my way to SanDiego, and all of a sudden my AC stopped blowing cold air. Really annoying when it is the middle of summer in San Diego, and 5 people in your car.

- Nick P., camarillo, CA, US

problem #1

Jul 052013

Xterra SE 4.0

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

A month after I bought the car I was left with no AC for 5 days during the hottest week in 2013.

- Christian M., Toms River, NJ, US

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