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.
I bought this car for my teenage son. My fear is if he continues to use cruise control, instead of disengaging it will accelerate or do something else dangerous. I've already spent three grand to fix the Nissan milkshake transmission issue. I caught that one early and it still set me back three g's. My first dream car I owned was a 78 280z. I Still have one in my shop. Nissan's quality has failed miserably since those days. I'll NEVER own another one.
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I bought this car for my teenage son. My fear is if he continues to use cruise control, instead of disengaging it will accelerate or do something else dangerous. I've already spent three grand to fix the Nissan milkshake transmission issue. I caught that one early and it still set me back three g's. My first dream car I owned was a 78 280z. I Still have one in my shop. Nissan's quality has failed miserably since those days. I'll NEVER own another one.
- gcmjet, Pamplico, SC, US