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. Read more »

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.

7.2

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$400
Average Mileage:
83,050 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. new fuel sending unit (5 reports)
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accessories - interior problem

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2005 Nissan Xterra Owner Comments

problem #5

Feb 022013

Xterra SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles

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

I can't tell how much fuel I have in my truck..I've run out of gas a few time because of this!!

- kevben44, Jacksonville, FL, US

problem #4

Mar 012010

Xterra SE 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,030 miles

Nissan decided to recall the '06+ fuel sending units, but not the '05, desptie the fact that it's the exact same part that is failing. I've run out of gas a couple of times as a result and it's an expensive fix for something that should have been covered under the recall. Another good job by Nissan.

- C G., Edmonton, AB, canada

problem #3

Dec 012009

Xterra S 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

Just like everyone else, fuel sensor quit working, now having to keep up with mileage and fill about every 200 miles just to be safe

- sethrobodine, Bremen, GA, US

problem #2

Aug 042009

Xterra SE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,000 miles

I am currently running into some , yet common, serious problems with my 05 Xterra and stumbled across the Fuel Sensor not working correctly. I remembered that I had replaced that sensor in 09 with 78K on the Xterra.

- Genevieve M., Rio Rancho, NM, US

problem #1

Jan 152009

Xterra S

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

My fuel indicator does not work...Ive read a lot of complaints about this. Why should I pay 500.00 to get a 75.00 part installed when it wasn't my fault? I don't care about warranty! Nissan stand behind your product you cheap bastards! Yeah only a few select vehicles were covered under warranty but what about the rest? Again I've never owned a bigger piece of crap, with a company that knows about problems but refused to fix them. Make your customers foot the bill, over defective parts..thanks Nissan.

- J.R. S., Stevenson, AL, US

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