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.
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.
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.
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.
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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