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.
The suspension is Know for bottoming out. That was told to me by my warranty company. Mopar Warranty. The rear shocks were leaking and they are going to continue to do the same thing. I do not know of a vehicle that will have suspension parts that only last a short while. It not good to return to the dealership to have my 2005 Nissan Xterra SE automatic 4X4 suspension checked even though it is covered by warranty. That takes time in my life to find out why my truck slams down in the back so hard makes me believe something is truly wrong. It was and will be my rear shock. I now have a problem with my front. I do not off-road driving. I drive normal city driving 1 or 2 long distances travels. But nothing should be this bad. I will in time Go to my dealership to find out it my Shocks have bottomed out again around 95,6-- miles.
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The suspension is Know for bottoming out. That was told to me by my warranty company. Mopar Warranty. The rear shocks were leaking and they are going to continue to do the same thing. I do not know of a vehicle that will have suspension parts that only last a short while. It not good to return to the dealership to have my 2005 Nissan Xterra SE automatic 4X4 suspension checked even though it is covered by warranty. That takes time in my life to find out why my truck slams down in the back so hard makes me believe something is truly wrong. It was and will be my rear shock. I now have a problem with my front. I do not off-road driving. I drive normal city driving 1 or 2 long distances travels. But nothing should be this bad. I will in time Go to my dealership to find out it my Shocks have bottomed out again around 95,6-- miles.
- Jermall J., Oxon Hill, MD, US