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.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,860
Average Mileage:
136,200 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. transmission flush (2 reports)
2005 Nissan Xterra transmission problems

transmission problem

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2005 Nissan Xterra Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 152015

Xterra 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 183,323 miles

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

I caught this problem early due to information on this site. It still set me back over 3 grand. Several transmission and engine flushes, new radiator and added a separate xmission cooler to prevent this from happening again. Still not sure how long transmission is going to last after all the sh*t that mixed in through the radiator.

- gcmjet, Pamplico, SC, US

problem #1

Jul 162015

Xterra SE 4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,982 miles

Dealer found no sludge…I paid for transmission flush anyway. Can't figure out how Dealer can't see the problem we have seen.

- Wendy E., Prince George, BC, Canada

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