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.
8.0
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$500
Average Mileage:
112,050 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
remove gas tank and replace fuel sensor (1 reports)
There was a wide spread defect on this part. I also put this vehicle in the shop in November of 2015 asking them to let me know of any defects or recalls on this vehicle, which they told me that there wasn't any. They lied to me because I just recently found out that there was two wide spread defects and two recalls on this vehicle.
The first of many common, expensive, and necessary repairs we've had with our well maintained 2007 Xterra. Damn this car.
At around 90k miles, the gas gauge stopped working. Turns out there was a recall and the previous owner didn't get the memo. I can't remember the details, but we no longer qualified - would be $500 to fix. I repaired myself for just under $100. It's common enough there are some helpful videos and walkthroughs of the repair online. Was not a fun repair, though.
- John F.,
Portland, OR, US
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There was a wide spread defect on this part. I also put this vehicle in the shop in November of 2015 asking them to let me know of any defects or recalls on this vehicle, which they told me that there wasn't any. They lied to me because I just recently found out that there was two wide spread defects and two recalls on this vehicle.
- Kerry D., Baltimore, MD, US