3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,400 miles

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2011 Nissan Xterra engine problems

engine problem

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2011 Nissan Xterra Owner Comments

problem #5

Jun 172024

Xterra

  • miles

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

The vehicle was driving just fine, then about a month later the heat gauge started to fluctuate, i replaced the radiator caps, thermostat...it ran good for another month, started to overheat....i made sure water was in radiator and overflow...about a month went by the gauge started to fluctuate again, now there is water in my oil, meaning a cracked head gasket...this is the 2nd vehicle ive purchased that the same thing has hapoened to.

- Cordova, AL, USA

problem #4

Jul 162020

Xterra

  • miles
Engine failed

- Keaau, HI, USA

problem #3

Oct 212017

Xterra

  • 54,000 miles
Exhaust manifold failed. Defective weld during manufacturing process. Allowed heat and exhaust gases emission. Supersedes complaint number: 11035945 & complaint number: 11035942. Now I have the manifold off the vehicle I can clearly see the defective weld.

- Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

problem #2

Oct 212017

Xterra

  • 54,000 miles
Driver's side exhaust manifold broke while driving slowly on bumpy road. Flange that attached to catalytic converter separated from stainless steel piping. Now heat and carbon monoxide is pumping out under driver's feet. Very loud. Nissan says "tough luck" - we are not paying. 54,000 miles, 7 years old.

- Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

problem #1

Oct 212017

Xterra

  • 54,000 miles
Driver's side exhaust manifold broke while driving slowly on bumpy road. Flange that attached to catalytic converter separated from stainless steel piping. Now heat and carbon monoxide is pumping out under driver's feet. Very loud. Nissan says "tough luck" - we are not paying. 54,000 miles, 7 years old.

- Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

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