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Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 557 repairs.
Nissan Xterra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 198 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 90300 mi US $80 |
Evap canister completely clogged with dirt |
2012 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 43000 mi US $2000 |
The clutch wore out at 44K miles. I'm a very careful and gentle driver and have driven manual transmission cars for over 50 years. I believe that this clutch is poorly designed and not rugged enough for a vehicle with as much mass as the Xterra has. Also discovered cracked exhaust manifold. |
2012 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 49000 mi US $50 |
Heater was not blowing hot air unless the engine was running at a higher RPM (2,500+) or while going uphill. The heater core had air in it. This was resolved by bleeding the cooling system to get the air out. |
| 75000 mi US $303 |
Faulty crankshaft position sensor was causing intermittent stalling and loss of power. Sensor replaced and problem has been resolved, with a moderate improvement in MPG. |
| 42780 mi | Valve cover seal replaced under warranty |
| 52700 mi | Valve cover seal replaced under warranty - second time |
| 110980 mi C $1320 |
Replace both Air/Fuel Sensors. |
| 111908 mi C $1327 |
Oil leak detection. Due to Krown underbody spray leak could not be detected. Dye added to engine oil. Have to drive 1-2000 km then return to dealer to find leak. |
| 70000 mi US $500 |
Intake related repair |
2011 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 34000 mi US $405 |
Noticed lack of heat at idle. Discovered thermostat stuck open. Thermostat and housing per FSM replaced. |
2010 Nissan Xterra
Engine not specified
| 40000 mi | Idle was surging. Download fixed it |
2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 30000 mi | Check Engine Light. Report was evap problem. Gas cap was loose. |
| 9300 mi | Dealer replaced belt tensioner because of squealing noise at idle under warranty. |
2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 63120 mi | Temperature Indicator would rise very quickly when in idle. Once moving, it would drop just as quickly. |
| 117000 mi US $300 |
Crankshaft position sensor replaced |
2010 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
| 37300 mi US $30 |
Noisy heat shield removed from exhaust piping |
2008 Nissan Xterra
Engine not specified
| 78000 mi | Gas tank fuel vapor outlet in rear wheel well clogged with dirt |
2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 79500 mi US $550 |
Clutch |
| 105500 mi US $123 |
Fan clutch failed and engine was running a little hotter than normal. I replaced the fan clutch myself. |
| 130000 mi US $56 |
Fan clutch failed. Replaced fan clutch myself, all good. |
| 148000 mi US $97 |
Vent control valve on evap canister quit working and service engine light came on. Replaced valve myself. |
| 154000 mi US $148 |
Cooling fan bracket bearing went bad and fan fell off, cracked blades of fan. Replaced fan bracket and fan. |
| 163000 mi US $160 |
Code for a bad catalytic converter on passenger side came up. Replaced converter myself. |
2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 115000 mi US $200 |
Loss of heat when not moving |
| 103300 mi US $1600 |
timing chain and guide/spark plugs were replaced during this trip as well.Timing chain and tensioner are common problems on the vq40 engine |
| 165000 mi US $1200 |
all fluids replaced, transmission,front differential,transfer case and brake.repaired a small oil leak on the passenger side valve cover. Front end alignment and tire rotation |
| 188000 mi US $500 |
New radiator |
| 198700 mi US $2500 |
New main drive belt |
| 202000 mi US $150 |
Bank 2 on sensors replaced |
| 241000 mi | Passenger front and rear cats were replaced Had a check engine light for a p0430 |
| 73000 mi US $80 |
Gearbox mount was broken. |
| 76000 mi US $300 |
Engine mounts needed replacing on both sides. |
| 15000 mi | Alternator Replaced, Under Warranty. |
2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 79000 mi US $925 |
Replaced secondary timing chain tensioners & secondary timing chain + associated seals. |
| 133000 mi US $2300 |
Gas gauge would get stuck on empty and had trouble filling tank all the way (pump would occasionally shut off though not full). Had shop perform TSB related to EVAP canister and clear out possible blockage in evap lines related to poor breather placement (behind rear wheel where it accumulates dust on dirt roads). Shop also recommended replacing the fuel sending unit, so did that as well. After replacement, gauge no longer got stuck on empty, but would not show entirely full and would fall faster than usual. At the point the empty light was triggered, there were still 5-6 gallons of gas in the tank. Shop replaced with another fuel sending unit and same issue occurred. Problem has not resolved since. |
2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $1107 |
The timing chain and all associated tensioners, which wore out. There is a Nissan kit for the repair. Apparently it is a common problem for this engine. |
| 51300 mi US $1400 |
Timing chain and secondary chains and noisy guides |
| 75350 mi US $125 |
Valve cover gasket leak |
| 88000 mi US $14000 |
timing chain started to whine, replace at dealer, 1200 |
| 95000 mi US $108 |
Heater core plugged up. Mechanic flushed system and now heater is working great. |
| 105000 mi US $1700 |
Timing chain |
| 144000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced both timing chains, all guides and water pump. |
2007 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 265000 mi US $5000 |
Piston rods broke |
| 95000 mi US $400 |
fuel pump |
| 93000 mi US $2200 |
Timing chain guides worn out. Was causing very loud noise. Colter Nissan advised all chains, guides and water pump required replacement. |
2006 Nissan Xterra
Engine not specified
| 55000 mi US $500 |
Fuel system repair |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40124 mi US $250 |
Replaced fuel level sensor |
| 159000 mi US $180 |
Random misfire detected, Check engine light came on. Code cleared, Misfire detected cyl #1. Ignition coil moved from cyl #1 to cyl #6, code cleared. Misfire detected cyl #6. Replaced ignition coil. |
| 169000 mi US $1200 |
Clutch replacement - wear items. Flywheel was in good shape and re-used. Replaced transfer case fluid and topped up transmission fluid. Repair took longer due to parts delays, staff shortage, and cleaning of connectors of off road dirt and debris. |
| 141000 mi | Replaced IPDM relay under factory recall after the car had experienced several misfires. |
| 159000 mi US $800 |
Catalytic converter replacement |
| 109300 mi US $65 |
In for 100000 service and the idler pulley needed to be replaced as well |
| 118000 mi US $1200 |
Replace passenger front cat. |
| 180000 mi US $8000 |
Lost oil pressure and vvt system ran dry and self destructed. I opted for a replacement engine with warranty instead of just replacing the broken parts. |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 109800 mi US $1200 |
Oil leaking out of several gaskets |
| 202500 mi US $475 |
Valve cover gaskets Change spark plugs |
| 258000 mi US $400 |
Replace crankshaft position sensor |
2006 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 83200 mi US $200 |
ECU Module replaced. Covered under emissions warranty. Had to pay to have keys re-programmed. |
| 62000 mi US $50 |
The truck was in to check out a bad ABS sensor. |
| 253000 mi US $1100 |
e-valve kit replaced, removed stones from wheel cap that caused squealing. |
| 96000 mi | Before I purchased the car, the dealer replaced the timing chain and water pump (along with tensioners, etc) due to a reported whining sound. |
| 102000 mi US $500 |
Noticed small leak, had radiator replaced |
| 52700 mi C $65 |
Belt tensioner was making noises, replaces tensioner and belt. |
| 28000 mi | Drive belt tensioner became loose. It was replaced under warranty. |
| 62000 mi | The radiator had ruptured, causing a small leak of anti-freeze. The solution was replacement of the radiator under Nissan's voluntary extended warranty of the radiator system. |
| 67500 mi | The dealer diagnosed the drive belts and associated gearing to have worn to the point that they will fail if not replaced prior to the end of the year. |
| 69000 mi US $870 |
The dealer diagnosed the drive belts and associated gearing to have worn to the point that they will fail if not replaced prior to the end of the year. |
| 74500 mi US $500 |
The camshaft timing sensor failed. |
| 95000 mi US $400 |
Diagnose and replace camshaft position sensor |
| 40000 mi | Radiator cracked; was repaired under recall. No charge. |
| 56000 mi US $1700 |
Secondary timing chain needed replacement |
| 250000 mi US $400 |
Died on highway. Towed to garage who claimed fuel pump. After replacing, truck still didn't start and garage said no compression on 3 cyls. Had truck towed home. Throwing code for cam or crank position sensor. Timing chain? Still not fixed. |
| 78800 mi US $40 |
leaking rocker cover or as we in the real world call it, valve covers. Dealer wanted $350. Oh and by the way the rocker covers are plastic and known for leaking. Plastic??? Really Nissan??? leaking rocker cover or as we in the real world call it, valve covers. Dealer wanted $350. Oh and by the way the rocker covers are plastic and known for leaking. Plastic??? Really Nissan??? |
2005 Nissan Xterra
Engine not specified
| 88000 mi US $400 |
factory defect in radiator prone to failure allowing antifreeze into the transmission case necessitating replacement of both at high expense |
| 89000 mi | fault lights would not go out. There are known problems with the grounding connections at four points on the engine. This repair is expensive even though simple. Also, factory recall was found in a relay and fixed free this fixed it. |
| 68000 mi | Timing chain and tensioner needed to be replaced. Made a loud squeal and whine with a bit of a rattle thrown in until engine warmed up. Unclear if could break and destroy engine. Common problem with 2005 Xterras. Was going to cost $1,200. |
2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 74000 mi | A faulty ECM relay caused engine to run intermittently. Found out Nissan had issued a recall. Dealer replaced ECM relay as per recall. |
| 22000 mi | Oil pressure always reads high. Dealer replaced pressure switch under warranty, no charge. |
| 48000 mi US $250 |
Noticed manual trans shifter moving more than normal on bumpy roads, also clutch engagement was getting jumpy. Shop discovered both front motor mounts seperating. Replaced w/aftermarket brand. Symptoms now gone. |
| 123000 mi | Replaced O2 sensors |
2005 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 61380 mi C $250 |
Idler puller bearing had to be replaced. Also had the serpentine belt replaced at the same time. |
| 68820 mi C $200 |
The check engine light came on, the code was P0455. It turned out to be the evaporative cannister solenoid. |
| 74400 mi C $420 |
The evap canister control valve quit working, and was causing the CEL to light. |
| 76880 mi C $400 |
The air fuel mixture sensor on the passenger side caused codes, and had to be replaced. |
| 83080 mi C $955 |
OEM exhaust system replaced. |
| 89280 mi C $1600 |
Rad was leaking near the bottom, above the transmission oil portion of the rad. Rad replaced. |
| 126000 mi US $1000 |
Bad cat |
| 126000 mi US $1300 |
Broken motor mounts |
| 58000 mi US $380 |
Fuel sending unit had to be replaced. |
| 74000 mi | Oil pressure sensor topped working. |
| 79000 mi | Oil pressure sensor and fuel Guage sender both went in the last 2 months at 78,000 miles. Oil sensor was repaired at the local dealership here on Staten Island (although I had to show them the info on thenewx.Org about the oil sensor because they wanted t |
| 101000 mi US $440 |
Camshaft sensors replaced after stalling while driving |
| 328000 mi US $500 |
Timing chain system and cooling system were updated. |
| 159300 mi US $550 |
Fuel pump replaced. |
| 56000 mi US $950 |
Replaced evaporator can & sensor Along with some required maintenance |
| 65000 mi US $761 |
2 camshaft sensors failed and caused the engine to shut off and turned off my hill incline, Slip but turned on my 4WD light. slight leak around the valve cover. |
| 67000 mi US $1657 |
Replaced Left & Right Side Engine mounts Replaced Oil Cooler O-Ring |
| 75000 mi US $250 |
Serpentine belt came off while going through large puddle. Serpentine belt tensioner found to be weak. |
| 126745 mi US $225 |
Replace oil pressure sending unit |
| 104300 mi US $850 |
Radiator failed, leaked in transmission. Transmission was flushed, and radiator + assembly was replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $200 |
ECM Relay Blew, Transmission needed to be flushed, FSU replaced along with Fuel pump, |
| 124000 mi US $80 |
Check Engine Light came on and car stalled. The Error Code P0345 is what came up which is the driver side Cam Position Sensor. I purchased a replacement part from a local store and installed it myself in less than an hour. I did not replace the part right away and the car stalled multiple times while in use. I was able to restart without help by switching into neutral and restarting even while moving on the highway. |
| 69000 mi US $150 |
Replaced Manufacturer design flaw of the fuel sending unit and evaporative canister. Recalled on other vehicles, not this year. EVAP canister and valve replacement. Addition of EVAP filter kit. Not covered under recall Fuel level float unit replaced. Not covered under recall |
| 113000 mi US $60 |
Right bank cam shaft sensor failed. I replaced it. |
| 135000 mi US $70 |
I replaced the Camshaft position sensor again. After just over 1 1/2 years, it failed again. |
| 55000 mi | Need to get FSU replaced, item not on recall list yet. |
| 112000 mi US $1400 |
Ignition coil replacement |
| 95000 mi | Air was caught in cooling system causing a no heat at idle problem. Had to "burp" cooling system and add fluid. |
| 102000 mi US $62 |
oil pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced |
| 113000 mi US $220 |
replaced oil sender sensor as previous sensor would read low oil pressure causing light to come on |
| 118300 mi US $35 |
Replaced HEATER PIPING - TUBE-WATER HEATER heater piping -tube water heater part number 92412EA200 Plastic at heater core connection was cracked. |
| 140800 mi US $1000 |
Radiator leaking and radiator fan belt auto tensioner bearing burnt |
2005 Nissan Xterra 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 96000 mi | Radiator should be replaced on every 2005 Xterra in existence. Read Class action lawsuit Radiator eventually rusts out at around 100k miles and drains into transmission lines which brilliantly go through the radiator. $6,000 to repair. |
2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
supercharged 210hp 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| US $400 | Pistins were dimpled. Engine overheated. |
2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 165000 mi US $350 |
Need it a tunep so bad.. Spark plugs cables etc |
2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 113000 mi US $200 |
Coolant leak. Hoses. |
| 137200 mi US $250 |
Coolant leak. Hoses. |
2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 132600 mi | Power steering pulley replaced, noisy |
| 63000 mi US $475 |
Check ABS Light, needed speed sensor replaced rear wheel |
2004 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 105100 mi US $50 |
Replace 3 belts |
2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
supercharged 210hp 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 180000 mi US $1200 |
Fixed leak at oil pan. Passenger manifold exhaust leak. |
| 181000 mi US $655 |
Knock sensor replacement |
| 175212 mi US $200 |
Crack in air intake. Part replaced. |
2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 159000 mi | Exhaust manifolds cracked. Car no longer ran well. Turns out this is a fairly common problem. When I learned how bad the issue actually was, I sold the car |
| 178000 mi US $17 |
Valve cover gaskets leaking, oil pan seal leaking. |
2003 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
Timing belt broke |
| 147000 mi US $30000 |
Engine kept idling out, sometimes while driving sometimes while parked. Google problem, found common solution. Replaced throttle by and some sensor. Problem resolved. |
| 162000 mi | Main seal leaks oil, fouling the starter motor. I just had the 3rd starter motor quit, so I've parked the Xterra for now. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
supercharged 210hp 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 98000 mi US $200 |
replaced fuel injectors and replaced leaking intake lower plenum plate and gasket. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 85000 mi US $3300 |
Engine burning oil very badly, black exhaust, adding a quart every couple of days. Told engine swap would be $2500 but a rebuild would be cheaper, so opted for rebuild. Weeks later after it was done we were billed $3300. |
| 86000 mi US $900 |
A few months went by when the next thing to go was the radiator and one other thing i cant think of to save my life at the moment but it was $900. Different mechanic shop much better all around. |
| 85000 mi | Not running when sold as-is for a little over $2,000. Awful vehicle. Rebuilt engine earlier, now needed a new engine and catalytic converter. Will never buy another Nissan. |
| 180000 mi US $280 |
Coolant bypass hose rupture. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 212000 mi US $55 |
Loud exhaust, found out the muffler is gone. Needs to be replaced |
| 212200 mi US $60 |
Loud exhaust |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $350 |
One catalytic converter threw the code, replaced both with aftermarket at muffler shop |
| 107000 mi US $100 |
repaired a valve cover oil leak by tightening the screws |
| 119700 mi US $250 |
Replaced Radiator and Thermostat. The upper hose connection broke at the radiator body. |
| 131000 mi | Valve Cover Leaking. Tightened Bolts that were accessible. Rattling sound over bumps. Skid plate bolts were broken off. Drilled out remainder and replaced bolts. |
| 123000 mi US $900 |
rear main seal, $500 (major job, most shops were going to charge $700) |
| 89200 mi US $260 |
Muffler needed to be replaced |
| 90900 mi | Oil odor that could either be rear main seal or oil pan. I cleaned and tightened the valve cover seals afterward and the odor was greatly reduced. Update: So far the leaking and odor seems to have stopped by tightening them. |
| 93300 mi US $50 |
Heat shield needed a spot weld, second time it has come loose. |
| 96000 mi US $1100 |
Distributor melted, needed plugs and wires, diagnostic etc. |
| 91300 mi US $887 |
Muffler, center tube, gasket exhaust. Four wheel alignment. |
| 148000 mi US $300 |
just changed the head gasket, it was leaking coolant from the left rear of the engine. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 198000 mi US $85 |
Changed Mass Air Flow Sensor |
| 122000 mi US $100 |
Rattle due to loose heat shields. |
| 135000 mi | Heat shield rattle was fixed temporarily multiple times. When I sold the vehicle another heat shield was rattling. |
| 92000 mi US $500 |
replaced serpentine belt, valve gaskets on both sides |
| 95000 mi US $150 |
Replaced wires and plugs and distributor |
| 116000 mi US $780 |
Timing belt broke. Replaced |
| 119800 mi US $600 |
Failed emissions test. Replaced O2 sensors and knock sensor. Also did a tuneup, needed spark plugs, still had the original ones, they needed replaced. |
| 130820 mi $100 |
Thermostat stopped working and radiator was very clogged, so the engine was overheating, had to pour water into the engine exterior to low temp and continue driving to the repair shop to get the problem fixed.Paid $100 for all. |
| 90000 mi US $850 |
fix a coolant leak/replace coolant. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 155000 mi US $100 |
Spark plugs, tensioner squeal. Belts and A/C tensioner pulley replaces. Squeal on start up after warm, remains. |
| 220345 mi US $345 |
Replaced water pump, all water related hoses, and radiator |
| 257190 mi US $1354 |
Rebuilt Head, due to blown head gasket. |
| 238000 mi US $1500 |
Cracked block due to bad head gasket. Engine overheated and was driven until engine seized. Driver error. |
2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 123000 mi US $70 |
replaced Radiator due to small crack in holding tank (plastic) with an updated 25mm (stock is 16mm) |
| 193000 mi US $250 |
Replace timing belt. Replaced water pump. Removed/replaced sheared alternator bolts from bracket. |
| 137000 mi US $250 |
Rear main engine seal is leaking. Nothing done at this time until problem gets worse. |
| 136100 mi | Throttle position sensor & thermo element replacement |
2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 113000 mi US $300 |
Radiator exploded. Radiator was replaced. |
| 69700 mi US $375 |
Replaced distributer |
2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 152000 mi US $150 |
Small coolant hose which connects to intake manifold developed a leak. |
| 180500 mi US $135 |
Replaced MAF sensor which had spurious readings causing stalling. |
| 185600 mi US $508 |
Timing belt broke. Replaced all tensioners, accessory belts, and water pump as well. |
| 193700 mi US $850 |
Replaced valve cover gaskets due to oil leaking onto the exhaust, causing smoke and a fire risk. |
| 175000 mi | Hose leak valve cover gasket leak |
| 175000 mi | valve cover gasket leak never fixed. |
| 89000 mi | Radiator clogged. hoses exploded. drove car home (~10 miles) it died 2 feet from parking spot. sitting there dead. previous estimate of $8,000 before bursts. now? don't care. |
| 150843 mi | Radiator, Hoses, Thermostat |
| 221000 mi US $200 |
I replaced the radiator. and hoses |
| 229000 mi US $50 |
Bad Thermostat |
| 231000 mi US $500 |
Spring tensioner for Timing belt broke. causing a dangerously loose timing belt |
2001 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 122000 mi | replaced radiator |
| 171000 mi US $1500 |
check engine light, running rough. fuel injector #4 failed. because of mileage, replaced all 6 |
2000 Nissan Xterra
Engine not specified
| 96000 mi US $175 |
Distributor coil replaced. |
| 185000 mi US $75 |
Last trip mechanic. Estimate $3750. Car value at max if repaired for 2000 2 wheel drive 3.3 Xterra is $1800 Why bother. Yes I deferred maintenance. But vehicle needed all new calipers, rotors, pads.. 4 shocks. Muffker. Tires. Distributor cap. Plugs. Home in manifold. Hi pressure Ac hose. Right control arm ball joint. Stabilizer. Almost all linkages. Both torsion bars. I suggest the torsion bar design was ill conceived. Can't even buy them from Nissan. Have to get off road stuff. Only good part is engine is almost unkillable. Runs great. Despite bad knock sensor. That alone just to replace is another $1700. Engine tear down to get to one sensor. Makes you wonder who designs cars??? |
2000 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 188000 mi | Loss of power, engine 'miss' and stall. Diagnosed broken bearings of distributor -$50 New distributor cost -$281. Cost to install -$90 Repair shop had quoted $640! |
| 189200 mi US $2500 |
Blown head gasket. Whole engine replacement, long block. Plus new clutch and flywheel. Just r&r heads, valve job est. $1200, clutch job $1200 this vehicle. Engine would still have 184k on it. Replacement engine has 45k miles. |
| 191000 mi US $85 |
Heater core fittings broke. Heater core needs to be replaced.Estimated cost to replace/repair core : $1,200 - $1,500. I chose to by-pass the core at this time. |
2000 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 210000 mi US $100 |
cracked right exhaust manifold |
| 210000 mi US $120 |
Cracked left manifold |
| 115200 mi US $250 |
Tailpipe was missing and remainder of exhaust was rusted. |
2000 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 137000 mi US $160 |
Radiator had hole and car was overheating. Radiator replaced |
| 138000 mi US $800 |
Replaced Timing Belt |
| 135000 mi US $650 |
Had water pump and timing belt changed. paid all the cost for the repair. |
| 146000 mi US $500 |
Had the valve cover gasket replaced and also the spark plug wires changed. |
| 157800 mi US $2800 |
Blew head gasket. Also water pump was replaced. Heads machined, valve job done. |
| 162000 mi US $120 |
My xterra started to idle rough at times. I had them put new spark plugs in, and change the distributor cap and rotor. Also added a bottle of techron to help clean the fuel injectors. Runs like brand new now. |
| 213000 mi US $75 |
Lifters going out, mechanic put it additive, but it didn't work. |
| 213000 mi | Leak at rear main seal, lifters going out. |
2000 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 125000 mi | Muffler gasket rusted out. Mechanic replaced gasket and replaced hangers. |
| 191000 mi US $325 |
Timing belt tensioner came loose and timing belt was replaced during a previous repair trip with one tooth off of timing. |
| 199000 mi US $300 |
The vehicle's engine was stuttering. Research revealed that the distributor needed replacing. |
| 84000 mi US $180 |
coolant leak near intake manifold gasket. |
| 85000 mi US $900 |
Head gasket - minor leak at cylinder 5 While repairing also noticed exhaust manifolds were cracked. Replaced all and did preventative 90k service. |
| 89000 mi US $300 |
Radiator leak around top crimp. |
| 89600 mi US $160 |
Leak at Rear Main Seal. Replacement covered under extended warranty. Total cost $1100 for zip 98111. Owner cost $150 out of pocket. |
| 195000 mi US $700 |
Injector Replacement (1) |
| 201000 mi US $900 |
replaced intake mainfold gasket and fuel pressure relay and radiator hose |
| 229000 mi US $750 |
replace cracked exhaust manifold |
| 242000 mi US $90 |
cracked vacumn hose, dealer only charged for time and also peformed an oil change and replaced rear wiper. |
| 258000 mi US $450 |
Distributor failed |
| 185000 mi US $250 |
Distributor died |
| 190000 mi US $455 |
Catalyst damaging Mis-fire to #3 cylinder |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.
