How long does a 2005 Nissan Xterra last?

You can expect a Nissan Xterra to last 200,000 miles. If you cover an average of 15,000 miles yearly, you can get about 13 to 15 years of problem-free performance from the vehicle with diligent maintenance and careful use.

Is Nissan Xterra a good used car?

Are Nissan Xterras Reliable? The Nissan Xterra enjoys above-average scores on major reliability ratings. RepairPal gave it a 3.9 out of 5.0, while Consumer Reports gave the SUV a 3 out of 5. The 2015 Nissan Xterra received an above-average rating for dependability and resale value from J.D. Power.

Does Xterra have transmission problems?

The most common Xterra transmission problems cost $4,000 to fix & occur at 110,000 miles. Regarding the worst model year 2005 Nissan Xterra transmission problems, “The 2005-2007 Xterra appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles.

Why did they stop making the Nissan Xterra?

The Xterra was discontinued in the U.S. after the 2015 model year. Poor fuel economy, declining sales, and mandated upgrades to safety and emissions were cited as reasons.

Are Nissan xterras good on gas?

Nissan has manufactured models of Xterra V6 4WD for 5 years. They average 15.4 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2004 Xterra V6 4WD above average at 16 combined MPG.

Are Nissan xterras expensive to repair?

Cost. The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Nissan Xterra is $514, compared to an average of $521 for compact SUVs and $652 for all vehicle models.

Is the 2005 Nissan Xterra a good off road car?

I intend to have my 2005 Nissan Xterra Off Road FOREVER. I am super comfortable driving it—I sit UP and can SEE—especially important on long drives. 0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you? The Xterra is a nightmare if anything ever goes wrong with it. The cost to repair is high as it is poorly designed.

Does the 2005 Nissan Xterra have radiator problems?

I have a 2005 Xterra and this a known problem that the radiator leaks into the trans causing both to fail. Nissan was sued over this problem and lost, so they extended the warranty to cover fixing. This problem also exists on the Frontier and Pathfinder. Nissan doesn’t tell you this and I found out the hard way. Love it, Hate it..

What happened to the first Nissan Xterra?

While the initial vehicle sold well, the first Nissan Xterra did have a few glaring issues that needed to be dealt with. The interior was spartan and composed mostly of hard plastic panels, the ride was a bit jarring and with only 170 horsepower on tap the diminutive V6 barely had enough oats to propel the midsize SUV around town.

How many miles per gallon does a Nissan Xterra get?

And it still consistently gets an average of about 23 mpg (ranges from 22 to 24+) with the standard tranny, which again is excellent for this type of truck-based 4wd rock crawler type vehicle. Bummer that Nissan stopped making Xterras in 2016, but not enough demand apparently.