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5N1AN08U86C••••••2006 Nissan XTERRA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2006 Nissan XTERRA build (27 vs 16).
27on this build
650on the model
41builds in total
Most reportedFuel System 11Gasoline 11Power Train 8Fuel/propulsion System 7
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2024
The timing chain has caused my vehicle to die on me in the middle of a busy highway I was almost hit by a few cars. I had to drive my car going only 40 mph all the way becasue that is all it would do. It has a very loud noise and it is unsafe to drive on the road anymore. I have…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2021
Check engine light is on and fuel gauge does not work Can go from full to empty Stays on empty even though I know there is gasoline in tank Has caused us to run out of gas middle of nowhere
Power TrainFeb 2018
Car would not switch gears. It staid in 1st or 2nd and RPM went to red as I pulled away from my parking spot. Transmission failure at 105,000 miles. Cost of repairs: $4,000.00. After research on line, found out nissan never recalled the vehicle but offered extended co-payment…
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2014
When driving the car at 40mph/around 1000rpms the vehicle began vibrating at the back end. Upon acceleration, the vibration ceased. This behavior became consistent. A mechanic independent from nissan found that the transmission and radiator must be replaced per his conversation…
SteeringMar 2014
I purchased this vehicle used and found out that the fuel gauge does not work. Even after completely filling the fuel tank up the gauge shows "e", empty. It will, on occasion, show 1/4 tank when the fuel level is low. Due to this my vehicle has run out of gas on several…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5N1AN08U86C504358 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.