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5N1AN08W05C••••••2005 Nissan XTERRA
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2005 Nissan XTERRA build (33 vs 19).
33on this build
678on the model
36builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 15Fuel System 8Gasoline 7Engine And Engine Cooling 7
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainNov 2017
Transmission will not reverse or change gears while leaving the house today
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2015
Nissan knows about this issue in fact it involves multiple years and models. The radiator cracks and leaks into the transmission ruining both. They entered into a settlement agreement but set the bar so high that it is impossible to meet. This car technically has low mileage for…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2015
On 7/10/15 my husband was checking the radiator and found transmission fluid in it. I immediately called pine belt nissan of toms river nj were we purchased this vechicle and 2 others the service department said we would need a transmission and it would be $7,000. It was no…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2014
The transmission shakes violently on acceleration. So I drove the vehicle to the dealership for a diagnosis. I have learned that the radiator cracking and leaking into the transmission is a common problem for the 2005 nissan xterra, and that nissan settled a lawsuit in october…
EngineJan 2013
My car started shaking and I lost power. I had the car in for repairs for 10 days and it cost $3,700.00
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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 5N1AN08W05C640399 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.