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5N1AN08W16C••••••2006 Nissan XTERRA
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2006 Nissan XTERRA build (31 vs 16).
31on this build
650on the model
41builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 12Engine 10Fuel/propulsion System 8Fuel System 5
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2022
Engine noise: - Noise coming from time belt support - The timing chain guide wore out fast. - Timing chain guide inner plastic wore out causing chain to rely metal bracket then the metal causing noise and eventually break the the timing chain
Electrical SystemApr 2021
When I turn the key in the on position all lights come on and the motor does turn over. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the starter and a week later it does the same so I ran a diagnostic test and p0181 code and 3rd coil pack misfire comes on. When I contact nissan…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2018
After filling the gas tank to full, the check engine light has come on and the gas gauge shows empty with the "no fuel" light illuminated. This is that same issues that nissan was having with campaign id 10V075000
Power TrainNov 2017
Transmission destroy by leaking radiator antifreeze into transmission also catalytic converters clogged, my xterra only has 70 k miles on it, to early for all of this problems to happen it's going to cost me a lot of money to fix it, please help
Air BagsAug 2017
Takata recall received air bag recall notice.same time airbag light started flashing on dash. Took to dealer. Charged $124 to diagnose air bag light. Concluded seat belt. Refused to reprogram air bag til seat belt replaced for $500. Wrote to nissan consumer affairs. Called me 4…
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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 5N1AN08W16C533895 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.