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5N1AN08W96C••••••2006 Nissan XTERRA
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2006 Nissan XTERRA build (28 vs 16).
28on this build
650on the model
41builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 12Fuel System 7Engine 6Gasoline 5
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherMay 2020
Vehicle has stalled multiple times, both in motion and parked. There were no warning signals, strange noises, or other indicators to point to the issue. Additionally, when trying to use the obd port to diagnose the issue, the obd port will not read and only gives an error
Power TrainJun 2019
Transmission failure due to known issue involving cooling fluid leaking into transmission due to faulty lines in radiator that crack at 100,000 miles. Quoted $6000 repair cost, car is totaled
Electrical SystemAug 2017
Car randomly will shut off
Service BrakesMar 2015
The contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the traction control, ABS, and vdc warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that there was pulsation when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2015
The contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact discovered that the fuel tank was empty and the fuel gauge displayed incorrect reading levels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was…
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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 5N1AN08W96C532963 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.