2005 Nissan Xterra drivetrain & axles problems
362 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2005 Nissan Xterra, which is 31% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 362 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 339 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 24 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 95 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 103 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 53 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 34 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 9 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 339 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
After driving to a remote fair ground facility, the transmission failed due to a leak allowing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. After leaving the driver and passenger stranded waiting for help, the passenger lost consciousness due to high outdoor temperatures and lack of near by facilities. Paramedics were called to the scene.
Transmission has failed at 135,000. Fuel gauge does not work.check engine light stays illuminated, therefore I am unaware of any additional issues, and cannot pass emissions in atlanta, ga, therefore I cannot renew my tag.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Xterra
- Fuel system 325 complaints
- Engine 243 complaints
- Transmission 56 complaints
- Cooling system 39 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints