Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 2000 Nissan Xterra. The number one most common problem is related to the rear suspension (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Torsion Bar problems | |
| Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problems |
Rear leaf spring broke in half on both sides of the vehicle, one fell completely off the truck. Seriously affects control and handling of the vehicle. Possible safety issue to any vehicle following behind if this large piece of steel falls off at highway speed. Read details...
Front end alignment badly out o\f adjustments causes pull to right and uneven tire wear and tire squeal Read details...
Several times since owning the Xterra while driving in rain or snow, the back tires slide constantly and the rear goes out of control. I almost caused an accident due to my vehicle losing control also while driving 25 mph very little rain on a curving road my vehicle's rear started spinning out of Read details...