Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 2004 Nissan Xterra. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Hub problems | |
| Rear Suspension Springs problems | |
| Rear Suspension Leaf Spring problems |
Speeds over 60 hits a bump and starts rocking and bouncing Read details...
Vehicle has 40k miles on it (7k miles past 36m/3y warranty). Leaf spring assembly on passenger's side rear broke - part should not break at 40k miles. Leaf spring assembly defective per all the mechanics I have spoken to. Part should last 100k miles or more. Vehicle never driven off road. Read details...
1. Front right lower a-frame (swing arm) fractured and released ball joint resulting in car collapsing onto the tire. Failure appears to be caused by metal fatigue due to rough edges of broken areas. Ball joint is in good shape and still grips a piece of the a-frame. Read details...