Two problems related to rear suspension have been reported for the 2004 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2004 Xterra.
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.
At 39,000 miles, right rear leaf spring snapped during normal driving conditions.