Suspension Related Problems of the 2005 Nissan Xterra

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2005 Nissan Xterra. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension hub (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Nissan Xterra


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2005 Nissan Xterra

The Suspension problem

Bought vehicle from used from private owner a year ago and noticed less then two weeks later while driving including on the freeway the engine just turns off with no steering control, almost no brake control, and sometimes takes a few minutes to start up again just to get out of the way of other   Read details...

The Front Suspension Hub problem

During inspection was told that front hub bearing failed. Nissan unable to get part due to high volume of replacements making me think that this is a common defect. In fact my truck is off road until new part is manufactured. Vehicle is 2005 Nissan Xterra fwd.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

2005 Nissan Xterra purchased in 2006 with 19,000 miles current mileage 59,000. After the purchase I noticed that when the truck hits ruts on the highway it will follow them. At times the truck feels completely uncontrollable.   Read details...


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