Two problems related to loud engine noise have been reported for the 2005 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2005 Xterra.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise without warning causing the vehicle to decelerate. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and stated that the vehicle was operating normally. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated there was a loud noise in the front of the vehicle intermittently. An authorized dealer was unable to replicate nor diagnose the failure on several occasions. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer again who diagnosed that the timing needed to be reset. The timing was reset and the failure recurred. The vehicle was also leaking fluid; the hood was opened and the cap to the transmission overflow fluid was missing however, the dealer replaced the cap. The contact continued to hear a loud noise intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. The current mileage was 65,000.