Two problems related to power train driveline 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.
Driving vehicle when transmission dropped into lower gear and would not upshift. Cause found --- radiator cracked and leaked coolant into transmission- . Which ruined the transmission.
Front drive shaft broke near universal joint causing damage to bottom of car. This happened during heavy city traffic almost caused an accident. My family was in the car, but not hurt.