Three problems related to service engine light on 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.
Vehicle fuel gauge is reporting wrong information, shows empty when full and a half tank when empty. Service engine soon light stays on. Very dangerous barely made it to gas station.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service engine soon light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians stated the ecm filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repairs were made the contact received a recall notice NHTSA campaign id number: 10v517000 (component: engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted in regards to reimbursement and informed the contact the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Service engine light and fuel sensor sending unit failure.