Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2006 Nissan Xterra. The number one most common problem is related to the body (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problems |
Rear passenger doors keep locking and won't open/unlock at all. Oem parts were used for actuator and other issues, however it has happened again. Very unsafe, as if they jam, we can't exit the vehicle and have to climb to the rear hatch or through the front seats. Read details...
Tried to open rear drivers side passenger door, and will not open from outside or inside of vehicle. Checked locks, opened with the key fob and internal unlock button and you can hear it disengage, yet door will not release. Read details...
Depending on the temperature (70 degrees f or below) the hydraulic support arm for the rear lift gate fails to hold the lift gate in the open position resulting in head and neck being struck by said lift gate. Please note that as the temp. Decreases - the lift gate support decreases. Read details...