Engine Oil Leaking Problems of Nissan Xterra

Nissan Xterra owners have reported 5 problems related to engine oil leaking (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the Xterra.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 2003 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 01/08/2016

Nissan Xterra frame rusted beyond any safety justification. Oil leaks from engine up two 2 quart a day lead to engine seized up without warning.

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2 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 2012 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 01/31/2015

Vehicle's engine seized while being operated at a low rate of speed. Reason given by dealership when towed in was no oil in the engine however there was no warning light for either oil or engine issue displayed at any time leading up to engine failure. There had been a previous oil leak approximately 10 months earlier which had been repaired. There had been no incidents in the interim and no indication of issues. There was a recall related to the oil filter and engine but according to Nissan, my vehicle was not subject to the recall. I was forced to pay in advance of work being started for a full engine replacement despite the fact that I had only 4 months left on my 39 month lease.

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3 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 2007 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 08/14/2014

The vehicle has an oil leakage that destroy the engine. The dealer does not feel its their responsibility. However buying a new car I feel it should last more than 5yrs.

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4 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 2005 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 07/12/2013

I had my oil changed and was told that I have a leak around my oil filter housing. I only had this vehicle a year,.

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5 Engine Oil Leaking problem of the 2012 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 02/10/2012

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Xterra. After moving the vehicle from a parking spot, the contact noticed oil leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing on two separate occasions, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500.




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