Nissan Xterra owners have reported 3 problems related to ignition (under the electrical system 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.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. While traveling at 50 mph,the check engine warning light illuminated on the dashboard, seconds later the contact noticed that the fuel gauge had indicated that the fuel tank was empty when it was not. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 31,000.
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2000 Nissan Xterra 2wd vehicle. Second owner. Owned for 6. 5 years. No modifications were made to vehicle by either original owner, or myself. Only dealer installed optional component was a trailer hitch. Car traveled less than 1000 miles in last calendar year. On date in question, car was started and driven at 8:00 am approximately 5 miles to a parking deck. Car then sat in parking deck until 12:00 pm. Car was then driven back to its original origin and parked by approximate time of 12:30 pm. Shortly after 9:00 pm, car was believed to be source of ignition which resulted in a house fire and destroyed house structure, as well as four other vehicles. Car was investigated by former chief arson investigator for atlanta, GA. His determination as to source of fire was wire harness inside Xterra. Believed to be a case of a contact remaining live and starting a fire somewhere between the console shift lever and behind the center of the dash. Car completely destroyed- literally. VIN unknown information resides with insurance company.
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Engine will stall out without warning while driving. Cause unknown.
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