Power Train Problems of Nissan Xterra

Nissan Xterra owners have reported 954 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 34 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (380 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission fluid leaking (147 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Nissan Xterra

The Power Train problem

My car keeps stalling out like it's not getting gas.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was an unknown pink fluid leaking from the radiator, without warning. The vehicle was towed to residence. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the failure was caused by fluid leaking from   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the vehicle loss motive power while driving. The contact stated that while attempting to move from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Purchased this vehicle July 2019 from owner. After 3 weeks transmission started acting weird while on vacation transmission seized due too coolant leaking from radiator cooler into transmission. Total repairs tow costs and rental car rental exceed $5000. 00.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact shifted the vehicle into drive, and the vehicle unexpectedly went into reverse with no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the failure reoccurred.   Read details...




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