Starter Problems of Nissan Xterra

Nissan Xterra owners have reported 5 problems related to starter (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.

1 Starter problem of the 2006 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 04/08/2021

When I turn the key in the on position all lights come on and the motor does turn over. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the starter and a week later it does the same so I ran a diagnostic test and p0181 code and 3rd coil pack misfire comes on. When I contact Nissan mechanic he said there was a recall on the ipdm and thats why I'm contacting you all.

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2 Starter problem of the 2004 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 01/20/2018

Got into my car one day and upon trying to crank it , when turning the key it hesitated to crank and finally did so. When I reached my destination, when I left my car would just not crank. No clicks. Lights work fine. Nothing is wrong with security, battery. Just replaced the starter around oct of last year.

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3 Starter problem of the 2004 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 01/13/2015

I have had to replace my starter 3 times in 4 years. I have all of the receipts to show also. I have also had to replace my radiator because of a crack near the cap. I had a hose that goes through my dash with the hot water explode on me and burn my hand pretty bad. My radiator seems to evaporate cooling fluid on a regular basis. I have had a pressure test it is holding pressure. And now my warning bell is no longer working. My battery has gone dead 5 times because no warning sound to tell me I left my lights on.

4 Starter problem of the 2005 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 10/06/2014

My car was running fine and normal but when I tried to start it, nothing happened. I tried to jump the battery and I replaced the starter. After those attempts I had the vehicle towed to a nearby dealership who told me that coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission and mixed fluid, damaging both the transmission and ecm. Car will not start and the is no communications working. The Nissan dealership recommended I get a new radiator, ipdm module, and transmission which was estimated at a cost of $5,500 after parts and labor. I had the vehicle towed to a local repair shop for a second opinion and was told the same thing as the dealer had said.

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5 Starter problem of the 2004 Nissan Xterra

Failure Date: 10/14/2011

I have replaced my starter 3 times. My brake lights have a short or faulty wiring I'm sure because we have replaced the bulbs several times. I have gotten tickets because of this as a result I have a expired brake tag I cant get a new one because the wiring will cost to much. My uv joint broke while I was driving on the high way. That part they tell me is not a common breaking part. Nissan charges over a thousand dollars to repair that. I'm told my wiring is bad after I replace my starter 2 months ago. They sent me a recall for my column steering and I had it repaired but it still is a slight hassle to change gears. I have received a letter telling me they are buying 2004 Nissan Xterra's but when I called the sales man says it's nothing wrong with the Xterra's that's just a sales stunt. I think its a bunch of bull Nissan knows they didn't do a good job with these 2004"s.


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