2005 Nissan Xterra engine problems
114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Nissan Xterra — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The service engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle stalled with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle moved forward and stopped suddenly…”
filed Mar 10, 2025
“I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra. I am the original owner and have been driving it over 16 years. Two years ago, in 2020 while driving my car on the road and with kids inside (with a 1 year old and a 6 year old child), the car began to shake and turned off (we were stranded in the middle of the road, at…”
filed Aug 4, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V517000 · Oct 28, 2010
Engine problems in other Xterra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Xterra | 5 | 21% |
| 2010 Xterra | 4 | 11% |
| 2009 Xterra | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 Xterra | 23 | 19% |
| 2007 Xterra | 85 | 15% |
| 2006 Xterra | 104 | 13% |
| 2004 Xterra | 8 | 10% |
| 2003 Xterra | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Xterra | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 Xterra | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 Xterra | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Nissan Xterra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.