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2008 Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 47 repairs.
2008 Nissan Xterra repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Nissan Xterra
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| Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201278000 mi | Gas tank fuel vapor outlet in rear wheel well clogged with dirt | ||
2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201379500 miUS $550 | Clutch | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Kansas, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 200915000 mi | Windshield washer nozzles cracked due to cheap quality anit freeze from the dealer (Alabama doesn't expect it to freeze) | ||
| Apr 201154000 miUS $81 | Adjusted the emergency brake pads which had not been holding the vehicle. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Michigan, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201152000 mi | Rear right axle seal leaking. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201192000 miUS $100 | CV boot on rear drive shaft tore and leaked grease. Drive shaft replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Jul 2012105500 miUS $123 | Fan clutch failed and engine was running a little hotter than normal. I replaced the fan clutch myself. | ||
| Jun 2013120000 miUS $200 | Broken ABS wires on both front wheels. | ||
| Dec 2014130000 miUS $56 | Fan clutch failed. Replaced fan clutch myself, all good. | ||
| Aug 2015138000 miUS $1100 | Damage was caused by owner off roading vehicle. Rear pinion bearings went bad. Replaced all bearings, gears, and seals in rear axle. | ||
| Jun 2016148000 miUS $97 | Vent control valve on evap canister quit working and service engine light came on. Replaced valve myself. | ||
| Aug 2016148900 mi | ABS warning light was on. Replaced right rear ABS sensor. Gas gauge fluctuated then quit working. Replaced fuel level sending unit. | ||
| Feb 2017154000 miUS $148 | Cooling fan bracket bearing went bad and fan fell off, cracked blades of fan. Replaced fan bracket and fan. | ||
| Jun 2017163000 miUS $160 | Code for a bad catalytic converter on passenger side came up. Replaced converter myself. | ||
2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201562000 miUS $260 | Replaced tire pressure monitors to keep light from staying on. Had light reset several times. No code on any so all were replaced. Fixed problem. Not a big deal at all. | ||
2008 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2022179000 miUS $1500 | Rear differential ring and pinion gears worn. Replaced rear axle with one I supplied. | ||
| May 2022180000 miUS $700 | Replace rear shocks and springs | ||
| Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Oct 2014118420 miC $200 | TPMS Light On | ||
| Jun 2015128340 miC $500 | lower control arm bushings worn out. replaced. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201677500 miC $600 | Replaced rear axle seals and bearings. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Alabama, United States May 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201334000 mi | 3 wheel studs sheared off on the passenger front side. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States - Mar 2009 | |||
| Mar 200915000 mi | Alternator Replaced, Under Warranty. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201279300 miUS $350 | Rear axle assembly (rear diff and axle shafts) failure. Nissan motor replaced the entire rear axle assembly. I had to pay for the labor to install and 2 days of a car rental. My truck was 18k outside of warranty. Repair normally cost 2300.00. | ||
| Dec 201297000 miUS $800 | Both front wheel bearings replaced.$800.00 for that and another 400.00 for transmission,radiator and brake fluid replacement | ||
| Apr 2013103300 miUS $1600 | timing chain and guide/spark plugs were replaced during this trip as well.Timing chain and tensioner are common problems on the vq40 engine | ||
| Nov 2013119300 miUS $175 | New drivers side tie rod end | ||
| Mar 2015165000 miUS $1200 | all fluids replaced, transmission,front differential,transfer case and brake.repaired a small oil leak on the passenger side valve cover. Front end alignment and tire rotation | ||
| Dec 2015188000 miUS $500 | New radiator | ||
| Jul 2016198700 miUS $2500 | Both lower control arms New rear pinion seal and differential vent New main drive belt New front and rear sway bar links | ||
| Sep 2016202000 miUS $150 | Bank 2 on sensors replaced | ||
| Dec 2016203000 miUS $135 | Dead battery | ||
| Sep 2017213000 miUS $60 | HVAC blower motor. 5 screws and a few pieces of trim...done | ||
| Jan 2022241000 mi | Rear shock was leaking and needed 2 new rear stabilizer links Passenger front and rear cats were replaced Had a check engine light for a p0430 | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | TPMS sensor failed | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Tennessee, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201140500 miUS $36 | Both front windscreen washer jets had cracked in half making them spray out into empty space, only half the fluid hitting the screen. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Alabama, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 201273000 miUS $80 | Gearbox mount was broken. | ||
| Jan 201376000 miUS $300 | Engine mounts needed replacing on both sides. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 201242567 mi | Still not completed, but TPMS is malfunctioning, might be off road damage, but that should be expected with an off road truck. Will have the code pulled and report more later. | ||
| May 201242967 mi | TPMS issues, have not repaired. Most likely caused by the shop that put the new tires on it. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 201363240 miC $935 | wheel bearings in front worn. Have to replace the hub and did the front brakes and rotors at the same time. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Utah, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201289300 miUS $210 | rear axle seals leaking, emergency brake failed from oil from seals | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Connecticut, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013115000 miUS $200 | Loss of heat when not moving | ||
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