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2012 Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (11%)
Chart based on 28 repairs.
2012 Nissan Xterra repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Nissan Xterra
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| Nissan Xterra in California, United States Dec 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| Feb 201530700 mi | Rear hatch struts replaced under warranty. | ||
2012 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Xterra in Alabama, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 201543000 miUS $2000 | The clutch wore out at 44K miles. I'm a very careful and gentle driver and have driven manual transmission cars for over 50 years. I believe that this clutch is poorly designed and not rugged enough for a vehicle with as much mass as the Xterra has. Also discovered cracked exhaust manifold. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201643000 miUS $40 | Under the clutch there is a button that indicates the clutch is down to allow you to start the vehicle. It broke. $40 to fix | ||
| Mar 202090000 miUS $2200 | Replaced transmission | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201628000 miUS $30 | Intermittent no start when turning ignition. replace clutch pedal safety switch (ignition interlock) | ||
2012 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Xterra in Kansas, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201649000 miUS $50 | Heater was not blowing hot air unless the engine was running at a higher RPM (2,500+) or while going uphill. The heater core had air in it. This was resolved by bleeding the cooling system to get the air out. | ||
| Oct 201755000 mi | Recall P7318 to change airbag control parameters | ||
| Jan 201858000 mi | Ventilation no longer switches between floor, vents, defrost correctly. This is mostly for the floor as the other two seem to work most of the time. Currently have decided to live with it and no repairs have been made. | ||
| Jun 201862000 mi | The hood was squeaking from vibrations when hitting bumps. Noticed it was wobbling quite a bit. Adjusting the rubber stoppers along the front edge of the hood resolved the squeaking. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Alberta, Canada Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jun 201642780 mi | Valve cover seal replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201647120 miC $250 | Rear shocks replaced DIY | ||
| Mar 201752700 mi | Valve cover seal replaced under warranty - second time | ||
| Nissan Xterra in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2014 - Apr 2019 | |||
| May 201740920 miC $100 | Squeaky rear shock absorber | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Georgia, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2019 | |||
| May 201755000 miUS $800 | Broken front shock mount, front shocks worn out after less than 60k miles. Suspension clunk continues even after repair. | ||
| Mar 201870000 miUS $500 | Replaced rear shocks. Flipped all four tires around on the rims due to excessive wear on outside of tire. Alignment. | ||
| Aug 201875000 miUS $303 | Faulty crankshaft position sensor was causing intermittent stalling and loss of power. Sensor replaced and problem has been resolved, with a moderate improvement in MPG. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Idaho, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 20138096 mi | replace defective driver side mirror | ||
| Nov 201664000 miUS $126 | Rear pinion seal was leaking had it replaced. | ||
| Mar 201769000 miUS $100 | Pinon bearing failure, replaced differential (third member). | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2021 | |||
| May 201537000 mi | Rattle from rear upon acceleration | ||
| Dec 201545000 miUS $250 | Rear diff leaking. Needed to be resealed | ||
| Dec 201770000 miUS $500 | Intake related repair | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201534100 mi | Window Regulator need replacement Driver Side Lock Tab replacement | ||
| Mar 2022110980 miC $1320 | Replace both Air/Fuel Sensors. | ||
| Jul 2022111908 miC $1327 | Replaced front brake pads and rotors. Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. LF caliper seized. Replace LF brake hose and parts. Oil leak detection. Due to Krown underbody spray leak could not be detected. Dye added to engine oil. Have to drive 1-2000 km then return to dealer to find leak. | ||
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