# \#xterra **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/xterra/5159.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Xterra issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-issue/189474)
**Author:** [@carisacesarone99\_184365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carisacesarone99_184365)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-issue/189474 "2023-03-06T23:17:10Z")
2001 Xterra started coughing and sputtering a few miles from a grocery store. It was parked for about a half hour. It made it about 5 feet from the parking spot before the engine stopped running. It was pushed into the p… --- ## [Overheating with AC on in Low Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-with-ac-on-in-low-speeds/186381)
**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-with-ac-on-in-low-speeds/186381 "2022-10-07T23:11:52Z")
My 2002 Nissan Xterra starts to show high temperature only when I run my AC in low speeds. My mechanic has replaced the Thermostat with an OEM part and replaced the Fan Clutch/Engine Cooling Fan Clutch. As soon as I was … --- ## [2000 Nissan Xterra - temp gauge while using AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-temp-gauge-while-using-ac/185434)
**Author:** [@Qman527](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Qman527)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-temp-gauge-while-using-ac/185434 "2022-07-25T21:55:29Z")
The temperature gauge skyrockets with ac on while driving on highway but not during local travel --- ## [Can a mis-installed serpentine belt cause the a/c compressor to fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-mis-installed-serpentine-belt-cause-the-a-c-compressor-to-fail/181482)
**Author:** [@GriffBr1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GriffBr1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-mis-installed-serpentine-belt-cause-the-a-c-compressor-to-fail/181482 "2021-12-28T08:58:46Z")
My daughters 2008 Xterra had the alternator fail. I had it replaced and we drove home, about 3 miles. When we started the car up again there was a knocking (metallic in sound) coming from the engine. When I looked und… --- ## [Convincing my parents to install an aftermarket exhaust system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convincing-my-parents-to-install-an-aftermarket-exhaust-system/180008)
**Author:** [@homerpimpin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/homerpimpin)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/convincing-my-parents-to-install-an-aftermarket-exhaust-system/180008 "2021-10-25T22:59:37Z")
So I’ve been wanting to get a nismo catback exhaust system for my family’s xterra, but I’m struggling to convince them. I’d be paying for it of course, but I can’t really think of any good reasons to comfort them of thei… --- ## [2000 Nissan Xterra won’t start from ignition switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-won-t-start-from-ignition-switch/176844)
**Author:** [@cruzrc\_51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cruzrc_51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-won-t-start-from-ignition-switch/176844 "2021-05-16T20:58:29Z")
Burned cables from Transmission. Don’t start from ignition switch. --- ## [Loud humming noise after driving long distance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-humming-noise-after-driving-long-distance/176048)
**Author:** [@gpad8345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gpad8345)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-humming-noise-after-driving-long-distance/176048 "2021-04-09T14:38:06Z")
Hello Guys, I had my transmission replaced with a rebuilt tranny and the radiator brand new a few months back. The car runs but sadly the car still pulls but I cope with the fact that the car gets me from A to B. Also, … --- ## [2004 Nissan Xterra - locks can’t be opened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-xterra-locks-can-t-be-opened/175489)
**Author:** [@JohnHay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-xterra-locks-can-t-be-opened/175489 "2021-03-02T16:17:19Z")
There are external locks on driver’s door & lift gate. Both are locked & can’t be opened. Therefore the car can not be entered! Car bought used – there is only one key/fob. --- ## [2007 Nissan Xterra cranks without start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-xterra-cranks-without-start/172690)
**Author:** [@HeidiNicole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeidiNicole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-xterra-cranks-without-start/172690 "2020-11-26T10:34:52Z")
Xterra cranks no start. Anti theft. Took to Nissan paid them 600$ and few months later still parked. No one can fix it. Pls help --- ## [2000 Xterra, cranks but no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-xterra-cranks-but-no-start/171073)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-xterra-cranks-but-no-start/171073 "2020-10-13T14:24:36Z")
I’'ve been considering the idea of buying an older Xterra for prowling roads too rough for my minivan. One just popped up for a low price, body and interior good enough for my purposes, 153K. Owner says it was running … --- ## [Price for a 2001 Nissan Xterra with a blown head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-a-2001-nissan-xterra-with-a-blown-head-gasket/170621)
**Author:** [@gene55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gene55)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/price-for-a-2001-nissan-xterra-with-a-blown-head-gasket/170621 "2020-09-30T15:33:30Z")
i have a 2001 nissan xterra xe with a blown head gasket it has 150000 miles on it.is it worth buying for 400 dollars? --- ## [White Smoke Billowing From Exhaust After Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-billowing-from-exhaust-after-repairs/166333)
**Author:** [@Kevin219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin219)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-billowing-from-exhaust-after-repairs/166333 "2020-07-03T16:32:39Z")
I just had my 2011 Nissan Xterra repaired at the local Nissan dealership. They replaced the catalytic converter, two 02 sensors, a coil, and all new spark plugs. The day after I brought it home from getting these repai… --- ## [Looking at buying 2001 Nissan Xterra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-buying-2001-nissan-xterra/159663)
**Author:** [@lindacat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindacat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-at-buying-2001-nissan-xterra/159663 "2020-02-26T20:40:18Z")
I am interested in buying a nissan xterra . right now looking at a 2001 with low mileage. what problems should I look at? --- ## [2006 Nissan Xterra randomly stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-xterra-randomly-stalls/158631)
**Author:** [@PaulB02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulB02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-xterra-randomly-stalls/158631 "2020-02-16T19:12:16Z")
car randomly stalls while driving --- ## [Replaced thermostat that was stuck open. Now my 2006 Nissan Xterra is overheating. Why?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-thermostat-that-was-stuck-open-now-my-2006-nissan-xterra-is-overheating-why/158264)
**Author:** [@Dustin\_Coleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dustin_Coleman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-thermostat-that-was-stuck-open-now-my-2006-nissan-xterra-is-overheating-why/158264 "2020-02-10T22:06:51Z")
I’ve had a thermostat that was stuck open for a while now. Finally replaced it and now when I drive it it’s very very hot to overheating but not quite on the brink. And losing fluid out of my reservoir through the overfl… --- ## [2000 Nissan Xterra - stutters on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-stutters-on-start/154700)
**Author:** [@LeeMBlackhoop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeMBlackhoop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-stutters-on-start/154700 "2019-12-15T14:08:02Z")
I have this 2000 Nissan xterra and every time I start the engine. It seems to stutter and will not move.I put the car in neutral and wait five minutes and the engine seems fine and ok to go.The dealers gave up on … --- ## [Problems with 2005 Nissan Xterra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2005-nissan-xterra/141880)
**Author:** [@ryant17\_153057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryant17_153057)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2005-nissan-xterra/141880 "2019-06-08T23:45:44Z")
Hey! New here, but looking for advice on car! The other day I went to accelerate from a red light and as I was accelerating I noticed something felt weird. I had to stop at the next red light and when I tried acceleratin… --- ## [Locks are possessed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locks-are-possessed/141003)
**Author:** [@SamF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locks-are-possessed/141003 "2019-05-26T17:26:57Z")
I have a 2006 Xterra Off Road. There is a weird quirk with the door locks. They all randomly lock themselves. There is no rhyme or reason to when it happens. It might do it one day and not again for a year. One time it h… --- ## [Brief ABS light - 2000 Nissan Xterra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brief-abs-light-2000-nissan-xterra/137728)
**Author:** [@CarlaMollica](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlaMollica)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brief-abs-light-2000-nissan-xterra/137728 "2019-04-01T18:31:40Z")
ABS warning light briefly lit up. Why? --- ## [How to access the linkage on a door that won’t open?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-access-the-linkage-on-a-door-that-won-t-open/132546)
**Author:** [@steveholmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveholmes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-access-the-linkage-on-a-door-that-won-t-open/132546 "2019-01-13T14:33:02Z")
Rear passenger side door latch broken on 2012 nissan xterra, door won’t open how do you get in to fix linkage? --- ## [2004 Nissan Xterra overheating, losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-xterra-overheating-losing-power/130597)
**Author:** [@Teri56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teri56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-xterra-overheating-losing-power/130597 "2018-12-10T21:03:30Z")
1st sign of problem 3yrs ago , overheated , lost power, had to be towed. no problem again until 4 mo. ago Overheating, losing power. have replaced fuel pump, water pump, radiator, fan thermostat, alternator. FIXD is sayi… --- ## [2004 Nissan Xterra persistent evap codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-xterra-persistent-evap-codes/124172)
**Author:** [@Nbwelder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nbwelder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-xterra-persistent-evap-codes/124172 "2018-09-02T18:32:43Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Xterra with the 3.3L V6 approximately 143,750 miles I am getting the p1456 code as well as the p0442 code it’s for my emissions system. Recently replaced following parts Evap canister Evap caniste… --- ## [Diagnosing power window problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-power-window-problem/121878)
**Author:** [@MattReese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MattReese)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-power-window-problem/121878 "2018-07-29T12:50:46Z")
2006 Xterra. Driver’s side power window occasionally will not go up. Only happens when completely down. Want to find out if it’s the switch, motor or a different problem. I love the show. Keep it up. Thanks. --- ## [2013 Nissan Xterra life expectancy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-xterra-life-expectancy/120080)
**Author:** [@ChrisNesselroade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisNesselroade)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-xterra-life-expectancy/120080 "2018-06-29T20:24:46Z")
2013 Nissan Xterra 117k miles 1st car for daughter Consumer Reports rates it high. What can i expect for ‘life of the car mileage’ if taken care of properly moving forward. (getting it inspected prior to purchase b… --- ## [How many cats in a 2007 Nissan Xterra?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-cats-in-a-2007-nissan-xterra/119382)
**Author:** [@bob39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob39)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-cats-in-a-2007-nissan-xterra/119382 "2018-06-24T20:26:55Z")
how many catalytic converters on this car, and if one gets bad, how to tell? What to do as a cost sensitive senior and former US Marine vet? --- ## [Strange issue with a 2003 Nissan Xterra not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-issue-with-a-2003-nissan-xterra-not-starting/117917)
**Author:** [@Stpatrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stpatrick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-issue-with-a-2003-nissan-xterra-not-starting/117917 "2018-05-24T13:43:17Z")
I have a strange issue with my 2003 Xterra…least strange to me. I park my car on a steep driveway and when i park it where the front of the car is up the hill on most occasions it will not start. the engine does not ev… --- ## [2005 Nissan Xterra engine repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-xterra-engine-repairs/117931)
**Author:** [@JosetteChase](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosetteChase)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-xterra-engine-repairs/117931 "2018-05-23T20:59:26Z")
the light keeps on coming on my Xtrail requesting engine repairs --- ## [2001 Nissan Xterra - codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-xterra-codes/117311)
**Author:** [@JoshScarbrough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshScarbrough)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-xterra-codes/117311 "2018-05-15T21:51:23Z")
My knock sensor and crankshaft position sensor keep throwing codes. The code-throwing has survived 3 distributors and well over 100,000 miles since they first appeared. The car now has right at 270,000 miles but otherw… --- ## [Car starting by itself with ignition on the off position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-by-itself-with-ignition-on-the-off-position/117076)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Raurell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alejandro_Raurell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-by-itself-with-ignition-on-the-off-position/117076 "2018-05-10T13:44:41Z")
Hello all, I have had this 2003 XTerra for just over a year with no issues. Today over the course of the day the car started itself without keys in it several times. Some of the time it stayed on a ran for a few minutes… --- ## [Xterra won't rev past 3,000 rpm in 5th gear...Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-wont-rev-past-3-000-rpm-in-5th-gear-help/69912)
**Author:** [@Jack5885](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack5885)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-wont-rev-past-3-000-rpm-in-5th-gear-help/69912 "2018-05-09T02:09:04Z")
I can get my car to rev past 4,000 rpm in gears 1-4 but in 5th gear it wont pass 3,000. It used to be fine, but one day it was just like this and hasn't changed since. This is annoying because where I live some of the sp… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/xterra/5159.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=xterra)