2005 Nissan Xterra transmission problems
The 2005 Nissan Xterra has 418 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 36% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
418
Transmission complaints
36%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, AND ANOTHER COMPONENT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2005 Nissan Xterra have?
NHTSA has 418 complaints about the 2005 Nissan Xterra transmission — 36% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.