Discontinuation. The Xterra was discontinued in the U.S. after the 2015 model year. Poor fuel economy, declining sales, and mandated upgrades to safety and emissions were cited as reasons.

Why was the Nissan Xterra discontinued?

Discontinuation. The Xterra was discontinued in the U.S. after the 2015 model year. Poor fuel economy, declining sales, and mandated upgrades to safety and emissions were cited as reasons.

Is Xterra good off road?

Properly kitted out, the Nissan Xterra—from either generation—is a fun off-road rig that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Reasonably reliable, cheap to buy, and with enough guts to get you through all but the most complex rock-crawling obstacles, it’s a strong counterpoint to the Wrangler religion.

Which xterras have transmission problems?

The most common Xterra transmission problems cost $4,000 to fix & occur at 110,000 miles. Regarding the worst model year 2005 Nissan Xterra transmission problems, “The 2005-2007 Xterra appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles.

What SUV is comparable to a Nissan Xterra?

Performance. The Jeep Wrangler easily outshines the Nissan Xterra on performance. It has a horsepower of 285 whereas the Nissan has 261 horsepower. The extra 24 horsepower makes the Jeep more powerful.

Are xterras reliable?

According to RepairPal, the Nissan Xterra has a reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0 and a ranking of 9th out of all 32 car brands. In terms of reliability, it’s hard to go wrong with Nissan’s defunct SUV line.

What years did Nissan Xterra have transmission problems?

What kind of SUV is the Nissan Xterra?

BEHIND THE WHEEL Driving the Xterra takes me back in time. It’s an old-school SUV, the kind that existed before crossovers thankfully diluted the general truckiness of the SUV class. The Xterra is all truck, all the time.

What are the different trim levels of the Nissan Xterra?

The Xterra comes in three trim levels: the entry-level X and the slightly better equipped S, both of which are available in either two- or four-wheel drive, as well as the Pro-4X, which is available only with four-wheel drive. See them all side-by-side here.

How many miles per gallon does a 2012 Nissan Xterra get?

The rear-drive model is rated 16/22 mpg. The 2012 Nissan Xterra received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top rating of Good in frontal and side-impact crash tests, and Acceptable in the roof-strength test.

Does the 2012 Nissan Xterra have child-safe seats?

As is required of all 2012 models, the Nissan Xterra has standard antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction control. For families installing child-safety seats, the Xterra has two sets of Latch anchors in the outboard backseat positions, biased slightly toward the center rather than right up against the doors.