2006 Nissan Xterra engine and engine cooling problems
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Nissan Xterra — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle was shaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the catalytic converter; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed that…”
filed Aug 23, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan xterra. While driving approximately 50 mph, the radiator fractured and there was a transmission fluid leak. The contact, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the oil cooler within the radiator was faulty. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The…”
filed Aug 20, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V517000 · Oct 28, 2010
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Xterra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Xterra | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Xterra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Xterra | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Xterra | 8 | 7% |
| 2007 Xterra | 75 | 13% |
| 2005 Xterra | 167 | 20% |
| 2004 Xterra | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 Xterra | 7 | 10% |
| 2002 Xterra | 24 | 15% |
| 2001 Xterra | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 Xterra | 33 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Nissan Xterra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.