2005 Nissan Xterra S
5N1AN08W55C639619
Vehicle history report for the 2005 Nissan Xterra S (VIN 5N1AN08W55C639619). White, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 4.0L, gasoline. 144,927 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2005 Nissan Xterra.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 845 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Nissan Xterra, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 2 involved a fire
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 845
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Nissan Xterra.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled inadvertently on several occasions. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road on several occasions. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact continued driving. The vehicle was taken to a…
NHTSA ODI #11720443AIR BAGS
The front airbag crash sensor on my 2005 Nissan Xterra failed and is currently unavailable due to an extended backorder. Firestone Auto provided a work order confirming the need for replacement. The airbag warning light has been flashing continuously for the past four months, indicating a system malfunction. My advisor contacted Nissan dealers three times, a…
NHTSA ODI #11675017AIR BAGS,ENGINE
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The service engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle stalled with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle moved forward and stopped suddenly intermittently. On another occasion, the A/C became inoperable. …
NHTSA ODI #11647503AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. No information on parts availability was provided. The …
NHTSA ODI #11537250POWER TRAIN
I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra and the transmission failed due to my transmission fluid and radiator fluid mixed
NHTSA ODI #11507337EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The plastic on my sun visor broke and with the use of it the wires inside the mirror light become exposed and almost caused a fire
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11507338POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra. I am the original owner and have been driving it over 16 years. Two years ago, in 2020 while driving my car on the road and with kids inside (with a 1 year old and a 6 year old child), the car began to shake and turned off (we were stranded in the middle of the road, at a traffic light). Since it was my only means of transporta…
NHTSA ODI #11477659POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled after driving 50 feet. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagn…
NHTSA ODI #11451951+ 837 more complaints on record.
