Nissan Xterra Second generation (N50) - Facelift (2009 - 2015)

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Second generation (N50) - Facelift of Nissan Xterra has been in production since 2009 by 2015.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. The weight of the car has decreased by 2 lbs.
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Nissan Xterra Second generation (N50) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Body style | Body-On-Frame SUV |
Engine options | VQ40DE, 4.0L V-6, 270 HP, 285 lb/ft |
Transmission | 5-spd auto w/OD, 6-spd man w/OD |
Drive type | rear-wheel, four-wheel |
Length | 178.70 in |
Width | 72.80 in |
Height | 74.90 in |
Wheelbase | 106.30 in |
Curb weight | 4136 - 4438 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 55.90 in |
Rear hip room | 46.10 in |
Front Headroom | 39.90 in |
Rear Headroom | 39.30 in |
Front shoulder room | 58.30 in |
Rear shoulder room | 58.30 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 21.10 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 15 - 16/20 - 22 |
Payload capacity | 881 - 1138 lb |
Towing capacity | 5000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.6 - 7.1 sec |
¼ mile time | 14.9 - 15.4 sec |
Nissan Xterra Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Nissan Xterra Second generation (N50) - Facelift production period from 2009 to 2015 drivers have reported 82 complaints. The most common problems are POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS, ENGINE.
Model Year | Complaints |
2015 Xterra |
6
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2014 Xterra |
8
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2013 Xterra |
4
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2012 Xterra |
8
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2011 Xterra |
14
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2010 Xterra |
26
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2009 Xterra |
16
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
POWER TRAIN my vehicle will randomly buck and lose drive power. mostly noticed at slow speeds but also does it on the... |
23
~ 47847 miles |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan xterra. the contact stated that he received an unknown nissan manufacturer safety campaign... |
16
~ 55706 miles |
ENGINE when accelerating in a straight line vehicle starts to buck abs light goes on engine shuts off. speed was ~ |
14
~ 43262 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan xterra. while driving approximately 30 mph the hands free bluetooth system failed. when... |
10
~ 91913 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES when accelerating in a straight line vehicle starts to buck abs light goes on engine shuts off. speed was ~ |
8
~ 71044 miles |
SUSPENSION the nissan dealership has looked at my xterra and found that a nut welded to the frame from the inside... |
7
~ 61552 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while traveling on a freeway disengaged speed control using brake but did not originally turn it off to be able... |
4
~ 31550 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL when accelerating in a straight line vehicle starts to buck abs light goes on engine shuts off. speed was ~ |
4
~ 70337 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle is just over 2 years old and the entire back bumper already has rust/corrosion this is a common occurrence... |
4
~ 53185 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my truck has a suspension issue for squeaky noises coming from the front wheel. there was a recall on them... |
3
~ 85500 miles |
STEERING the nissan dealership has looked at my xterra and found that a nut welded to the frame from the inside... |
3
~ 58400 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling on a freeway disengaged speed control using brake but did not originally turn it off to be able... |
2
~ 11675 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was traveling at 25 (no more than 30) mph when another vehicle collided with mine. the other vehicle did... |
2
~ 71900 miles |
TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2011 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the passenger side rear tire... |
2
~ 16600 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2005 xterra is having same problem as the recalled 2006 xterra with the fuel gauge and running out of... |
2
~ 38250 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING passenger airbag sensor intermittently stuck on headlamps not turning off when on 'auto' setting... |
1
~ 77000 miles |
WHEELS my 2010 xterra lights for abs slip and vdc go off after the vehicle begins to move only. if the... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan xterra. while the vehicle was parked and inspected it was discovered that the... |
1
~ 100200 miles |
SEATS the drivers seat wasn't locking into place fully. it would click and then if you make stops when driving it... |
1
~ 25000 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the battery leaked and the positive electrical wiring... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving 3 mph the vehicle started to... |
1
~ 25160 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS air bag deployment 23 june 2011 location: pleasant valley trail panamint mountains death valley national park ca time: approximately 6... |
1
~ 27500 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2010 nissan xterra i bought in aug 2010. i am constantly having to bring it into the... |
1
~ 2500 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i have a 2010 nissan xterra i bought in aug 2010. i am constantly having to bring it into the... |
1
~ 2500 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES i have a 2010 nissan xterra i bought in aug 2010. i am constantly having to bring it into the... |
1
~ 2500 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN premature clutch failure in 2nd generation nissan xterra. clutch burnt out at under 5000 miles without warning while driving in... |
1
~ 4950 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2009 nissan xterra. while driving 35 mph the contact attempted to engage the horn but had... |
1
~ 500 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Nissan Xterra and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Nissan Xterra to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
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All-Fit Automotive 3.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
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Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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30 Pcs Reflective Wheel Rim Stripe Bicyc...
- Sufficient to Use or Share: you will receive 30 pieces of motorcycle rim stickers, mainly coming in green, useful to decorate your cars in daily life; The sufficient quantity can meet your needs for various...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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TORCH 1.5"-2" Rear Add A Leaf Spring Lif...
- FITS: 1.5"-2" Rear Add A Leaf Spring Lift Kit for 04-19 Nissan Titan Frontier Xterra
- CONTENTS: 2PC Add a Leafs (60mm x 10mm x 540mm), Extended Alignment Pins, Isolator Pads ***Please make sure you have...
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ECCPP 2pcs Front Pair Complete Strut and...
- ?FITMENT - Premium quality quick complete strut assembly for 2009 2010 2011 2012 for Suzuki Equator,2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 for Nissan Pathfinder,2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
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4PCS Car Door Handle Sticker, Carbon Fib...
- 【Style and Protection】: The car door handle cup can get easily scratched by fingernails, rings or keys. The accumulation of scratches will make your car look dull and old. In addition, our car door handle...

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