Overview & Reviews

The Nissan Xterra is a traditional midsize SUV with seating for five and serious off-road capability. Thanks to stout body-on-frame construction shared with Nissan's Frontier pickup, the Xterra is a beast on the trail and can tolerate a fair amount of abuse. The downside is that this Nissan lacks the on-road polish of car-based crossover SUVs you might buy instead.

The Xterra debuted for the 2000 model year. Later Nissan Xterras are similar in appearance and personality to the early models but have a slightly longer wheelbase, a roomier interior, more power under the hood and a few extra features. If you want a reasonably priced off-roader and find the Jeep Wrangler too crude for everyday driving, the Xterra is worth a look.

User Reviews:

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  The best car I ever owned!!! - 2004 Nissan Xterra
  By salfaro - May 4 - 2:00 am

  I love my car. Its roomy. It has great cargo space and everything. Everyone complements me on my car.

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  Great Basic 4x4 - 2000 Nissan Xterra
  By Mike FHR - May 3 - 10:00 am

  Who needs leather and wood grain dash?! Its a 4x4 dang it. Our Xterra is great. Plenty of room for our family and gear. Weve been up to the mountains, the beach and around town. I like that its very different looking than its competition too.

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  2000 Xterra! - 2000 Nissan Xterra
  By TJM - May 3 - 10:00 am

  its a fun suv, safe, sturdy, easy to ride.

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  Almost 5 Years and Still Running - 2000 Nissan Xterra
  By bharris - April 28 - 2:00 am

  July 2004 will be my 5-year anniversary of owning my 2000 Xterra XE 4WD V6. I am on my 3rd set of front brakes and original rear brakes. I replaced the stock BF Goodrich Long Trails at about 65,000 miles with Goodyear Forteras. I replaced the battery around the same time and have just recently noticed the upper radiator hose has been leaking coolant under pressure. The body still looks good although the plastic has faded over the years. The interior still looks great. Im averaging around 14- 15 MPG. Overall I’m very pleased but would not buy another Xterra just because I don’t use or need it’s off road capability.

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  Former Jeep Guy - 2000 Nissan Xterra
  By tiger2312 - April 23 - 10:00 am

  When i got tired of my loud,hard to deal with jeep wrangler I was looking at the grand cherokees but fell in love with the style of the nissan Xterra! I love my 2000 Xterra. Get one equipped with V6 and 4WD. Also be sure to get the power package, I noticed some have the manual roll up windows (like my wrangler did) I do not miss my wrangler like I thought I would. I love my Nissan Xterra (solar yellow with over sized tires and greay leather seats make it my dream vehicle!) Test drove a 2000 jeep grand cherokee which cost $4,500 more than the Xterra and had basic cloth seating. Very happy with my purchase so far!

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  love this car - 2000 Nissan Xterra
  By heather33 - April 22 - 11:12 pm

  and i have to say i believe you are supposed to have your airbags serviced every so often so people whos airbags didnt go off could have done that. probly a good thing to do for all late model vehicles

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  Great off road vehicle - 2010 Nissan Xterra
  By jp - April 22 - 2:43 pm

  Great SUV. This Suv can handle any conditions. I love driving in the snow and the stability control is great. The ride is great in town and off road. Its a bit bumpy on the highway but accelerates great when passing. The arm rests are very poorly placed and you really have no where to put your arms. My gas mileage is horrible but the dealer says the engine is still breaking in. If anyone else has an off road, please tell me it actually gets 15mpg when it breaks in? I am getting like 13mpg city/highway right now. I am not sure if they tested the off road package accurately with the bigger tires? I wish they would do away with the plastic cargo area. It scratches and is worthless.

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  nissan xterra - 2003 Nissan Xterra
  By varo - April 20 - 4:56 am

  everyone knows the Nissan Xterra that its reliable, strong and vary roomy. i havent had avy problems with the car even though gas intake could be better but that goes far any car....

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  fun suv - 2003 Nissan Xterra
  By steve stiansen - April 14 - 2:00 am

  very good suv. hate milage. Im only getting about 15mpg combined use. I got better milage with a 1991 pathfinder. will put up with cost ofmgas for the fun of the supercharger.

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  Nice car - 2003 Nissan Xterra
  By iKaige - April 3 - 10:00 am

  This was my first SUV. I love the room that it provides and the sporty look is very attractive. I am pleased with its reliability. I have never had to service the car other than the usual wear and tear. Excellent purchase!!