Overview & Reviews

The Xterra has been fully redesigned for 2005 with a new platform, a more powerful V6 and a more spacious interior.

• One of the most powerful V6s in the class, above average off-road capability, solid passenger room, innovative cargo features.

• Still not what we would call refined on the street, a few instances of low-grade interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  a new experience - 2005 Nissan Xterra
  By dick - July 24 - 2:40 am

  built on a new platform, nissan has done a great job with this new model.the quality and performance are outstanding. very quiet and a comfortable ride.

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  I love my " X" - 2005 Nissan Xterra
  By ethanjenher - July 22 - 2:53 am

  I love my "x". i will continue to buy an x-terra for as long as they make them. I am going on 40,xxx and it is still the best choice I made. Even with gas prices jumping i will take out a loan to cont. driving my "x".

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  I Made it to 140k Miles - 2005 Nissan Xterra
  By silentrick - July 7 - 6:47 am

  I have been pretty pleased overall with my 2005 Xterra. I have over 140,000 miles on it and Im just now experiencing major issues with it. Ive had recurring issues with the O2 sensors going out more than once and now I need a new catalytic converter. I wasnt aware of the transmission and radiator issues on the 2005 models until I read this post. As it turns out, I too have an issue with a cracked radiator leaking into my tranny and now I need to replace both. I thought it could have been due to a minor fender bender a few months back but now Im not so sure, especially because I was hit in the rear. Seems like I got lucky to have made it as far as I did on mine.

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  Awesome Vehicle - 2005 Nissan Xterra
  By Richard - June 20 - 11:03 am

  I bought my XTerra in Apr 2005 and have already put on 35,000 miles on it. It is an awesome vehicle. So far I have not had any problems with it whatsoever. This is a very VERY reliable SUV - does not have too many extras which is how I like it - There are fewer things that can go wrong with it.

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  great suv - 2005 Nissan Xterra
  By iiredorange - June 17 - 11:16 am

  i love this suv..the engine is awesome. i was in the market for an suv and looked at the hummer h3 but it was underpowered. the xterra can handle everything the hummer can with a better engine.

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  2005 Xterra - 2005 Nissan Xterra
  By Kent - June 7 - 12:23 pm

  Purchased a new left-over 2005 Xterra S two weeks ago. Was looking at the Liberty, but the Xterra has so many more features and rides much better, and got it for a slightly better price. The truck has a great stance - aggressive and stylish - and the dark black is an eye-catcher. Lots of compliments. Very comfortable inside and the truck just rides and feels solid. Just as fun as my 2001 Jetta. The seats are great and the 6 speed manual is german-car quality.

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  05 Xterra - 2005 Nissan Xterra
  By Janet - May 20 - 12:00 pm

  LOVE IT!!! I just traded in my GMC Jimmy of 10 years. Did not think I was going to find another SUV with such reliability and built, but I did. Looking forward to the next 10 years with this truck.

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  Most Fun - 2005 Nissan Xterra
  By John Holdren - February 15 - 8:40 am

  Ive never had more fun owning a car/truck. She runs like a sewing machine. Handles on the mountain passes here in CO perfectly. Off road very reliable. The girls wish it had a lighted passenger mirror. I bought em a make-up mirror and a flashlight.

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  Xterra Offroad 05 - 2005 Nissan Xterra
  By Ciscom - January 20 - 7:30 am

  I have owned a Nissan and was very happy with the quality and reliability of Nissans products. I went from a Nissan pickup to the Xterra and am very satisfied with this SUV. Fuel mileage is better than I expected (6 cyl.) Performance, quality, looks/styling are all good. One suggestion to Nissan, cutback on the amount of interior plastic, otherwise the Xterra is an excellant SUV.

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  A super vehicle - 2005 Nissan Xterra
  By Scott - January 9 - 9:06 pm

  "The 2005 Xterra S is vastly improved over past models. In one day test drove both the Xterra and Honda CR-V and greatly preferred the Xterra. It drives quite smoothly (though you are aware that youre in a truck-based SUV) and is extremely quiet. The interior is thoughtfully designed and comfortable, though certainly not plush. One of the best aspects of the Xterra is its storage capability and its general utility. Negatives are: gas mileage, lack of an optional factory-installed GPS system, audio system. The GPS and audio system arent big deals and can be solved by after-market units. Gas mileage is a bigger problem, but is no worse than most other comparable SUVs.