2004 Nissan Xterra Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.33/5 Average
162 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For 2004, 17-inch alloy wheels are now standard on non-supercharged SE models, and 16-inch, four-spoke alloys are standard on the XE-V6.

Pros:
  • Rugged looks and the off-road capability to match, lots of room inside, solid construction.
Cons:
  • Sloppy on-road ride and steering, four-cylinder and standard V6 lack power, spartan cabin design.

User Reviews:

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  • 300,000 miles - 2004 Nissan Xterra
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    routine maintenance goes a long way nothing major brakes-rotors-belts-fluids and lots of gas and tires bought new 2003

  • We love this SUV! - 2004 Nissan Xterra
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    Great sturdy car. Lots of room for our dogs in the back. Great stereo system as well.

  • Take it for a test drive. - 2004 Nissan Xterra
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    I test drove the Liberty, Escape, Sorento, and Rav4, and bought this truck. Thats what it is, a truck. Real 4wd, good power, great looking and a comfortable ride. Trust me, the ride is smooth, just testdrive it and see. And they were the first dealership that didnt just show me a vanity mirror. And for the price of those above, you get 5000 lbs towing capacity, and the room of a larger SUV.

  • GREAT / POWERFULL - 2004 Nissan Xterra
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    I HAVE ENJOYED MY XTERRA THIS PAST EIGHT MO. MY WIFE LIKES IT BETTER THAN ME ,WELL SHE DRIVES IT MORE TO WORK AND GROCERY STORE ETC. BUT IT HANDELS GOOD ANDHASA WRAP AROUND FEEL WHEN YOUR DRIVING ALSO HAS A SPACEIOUS BACKFOR HAULING PLUS CAN LAY BACK DOWN FOR MORE ROOM IF NEEDED!

  • Not well-rounded enough - 2004 Nissan Xterra
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    I bought the Nissan 6 months ago and have not been disappointed. It delivered its promise: cool exterior, great image and capable offroad. However anyone driving this thing around town, like I do should think twice. Ride is uncomfortable, at least compared to a CR-V fuel milage is poor and the worst thing is engine performance. Shortly, this vehicle is very slow! Im glad Nissan will improve on that for 2005, because while the numbers are impressive on paper, this is a very heavy SUV and hence simply slow. Before you buy it, test drive a Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV-4 and Ford Escape. They cost about the same and should meet your needs just fine. Do not spend money on image alone!

  • Excellent tough suv - 2004 Nissan Xterra
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    Excellent tough suv with smart interior design and excellent performance. Looks meet performance!!

  • Dependable - 2004 Nissan Xterra
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    Bought used with aprox. 20,000 miles, in 2006. Now has 80,000 in 2010. I have only changed the oil, the air filter, the head lights, wipers, and battery. Did every thing but the oil myself with ease. My good friend, a mechanic, recommended I buy an Xterra. I am glad I did. I owned a 2000 Frontier that never gave me a problem either, so I was happy to by another Nissan. Id bet it has the same 2.4 litter engine, but geared lower. I removed the roof rack air dam for better mileage.

  • Durable, Functional, and a Great Ride - 2004 Nissan Xterra
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    After test driving the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and sitting in a myriad of its competitors, I chose the Xterra for its durability, funtional interior, REAL 4X4, and masculine good looks. This is a truck and can be used like one, yet the ride is suprisingly smooth and comfortable. Something to note, the Tribute and Escape may seem to have "smoother, car- like rides", but in a world of Midwestern pot-holed streets, the Tribute and Escapes short wheelbase and compromised suspension leave the driver bouncing up and down constantly, in a choppy fashion. The Xterra soaks up bumps, distributing them through the solid truck frame.

  • great - 2004 Nissan Xterra
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    Great truck for off roading, but it drives like a truck....great music system........

  • great - 2004 Nissan Xterra
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    this is a geat car. it is very helpful to me whenever i go anywhere. it has alot of room!!!!!1 perfect for both adults and teens.

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