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2015 Nissan Xterra review

Research, photos, specs, and expertise

Nissan Xterra highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 20 highway, 17 combined

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What is new for the 2015 Nissan Xterra?

  • Xterra trims have been upgraded with Heated Steering Wheel and Full Roof Rack as standard equipment this year.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

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Above Average

RepairPal gave the Nissan Xterra an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Nissan Xterra 24th out of 29 among Compact SUVs.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Nissan Xterra is $442, compared to an average of $473 for Compact SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Nissan Xterra owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.5 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Compact SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 15% for the Nissan Xterra, compared to an average of 13% for Compact SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Nissan Xterra features and specs

S 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

4.0L

Horsepower

261

Torque (ft-lbs)

281

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

21.1

Wheelbase

106.3"

Overall length

178.7"

Width

72.8"

Height

74.9"

Leg room

F 42.4"/R 34.4"

Head room

F 39.9"/R 39.3"

Front tires

P265/70TR16

Rear tires

P265/70TR16

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

500/5000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

2015 Nissan Xterra FAQ


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