Nissan Xterra 2007 Is It Worth It 14 Years Later? 

Check radiator for “SMOD” and also you have your timing chains guides worn. That’s why it whines when it runs. I have the same 07. Best SUV nissan ever made!

i can hear your timing chain guides are worn out by the winding sound. They need replaced.

I've had mine, for 7yrs and I love it, its at 217 hundred miles and I did have to replace my leaf springs. And fuel pump and I still really love it. It is a very strong and durable truck.

Your right 💯 it is the best suv ever 🔥

Ooooh. When you started it up and I heard that timing chain whining. My 06 Pathfinder started doing that at 150k miles. Other than that the engine has been solid.

I own one, xterra 08 solar yellow - very good and reliable vehicle. I share the same opinion, keep it once it runs... There is no reason to replace it with new, electronic overloaded "nice looking" car. Greetings from Poland.

My 05 with 6sp manual runs so nicely, sometimes I hate to park it. I did a full timing chain and water pump replacement this year (not that bad), just replaced an 02 sensor, also 1 cam sensor, went ahead and replaced both cam sensors and the crank sensor, just b/c I wanted to. Make sure to not go cheap when buying a cam sensor and it will probably be the last one u will need. Also, I keep all fluids fresh and keep it oil up nicely underneath(especially if you live where they salt roads) and all around and she has almost no rust or corrosion. She has 159k and should be good for many years of continued service.

That’s literally the exact vehicle I have! Same color and year!

My 2008 Xterra was kept in good condition until a 17 y.o boy hit my passenger front tire & another lady later hit the rear passenger side. If not fior those accidents, I might still not have problems with my car. My 2008 Nissan Xterra has 99,000 miles now.

I the same vehicle with 234,000 plus miles. Had to have the transmission rebuilt at 119,000 plus because of the lines running through the radiator rust out.

I have a 2005; Years ago I did the Transmission Radiator cooler bypass so you won't have the Problem It's a must on early ones,

Kenny, could you tell me where I might find the neutral safety switch or what might be called the Inhibitor switch? The codes that are showing say that the issue is with the Neutral safety switch, however the mechanic cannot find where this may be found --2007 Nissan 2 wheel dr. --do you know where to find it? We called the Nissan Dealer as well who says they can't find it either --could it be called the inhibitor, and if so where can we find it. THX

Have ya done the transmission cooling mod on it? So you won't get the strawberry milkshake. I got an 05 pathfinder wish I would of gotten an xterra 6 speed tho

100 thousand miles is nothing if you take care which is really easy you can get 300+ miles pretty easy

I had a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with 87k miles. Engine is silky smooth. I did a tune up recently using NGK Irdium spark plugs. The 4L V6 rear wheel drive is bulletproof engine. I will not buy the newer generation Nissan. They don’t make them like they used to.

247k on our '06 minimal repairs..new Nissan pathfinder/xterra not the same at all

Nice vid !!! My 07 frontier v6 293,000 odo @2024 . Same engine n tranny. Major repairs...Replace, radiator mixup, timing chain @ 280k odo.,fuel sending unit, passenger front wheel bearing, passenger cat converter. Same suspension..no rattle !!

Sorry to say but you need chain guides ((. I have an 07 w 300k miles on it. Great truck!!

Your engine has the tell tale whine that tells you your secondary timing chain guides are worn out. New upgraded metal ones are available.

Nice truck I had an 06 n traded it for a 07 Pathfinder same engine just third row, but u might wanna look into doing a radiator bypass, too much to explain in the comments, just Google or RU-vid it. If u wanna keep the truck please please please do it,👍🏾😊

I have the first gen... and yes. Excellent suv....I was a 4 runner guy till I got a xterra.... smooth truck on and off road!

I appreciate your sincere honesty, your passion and your single word description of a vehicle that’s very capable; quality!

Change out the two cam shaft sensors and one crankshaft sensor. After all this you are ready to go 500,000 miles.

Some cars just eat batteries(Jeep cough Jeep) , good to know these don't.

Love your enthusiasm man! I have the same truck but in white. The paint is flaking off all over but the things runs like a clock. Best car Nissan ever made in my opinion.

You need to replace your timing chain. I could hear it right you started it up

I regret selling my 2008 Xterra. Currently looking for another one

Mine has 307,000 miles and i still drive it everyday

Hello, great car, Im own Nissan Path 4.0 and I love it. Gretting from Poland !

thank you for your review!!

hey you guys, listen up, so many of you have made the comment about SMOD active in the xterra. this is something new to me honest, but if you want to find something out go to the internet, it might be helpful to many of you to check your radiator part no,😀😀😀😀 i did just that, this is why i did not know about SMOD, my number is 21460 -9CA0E MINE HAS the updated radiator which has no smod thanks to so many of you for your comments. i hope this helps, GOD BLESS,😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

07 and I've had it since only 157k

Got mine in 08 n just now starting to replace parts on it

My son's 2007 SE still running like a top at 165000 miles. Had to pay to replace timing chain. Nissan did a partial refund which is better than nothing.

How can i turn the air bag light off of my 2008

My old 2DR Pathfinder had 295,000 miles on it when I sold it. It was running fine and daily-driver and wilderness trip reliable when someone offered me far more than it was worth and convinced me to sell it. It now lives in Mexico, where the guy who bought it from me had a Chevy LS V8 swapped into it, along with a Chevy transmission and t-case. I now have a 2004 Xterra with 170,000 miles on it. It is one of my favorite vehicles of all I have owned over the years and I plan to keep it as long as I can keep getting parts for it to keep it working like it is supposed to. If I needed to, I absolutely would buy another Xterra, but I don't reckon I'll need to. ;)

Very nice. Have you seen the titan swap on them? Its amazing.

OK next question to all ,would you buy a xterra with high mileage on it over 150,000 miles from a dealer .

I just got a 2007 Xterra with 53K miles on it. It's in perfect shape. I'm so glad I found this video especially since we have no snow and no deer in my part of the world. Thanks!

That whine - timing chain tensioner is worn out.

You should buy Nissan Armada now.

I love nissan xterra so much..

I just bought a 2008 with only 104K on it. I'm picking it up this week. As it's only going to be the fun weekend/vacation car I expect it to outlast me.

Too bad they don't make it anymore!

Great truck, i own 2 of them. I have an 07 SE model with 205k on the odo and a 2011 Pro-4X with 100k and both run like a dream. ONLY downside is Gas Mileage i get about 15 MPG

Other than the SMOD of the earlier models. These vehicles of this era: Pathfinder, Xterra, Frontier are worth every penny.

How many miles does it have on it?

Sounds like it needs timing chain guides.

Looking good! I have an 08 Xterra in the same color with 70k miles. It's been a great truck. I could have made a pretty good video on what it looks like when you wait 12 years to change the cabin air filter, lol!

I have an 05 Off Road with 314,000 miles and it still runs like a champ in the wilderness and on highways. I don’t plan on getting rid of it considering most new trucks are only available with automatic transmissions.

Your secondary timing chain tensioners are worn out. The whining noise is caused by the tensioner pads worn through and the chain in rubbing the tensioner piston. Metal to Metal. I just replaced mine on 06 frontier. If goes long enough it will destroy the engine when it breaks. Research it. Common problem with 4.0L. Major job to fix.

I think you have to change your Timing Chains and the Guides, that's why there's a whine coming from the Engine.

Just got my second Xterra, 06 Xterra S 6 speed manual with 88,000miles, love the power and reliability👍 everything you need, nothing you don’t

I have an 08 and I absolutely love it. I drove it coast to coast pulling a u-haul trailer with no problem.

I've heared that the 2010 and up Xterra don't have the chain problems.

I have a 07 very reliable got separate cooler for transmission Rear end bearings starting to make noise found out rear end vent rust close if I was more up on Things would not have issues I have 180,000 but I love this truck.

Why they discontinued it? Now it's 17 years old not 14;as U said, or your video had been for 3 years already!! Ha ha Ja ja 😁😁😁😁 Nissan r ok. But I think Toyota r more quality!! I had bought 😁

I have an '07 Off Road with a 6sp and it is built like a tank without a squeak after 170K miles. Other than the fuel sending unit dying 4yrs ago I've had no issues. Haven't even change a bulb in it. Oh, and I have yet to fix the gas gauge, but I know just to go fill it up before I hit 330 miles and I won't have any issues. With a non-working gas gauge and a 6spd nobody is going to try to steal it.

Thank's I'm looking to buy an 07 it's ticking but it's cheap

Can i have it as a donation sir🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Appreciate you

There is a recall on the timing chain guides, specifically the secondary one on the pass side. I think it covers you if you're under 120K miles. You should call your dealer, it might save you a ton of money. The guide just disintegrates leaving the timing chain on metal.

Great review you're very in depth and easy to understand I just picked up a 08 model.

You were pretty lucky with the maintenance. I still have a 2005 Xterra SE 205k miles and love it. Paid 24k for it new. But it did take some preventative and regular maintenance: catalytic converters, spark plugs, brake lines, belts/tensioner, O2 sensors, window motor, u joint, thermostat, hatch struts, and some more. I did a preventative radiator swap. I keep meticulous records and average $1500 a year when it got older to keep running perfectly including all fluids. I’m rough on it too. I’d buy it again but it helps to know what you are getting into. My second truck is a gx460 and it’s a beast.

My mom still has her 2003 Xterra that she bought in 2003 used that someone bought brand new, and traded it in because they didn’t like it. Only has 1000 miles when traded by the original owner. The last I looked at the odometer, it has 42,200 miles on it. It sits for long periods of time in the garage without being driven. Fluids are always changed, and there is no sun damage to the exterior or the interior. Been a great vehicle, still is!!

Outstanding SUV! I have two of these. Your Xterra will be much smoother as soon as you replace both of those secondary timing chain guides and new timing chain. Great vehicle.

Check on your chain guide.. sounds whiny

The timing chain guide tensioner kit is 700 bucks and it will get you another 100,000 radiator is in the 100 dollar range

*This trucks are tanks…Xterra,Frontier and the Pathfinder with this engine and transmission,just got to watch for the MOD,Milkshake of Death from 05-10 models*

I have a 2001 black Xterra and it purrs on thank the lord and thanks

Great. I have 2005 Xterra in Tbilisi. 150 000 miles, runs good. Not the good resistance to rust, replaced sensors (front o2 sensors from GOLF4), drivers door,s window motors (from nissan teana) , oil pressure sensor from altima. i wish to buy 2015 pro4x

I originally owned a 2001 Xterra five speed and now have a 2007 Xterra six speed. Yes, it is a rock solid SUV with 100k miles and I plan to keep it as long as I can. Any opinions on replacing the stock air intake with a third party cold air intake?

i still see alot of this on the road with over 200k miles if maintained properly, thank god mines is 2011+ with the SMOD fix. Have you come across on swaping out the radiator? many people go aftermarket with koyo for 2010 or older xterras to remove SMOD possibility (automatics only) and its only $200 at most. Other than that these things are super solid built, drove a 2018+ 4runner and it felt sloppy compared to my xterra.

Looking at a 2007 NISSAN XTERRA X SUV 4X4 with 174,000 miles on it. Guy wants $4000 for it. I feel like that's to high for a vehicle with that many miles?? Any advise?

Good review! I bought a Frontier two years ago with almost the same engine and hope mine lasts as long

Good day sir.. could you please make a review on the most recent 2022 Nissan Terra with Manual Transmission 2wd? Thank you in advance. 🖖

147k miles is still relatively low miles, so this video really doesn't tell me much about a Nissan Xterra. I would love to see a video reviewing an Xterra with 250k miles or more.

We have a 2010 Xterra, bought it with 66k for $3k at auction. Clean title, and it needed a new shackle and rear leaf spring assembly which our local junkyard had it for $120. 2hrs later it was fixed. We installed an aftermarket radio with a rearview camera feature for reversing, Bluetooth streaming and phone calls, new tires, new pads/rotors, all fluids changed, and alignment. Bought a kurt hitch for it to tow our jetski, the wife drives it to work, groceries, mountains for hiking. Kkids drive it to school in the snow, mud, it just does it all without a complaint, and with no other problems. Not the best ride being a full frame truck with leaf springs, but it's a simple car, with no fancy electronics to break. Nissan hit this car out of the park with the v6, good tranny as long as you maintain the radiator and it doesn't intermix with antifreeze. I've seen xterra's go 500k miles with maintenance done, and I am looking for our next one to purchase as these are tanks.

Great review, I'm going to get one for $3500! It's a steal!👍

I just changed my spark plugs , for the first time I bought my xterra in July 2007 brand new I have 184,000 miles on it . It was running a little rough found out it was one coil I decided to change all 6 coils and the spark plugs . I love this truck every 5 yrs I spend $3,000.00 dollars . This truck never let's me down never been towed anywhere I wish I could find another one with lower milage Best truck I ever had .

no, but a 2001 is worth it 20 years later😎

Mine is 2006, the darker red. I put red and grey leather seats in it as it's reward for taking good care of me. I looks like it just roiled off the showroom floor. 157,000 miles.

We just bought an 07. 238008 miles. I am not sure how many miles I can put on it? Opinions?

Great video I got a Frontier 07 I just replace the timing chain guides . That 4.0 engine is bulletproof

I will get one 125,000 miles for 5 grand, no bad right?

it may be good today... but don't think it will last forever!

I have 2007 Xterra S 4x4 with 199k miles on it. Still drives smooth and shifts smooth. I only replaced the battery once and the CAM position sensor bay 1.

I have a 2005 Frontier - I have replace the transmission and radiator thanks the the unreliable transmission cooling system and just replaced the rear end due to another typical fault with this truck - a bad differential. Other than that, all other repairs were normal wear and tear repairs. At 130k miles still drives great but Nissan did the dirty to their customers by not addressing the transmission and differential problems.

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Love your passionate👍🏼 I have a 2011 and I love it too. You forgot to mention about fuel economy. Thanks for the video.

I have an 05 xterra. Have had it since 2003. 10 years or so. I did experience the pink milkshake of death. Rebuilt the trans. Well worth it. Its a freaking tank. Its a 4x4. I won't trade it for nothing. I pull my boat with it. Pull my utility trailer. I think if the engine conks out. Ill throw another one in there. This is an awesome platform.

I got a 2002 Xterra first gen with 140000 no power but never left me stranded

Man I have that exact xterra and a few years ago I surpassed 140K and around that mark the transmission basically went out because of the coolant making its way into the gears... It is very common in that car, I highly recommend getting a deep dive and seeing if you show any signs of coolant leaks and corrosion and if so getting it rerouted and fixed ASAP because I had to get my transmission rebuilt.... Other than that I LOVE my X and I am about to pass 200k miles on it and plan on driving her into the ground then upgrading to the bronco

I have an 07 with 249k. Still runs beautifully

Thanks for this video! About to get mine this week :) Really solidified my decision. 2006 with 103,000 miles! I hope its as reliable as yours, Kenny.

That's an awesome Ford you have in the background, hope you're planning on getting it back on the road.

Ive had alot of vehicles over the years. I just bought my 5th Nissan vehicle. Ive had 2 Maximas, a Sentra, a Pathfinder now the Xterra. Its a 2002 v6 3.3 non supercharged 4x4 5 speed stick with 105,000 miles. I paid $4,300 for it. It's in excellent mechanical and cosmetic shape. zero rust previuos owner had it under coated and it came from Virginia where it didnt see much road salt. I'm the 2nd owner. Ive had it a month and only work I've done was a new timing belt and water pump. We have not had any snow in my area yet. I'm looking forward to test the 4 wheel drive capabilities this winter. I've heard the Xterra is a beast in the snow. I must agree with you Kenny. Quality Quality Quality. I will definitely be an Xterra owner for many years to come. I would buy it again.

Hey excellent Kenny!

Great video im looking to buy one I think you make my decision for me

your engine runs like it has the tensioner pulley or the idler pully bearings are shot