I own a 2003 nissan xterra 4wd. It has 55,000 miles and only been serviced at nissan dealership. I noticed a sweet smell coming from the engine when the car was warm so when I took in for oil change asked them to check it out. Told me the heads were warped and needed to be ground down, new gasket, belts and sparkplugs d/t the head leaking. This is the second head gasket problem I've had with a nissan I've owned. The other one was under warranty and was told it was a freak thing. I believed them, and had no problem buying another nissan. Now same problem and I have to pay $2,250.00 for replacement. No one can tell me why. I contacted nissan corp for reimbursement on this. Im still waiting for a reply, but after searching the net I see that this is a familiar problem with nissan. I will not be buying another nissan product.
2003 Nissan Xterra engine complaints
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Since 2006, sensor light was coming on and off. In 2008 failed emission inspection due to sensor light. Had repaired by a state certified repair facility, as required by state of mass, for sensor and cat converter in may 2008. In aug 2008 sensor light came back on. Had reset - was same issue that was repaired in may 2008.
Fuel injection system was replaced four times. After the last repair, while driving the vehicle, it caught on fire in the engine.
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