Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was making a loud knocking sound and was hesitating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage were 168,000.
2005 Nissan Xterra: engine knocking or ticking
7 of the 845 complaints about the 2005 Nissan Xterra describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
- 20081
- 20071
- 20061
- 20057
- 20042
- 20032
- 20021
- 20013
- 20003
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The contact stated that as the engine was started, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine area. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan xterra. The contact stated that he heard knocking coming from under the hood while driving approximately 30 MPH. The contact also stated that the temperature gauge would display that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Several issues with my 2005 nissan x-terra that make it very dangerous to drive. We don't know what to do anymore .....the issue with the trans, that we replaced because all the violent shaking episodes...now hopefully done with. Now due to a knocking and sensor light alert, an issue with 4x4, fuel sensor was diagnosed day b/f yesterday. We were told this is extremely dangerous.....cost ? Over $3,000 added to the $9,000 trans repairs. Please tell me what to do!
On saturday december 18, 2010 I noticed a vibration in my 2005 nissan xterra. The following monday I took it to a dealer for service. I was told that my radiator had failed and that it had leaked coolant into my transmission, causing both components to need immediate replacement. The mechanic told me that the failure is a known problem and that it occurs with no warning...no check engine light, no noticeable deterioration of performance, it just happens. He said that in a worst-case scenario, the vehicle's transmission could seize causing an immediate stop and loss of control. When the problem occurred on my xterra, I was on the interstate traveling 60-70mph. Nissan knows about this problem and has extended the warranty on the radiator by 20,000 miles (to 80k from 60k) but they refuse to issue a recall even though this problem affects all of their mid-sized trucks and suvs manufactured in 2005. Furthermore, nissan issued this extension to dealerships and not directly to consumers. I was never notified of the change or any potential problem. As such, I have been driving a ticking time-bomb that luckily did not go off and harm myself or my family.
The engine in my 2005 nissan xterra (4wd) began making a slight whining noise. I was notified that the noise was a drive belt. After replacing that item, a slight knocking could be heard. As I was traveling along a major highway my vehicle shut off and forced me to avoid a collision and coast off the roadway. I learned that the noise was from a timing chain inside my engine. The mechanic advised multiple nissan vehicles had been getting the timing chain replaced, and that this was very unusual for a vehicle like mine with only 70,000 miles. The repairs for this cost over $1000 including a tow charge, rental car etc.
I have a 2005 nissan xterra. The check engine light came on and the fuel reader is not functioning so I have no idea how much fuel I have. I hooked up a diagnostic to it and discovered a code that indicates a faulty fuel sensor. I contacted nissan consumer affairs and explained the problem. They made me go into nissan and have them diagnose it. They charged me $120 dollars and told me that the fuel sensor was faulty and it was going to cost $600 to replace. Nissan just recalled all xterras from 2006 to 2008 because of faulty fuel sensors. I found a website that has one hundred other owners of a 2005 xterra with the same problem. Nissan told me they could help me out by knocking off $250 from the $600. This is a safety issue that many are experiencing and I want to see if I can get some help.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
- Risk
- This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V517000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Nissan Xterra knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2005 Nissan Xterra?
7 of 845 owner complaints about the 2005 Nissan Xterra (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Nissan Xterra?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Nissan Xterra
Fuel gauge 262Check engine light 143Transmission failure 115Stalling 48Overheating 28Slipping 28Jerking 23Loss of power 21Won't shift 17Won't start 16Fuel pump 13Shudder 13Airbag light 11Hesitation 10Grinding brakes 8Engine failure 8Whining noise 6Water leak 5
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