We have updated our reliability stats for the Xterra to include owner experiences through September 30, 2012.
Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:
2010: no repairs reported, 13 SUVs
2008: 65, about average
2007: 39, better than average
2006: 71, about average
2005: 68, about average
2002: 71, better than average
2000: 93, about average
Very small sample sizes in nearly all cases, while probably explains much of the variation from year to year.
We'll have further updates in February and May. With more owners involved, we could provide much more precise information and cover all model years.
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