2004 Nissan Xterra - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2004 Nissan Xterra belongs to a Nissan Xterra lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 5 model years, from 2000 to 2004. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Xterra entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with a manual 5-spd. This 2004 car is the most recent Nissan Xterra model year on record.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, OAT Coolant battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 80 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around steering (16), suspension (6), fuel system, gasoline (5). A representative report reads: "I have been in three accidents, of decent speed, and my airbags never deployed. I was told to report that." There are 3 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...CTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE. THE INTERNAL PART NUMBERS WITHIN HOPKINS ARE: 1010476025....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,300.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,300 |
| Coolant | OAT Coolant |
| Open recalls on record | 3 |
| Technical service bulletins | 18 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.