2006 Nissan Xterra Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$20,700 to $28,400

Original MSRP

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4.3

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(26 reviews)
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Conjuring up associations with cross-country travel and the youth culture X games, the Nissan Xterra's name expresses its target audience -- young, active, sports-oriented drivers who want an affordable compact SUV for other things than hauling groceries.

After a redesign in 2005, the 2006 Nissan Xterra features one major change, a new base model trim. The X is base in its truest sense, with no power features. All trims (X, S, Off-Road, and SE) come with a 4.0-liter, 265-hp V6 and either a 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. Each one is available with either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. The luxury-oriented SE only comes with the auto tran. Once you get beyond the base model, the 2006 Xterra offers power features, a roof rack, a Utilitrack unit in the trunk to which you can attach bikes, and a folding front passenger seat for extra-long items, such as skis. ABS, traction, and front airbags are standard across the line. Side bags are optional.

The Off-Road trim takes full advantage of the AWD capability and is truly a rugged and fun drive. It comes with all-terrain tires and the helpful Hill Descent Control which adjusts downhill speeds so you don't have to constantly tap the brakes. Being a smaller SUV, the 2006 Xterra only has two rows of seating, with a folding rear seat for extra cargo room. The trunk itself is made of plastic, for easy washability, and features many hooks and tie-downs. The engine provides a lot of power, and drivers love the rugged strength of the all-wheel drive. Lots of head and legroom make it easy to take friends along. Negative factors were a so-so radio, bad gas mileage, and a somewhat rough ride for rear passengers.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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User reviews for 2006 Nissan Xterra

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by Anonymous
Jun 05, 2022
Transmission is needed. Still drivable, other than that car is goodJun 05, 2022
by Richard V
May 31, 2022
No comparing... this Xterra is exactly what I was looking for! A few days after the purchase my wife and I took it on a local weekend getaway and it performed perfectly! Everything works on it...it has gobs of power and the AC is ice cold. Now my wife wants one!May 31, 2022
by TERRY D
Feb 21, 2022
good car they do have some transmission troubles on these old xterrasFeb 21, 2022

2006 Nissan Xterra Pricing

Original MSRP
$20,700 to $28,400
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Trims & specs

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.94

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Locks

Power door locks: remote

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 2.94 · Transfer Case: electronic

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Locks

Power door locks: remote

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.54

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching

Truck Features

Running boards: tube

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.54

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 2.94 · Transfer Case: electronic

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching

Truck Features

Running boards: tube

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.94

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.54 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front and rear head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: storage organizer

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.13 · Transfer Case: electronic

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

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