Q: Nissan Xterra

asked by on December 17, 2016

Can any mechanic tell me what year / or if Nissan fixed the problem of leaking coolant on the Xterra's? I would like to buy one, but have read horror stories about 2005 and maybe 2006 models.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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