The service and repair manual for the 2004 Nissan Xterra — 3.3L V6 and 3.3L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.3L V6 — 200 cu in, SOHC, supercharged 3.3L V6 — 200 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 110 complaints · 37 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2004 Xterra manual





03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 378
- General Information 1,935
- Accessories & Equipment 426
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 122
- Body & Frame 153
- Maintenance 118
- Brakes 362
- Restraints 124
- Drivelines & Axles 189
- Steering 176
- Electrical 950
- Suspension 84
- Engine Mechanical 208
- Transmission 517
- Engine Performance 1,497
- Deflection is with 22
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2004 Xterra
- Trailer Hitches · 04V581000This could cause the tow hitch to loosen or separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash.
- Steering — column · 10V554000The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers.
Owners have filed 110 complaints and Nissan has issued 37 technical service bulletins for the 2004 Xterra. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2004 Xterra manual
Is this manual specific to the 2004 Xterra?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2004 model year, covering the 3.3L V6 and 3.3L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the SE Sport Utility 4-Door, XE Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2004 Xterra problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2004 Xterra, covering trailer hitches, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2004 Xterra wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2004 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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