Honukele 
2000 Nissan Xterra SUV SE 4dr SUV 4WD
Bad paint job and rattles
 The Xterra is perfect for our one-baby, 
two-dog, surf-board, and kayak carrying 
lifestyle. Even towed out a stuck 
Cherokee once. (4WD, no less!)  The 
paint job (white) was really bad.  
Warranty work was done to repair 
serious rust below the radiator.  Also 
look for rust spots wherever there is s 
spot weld. 
Also, there is a mysterious rattle on 
the front passenger side that the 
dealer was unable to fix.
Overall, we like the vehicle, however, 
I recommend hunkering down and taking a 
close look under the grill at the paint 
below the radiator and in other hidden 
areas for signs of rust.