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Nissan Xterra 1st Gen (WD22)

2000–2004 · WD22 · suv

First-generation Xterra, sold in the US 2000-2004. Built on the same body-on-frame platform as the Frontier D22 pickup. Base engine was the 2.4L KA24DE I4 (around 143 hp), with the 3.3L VG33E V6 (around 170 hp) optional, and a supercharged VG33ER (around 210 hp) on the SE S/C trim from 2002. 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. RWD or part-time 4WD with low range. Marketed at the outdoor / adventure buyer and physically built for it (roof rack with first-aid kit, rear hatch with step bumper).

Watch out: Timing belt service on the VG33E (and supercharged VG33ER) is the major scheduled maintenance item, because it is an interference engine and the published interval is around 105,000 miles. Owner reports of supercharger snout bearing wear on the S/C cars are common at high mileage. Frame rust on northern-state cars can be severe enough to total an otherwise-running truck. KA24DE cars are durable but rare in this body. Pre-purchase: rust-inspect the frame and rear shock mounts, verify timing belt service history with receipts, and on S/C cars listen for supercharger bearing whine at idle.