2003 Nissan Xterra vs 2005 Nissan Xterra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Nissan Xterra | 2005 Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 72 | 845 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 89 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 16–17 |
| Median reported mileage | 75,000 mi | 89,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Xterra | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 412 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 242 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 167 |
| Engine | 6 | 114 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 49 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 39 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 28 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 105 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 71 |
| Stalling | 0 | 58 |
| Overheating | 0 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
2003 Nissan Xterra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.