2007 Nissan Xterra vs 2007 Toyota RAV4
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 | 2007 Nissan Xterra | 2007 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 557 | 1,003 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 309 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 37 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–17 | 21–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 90,050 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Xterra | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 231 | 53 |
| Engine | 85 | 195 |
| Steering | 6 | 271 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 136 | 9 |
| Suspension | 11 | 125 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 99 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 75 | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 101 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 81 | 29 |
| Stalling | 38 | 34 |
| Vibration / shaking | 34 | 0 |
| Overheating | 31 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 29 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
2007 Nissan Xterra
2007 Toyota RAV4
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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.