Nissan Xterra problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Nissan Xterra model year, from official NHTSA data.
3,059
NHTSA complaints
21
recall campaigns
963
service bulletins (TSBs)
5
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Nissan Xterra | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2014 Nissan Xterra | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2013 Nissan Xterra | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2012 Nissan Xterra | 16 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | 24 | 2 | 99 |
| 2010 Nissan Xterra | 38 | 4 | 96 |
| 2009 Nissan Xterra | 19 | 3 | 87 |
| 2008 Nissan Xterra | 119 | 6 | 93 |
| 2007 Nissan Xterra | 557 | 1 | 86 |
| 2006 Nissan Xterra | 780 | 3 | 85 |
| 2005 Nissan Xterra | 845 | 3 | 89 |
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 84 | 2 | 48 |
| 2003 Nissan Xterra | 72 | 3 | 48 |
| 2002 Nissan Xterra | 157 | 5 | 74 |
| 2001 Nissan Xterra | 150 | 3 | 75 |
| 2000 Nissan Xterra | 214 | 3 | 83 |
Common problems
- Nissan Xterra power train problems1,018
- Nissan Xterra fuel system, gasoline problems721
- Nissan Xterra engine and engine cooling problems440
- Nissan Xterra engine problems368
- Nissan Xterra fuel/propulsion system problems229
- Nissan Xterra electrical system problems204
- Nissan Xterra air bags problems170
- Nissan Xterra fuel system, other problems139
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Transmission FailuresDP12004 · opened Jun 11, 2012 · closed Oct 22, 2016
- BRAKE ROTOR WARPAGEDP03005 · opened Jul 11, 2003 · closed Jul 29, 2003
- DRIVER'S AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILUREEA02020 · opened Aug 29, 2002 · closed Mar 3, 2003
- FUEL SPILL DURING REFUELINGPE02052 · opened Jun 20, 2002 · closed Dec 3, 2002