2001 Nissan Xterra fuel system, gasoline problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Nissan Xterra — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan xterra. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without any warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump sending unit was corroded and needed to be…”
filed May 27, 2014
“My 2001 nissan xterra shuts off while in motion. Also, will not start at times. Overall, car has shut off or not started probably about 10 or so times. According to nissan the recall on this part was already fixed before I owned the car (I bought it preowned)....but obviously it is the same problem…”
filed Nov 20, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES…Campaign 04V230000 · May 24, 2004
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK INLET SHUTTER VALVE…Campaign 02V300000 · Nov 12, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Xterra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Xterra | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Xterra | 8 | 7% |
| 2007 Xterra | 136 | 24% |
| 2006 Xterra | 237 | 30% |
| 2005 Xterra | 242 | 29% |
| 2004 Xterra | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 Xterra | 10 | 14% |
| 2002 Xterra | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 Xterra | 49 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Nissan Xterra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.