2005 Nissan Xterra air bags problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Nissan Xterra — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front airbag crash sensor on my 2005 Nissan Xterra failed and is currently unavailable due to an extended backorder. Firestone Auto provided a work order confirming the need for replacement. The airbag warning light has been flashing continuously for the past four months, indicating a system…”
filed Jul 21, 2025
“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The service engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle stalled with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle moved forward and stopped suddenly…”
filed Mar 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Air BagsCampaign 08V690000 · Dec 29, 2008
Related service bulletins
VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2005-2013 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC945 and PC948 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2005-2013 Frontier (D40) 2005-2012 Pathfinder (R51) 2005-2013 Xterra…
NTB23-081C · Service Campaign · issued Jul 8, 2024
Air Bags problems in other Xterra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Xterra | 9 | 38% |
| 2010 Xterra | 11 | 29% |
| 2009 Xterra | 6 | 32% |
| 2008 Xterra | 23 | 19% |
| 2007 Xterra | 26 | 5% |
| 2006 Xterra | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 Xterra | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 Xterra | 10 | 14% |
| 2002 Xterra | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 Xterra | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 Xterra | 15 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.