Nissan Xterra recalls and problems
21 recalls and 3,099 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
21
Complaints
3,099
Crashes reported
123
Fires reported
36
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Nissan Xterra by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Xterra | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Xterra | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Xterra | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Xterra | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Xterra | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Xterra | 4 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Xterra | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Xterra | 6 | 119 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Xterra | 1 | 557 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 Xterra | 3 | 780 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 1 |
| 2005 Xterra | 3 | 845 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 Xterra | 2 | 84 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 Xterra | 3 | 72 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 Xterra | 5 | 157 | 21 | 7 | 28 | 17 |
| 2001 Xterra | 3 | 150 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 Xterra | 3 | 214 | 25 | 4 | 26 | 1 |
Most reported Nissan Xterra problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,037 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 735 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 448 | |
| Engine | 367 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 222 | |
| Electrical System | 209 | |
| Air Bags | 175 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 132 | |
| Unknown or Other | 117 | |
| Steering | 104 |
All Nissan Xterra recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-067 | Feb 10, 2023 | 2008–2011 | Air Bags | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 12V-462 | Sep 20, 2012 | 2012 | Suspension | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. |
| 11V-592 | Dec 19, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012… |
| 10V-554 | Nov 11, 2010 | 2002–2004 | Steering | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 frontier vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001 through october 20, 2004, and model year 2002-2004, xterra vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001, through january 6… |
| 10V-517 | Oct 28, 2010 | 2005–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. |
| 10V-401 | Sep 10, 2010 | 2008–2010 | Equipment | Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. |
| 10V-208 | May 14, 2010 | 2010 | Suspension | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 titan, armada, qx56, frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles manufactured from november 19, 2009 through march 3, 2010. |
| 10V-115 | Mar 24, 2010 | 2010 | Air Bags, Steering | Nissan has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 frontier, pathfinder, and xterra vehicles manufactured from february 22, 2010 to march 13, 2010. |
| 10V-075 | Mar 3, 2010 | 2006, 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. |
| 08V-690 | Dec 29, 2008 | 2005–2009 | Air Bags | Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland… |
| 08V-045 | Jan 25, 2008 | 2008 | Equipment | Nissan is recalling 5,523 my 2008 titan, frontier and xterra vehicles for failing to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 07V-528 | Nov 16, 2007 | 2008 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain sport utility vehicles, the antilock brake system/vehicle dynamic control (Abs/vdc) actuator is designed with one ball in the valve section. |
| 05V-458 | Oct 5, 2005 | 2005 | Trailer Hitches | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a nissan accessory tow hitch, inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in separation of the hitch from the vehicle when being used to tow. |
| 04V-581 | Dec 15, 2004 | 2004 | Trailer Hitches | On certain sport utility vehicles, the accessory tow hitch attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification. |
| 04V-230 | May 24, 2004 | 2000–2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic… |
| 03V-307 | Aug 22, 2003 | 2000 | Wheels | 2000 nissan xterra vehicles manufactured between october 15, 1999, and february 29, 2000. |
| 03V-061 | Feb 27, 2003 | 2002 | Air Bags | On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. |
| 02V-299 | Nov 12, 2002 | 2001–2003 | Suspension | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (Abs) sensor. |
| 02V-298 | Nov 12, 2002 | 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with a supercharger, under certain conditions, such as full throttle in low gear when the engine is not fully warmed up and at cold ambient temperature, the… |
| 02V-300 | Nov 12, 2002 | 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification. |
| 00V-288 | Oct 2, 2000 | 2000 | Power Train | Vehicle description: pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Nissan Xterra?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Nissan Xterra has the most reports (845). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Nissan Xterra have?
NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls covering Nissan Xterra model years 2000–2012.
What are the most common Nissan Xterra problems?
Owners report power train, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling problems most often.