There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Nissan Xterra, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Nissan Xterra problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 90,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2013 Nissan Xterra complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 150,000 miles · reported Jun 4, 2019
This vehicle was never heavily loaded and was always driven on paved roads. The bottom leaf in each of the rear leaf springs broke within one year of one another. The first time I noticed the broken leaf and had it repaired before the broken piece of leaf could come out of the assembly. The second time the broken piece of leaf came out of the assembly while the vehicle was travelling straight on a paved city street. The broken piece must have hit the tire because it flew up and struck the bottom of the vehicle. This could potentially cause a tire to blow out, hit another vehicle, or hit a…
Service Brakes · at 90,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2019
Very soft brake pedal observed progressively getting worse over period of about 15k / 1 month triggering increased braking distance especially during wet conditions and at higher speeds occasionally pedal goes almost to the floor prior to vehicle coming to complete stop. Hot pads/rotors observed during even cold and or wet conditions above normal until at highway speed brakes overheated triggering calipers to cease up at a stop at approx. 90k (3+ weeks after original observation of occasional soft pedal) at low speeds pedal appeared to be slightly soft, however at higher speeds above 35-40…
Engine · at 19,150 miles · reported Sep 20, 2018
While traveling on a freeway, disengaged speed control using brake, but did not originally turn it off to be able to maneuver better in traffic near a city. Vehicle originally slowed down, but after releasing brake in 3 seconds, car sped up on its own with an acceleration profile greater than the one when you are setting the speed. Tried several times to get it to quit with this behavior and finally hit the cancel and off button on the steering wheel. All cruise control lights on the dash were off and no check engine warnings were on. This did not help the situation. When brake was on, vehicle…
Power Train · at 10,284 miles · reported Nov 14, 2014
My 2013 nissan xterra pro4x accelerated on its own with me standing next to it. It is a manual transmission and the emergency brake was on. It reversed rapidly and caught me under it. I suffered permanent nerve damage in my arm and extreme scaring on both legs. After it ran me over, it crashed into my garage. Nissan refused to take any responsibility for what happened and now I AM stuck with a vehicle that I AM afraid of.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Nissan Xterra as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan Xterra?
Owners report engine problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 90,000 miles.
Are Nissan recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.