There are no safety recalls for the 2014 Nissan Xterra, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2014 Nissan Xterra problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 77,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2014 Nissan Xterra complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · reported Jul 2, 2026
The side curtain airbags on my 2014 Nissan Xterra deployed unexpectedly, without any collision or impact. Nissan's Dispute Resolution Programs team is currently investigating (Incident #56613207). I was currently driving and luckily was able to pull over without any further issues but it could've been much worse if there was heavier traffic on the road. The vehicle was taken to a Nissan dealership for inspection following the unexpected deployment. Nissan's Technical Specialist attempted to download the Event Data Recorder (EDR) data during that visit but encountered an error and was unable to…
Tires · at 98,454 miles · reported Feb 15, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Xterra equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T3, Tire Size: P265/70/R16, DOT Number: Not Provided. The contact stated that the rear passengerâs side tire had exposed wires. In addition, the tire was bulging on the sidewall. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T002000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire was a replacement tire.…
Suspension · reported Sep 10, 2018
My truck has a suspension issue for squeaky noises coming from the front wheel. There was a recall on them but my VIN number isn't included. The truck is sitting down at the local nissan dealer now to have both fixed. How can this stuff that was previously recalled and now applies to my truck be excluded from recall repairs the tire pressure monitoring system also had 4 bad sensors. It is there now to be fixed. Again my VIN number was excluded for exactly what the recall is for.
Power Train · at 86,000 miles · reported Dec 11, 2017
My vehicle will randomly buck and lose drive power. Mostly noticed at slow speeds, but also does it on the highway as well. The description of the problem is exactly like people reported in the 2014 class action suit against nissan for several of the 2014 nissan models (Specifically, the pathfinder) it is concerning that the transmission will completely go causing a major safety concern.
Seats · at 25,000 miles · reported Mar 24, 2016
The drivers seat wasn't locking into place fully. It would click and then if you make stops when driving it slides and clicks again. The dealership said the seat was loose and said it was fixed, a week later it started doing the exact same thing. No locking fully until you came to a stop while driving then it slides forward and clicks again. I took it back to the dealership and this time was told "it's normal, all our vehicles do it" no other seat in my xterra, or any other nissan I've been in have done this...
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2014 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 2014 Nissan Xterra?
Owners report suspension problems most often (3 reports), followed by air bags (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 77,000 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.