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Nissan Xterra recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns and 3,099 owner complaints for the Nissan Xterra, covering model years 2000 to 2015. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (845), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 21 recall campaigns on file
  • 3,099 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 16 model years with data (2000–2015)
  • most complaints: 2005 (845 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (1,032 complaints)
  • latest recall 23V067000 (reported Feb 10, 2023)
  • 123 complaints reporting a crash (4.0%)
  • 36 complaints reporting a fire (1.2%)
  • 80 complaints reporting an injury (2.6%)
  • 5 complaints reporting a death (0.2%)

Nissan Xterra complaints by model year

16 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 845 of 3,099, or 27.3%. Next come 2006 (780) and 2007 (557). The fewest are for 2013, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Nissan Xterra owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2000–2015Column chart of 3,099 complaints across 16 model years. The highest is 2005 with 845. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2000: 214 complaints21420002001: 150 complaints15020012002: 157 complaints15720022003: 72 complaints7220032004: 84 complaints8420042005: 845 complaints84520052006: 780 complaints78020062007: 557 complaints55720072008: 119 complaints11920082009: 19 complaints1920092010: 38 complaints3820102011: 24 complaints2420112012: 16 complaints1620122013: 4 complaints420132014: 10 complaints1020142015: 10 complaints102015
Show the figures for all 16 model years
Nissan Xterra complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Nissan Xterra complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2000214254141
200115015580
2002157217133
200372162100
20048410350
20058457660
2006780123111
20075573350
20081199350
2009190000
2010384020
2011240000
2012160000
201341010
2014100000
2015100000
All model years3,09912336805

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Nissan Xterra components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 1,032 complaints (33.3% of all 3,099), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (721) and Engine and Engine Cooling (440).

Components named most often in Nissan Xterra complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Nissan Xterra complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train1,03233.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline72123.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling44014.2%
Engine37512.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System2317.5%
Electrical System2046.6%
Air Bags1775.7%
Fuel System, Other1394.5%
Unknown or Other1213.9%
Steering1083.5%
Suspension852.7%
Visibility762.5%
Vehicle Speed Control672.2%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic551.8%
Structure501.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Nissan Xterra recalls

21 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Xterra, newest first. The 21 campaigns cover model years 2000 to 2012. The 2008 model year appears in the most campaigns (6).

  • 21 recall campaigns
Nissan Xterra recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2000: 3 campaigns2001: 3 campaigns2002: 5 campaigns2003: 3 campaigns2004: 2 campaigns2005: 3 campaigns2006: 3 campaigns2007: 1 campaign2008: 6 campaigns2009: 3 campaigns
2010: 4 campaigns2011: 2 campaigns2012: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V067000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2008–2011

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

    Consequence:
    A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 12V462000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Hub

    Model year 2012

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 11V592000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 2011–2012

    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 Nissan NV vehicles. Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. As a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.

    Consequence:
    If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on January 30, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 10V554000

    Reported

    Steering › Column

    Model years 2002–2004

    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, 2005. Over time corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit movement of the joint. The limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lower steering column shaft. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, it may lead to cracking of the shaft during low speed maneuvers that require large steering inputs.

    Consequence:
    The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The steering column shaft and joint will be replaced with a shaft of a different design. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 10V517000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 2005–2006

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, Infiniti QX56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and Xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ecm) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ecm relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ecm relay contact due to arcing.

    Consequence:
    This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the ecm relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 6, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 10V401000

    Reported

    Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System)

    Model years 2008–2010

    Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected GPS units can overheat.

    Consequence:
    Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on September 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 10V208000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

    Model year 2010

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 titan, armada, QX56, frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009 through March 3, 2010. The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. Due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications.

    Consequence:
    If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 10V115000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector

    Model year 2010

    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. On some of the potentially affected vehicles, the fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module, and also the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, the passenger front air bag deployment trajectory might be affected. The fasteners could possibly come out of the steering column positioning bracket increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the steering column and the passenger front air bag fasteners and any missing fasteners will be replaced and all loose fasteners will be retightened to the proper torque specifications free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 10V075000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary Tank

    Model years 2006, 2008

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty.

    Consequence:
    This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 08V690000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2005–2009

    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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (CZS) housing. If this occurs, the CZS may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.

    Consequence:
    This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the front CZS with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on January 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Show 11 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 08V045000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2008

    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. 110, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles.' The tire placard lists an incorrect vehicle capacity weight.

    Consequence:
    This standard specifies requirements for tire selection to prevent overloading.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will mail a correct tire placard and installation instructions to owners of the affected vehicles. The recall began on February 25, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 07V528000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model year 2008

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the antilock brake system/vehicle dynamic control (ABS/VDC) actuator is designed with one ball in the valve section. Some ABS/VDC actuators were manufactured with more than one ball in the valve.

    Consequence:
    In ABS/VDC actuators with more than one ball, it is possible that fluid flow could be blocked and cause a reduction in brake force in one or both front wheels or affect operation of the ABS and/or VDC. This could result in a reduction in brake effectiveness without warning increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the ABS/VDC actuator with a new one. The recall began on December 31, 2007. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 05V458000

    Reported

    Trailer Hitches

    Model year 2005

    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.

    Consequence:
    This could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the tow hitches. On October 17, 2005, owners were sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. Another letter was sent out on November 21, 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 04V581000

    Reported

    Trailer Hitches

    Model year 2004

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the accessory tow hitch attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.

    Consequence:
    This could cause the tow hitch to loosen or separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash without warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will tighten the tow hitch. The recall began on January 3, 2005. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 04V230000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2000–2003

    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 molding. This can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions.

    Consequence:
    If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. This will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. These states are Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. In the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. If there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent corrosion in the future. Owner notification began on June 28, 2004. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 03V307000

    Reported

    Wheels

    Model year 2000

    2000 Nissan Xterra vehicles manufactured between October 15, 1999, and February 29, 2000. The alloy wheels used on these vehicles may not have been properly manufactured and could develop cracks in the wheel spokes.

    Consequence:
    If a sufficient number of spoke cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify its customers and replace the four alloy wheels with xterra SE model bright alloy wheels free of charge. The spare tire steel wheel is not affected. Owner notification began on September 15, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Information can also be obtained through Nissan's web site at www.nissanusa.com.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 03V061000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2002

    On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.

    Consequence:
    The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. Owner notification began April 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 02V300000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap

    Model year 2001

    On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.

    Consequence:
    Under certain conditions such as high ambient temperature and when winter grade gasoline is being sold, fuel could spill from the filler inlet as the tank is being filled. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve. Owner notification is expected to begin December 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 02V299000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear

    Model years 2001–2003

    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.

    Consequence:
    This can result in corrosion and eventual failure of the wheel bearing. If this occurs, the wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced. The ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. Owner notification began December 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 02V298000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model year 2002

    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 amount of intake air flow through the air flow meter may exceed the maximum preset diagnosis limit value.

    Consequence:
    This will cause the engine control system to go into the failsafe mode. Under this condition, the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate and engine speed will not exceed 2400 RPM regardless of the throttle position, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module. Owner notification began January 15, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  11. NHTSA campaign 00V288000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect. " these vehicles could have a shift cable lock plate that is too brittle and can break. The gear shift lever and the "PRNDL" indicator may move, but the transmission will not shift out of the park position. Over a period of time, the transmission could shift out of the park position, but the gear indicated on the display may differ from the gear engaged in the transmission.

    Consequence:
    If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift cable lock plate.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Nissan Xterra questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Xterra have?

NHTSA lists 21 vehicle recall campaigns for the Nissan Xterra, covering model years 2000 to 2015. The most recent, 23V067000, was reported on February 10, 2023 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2008 model year is covered by the most campaigns (6).

Which Nissan Xterra model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 845 of the 3,099 complaints in NHTSA’s file (27.3%). The next are 2006 (780) and 2007 (557). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Nissan Xterra complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 1,032 complaints, or 33.3% of all 3,099. Fuel System, Gasoline (721) and Engine and Engine Cooling (440) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Nissan Xterra?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Nissan dealer.

How many Nissan Xterra complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3,099 complaints, 123 report a crash, 36 a fire, 80 at least one injury and 5 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.