KnownCarProblemsNissan Xterra Problems by Year
Owners have filed 3,099 complaints with NHTSA about the Nissan Xterra since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2005, 2006, 2007. The most common problem overall: fuel system.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Nissan Xterra problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Xterra | 38 | Transmission | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 Xterra | 119 | Transmission | 6 | 9 |
| 2007 Xterra | 557 | Transmission | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 Xterra | 780 | Fuel system | 3 | 12 |
| 2005 Xterra | 845 | Transmission | 3 | 7 |
| 2004 Xterra | 84 | Steering | 2 | 10 |
| 2003 Xterra | 72 | Fuel system | 3 | 16 |
| 2002 Xterra | 157 | Engine | 5 | 21 |
| 2001 Xterra | 150 | Visibility and wipers | 3 | 15 |
| 2000 Xterra | 214 | Fuel system | 3 | 25 |
33 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Nissan Xterra
- What years of the Nissan Xterra have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2005 (845), 2006 (780), 2007 (557).
- What is the most common problem with the Nissan Xterra?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the fuel system (1,081), transmission (1,003), engine (796).
- Which Nissan Xterra years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2013 (4), 2014 (10), 2015 (10). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.