NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Xterra

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

3,097

Active records

Recalls

28

Active records

TSBs

267

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

19

Injuries

124

Crashes

123

Fires

36

Top reported issues — Nissan Xterra

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Reporting mechanism

1,315

Condition issue

1,104

Fluid issue

1,097

Operating state

590

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

313

Engine behavior

307

Performance issue

248

Vibration/harshness

219

Noise

204

Safety restraint issue

186

Recent change

125

Thermal issue

118

Braking behavior

83

Safety restraint behavior

83

Steering behavior

74

Starting behavior

65

Electrical issue

59

Driver assistance issue

53

Access/entry issue

51

Ride/handling behavior

48

HVAC behavior

41

Smell

31

Lighting behavior

22

Powering on/off behavior

20

Infotainment behavior

7

Communication/network issue

4

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2009 NISSAN XTERRA

Filed Mar 6, 2026


I took my car to complete Recall NumberPC945, I was told that my car has an issue with the driver side air Bag - Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE - C1163/B1049 and also another issue related to the driver side airbag that is under the steering wheel. I was quoted over $2000 to fix the issue. The recall is to replace the decal over the airbag and I think the issue is bigger than that, the issue is the airbag clock spring/ spiral cable that malfunctions and not only the…

2005 NISSAN XTERRA

Filed Feb 25, 2026


The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled inadvertently on several occasions. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road on several occasions. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact continued driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) needed to be replaced.…

2006 NISSAN XTERRA

Filed Feb 19, 2026


I have a lot of ticking and stalling lights are blinking I think it’s may be the transmission and I smell gas inside the vehicle.

2007 NISSAN XTERRA

Filed Oct 6, 2025


I took my 2007 Nissan Xterra to the dealer on 08/04/2025 to complete the air bag safety recall. The dealer performed the recall service, but the recall status has not been updated in the system or on the NHTSA website. It still shows as “incomplete.” Because the recall remains listed as open, I am unable to pass my brake and light inspection or complete my vehicle registration with the DMV. I have contacted the dealer and Nissan customer service multiple times, but they have not corrected the…

2011 NISSAN XTERRA

Filed Sep 2, 2025


The airbag warning light started flashing. I took the car to Valley Nissan in Longmont, Colorado where I was told that they need to replace the AirBag Diagnosis Sensor and the RH side Airbag Module. Valley Nissan said that these parts were no longer being produced, so they could not complete this repair. The airbag system is not functioning which puts me and my passengers at risk if there is an accident that should activate the airbags.

2008 NISSAN XTERRA

Filed Aug 11, 2025


The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact shifted the vehicle into drive, and the vehicle unexpectedly went into reverse with no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the instrument panel displayed that the gear shifter was in reverse while shifted into drive. The instrument panel also displayed that the gear shifter was in neutral while shifted into reverse.…

2004 NISSAN XTERRA

Filed Aug 9, 2025


Crash

I have been in three accidents, of decent speed, and my airbags never deployed. I was told to report that.

2011 NISSAN XTERRA

Filed Jul 30, 2025


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle's mileage was approximately 129,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was approximately 188,000 in 2022.

2006 NISSAN XTERRA

Filed Jul 25, 2025


17

2005 NISSAN XTERRA

Filed Jul 21, 2025


The front airbag crash sensor on my 2005 Nissan Xterra failed and is currently unavailable due to an extended backorder. Firestone Auto provided a work order confirming the need for replacement. The airbag warning light has been flashing continuously for the past four months, indicating a system malfunction. My advisor contacted Nissan dealers three times, and they confirmed the part remains on backorder. This ongoing issue poses a significant safety risk, particularly with the increased…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.