Nissan Xterra years to avoid
More than twice the Xterra's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Nissan Xterra years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Nissan Xterra complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Nissan Xterra problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system1,084
- Transmission1,032
- Engine813
- Electrical204
- Airbags177
- Brakes111
- Steering107
- Suspension85
- Visibility80
- Acceleration67
- Body50
- Wheels43
Most reported problems on the Nissan Xterra
Nissan Xterra problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 94 | 10 | Transmission | 66,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 94 | 10 | Airbags | 77,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 95 | 4 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2012 | 92 | 16 | Transmission | 6,800 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 90 | 24 | Airbags | 54,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 79 | 38 | Airbags | 83,800 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 90 | 19 | Airbags | 73,100 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 50 | 119 | Transmission | 95,000 | 6 | 9 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 557 | Transmission | 90,000 | 1 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 5 | 780 | Fuel system | 81,921 | 3 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 5 | 845 | Transmission | 89,000 | 3 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 62 | 84 | Steering | 60,000 | 2 | 10 | |
| 2003 | 64 | 72 | Fuel system | 75,000 | 3 | 16 | |
| 2002 | 34 | 157 | Engine | 80,000 | 5 | 21 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 42 | 149 | Visibility | 65,000 | 3 | 15 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 214 | Fuel system | 72,000 | 3 | 25 |
Recalls 21
Questions about the Nissan Xterra
What years of the Nissan Xterra should you avoid?
2001, 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Each has more than twice the Nissan Xterra's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2005 alone has 845, mostly about transmission and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Nissan Xterra?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Xterra?
Fuel system, with 1,084 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (1,032) and engine (813).
How many recalls does the Nissan Xterra have?
21 recalls between 2000 and 2015. The 2008 model year has the most, with 6.
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