Nissan Xterra recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
28 recalls found for the Nissan Xterra in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3,099 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Nissan Xterra | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 Nissan Xterra | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 Nissan Xterra | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 Nissan Xterra | 2 | 16 |
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | 2 | 24 |
| 2010 Nissan Xterra | 6 | 38 |
| 2009 Nissan Xterra | 5 | 19 |
| 2008 Nissan Xterra | 8 | 119 |
| 2007 Nissan Xterra | 2 | 557 |
| 2006 Nissan Xterra | 5 | 780 |
| 2005 Nissan Xterra | 6 | 845 |
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 3 | 84 |
| 2003 Nissan Xterra | 3 | 72 |
| 2002 Nissan Xterra | 6 | 157 |
| 2001 Nissan Xterra | 5 | 150 |
| 2000 Nissan Xterra | 5 | 214 |
| 1999 Nissan Xterra | 1 | 0 |
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Newest Nissan Xterra recalls
- Feb 10, 202323V067000Air bags404,690 vehiclesNissan Armada, Frontier and 4 more models
The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
- Sep 20, 201212V462000Suspension2,417 vehiclesNissan Frontier, Pathfinder and 1 more model
These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications.
- Dec 19, 201111V592000Engine and engine cooling14,718 vehiclesNissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra and 4 more models
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.
- Nov 11, 201010V554000Steering500,552 vehiclesNissan Frontier and Xterra
Over time corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit movement of the joint.
- Oct 28, 201010V517000Engine and engine cooling747,480 vehiclesNissan Armada, Infiniti QX56 and 4 more models
The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction.
- Sep 10, 201010V401000Equipment7,948 vehiclesNissan Altima, Frontier and 5 more models
The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
- May 14, 201010V208000Suspension41,649 vehiclesNissan Armada, Nissan Frontier and 4 more models
The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis.
- Mar 24, 201010V115000Air bags, steering4,038 vehiclesNissan Pathfinder and Xterra
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.