Does the 2004 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, equipment, trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2004 Nissan Xterra recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Nissan Xterra?

84 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 Nissan Xterra recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Nissan Xterra. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2004 Nissan Xterra recalls, newest first

November 11, 2010NHTSA 10V554000500,552 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 3, 2007NHTSA 07E0460003,500 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain hopkins aftermarket trailer brake control connection harnesses sold for use on certain models of Nissan vehicles which are listed above. The internal part numbers within hopkins are: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, and 1290376035. A wire may have been placed in an incorrect position in the electrical connector housing. This results in an incorrect routing of wires between the trailer brake controller and the towing vehicle wiring system.
Consequence: This harness would result in power from the trailer brake controller going to the towing vehicle dash light circuit rather than the trailer brakes. This result would be the lack of trailer braking when the towing vehicle brakes were applied. It would also result in the towing vehicles dash lights being activated when the vehicle brakes were applied. The failure of the application of the trailer brake could result in reduced ability to stop and contribute to a possible crash.
Remedy: Hopkins will notify owners and replace the original harness with a revised harness free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2007. Owners can contact hopkins at 800-835-0129.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 15, 2004NHTSA 04V581000131 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 84 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Xterra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 7
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Steering17
Engine8
Electrical system7
Fuel system7
Suspension7

Other Nissan Xterra years

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Most recalled 2004 vehicles

2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
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2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

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Questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, equipment, trailer hitches. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Nissan Xterra recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Nissan Xterra?: 84 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.