2007 Nissan Xterra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (202) · Fuel System, Gasoline (124) · Fuel/Propulsion System (54)
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497 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2010-05-20 · campaign 10E019000 · 1,873 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CH
Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Service bulletins (86)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Air Bags 2024-07-08 · NTB23-081C · Service Campaign
voluntary safety recall campaign 2005-2013 frontier, pathfinder, and xterra; driver air bag cover campaign id #: pc945 and pc948 applied vehicles: 2005-2013 frontier (d40) 2005-2012 pathfinder (r51) 2005-2013 xterra (n50) check service comm or dealer business systems (dbs) national service history t
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 86 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-06 · Unknown Or Other“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 co…”
2025-04-26 · Service Brakes“oil is getting into the radiator and causing a gray gunk build up in radiator and possibly the engine. i have had the car less than a 1 1/2 years and i've already had to have the same issue fixed 3 × first time. the heater hose blew out caused an air bubble in the radiator which caused us to have to burp the radiator which is when we found it the f…”
2024-11-18 · Air Bags · 167,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 08v690000 (air bags). the contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle, the air bag warning light was blinking. the vehicle was returned to the dealer and the contact was informed that a diagnostic test wa…”
2024-06-17 · Engine“the vehicle was driving just fine, then about a month later the heat gauge started to fluctuate, i replaced the radiator caps, thermostat...it ran good for another month, started to overheat....i made sure water was in radiator and overflow...about a month went by the gauge started to fluctuate again, i had it towed to sayre auto parts in sayre, al…”
2024-03-18 · Structure:body“my 07 xterra has extreme rust in the door jams and rear panels. the rack-n-pinion, power steering system leaks fluid. …”
2023-12-31 · Suspension“there is usual rust on body of truck. there is some kind of electrical problem rather it’s the security system or wiring. there’s a clicking sound coming from dash area. there is a suspension problem, has to change leaf springs, struts and shocks often. …”
2023-10-04 · Steering“the recall has been in place with no solution presented by the manufacturer since february of 2023 with no remedy for the steering wheel emblem issue, making airbag deployment potentially unsafe. …”
2023-05-30 · Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · 110,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 nissan xterra. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and produced codes: b1049 and b1054. additionally, the contact indicated part number: 4790453x10a needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact then received notifica…”
2023-05-17 · Air Bags“2007 nissan xterra- consumer refers to recall on airbag. consumer had driver side front airbag repaired prior to recall. parts removed, one part no longer made, and airbag not replaced. copy of consumers letter to nissan consumer affairs attached.…”
2023-04-06 · Air Bags · 200,000 mi“the contact owned a 2007 nissan xterra. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact lost control of the steering wheel causing the vehicle to flip three times; however, the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries to her head and neck. the contact received medical attention. the contact related the fail…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.