Nissan Xterra years to avoid
The Nissan Xterra years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2007, 2000, 2002, 2001, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1999 is the cleanest year on record.
4,193
Total complaints
28
Recall campaigns
1999–2015
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Xterra years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 1,175 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 1,034 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 770 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 258 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 214 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 197 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 174 |
Every Xterra year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 17 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 27 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 58 | 6 | |
| 2009 | 26 | 5 | |
| 2008avoid | 174 | 8 | |
| 2007avoid | 770 | 2 | |
| 2006avoid | 1,034 | 5 | |
| 2005avoid | 1,175 | 6 | |
| 2004 | 110 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 97 | 3 | |
| 2002avoid | 214 | 6 | |
| 2001avoid | 197 | 5 | |
| 2000avoid | 258 | 5 | |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Nissan Xterra years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Xterra years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2007, 2000, 2002, 2001, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 1999.
What is the best year for the Nissan Xterra?
By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Xterra years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Nissan Xterra have?
Across all model years, the Xterra has 28 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4,193 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.