2005 Nissan Xterra fuel system problems
The 2005 Nissan Xterra has 325 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
325
Fuel System complaints
28%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“2005 NISSAN XTERRA STALLED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHILE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HAD STRUCK A STEEL BEAM CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS MISREADING, SHOWING MY TRUCK HAD GAS WHILE IN REALITY IT WAS EMPTY. *TR”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2005 Nissan Xterra have?
NHTSA has 325 complaints about the 2005 Nissan Xterra fuel system — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.