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2007 Nissan Xterra

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Xterra years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Xterra are substantially higher than the model-year median of 78.

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557Owner complaints

Model-year median: 78

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
84
2004845
2005780
2006557
2007119
200819
200938
2010
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
231Fuel System, Gasoline
136Engine
85Engine And Engine Cooling
75Fuel/propulsion System
63
All reported categories
Fuel System, Other
32Unknown Or Other
30Electrical System
27Air Bags
26Suspension
11Vehicle Speed Control
7Electronic Stability Control (esc)
6Steering
6Structure
5Service Brakes
4Wheels
3Equipment
2Seat Belts
2Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Visibility
2Equipment Adaptive/mobility
1Exterior Lighting
1Forward Collision Avoidance
1Fuel System, Diesel
1Interior Lighting
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Parking Brake
1Tires
1Visibility/wiper
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

498 reports with mileage · 59 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 231 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 136 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 85 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports3 fire reports5 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

136 reports
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31,022 miles · Apr 7, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

FILLED FUEL TANK ON APRIL 5, 2010. UPON STARTING VEHICLE, FUEL GAUGE SHOWED FULL. FIVE MINUTES LATER, FUEL GAUGE SLOWLY MOVES UNTIL IT IS SHOWING COMPLETELY EMPTY, AND LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THREE DAYS LATER, THE GAUGE IS STILL SHOWING EMPTY, AND THE FUEL WARNING LIGHT IS ON. A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ALSO ILLU…

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FILLED FUEL TANK ON APRIL 5, 2010. UPON STARTING VEHICLE, FUEL GAUGE SHOWED FULL. FIVE MINUTES LATER, FUEL GAUGE SLOWLY MOVES UNTIL IT IS SHOWING COMPLETELY EMPTY, AND LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THREE DAYS LATER, THE GAUGE IS STILL SHOWING EMPTY, AND THE FUEL WARNING LIGHT IS ON. A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ALSO ILLUMINATED. TODAY, THE GAUGE MOVED UP AND DOWN SEVERAL TIMES, LEAVING ME NO SURE WAY TO KNOW WHAT THE TRUE LEVEL OF FUEL IS. UPON TAKING TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR, I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A COMMON, KNOWN PROBLEM BY NISSAN, BUT THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REPAIR COSTS. AT THIS TIME, I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO WAY OF KNOWING WHAT LEVEL OF FUEL THERE IS IN MY VEHICLE. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT NISSAN WOULD NOT WANT TO FIX A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL, AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT ACCELERATE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10324398

66,445 miles · Apr 7, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING OF HALF FULL, AND THE FUEL TANK WAS CONSUMED TO THE FULL CAPACITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUEL GAUGE READING FLUCTUATED FROM FULL TO EMPTY. THE MANUFACTURER WA…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING OF HALF FULL, AND THE FUEL TANK WAS CONSUMED TO THE FULL CAPACITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FUEL GAUGE READING FLUCTUATED FROM FULL TO EMPTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 66,445. UPDATED 07/08/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WITH HIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. UPDATED 07/09/10.*JB

NHTSA ODI #10324295

53,000 miles · Mar 31, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT INDICATE PROPERLY. AFTER FILLING THE UP THE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES 1/4 TANK.

NHTSA ODI #10323260

53,000 miles · Mar 31, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN EXTERRA AND THE FUEL GAUGE IS MALFUNCTIONING. I TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALER LAST YEAR AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WHICH WOULD COST 450.00 TO REPLACE.THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM BECOUSE I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE IN MY FUEL TANK I NEED TO FUEL CONSTANLY.

NHTSA ODI #10323071

107,000 miles · Mar 31, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE, AUXILIARY TANK) THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COUL…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE, AUXILIARY TANK) THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER DID RECOGNIZED A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE'S FUEL SYSTEM BUT WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT RELATED TO HIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.

NHTSA ODI #10323005

40,000 miles · Mar 30, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA, AND MY SON HAS A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA. HE HAS SINCE REPLACED HIS FUEL TANK INDICATOR. MINE HAS JUST STARTED TO INDICATE MORE GAS THEN WHAT IS ACTUALLY THERE. NISSAN HAS CHERRY PICKED SOME OF THE VEHICLES FOR RECALL, WHILE IGNORING THE BULK OF THEM IN AN EFFORT MINIMIZE COST. THIS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED.…

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I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA, AND MY SON HAS A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA. HE HAS SINCE REPLACED HIS FUEL TANK INDICATOR. MINE HAS JUST STARTED TO INDICATE MORE GAS THEN WHAT IS ACTUALLY THERE. NISSAN HAS CHERRY PICKED SOME OF THE VEHICLES FOR RECALL, WHILE IGNORING THE BULK OF THEM IN AN EFFORT MINIMIZE COST. THIS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED. I ONLY HAVE 39,000 MI. ON THE ODOMETER. WHAT IF I WENT TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC SHOWING A HALF A TANK OF GAS, BUT ACTUALLY NONE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10322836

50,100 miles · Mar 30, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE SENSOR WENT OUT. VEHCILE INACCURATELY DISPLAYS THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL. VEHICLE HAS STALLED DUE TO THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #10322788

44,000 miles · Mar 30, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT ON MY 2007 NISSAN XTERRA NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS IT WAS SHOWING THE INCORRECT FUEL AMOUNT ON THE GAUGE AND ACTIVATED THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY NISSAN XTERRAS FROM 2005-2008. A RECALL IS BECOMING ACTIVE FOR 2006 MODELS ONLY. THIS RECALL SHOULD…

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THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT ON MY 2007 NISSAN XTERRA NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS IT WAS SHOWING THE INCORRECT FUEL AMOUNT ON THE GAUGE AND ACTIVATED THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY NISSAN XTERRAS FROM 2005-2008. A RECALL IS BECOMING ACTIVE FOR 2006 MODELS ONLY. THIS RECALL SHOULD BE FOR 2005-2008 MODELS AS I HAVE READ (ONLINE FORUMS) MANY VEHICLES IN THIS RANGE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THIS PART OR ARE IN NEED TO. THE REPLACEMENT PART THAT WAS INSTALLED INTO MY XTERRA IS STILL NOT ENTIRELY ACCURATE. WHEN THE GAUGE SHOWS 1/4 TANK OF FUEL IS LEFT AND I FILL UP, IT WILL TAKE 12-13 GALLONS ONLY. THE XTERRA FUEL TANK CAPACITY IS 21 GALLONS. THE REASON I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT IS TOM AKE YOUR ORGANIZATION AWARE THIS RECALL SHOULD BE REVIEWED AND EXPANDED TO ADDITIONAL MODEL YEARS. IT IS SOMEWHAT DISHEARTENING NISSAN IS WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND NOT CORRECTING IT FOR THE ENTIRE AFFECTED CONSUMER BASE. MAYBE IF ONE OF THEIR EXECUTIVES WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE ON THE ROAD WITH THEIR INFANT CHILD AND OUT OF GAS WHEN THE GAUGE SAID 1/4 LEFT, THEY WOULD UNDERSTAND THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI #10322773

42,000 miles · Mar 26, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE NOT READING ACCURATLY

NHTSA ODI #10322400

24,500 miles · Mar 25, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

FAULTY FUEL SENDING UNIT IN 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. LEADS TO INACCURATE FUEL READINGS WHICH HAS LED TO RUNNING OUT OF GAS WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. NISSAN HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR 2006 XTERRA'S FSU BUT NO OTHER MODEL YEARS.

NHTSA ODI #10322191

Official recalls

1

08V690000 · Air Bags:frontal

Dec 29, 2008

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

DP12004 · Transmission Failures

Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Additional source detail variants (5)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.