IllustrationMY GAS TANK REGISTERED 1/4 OF A TANK, WHICH MEANT ANOTHER 50 MILES. I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND WORK 45 MILES AWAY. I SET MY TRIP METER BUT ONLY MADE IT 15 MILES AND WAS LEFT STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY...AGAIN. I DID MAKE IT TO THE EXIT RAMP. HAD TO WAIT AN HOUR FOR HELP IN A HIGH CRIME AREA AT 5:50 IN THE MORNING. *TR
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
310–25K
7425–50K
8950–75K
9475–100K
162100–150K
48150K+
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
What owners actually said
557 reportsON OR ABOUT MAY 20, 2010 I HAD 1/4 TANK OF GAS AND WENT TO FILL UP. AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, I TURNED ON THE TRUCK AND THE GAS NEEDLE DID NOT REGISTER AS BEING FULL. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE ABOUT 70 MILES AND IT FINALLY WENT UP TO THE FULL MARK, BUT THE "SES" LIGHT DID NOT GO OUT. ABOUT A WEEK LATER, WH…
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ON OR ABOUT MAY 20, 2010 I HAD 1/4 TANK OF GAS AND WENT TO FILL UP. AFTER FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, I TURNED ON THE TRUCK AND THE GAS NEEDLE DID NOT REGISTER AS BEING FULL. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE ABOUT 70 MILES AND IT FINALLY WENT UP TO THE FULL MARK, BUT THE "SES" LIGHT DID NOT GO OUT. ABOUT A WEEK LATER, WHEN I FILLED THE GAS TANK, I TURNED THE ENGINE ON AND THE NEEDLE WENT TO BELOW THE "E" MARK AND THE RESERVE LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE "SES" LIGHT. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE NISSAN DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT/SENSOR AND THAT IT WOULD COST ABOUT $400 TO REPAIR. I WAS ALSO INFORMED AT THAT TIME THAT THERE IS A NATION WIDE BACKORDER ON THE PART THAT IS NEEDED AND THEY HAD NO IDEA WHEN THE PART WOULD BE IN STOCK. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT IT DOES NOT INCLUDE MY YEAR OF VEHICLE. I OWN A 2007 XTERRA WITH APROX. 38,000 MILES. *TR
I HAD TO PAY $362.49 FOR REPLACING A FUEL LEVEL SENSOR IN MY 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES. HOWEVER, MY MODEL/VIN IS NOT COVERED. HOW CAN A RECALL BE ALLOWED TO SKIP FROM ONE VIN TO ANOTHER IF THE SAME PART NUMBER IS USED? *…
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I HAD TO PAY $362.49 FOR REPLACING A FUEL LEVEL SENSOR IN MY 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES. HOWEVER, MY MODEL/VIN IS NOT COVERED. HOW CAN A RECALL BE ALLOWED TO SKIP FROM ONE VIN TO ANOTHER IF THE SAME PART NUMBER IS USED? *TR
FUEL SENSOR FAILURE. ALWAYS TELLS ME MY GAS TANK IS EMPTY WHEN IT IS FULL. WHEN ON 1/4 OF A TANK, IT WILL DROP TO "E", SO I'M NOT SURE HOW MUCH GAS I REALLY HAVE LEFT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS STAYS ON. ONCE IN A GREAT WHILE IT WILL TURN OFF, AND WHEN THE GAS GAUGE DROPS TO "E", THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. I HAVE BEEN…
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FUEL SENSOR FAILURE. ALWAYS TELLS ME MY GAS TANK IS EMPTY WHEN IT IS FULL. WHEN ON 1/4 OF A TANK, IT WILL DROP TO "E", SO I'M NOT SURE HOW MUCH GAS I REALLY HAVE LEFT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS STAYS ON. ONCE IN A GREAT WHILE IT WILL TURN OFF, AND WHEN THE GAS GAUGE DROPS TO "E", THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED NOT KNOWING IF I HAVE FUEL IN THE 2007 XTERRA OR NOT. WAS TOLD I DID NOT HAVE THE YEAR OF XTERRA FOR RECALL EVEN THOUGH I'M HAVING THE PROBLEMS ALL OTHER XTERRA'S ARE RECALLING. I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE IS SOMETHING REALLY WRONG WITH THE XTERRA OR NOT SINCE THIS LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. *TR
NISSAN XTERRA 2007 MODEL 1. NO SPECIFIC "EVENT". AT ROUGHLY 57,000 MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY (SHOWS EMPTY). IS GETTING WORSE OVER TIME. 2. OCCURS EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS FILLED. CONSEQUENCE: DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN VEHICLE. 3. NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. SA…
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NISSAN XTERRA 2007 MODEL 1. NO SPECIFIC "EVENT". AT ROUGHLY 57,000 MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY (SHOWS EMPTY). IS GETTING WORSE OVER TIME. 2. OCCURS EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS FILLED. CONSEQUENCE: DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN VEHICLE. 3. NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. SAME PROBLEM AS RECENT RECALL ON NISSAN TITAN, ETC. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD READ INACCURATE GASOLINE LEVELS WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS LESS THAN ONE-FOURTH FULL. IN ADDITION, THE INDICATOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME STUCK ON EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD READ INACCURATE GASOLINE LEVELS WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS LESS THAN ONE-FOURTH FULL. IN ADDITION, THE INDICATOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME STUCK ON EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 50,100.
I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA TRUCK. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND FUEL SHOWS EMPTY. RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE SEEMS TO BE ALOT OF OTHERS WITH THE SAME DEFECT. COULD RUN OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT. FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT, P0463 DIAGNOSTIC CODE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BY NISSAN. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND SHIFTING GEARS, THE CLUTCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CONTACT DROVE EIGHTEEN MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE MECHANIC THAT PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND R…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND SHIFTING GEARS, THE CLUTCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CONTACT DROVE EIGHTEEN MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE MECHANIC THAT PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE CLUTCH AGAIN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER FUSES BECAME INOPERABLE. WHEN HE CONSULTED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAN BLOWER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FUSE FAILED AGAIN AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE BLOWER MOTOR TWICE. THE DEALER ALSO SUSPECTED THAT AN ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR BUT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF JUNE 2010. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO CONFIRMED THAT HIS WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED; THEREFORE, HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR EXPENSES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,000.
2007 NISSAN XTERRA RADIATOR FAILED MIXED ANTI-FREEZE WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID, TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING IN MIDDLE OF DANGEROUS INTERSECTION NO WARNING! $5000.00 TO REPAIR. NISSAN AND DEALER SAY THAT THERE IS NOTHING BEING DONE BY NISSAN TO FIX PROBLEM. *TR
THIS AN ADDENDUM TO COMPLAINT CONF # 10330608. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON IN CONCERT WITH TYHE ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE ALSO. *TR
Official recalls
108V690000 · 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
1DP12004 · 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.