NHTSA Safety Recalls
Nissan Xterra Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2012, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 13 model years (2000–2012) the Nissan Xterra has 58 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2008 with 8; the cleanest is 2012 with 2.
- Model years
- 13
- Total recalls
- 58
- Worst year
- 2008
- Cleanest year
- 2012
2000–2012
8 recalls
2 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Xterra | 2 | |
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | 2 | |
| 2010 Nissan Xterra | 6 | |
| 2009 Nissan Xterra | 5 | |
| 2008 Nissan Xterra | 8 | |
| 2007 Nissan Xterra | 2 | |
| 2006 Nissan Xterra | 5 | |
| 2005 Nissan Xterra | 6 | |
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 3 | |
| 2003 Nissan Xterra | 3 | |
| 2002 Nissan Xterra | 6 | |
| 2001 Nissan Xterra | 5 | |
| 2000 Nissan Xterra | 5 |
What gets recalled most on the Nissan Xterra
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL9
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM7
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
- EQUIPMENT5
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP4
- STEERING:COLUMN3
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)3
- SUSPENSION:REAR3
- TRAILER HITCHES3
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.