2007 Nissan Xterra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Xterra years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 557 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Xterra. That ranks 3rd out of 16 Xterra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (231 complaints, 41%), typically at around 110,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 557owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Nissan Xterra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 231 | 41% | 110,000 | “transmission fluid” (26%) | $5,900 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 136 | 24% | 52,000 | “fuel gauge” (46%) | $760 |
| Engine problems | 85 | 15% | 113,000 | “radiator transmission” (18%) | $3,750 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 75 | 13% | 99,000 | “transmission fluid” (23%) | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 63 | 11% | 94,500 | “fuel gauge” (43%) | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 32 | 6% | 55,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 30 | 5% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 27 | 5% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 26 | 5% | 90,150 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 2% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 1% | 121,460 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 1% | 64,422 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 1% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 1% | 103,900 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 70,020 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | 130,649 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | 45,898 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | 60,333 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | 101,123 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 30,200 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 93,122 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 109,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Nissan Xterra recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transmission Failures (DP12004) — opened Jun 11, 2012, closed Oct 22, 2016.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I took my 2007 Nissan Xterra to the dealer on 08/04/2025 to complete the air bag safety recall. The dealer performed the recall service, but the recall status has not been updated in the system or on the NHTSA website. It still shows as âincomplete.â Because the recall remains listed as open, I…
Oil is getting into the radiator and causing a gray gunk build up in radiator and possibly the engine. I have had the car less than a 1 1/2 years And I've already had to have the same issue fixed 3 Ã first time. The heater hose blew out caused an air bubble in the radiator which caused us to have…
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V690000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle, the air bag warning light was blinking. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and…
The vehicle was driving just fine, then about a month later the heat gauge started to fluctuate, i replaced the radiator caps, thermostat...it ran good for another month, started to overheat....i made sure water was in radiator and overflow...about a month went by the gauge started to fluctuate…
My 07 Xterra has extreme rust in the door jams and rear panels. The rack-n-pinion, power steering system leaks fluid.
Other Nissan Xterra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Xterra | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 Xterra | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 Xterra | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Xterra | 16 | 2 |
| 2011 Xterra | 24 | 2 |
| 2010 Xterra | 38 | 4 |
| 2009 Xterra | 19 | 3 |
| 2008 Xterra | 119 | 6 |
| 2007 | 557 | 1 |
| 2006 Xterra | 780 | 3 |
| 2005 Xterra | 845 | 3 |
| 2004 Xterra | 84 | 2 |
| 2003 Xterra | 72 | 3 |
| 2002 Xterra | 157 | 5 |
| 2001 Xterra | 150 | 3 |
| 2000 Xterra | 214 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 231 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Nissan Xterra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Xterra model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.