2013 Nissan Xterra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Xterra years
- Not enough data 16th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Xterra. That ranks 16th out of 16 Xterra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 14,717 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
_Washington_DC_Metro_Area,_USA_(1).jpg){kind=link}
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 50% | 14,717 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 19,150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 10,284 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 19,150 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Nissan Xterra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Nissan Xterra.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This vehicle was never heavily loaded and was always driven on paved roads. The bottom leaf in each of the rear leaf springs broke within one year of one another. The first time i noticed the broken leaf and had it repaired before the broken piece of leaf could come out of the assembly. The second…
Very soft brake pedal observed progressively getting worse over period of about 15k / 1 month triggering increased braking distance especially during wet conditions and at higher speeds occasionally pedal goes almost to the floor prior to vehicle coming to complete stop. Hot pads/rotors observed…
While traveling on a freeway, disengaged speed control using brake, but did not originally turn it off to be able to maneuver better in traffic near a city. Vehicle originally slowed down, but after releasing brake in 3 seconds, car sped up on its own with an acceleration profile greater than the…
My 2013 nissan xterra pro4x accelerated on its own with me standing next to it. It is a manual transmission and the emergency brake was on. It reversed rapidly and caught me under it. I suffered permanent nerve damage in my arm and extreme scaring on both legs. After it ran me over, it crashed into…
Other Nissan Xterra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Xterra | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 Xterra | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Xterra | 16 | 2 |
| 2011 Xterra | 24 | 2 |
| 2010 Xterra | 38 | 4 |
| 2009 Xterra | 19 | 3 |
| 2008 Xterra | 119 | 6 |
| 2007 Xterra | 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 |
See all Nissan Xterra problems by year, every Nissan model, or the Nissan VIN decoder.
Similar Nissan models
Embed this 2013 Nissan Xterra badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Xterra?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan Xterra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.