2014 Nissan Xterra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Xterra years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 14th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Nissan Xterra. That ranks 14th out of 16 Xterra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 79,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 30% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 30% | 41,591 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 10% | 147 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 147 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 10% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 147 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | 98,454 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Nissan Xterra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 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.
The side curtain airbags on my 2014 Nissan Xterra deployed unexpectedly, without any collision or impact. Nissan's Dispute Resolution Programs team is currently investigating (Incident #56613207). I was currently driving and luckily was able to pull over without any further issues but it could've…
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Xterra equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T3, Tire Size: P265/70/R16, DOT Number: Not Provided. The contact stated that the rear passengerâs side tire had exposed wires. In addition, the tire was bulging on the sidewall. The contact received…
Left rear leaf spring broke 12/7/2017 replace right rear leaf spring broke 4/25/2019 - will be replaced in may 2019
Passenger airbag sensor intermittently stuck on headlamps not turning off when on 'auto' setting
My truck has a suspension issue for squeaky noises coming from the front wheel. There was a recall on them but my vin number isn't included. The truck is sitting down at the local nissan dealer now to have both fixed. How can this stuff that was previously recalled and now applies to my truck be…
Other Nissan Xterra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Xterra | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Xterra?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Nissan Xterra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.