2014 Nissan Xterra Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 2, 2026 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Nissan Xterra
Nissan Xterra (N50) Washington DC, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Nissan Xterra problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags3 · ~79,500 mi
Suspension3 · ~41,591 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~147 mi
Engine1 · ~147 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~77,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~86,000 mi
Seats1 · ~25,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~147 mi
Steering1 · ~24,000 mi
Tires1 · ~98,454 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags330%79,500——
Suspension330%41,591——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110%147——
Engine110%147——
Exterior Lighting110%77,000——
Power Train110%86,000——
Seats110%25,000——
Service Brakes110%147——
Steering110%24,000——
Tires110%98,454——
Unknown or Other110%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 2 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 1201512016: 1201612017: 2201722018: 2201822019: 1201912022: 1202212026: 120261

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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…

Air Bags · received Jul 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11747910

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 passenger’s side tire had exposed wires. In addition, the tire was bulging on the sidewall. The contact received…

Tires · received Feb 15, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11452153

Left rear leaf spring broke 12/7/2017 replace right rear leaf spring broke 4/25/2019 - will be replaced in may 2019

Suspension · received Apr 25, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11203821

Passenger airbag sensor intermittently stuck on headlamps not turning off when on 'auto' setting

Air Bags · received Sep 12, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11128848

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…

Suspension · received Sep 10, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11128438

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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.