2015 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 2015 Nissan Xterra. That ranks 14th out of 16 Xterra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 61,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 | 6 | 60% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 30% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 10% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 10% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 4,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Nissan Xterra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 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.
Rear passenger side door will not open from the inside or outside. This is apparently a widespread problem for Nissan Xterra rear doors. It creates a safety problem as passengers cannot leave the vehicle in case of an accident.
Leaf spring snapped. Large piece of metal was found in the road. Rear shocks were replaced under warranty several years prior. Known weak point of xterras. Dealer replacement costs were astronomical so I upgraded the equipment for the same cost and did the work myself as I am now slightly out of…
The following is an email that I had sent to CSX Risk Management describing what happened with my vehicle on Friday, 2.25.2022. I suspect that a defective leaf spring could have contributed to my accident. This is the passenger side leaf spring. I say this because I had to replace the same leaf…
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the emergency brake activated, the emergency brake button was stuck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed that the axles were leaking oil and needed to be replaced. However, there…
Vehicle started showing signs of clutch slipping at 50,000 miles: engine would rev up while clutch pedal was fully out, then you would feel it re-engage completely after a few seconds of whining and spinning. I'm a lifetime clutch driver (nearly 20 years), and every vehicle got in excess of 150,000…
Other Nissan Xterra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 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 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 2015 Nissan Xterra?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Nissan Xterra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.