MYRModel Year Report

2001 Nissan Xterra

● Typical for this model
2001 Nissan Xterra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:08.952Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
150
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 214 complaints 2001: 150 complaints 2001 150 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 845 complaints 2006: 780 complaints 2006 2007: 557 complaints 2008: 119 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 38 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 4 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints
2000: 214 complaints 2000 2001: 150 complaints 2001 150 2002: 157 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 845 complaints 2005 2006: 780 complaints 2006 2007: 557 complaints 2007 2008: 119 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 38 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015
2000: 214 complaints 2000 2001: 150 complaints 2001 150 2002: 157 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 845 complaints 2005 2006: 780 complaints 2006 2007: 557 complaints 2007 2008: 119 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 38 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015

2001: 150 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19990
2000214
2001150
2002157
200372
200484
2005845
2006780
2007557
2008119
200919
201038
201124
201216
20134
201410
201510

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility

29% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.

FIRE

Fuel system, gasoline

15% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

Electrical system

13% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving the vehicle caught on fire under the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-29

Car failed to start after being parked overnight. Would crank but not start. Had it diagnosed and the fuel sending unit replaced. The dead unit had a hole through it's plastic which showed a corroded electrical tab.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-01

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and fan.

Wheels

7% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hub.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While driving on the mass turnpike, the front wheel came off the car. This is the second time. First time, in 2013, in school parking lot, different side but also a front wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-04

While driving at 35 MPH the front left wheel separated from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle rolled into a ditch but the vehicles occupants were not damaged. The manufacturer is looking into the problem and is dragging their feet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-25

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-06-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-12-03 Fuel spill during refueling
  2. R
    2002-12-10Fuel system, gasoline02V300000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve. Owner notification is expected to begin December 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2003-07-11Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-29 Brake rotor warpage
  4. R
    2003-12-10Suspension02V299000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced. The ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. Owner notification began December…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2004-06-28Fuel system, gasoline04V230000 On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack…

    Remedy: In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. These states are Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota…

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  6. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

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  7. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Nissan Xterra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V300000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 02V299000 · Suspension
  • Recall 04V230000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Nissan Xterra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Nissan Xterra is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan Xterra?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Nissan Xterra have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.