MYRModel Year Report

2001 Nissan Xterra

● Typical for this model
2001 Nissan Xterra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:08:03.093Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Xterra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 214 complaints 2001: 150 complaints 2001 2002: 157 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 84 complaints 2005: 845 complaints 2005 2006: 780 complaints 2007: 557 complaints 2008: 119 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 38 complaints 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 4 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 10 complaints 2015
2001: 150 complaints
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YearComplaints
19990
2000214
2001150
2002157
200372
200484
2005845
2006780
2007557
2008119
200919
201038
201124
201216
20134
201410
201510

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 23%

23% of complaints: visibility — 34 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 7%

7% of complaints: wheels — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20141004

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. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20040525

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 8 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20190601

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20020620 — PE (closed 20021203)

FUEL SPILL DURING REFUELING

R 20021210 — fuel system, gasoline

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 D

Campaign 02V300000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030711 — DP (closed 20030729)

BRAKE ROTOR WARPAGE

R 20031210 — suspension

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 1

Campaign 02V299000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040628 — fuel system, gasoline

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 I

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, NE

Campaign 04V230000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Nissan Xterra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V300000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V299000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V230000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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:power window devices and controls, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Nissan Xterra have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.