MYRModel Year Report

2007 Nissan Xterra

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Nissan Xterra
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints 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, 2007 highlighted. 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 214 complaints 2001: 150 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 84 complaints 2005: 845 complaints 2005 2006: 780 complaints 2007: 557 complaints 2007 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
2007: 557 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

POWER TRAIN 39%

39% of complaints: power train — 216 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE HAD TOTAL FAILURE ON HIGHWAY. NISSAN DEALER SAYS IT IS FROM TRANSMISSION CONTAMINATION. TCM TOTALLY FAILED, NO POWER. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130417

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 24%

24% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 133 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 15%

15% of complaints: engine — 85 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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BOCH NISSAN SOUTH ( FORMERLY NISSAN VILLAGE)SOLD ME A TRUCK ON MARCH 30, 2013 WHERE THEY ROLLED BACK THE ODOMETER & FAILED TO MENTION 2 SERIOUS ACCIDENTS IN 2011 PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE MARCH 2013.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180718

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 63 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 61 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 557
R 20090126 — air bags

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THE

Campaign 08V690000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100712 — suspension

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 10E019000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120611 — DP (closed 20161022)

Transmission Failures

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Nissan Xterra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (216 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (133 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (85 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V690000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E019000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2003 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2006 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Nissan Xterra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Nissan Xterra is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Xterra?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Xterra have?

2 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.