MYRModel Year Report

2007 Nissan Xterra

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Nissan Xterra
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
557
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 214 complaints 2000 2001: 150 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 845 complaints 2006: 780 complaints 2007: 557 complaints 2007 557 2008: 119 complaints 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 2002: 157 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 845 complaints 2005 2006: 780 complaints 2006 2007: 557 complaints 2007 557 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 2002: 157 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 845 complaints 2005 2006: 780 complaints 2006 2007: 557 complaints 2007 557 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

2007: 557 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.

Power train

41% · 231 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle had total failure on highway. Nissan dealer says it is from transmission contamination. Tcm totally failed, no power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-17

Also filed under Electrical system and electronic stability control (esc)

Fuel system, gasoline

25% · 140 reports

Most commonly citing auxillary tank.

Engine

15% · 85 reports
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, 2018-07-18

Also filed under Electrical system

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 75 reports

Most commonly citing radiator assembly and cooling system.

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 63 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2007Complaint volume 557 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2009-01-26Air bags08V690000 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…

    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.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2010-07-12Suspension10E019000 Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, and 54500ZR00A, sold…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2012-06-11Defect petitionClosed 2016-10-22 Transmission Failures

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Nissan Xterra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 231 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 140 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 85 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V690000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Xterra have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.