2014 Nissan Xterra

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2014 Nissan Xterra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:06:37.058Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Xterra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 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 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
2014: 10 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

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

3 of 10 total reports mention: suspension.

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MY TRUCK HAS A SUSPENSION ISSUE FOR SQUEAKY NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM BUT MY VIN NUMBER ISN'T INCLUDED. THE TRUCK IS SITTING DOWN AT THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER NOW TO HAVE BOTH FIXED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180910

AIR BAGS

3 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.

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The side curtain airbags on my 2014 Nissan Xterra deployed unexpectedly, without any collision or impact. Nissan's Dispute Resolution Programs team is currently investigating (Incident #56613207).

NHTSA ODI report, 20260702

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

STEERING

1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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WHEN ACCELERATING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, VEHICLE STARTS TO BUCK, ABS LIGHT GOES ON, ENGINE SHUTS OFF. SPEED WAS ~ 30MPH. MILEAGE IS 147. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20140728

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Nissan Xterra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2003 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Nissan Xterra reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Xterra?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Xterra have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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