Nissan Xterra — Airbag
High risk
Feb 10, 2023
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Also affects: Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Quest, Nissan Titan
Nissan Xterra — Airbag
High risk
Feb 10, 2023
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Also affects: Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Quest, Nissan Titan
Nissan Xterra — Engine
High risk
Dec 20, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the engine oil cooler stud (onto which the oil filter is mounted) could fail. This could cause an engine oil leak, which could illuminate the instrument panel'
Also affects: Infiniti Fx50, Infiniti M56, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Nv, Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Xterra — Label
High risk
Apr 18, 2011
Model years: 2010
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. The French-language wording displayed on the tire placa
Also affects: Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Frontier
Nissan Xterra — Steering
High risk
Nov 12, 2010
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit the movement of the joint. Limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lowe
Also affects: Nissan Frontier
Nissan Xterra — Engine
High risk
Oct 28, 2010
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) assembly contains an Engine Control Module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction.
Also affects: Infiniti Qx56, Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Titan
Nissan Xterra — Accessories
High risk
Sep 8, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain Garmin nüvi 750 GPS units purchased as a customer or dealer installed accessory at Nissan dealerships, the lithium-ion batteries may contain a defect that may cause them
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan 1-
Nissan Xterra — Suspension
High risk
May 26, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the lower control link assembly collars (forming the inboard attachment point to the chassis) may not have been manufactured correctly. If the collar weld fail
Also affects: Infiniti Qx56, Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Titan
Nissan Xterra — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 24, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain four-wheel drive vehicles, the joint portion of the front driveshaft may contain small cracks. These cracks may eventually lead to a failure, resulting in separation of
Also affects: Infiniti Qx56, Nissan Armada, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Titan
Nissan Xterra — Other
High risk
Mar 23, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. If the fasteners are not properly
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Xterra — Airbag
High risk
Mar 22, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. If the fasteners were not tightened p
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Xterra — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 3, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2008
On certain vehicles, the molded fuel tanks are slightly thinner than specification in the area under the fuel sender unit. This may allow the tank floor to deform causing the fuel
Also affects: Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Frontier
Nissan Xterra — Airbag
High risk
Dec 22, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage, the front Crash Zone Sensor (CZS) may rust internally. This could result in the non-deployment of the driver and pas
Also affects: Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Frontier
Nissan Xterra — Label
High risk
Jan 30, 2008
Model years: 2008
Certain vehicles fail to comply with CMVSS 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. The tire placard overstates the actual weight capacity. Loading a vehicle beyond it's capacity may result
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan, Nissan 1-
Nissan Xterra — Brakes
High risk
Nov 16, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles, the Anti-lock Brake System / Vehicle Dynamic Control (ABS/VDC) actuator was assembled with more than one ball bearing in the valve. This could cause fluid flow
Nissan Xterra — Fuel System
High risk
May 6, 2004
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel sending unit can develop a crack. When exposed to heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if road salt enters the c
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan 1-
Nissan Xterra — Airbag
High risk
Feb 21, 2003
Model years: 2002
On certain vehicles, the clockspring electrical connector may not be fully secured to the driver side air bag module squib pin connector due to the retaining groove in the module n
Also affects: Nissan Altima, Nissan 1-
Nissan Xterra — Engine
High risk
Nov 13, 2002
Model years: 2002
On certain supercharged vehicles, the amount of intake air flow through the air flow meter may exceed the maximum preset diagnosis limit value which would cause the engine control
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan 1-
Nissan Xterra — Brakes
High risk
Nov 13, 2002
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain four wheel drive vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the ABS sensor in the axle housing. This may result in corrosion and eventu
Also affects: Nissan Frontier
Nissan Xterra — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 13, 2002
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve may not meet the sealing performance specification. Under certain conditions, fuel may spill from the filler inlet as the tan
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan 1-
Nissan Xterra — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 4, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the shift cable locking plate may break, allowing the driver to shift into the Park position but making it very difficult to shift from the Park position. The
Also affects: Nissan Frontier, Nissan 1-