2005 Nissan Xterra Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Nissan Xterra, 5% of all 845 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 11 Xterra model years. These complaints report 4 fires. Median mileage at failure: 84,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 42
- 5% of 845
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 84,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Nissan Xterra electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 15, 2008, latest Feb 25, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Nissan Xterra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Xterra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Nissan Xterra have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Nissan Xterra, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 84,000 miles.
- Which Nissan Xterra year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2006 Nissan Xterra has the most electrical complaints (43), compared with 42 for the 2005.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Nissan Xterra?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Xterra is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.