Does the 2006 Nissan Xterra have steering problems?

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Nissan Xterra, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.

Which Nissan Xterra year has the most steering complaints?

The 2006 Nissan Xterra has the most steering complaints (22), compared with 22 for the 2006.

Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Nissan Xterra?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Xterra is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Nissan Xterra Steering Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Nissan Xterra, 3% of all 780 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 11 Xterra model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 65,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 22; 3% of 780
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Nissan Xterra steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 10, 2006, latest Apr 7, 2015.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Apr 2015; peak Aug 2009 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Nissan Xterra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Xterra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200510 (1%)
200622 (3%)
20076 (1%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20102 (5%)
20111 (4%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20141 (10%)
20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Nissan Xterra have steering problems?: NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Nissan Xterra, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.
Which Nissan Xterra year has the most steering complaints?: The 2006 Nissan Xterra has the most steering complaints (22), compared with 22 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Nissan Xterra?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Nissan Xterra is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.