2007 Nissan Xterra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Nissan Xterra ranks 3rd worst of 11 model years with a complaint index of 80 and 557 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Transmission & Powertrain and Fuel System issues each make up 41% of complaints, with transmission failures typically appearing around 110,000 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #3 of 11 Xterra years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 557
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15.5 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2007 Nissan Xterra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain231 (41%)
- Fuel System228 (41%)
- Engine163 (29%)
- Other33 (6%)
- Electrical System28 (5%)
- Airbags26 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (3%)
- Brakes12 (2%)
- Steering6 (1%)
- Structure & Body6 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Transmission fails suddenly and completely with no warning, sometimes at highway speed.
- Airbags fail to deploy in frontal crashes, including impacts with guardrails and trees.
- Passenger airbag sensor does not activate for smaller adults, disabling the airbag.
- Steering column locks up at low speed, preventing the vehicle from moving.
- Brakes fail to fully engage, especially after driving through standing water.
- Rear leaf springs sag and bottom out under normal loads, producing a harsh ride.
2007 Nissan Xterra recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 08V690000Dec 29, 2008Airbags242,720 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. If this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.
Risk: This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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. These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
2007 Nissan Xterra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Xterra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Nissan Xterra reliable?
- It ranks 3rd worst among 11 model years of the Xterra, with a complaint index of 80 and 557 NHTSA complaints, leading to an Avoid verdict relative to other Xterra years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 41% of complaints, followed closely by Fuel System problems at 41% and Engine issues at 29%. Transmission failures typically show up around 110,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Nissan Xterra have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (08V690000) covers airbag front crash zone sensors on 2005-2009 Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Which Nissan Xterra years should I avoid?
- The 2005, 2006, and 2007 model years all carry Avoid verdicts, with 2006 having the highest complaint index at 100. Later years like 2014 and 2015 rank as Best.
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2007 Xterra?
- NHTSA lists 557 complaints for the 2007 Xterra, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 5 injuries.