YearToAvoid

2007 Nissan Xterra Engine Problems

NHTSA has 163 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Nissan Xterra, 29% of all 557 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 11 Xterra model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 105,000 miles.

Engine complaints
163
29% of 557
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
105,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Nissan Xterra engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 30, 2009, latest Apr 26, 2025.

2007 Nissan Xterra engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter132009 Q32011 Q32013 Q22014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q32025 Q2
163 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q3 to 2025 Q2; peak 2014 Q1 (13).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Nissan Xterra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Xterra model year

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

  1. 2005287 (34%)
  2. 2006218 (28%)
  3. 2007163 (29%)
  4. 200833 (28%)
  5. 20094 (21%)
  6. 20106 (16%)
  7. 20116 (25%)
  8. 20124 (25%)
  9. 20132 (50%)
  10. 20141 (10%)
  11. 20151 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Nissan Xterra have engine problems?
NHTSA has 163 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Nissan Xterra, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 105,000 miles.
Which Nissan Xterra year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Xterra has the most engine complaints (287), compared with 163 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Nissan Xterra is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.