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2007 Nissan Xterra Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 228 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2007 Nissan Xterra, 41% of all 557 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest fuel system complaint count among 11 Xterra model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
228
41% of 557
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 7, 2009, latest May 25, 2021.

2007 Nissan Xterra fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter282009 Q12010 Q32012 Q12013 Q32015 Q12016 Q32018 Q32021 Q1
228 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q1 to 2021 Q2; peak 2010 Q1 (28).

Fuel System recalls for the 2007 Nissan Xterra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Xterra model year

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

  1. 2005323 (38%)
  2. 2006368 (47%)
  3. 2007228 (41%)
  4. 200818 (15%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20105 (13%)
  7. 20111 (4%)
  8. 20121 (6%)
  9. 20131 (25%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Nissan Xterra have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 228 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2007 Nissan Xterra, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Nissan Xterra year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2006 Nissan Xterra has the most fuel system complaints (368), compared with 228 for the 2007.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Nissan Xterra is classified under fuel system. 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.