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2007 Nissan Xterra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 231 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Nissan Xterra, 41% of all 557 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 11 Xterra model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 110,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
231
41% of 557
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
110,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Nissan Xterra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 27, 2008, latest Apr 26, 2025.

2007 Nissan Xterra transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter192008 Q42012 Q22013 Q42015 Q22016 Q42018 Q22020 Q1
231 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q4 to 2025 Q2; peak 2015 Q2 (19).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Nissan Xterra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Xterra model year

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

  1. 2005412 (49%)
  2. 2006268 (34%)
  3. 2007231 (41%)
  4. 200847 (39%)
  5. 20096 (32%)
  6. 201011 (29%)
  7. 20111 (4%)
  8. 20126 (38%)
  9. 20131 (25%)
  10. 20141 (10%)
  11. 20156 (60%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Nissan Xterra have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 231 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Nissan Xterra, 41% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 110,000 miles.
Which Nissan Xterra year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2005 Nissan Xterra has the most transmission complaints (412), compared with 231 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Nissan Xterra is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.