2014 Nissan Xterra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Nissan Xterra ranks as the Best year of the model with only 10 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and zero recalls. Its top reported issue area is Suspension, Wheels & Tires, but no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were recorded.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #11 of 11 Xterra years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 10
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 16 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2014 Nissan Xterra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (40%)
- Airbags3 (30%)
- Brakes1 (10%)
- Electrical System1 (10%)
- Engine1 (10%)
- Other1 (10%)
- Steering1 (10%)
- Structure & Body1 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (10%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report a broken frame-welded nut causing suspension noise that the dealership was slow to repair.
- Rear leaf springs have broken on both sides at different times, requiring replacement.
- A rear tire developed exposed wires and sidewall bulging, tied to a tire recall campaign.
- Owners describe the driver's seat failing to lock fully in place, sliding and clicking during stops.
- Some report the airbag warning sensor staying illuminated after service, and side curtain airbags deploying unexpectedly without any collision.
- One owner described the vehicle bucking and losing drive power at low speeds and on the highway.
2014 Nissan Xterra recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Nissan Xterra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 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.
2014 compared with other Xterra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Nissan Xterra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Xterra is the Best year among the 11 model years tracked, with only 10 complaints and a complaint index of 0.
- What is the most common problem with the 2014 Nissan Xterra?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues are the top reported problem area, making up 40% of complaints, including broken leaf springs and frame-mounted hardware failures.
- Does the 2014 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2014 Nissan Xterra.
- How does the 2014 Xterra compare to other Xterra years?
- The 2014 model ranks 11th out of 11 years for complaint volume (meaning fewest complaints), while years like 2005 and 2006 had complaint indexes of 90 and 100 and Avoid verdicts.
- Were there any airbag issues reported on the 2014 Xterra?
- Yes, owners reported airbag warning sensors staying illuminated after service and one report of side curtain airbags deploying without a collision, though NHTSA recorded no related recalls, crashes, or injuries.