1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
123,800 miles

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problem #5

Sep 192019

Xterra

  • miles
Fuel gauge registering improperly. Only shows 3/4 tank upon filling tank full and will not drop upon usage of fuel. Gauge has only dropped once since I have owned the vehicle.

- Wilmer, AL, USA

problem #4

Jun 122016

Xterra

  • 131,000 miles
June 12 2016 at the tri-par in slinger, wi I was filling up the gas tank, when gas began spilling out of the vehicle's wheel well. I immediately stopped it after I noticed it. The station along with the slinger fire department estimated a gallon was spilt. It appears the gas tank neck has rusted out, causing the spill. They deemed the vehicle not safe to drive and recommend we have it towed home, which we did.

- Richfield, WI, USA

problem #3

Nov 182015

Xterra

  • 128,000 miles
I smell gas inside the car, I took it to a shop and they told me the gas tank is all rusted on top, causing the gas to spill out. Speaking with Nissan they said this is part of wear and tear of the vehicle, which I do not agree with.

- Richfield, WI, USA

problem #2

Sep 102014

Xterra

  • 220,000 miles
I'm surprised with all the complaints about the fuel tanks rusting out that there has not been a recall. Are they waiting for one to blow up or catch fire. The O ring leaks vapor and gas on fill ups because that area is all rusted. Either they have to use better coatings or hide that area from the environment. The flange area is like a well and the water just sits there and rusts away the tank. P0455code is set which is evap system gross leak. Nissan omitted to me that they have problems with rusted fuel tanks. What is it going to take to get Nissan to redesign a fix for this?

- Meriden, CT, USA

problem #1

Aug 102013

Xterra

  • 140,000 miles
Flange around the fuel sending unit is corroded and fumes are escaping from the gas tank every time I fuel up my vehicle. Many Xterras have this issue. I believe it should be a recall.

- Fall River, MA, USA