10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,328 miles

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problem #16

May 032022

Xterra 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and produced codes: B1049 and B1054. Additionally, the contact indicated Part Number: 4790453X10A needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that they were not responsible for the individual dealers and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact stated that there were 3 parts that needed to be replaced but the parts were unavailable. The contact paid a bill from the dealership, yet the vehicle was returned back without any repairs being made.

- Wayne, NJ, USA

problem #15

May 062022

Xterra

  • miles
2007 Nissan Xterra- Consumer refers to recall on airbag. Consumer had driver side front airbag repaired prior to recall. Parts removed, one part no longer made, and airbag not replaced. Copy of consumers letter to Nissan Consumer Affairs attached.

- Wayne, NJ, USA

problem #14

Jan 232022

Xterra

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owned a?2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact lost control of the steering wheel causing the vehicle to flip three times; however, the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to her head and neck. The contact received medical attention. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #13

Mar 232022

Xterra

  • miles
The airbag warning light came on. The vehicle is registered in a state that uses heavy amounts of salt on the roads in winter. Nissan had a recall campaign for this exact thing that they closed. Now, they refuse to diagnose or repair the issue and expect me to pay for it completely. They refuse to fix a problem they already admitted was their fault due to the fact they thought everyone should have gotten it fixed already. However, the vehicle is new to me and only started having the problem this winter.

- Huntington, IN, USA

problem #12

Sep 112019

Xterra

  • 188,942 miles
Takata recall, the airbag faulty light is flashing in the dash of the car even though the repair was preformed at Nissan for the recall. Flashing allways in park or moving.

- Buford, GA, USA

problem #11

Nov 072018

Xterra

  • 156,000 miles
My air bag light says on in the dash and the passenger seat belt dose not show anyone in the seat. My cruse control works some times if I am on the highway it will not work if I shut the car off and then restart it it will work

- Tenafly, NJ, USA

problem #10

Aug 272018

Xterra

  • 150,000 miles
The fuel gauge goes to empty even when the tank is at least half full; it does same when vehicle is standing idle for a short while too. Airbag dash warning light flashing. There are recalls for both these issues, but Nissan claims my VIN is not included. The date assigned to the "when did this happen" is an approximation.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #9

Aug 062018

Xterra

  • miles
Getting a blinking airbag light but did not see it on the recall list.

- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

problem #8

Dec 142017

Xterra

  • 151,000 miles
The contact owned a 2007 Nissan Xterra. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact attempted to merge into another lane and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The contact's vehicle was totaled and was towed away by the insurance company. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 151,000.

- Oilton, OK, USA

problem #7

Oct 302017

Xterra

  • 190,000 miles
Takata recall

- Ft. Wayne, IN, USA

problem #6

Feb 112017

Xterra

  • miles
On a fm road, doing approximately 60 mph. Frontal impact with a guard rail, went over rail, hit tree. Air bags did not deploy. Driver hit steering wheel upon impact with guardrail, hit windshield with head when vehicle struck tree. (not wearing seat belt at time of impact.) vehicle has been declared a total loss. We believe the issue is, the airbag sensors.

- Sutherland Springs, TX, USA

problem #5

Jun 012015

Xterra

  • miles
The front passenger seat airbag sensor that detects if there is a passenger present has been malfunctioning. While driving the sensor in the seat will randomly turn the airbag on and off, whether or not there is a passenger present. The huge safety issue is that a passenger may actually be present and sensor will not turn the airbag "on" and in case of an accident, the airbag will not be deployed. And also the passenger airbag could be deployed when it shouldn't be, meaning there is no passenger present, leading to higher repair costs. A friend of mine said his 08 Nissan Altima had a recall for the exact same issue. This is a serious safety issue that should be investigated immediately.

- Levittown, NY, USA

problem #4

May 212015

Xterra

  • 50,000 miles
Our airbag light stays on constantly and, now the driver's seat belt light stays on. Since, this is a safety issue, this is still a manufacturer's problem and should be reviewed by a local dealer. With the current issues in the media about the airbags, this should be cared for.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #3

Feb 092015

Xterra

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front driver side air bag sensor failed. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 08V690000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Springville, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 082014

Xterra

  • miles
It has same problems as all the 02-08 Xterras but you wont issue recalls on fuel sensor, radiator leaking into tranny, air bag sensors, control arm. Thanks for letting loyal Nissan owners down!!!!

- Mulberry, IN, USA

problem #1

Sep 062013

Xterra

  • 70,300 miles
The airbag lite began flashing on the dashboard. Took vehicle to the dealership and the only fix action was to begin replacing parts that Nissan recommended until it was fixed. No exact fix was given only the following: Visually check wiring harness for connection and damage. All ok. Next step in procedure is to replace driver's airbag module. Subsequent procedures are to replace spiral cable, then diagnostic unit, and related harness. These are all costly steps and the parts being replaced may not be bad. The dealership couldn't determine exactly which portion was failing. In conclusion: The fix action was being replacing parts (extremely costly) until the problem is fixed. Computer code: B1054 (driver airbag module open).

- Greensboro, NC, USA