AI Damage2007 Nissan Xterra: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Nissan Xterra filed 557 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 557
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 41% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 30% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 13% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 11% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 5% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 5% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 2% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 231 complaints (41% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel system: 167 complaints (30% of all).
- Engine: 85 complaints (15% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 75 complaints (13% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 63 complaints (11% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 557 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 231 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 167 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
Complete transmission failure without warning. Going 70 miles per hour down interstate...during rush hr surrounded by 18 wheelers... Putting my wife's life in danger.... This is obviously a safety recall issue.... Thanks
The heater hose blew out caused an air bubble in the radiator which caused us to have to burp the radiator Which is when we found it the first time had sent it to the mechanic. Had it flushed, had it fixed. it was fine or so we thought until about a month ago. Car overheats radiator fluid spews out everywhere.
The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle, the air bag warning light was blinking. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and the contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed to determine the cause of the failure.
The vehicle was driving just fine, then about a month later the heat gauge started to fluctuate, i replaced the radiator caps, thermostat...it ran good for another month, started to overheat....i made sure water was in radiator and overflow...about a month went by the gauge started to fluctuate again, i had it towed…
My 07 Xterra has extreme rust in the door jams and rear panels. The rack-n-pinion, power steering system leaks fluid.
There is usual rust on body of truck. There is some kind of electrical problem rather itâs the security system or wiring. Thereâs a clicking sound coming from dash area. There is a suspension problem, has to change leaf springs, struts and shocks often.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 645 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 2% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Xterra has 172 complaints (18 years in the data). This year has 557, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
- Xterra 2000214 sources
- Xterra 2001150 sources
- Xterra 2002157 sources
- Xterra 200372 sources
- Xterra 200484 sources
- Xterra 2005845 sources
- Xterra 2006780 sources
- Xterra 2008119 sources
- Xterra 200919 sources
- Xterra 201038 sources
- Xterra 201124 sources
- Xterra 201216 sources
- Xterra 20134 sources
- Xterra 201410 sources
- Xterra 201510 sources
- Xterra 201630 sources
- Xterra 99993 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, fuel system, engine. Total complaints: 557. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (25%), fuel system, fuel smell (18%), transmission slipping (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Nissan Xterra from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.