Complaints
197
Crashes
18
Fires
8
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Nissan Xterra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#134 complaints
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Avg mileage:52,651 mi
#210 complaints
WHEELS
Avg mileage:63,850 mi
Crash-related:2
#39 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Avg mileage:61,218 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Nissan Xterra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 34 | — | — | 52,651 mi | |
| WHEELS | 10 | 2 | — | 63,850 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 9 | — | — | 61,218 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | 4 | 85,031 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 137,532 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 140,800 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 73,953 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 5 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 81,399 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 1 | — | 99,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | 82,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 88,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 3 | — | — | 65,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 158,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 133,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | 33,995 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 | — | — | 21,250 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | 49,100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 2 | 87,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | — | 1 | 65,998 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2 | — | — | 65,525 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 1 | — | 34,400 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 38,300 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 100,709 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | 1 | — | — |
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