2007 Nissan Xterra Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Xterra.

20062008
Complaints
770
Crashes
3
Fires
9
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2007 Nissan Xterra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1216 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:114,035 mi
Crash-related:1
#2133 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:59,658 mi
#385 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:106,347 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Nissan Xterra.

Transmission / Drivetrain
216
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
114,035
Gasoline Fuel System
133
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,658
Engine Problems
85
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
106,347
Fuel System
63
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
95,949
Engine & Cooling
61
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
96,180
Electrical Faults
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
78,224
Fuel System, Other
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,865
Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
140,749
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
175,566
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,717
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
261,206
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,206
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
126,037
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,336
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
110,500
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,228
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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2007 Nissan Xterra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Nissan Xterra reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2007 Nissan Xterra has 770 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 216 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (216 complaints, avg 114,035 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (133 complaints, avg 59,658 mi); Engine Problems (85 complaints, avg 106,347 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 97,346 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Nissan Xterra include 3 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Nissan Xterra as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Nissan Xterra?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Xterra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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