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