2009 Nissan Xterra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Nissan Xterra.

20082010
Complaints
26
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2009 Nissan Xterra Problems

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

#15 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:88,775 mi
#25 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:154,200 mi
#33 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan Xterra.

Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,775
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
154,200
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2009 Nissan Xterra

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~412,638 vehicles.

23V067000Air Bags:frontal
~404,690 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

10V401000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
~7,948 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

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2009 Nissan Xterra — FAQ

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

Is the 2009 Nissan Xterra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Nissan Xterra has 26 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Xterra?
Top reported problems: Airbags (5 complaints, avg 88,775 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 154,200 mi); Engine Problems (3 complaints). 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 2009 Nissan Xterra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 121,488 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2009 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 412,638 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Nissan Xterra?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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