Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (38.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Power Train complaints here are 4.8× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 216 · 38.8% | not available | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 133 · 23.9% | not available | — |
| Engine | 85 · 15.3% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 63 · 11.3% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 61 · 11% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 26 · 4.7% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 557 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 10E019000 · 2010 · reported 05/20/2010
IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V690000 · 2008 · reported 12/29/2008
THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE IS 3 YEARS OLD AND MY FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WENT BAD…”NHTSA complaint 10356764 — filed 09/21/2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
“2007 NISSAN XTERRA FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED TO SHOW FUEL BEING USED IN THE GAS TANK. GAUGE STAYED AT HALF FULL FOR A COUPLE OF…”NHTSA complaint 10356278 — filed 09/18/2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
“1. NO EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE BUT JUST DRIVING 2. THE FAILURE IS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN A FEW DAYS…”NHTSA complaint 10354941 — filed 09/10/2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 216 of 557 NHTSA complaints (38.8%), followed by fuel system, gasoline (133), engine (85), fuel/propulsion system (63). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
557 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 10E019000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
