2007 Nissan Xterra Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 557 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Nissan Xterra overview page.
What owners report
“VDC AND SLIP LIGHT COME ON TOGETHER AT RANDOM START UP TIMES AND WILL STAY ON UNTIL THE MOTOR IS TURNED OFF. AFTER I TURN…”NHTSA complaint 10348506 — filed 08/10/2010
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE DROPPED FROM…”NHTSA complaint 10339833 — filed 06/24/2010
“THIS AN ADDENDUM TO COMPLAINT CONF # 10330608. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON IN CONCERT WITH TYHE ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE ALSO.”NHTSA complaint 10330615 — filed 05/16/2010
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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Nissan Xterra have engine and engine cooling problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Nissan Xterra: 61 of 557 complaints on file (11%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2007 Nissan Xterra have in total?
557 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
