CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Nissan Xterra has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 5 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (43 reports).
2001 Nissan Xterra recalls
Most common 2001 Nissan Xterra problems
Problem areas named in the 150 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Wheels | 11 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
What owners report
The vehicle disabled and the steering wheel locked on the highway once the speed hit 70mph. The wheel bearings are always rattling and if I go through a pothole the steering and tire feel really loose. The brake system doesn't feel right and has made a loud metal grind sound. The exhaust and or gasoline smell is way potent and not normal either it is strong smelling all the time. Potential recalls with fuel system, gasoline delivery, fuel pump and suspension, REAR , gasoline storage , tank assembly, filler pipe and cap. All are potential recalls also the exterior lighting
THE XTERRA STARTED MISSING AND HESITATING (ENGINE) EVENTUALLY DYING AND NOT RESTARTING. THE MISSING AND HESITATION OCCURRED WHILE UNDERWAY ON A BUSY 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY, BUT THANKFULLY MADE IT HOME BEFORE DYING AND NOT RESTARTING. MISSING AND HESITATION OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON AND WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS.
CAR FAILED TO START AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT. WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. HAD IT DIAGNOSED AND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT REPLACED. THE DEAD UNIT HAD A HOLE THROUGH IT'S PLASTIC WHICH SHOWED A CORRODED ELECTRICAL TAB. IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE CORROSION FROM A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC AS STATED IN CAMPAIGN# 04V230000, BUT MORE LIKE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MELTED THROUGH THE PLASTIC, WHICH THEN ALLOWED CORROSION. NISSAN HOTLINE TOLD ME THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF ALREADY, BUT COULDN'T SAY IF THE UNIT WAS REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE GOES TO IDLE MODE AND CAN'T ACCELERATE. I HAVE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE TO AGAIN DRIVE NORMALLY, THEN PROBLEM HAPPENS AGAIN AND HAVE TO DO THE SAME CONTINUOUSLY EVERY FEW MILES WHILE DRIVING.
MAJOR INTRUSION ON FRONT END AFTER A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THIS OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER SLIDING ON ICE AND BEING HIT HEAD ON BY A FORD F150.
2001 Nissan Xterra questions
Does the 2001 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2001 Nissan Xterra: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Suspension:Rear; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan Xterra?
Based on 150 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (43), Fuel System, Gasoline (23), Electrical System (20).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Nissan Xterra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.