CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Nissan Xterra has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (12 reports).
2003 Nissan Xterra recalls
Most common 2003 Nissan Xterra problems
Problem areas named in the 72 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 12 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
What owners report
My son missed a sharp turn going approx 40 mph. Went up an embankment, off a 4 ft retaining wall and struck a guard rail with the front passenger side of the xterra. Airbags failed to deploy.
Fuel pump power steering abs O2 sensors yes it's available for inspection upon requests car shut off while driving at 70 miles an hour on a highway due to fuel pump because my VIN number is not with all the other 2003 Nissan xterra's that have recalls on all of the same problems I have just for some reason my car has zero recalls which is ridiculous and not believable so yes my life was put at risk I took it to an independent service my mechanic because I can't take it to a dealer because all the parts that are broken and that need replacement that have been recalled on every other 2003 does not apply to my VIN so I've had to pay for labor and parts and the headache that I could have had thi
ENGINE OVERHEATING ALL COOLING PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED STILL OVERHEATING WITH NO KNOWN ISSUE FOUND VERY COMMON IN THE 2000 TO 2004 MODELS AND YET NO RECALLS TO FIX THE ISSUE AND KEEPS BLOWING RADIATOR HOSES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN XTERRA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL, IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PREMATURE FAILURE OF COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE RADIATOR, WHICH IMPACTED THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL CAMPAIGN AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2003 Nissan Xterra questions
Does the 2003 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 Nissan Xterra: Steering:Column; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Nissan Xterra?
Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (12), Air Bags (10), Fuel System, Gasoline (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.