CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Nissan Xterra has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 780 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 3 fires, 19 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (272 reports).
2006 Nissan Xterra recalls
Most common 2006 Nissan Xterra problems
Problem areas named in the 780 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 272 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 243 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 107 |
| Engine | 104 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 94 |
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Fuel System, Other | 40 |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 |
| Steering | 22 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
What owners report
I have a lot of ticking and stalling lights are blinking I think itâs may be the transmission and I smell gas inside the vehicle.
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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger's side air bag intermittently. The front passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was provided a cost for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
THE TIMING CHAIN HAS CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO DIE ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY I WAS ALMOST HIT BY A FEW CARS. i HAD TO DRIVE MY CAR GOING ONLY 40 MPH ALL THE WAY BECASUE THAT IS ALL IT WOULD DO. IT HAS A VERY LOUD NOISE AND IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD ANYMORE. I HAVE READ AND NISSAN SHOULD REPLACE THESE BECAUSE ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEM YES MY CAR IS AVAILABLE FOR IMSPECTION i HAVE REGULAR KEPT MAINTENENCE ON IT NO THERE WERE NO WARNING LAMPS AT ALL JUST LOUD NOISE AND THEN NO COMPRESSION
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2006 Nissan Xterra questions
Does the 2006 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 Nissan Xterra: Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Nissan Xterra?
Based on 780 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (272), Fuel System, Gasoline (243), Engine And Engine Cooling (107).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.