Model year
2004 Nissan Xterra
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 84 complaints for the 2004 Nissan Xterra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (17), ENGINE (8), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 214 complaints
- 2001 150 complaints
- 2002 157 complaints
- 2003 72 complaints
- 2004 84 complaints
- 2005 845 complaints
- 2006 780 complaints
- 2007 557 complaints
- 2008 119 complaints
- 2009 19 complaints
- 2010 38 complaints
- 2011 24 complaints
- 2012 16 complaints
- 2013 4 complaints
- 2014 10 complaints
- 2015 10 complaints
Recalls
10V554000 · Nov 11, 2010
STEERING:COLUMN
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 FRONTIER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2004, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2004, XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001, THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2005. OVER TIME CORROSION MAY FORM IN THE LOWER STEERING…
04V581000 · Dec 15, 2004
TRAILER HITCHES
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCESSORY TOW HITCH ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
Complaints
84 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 3, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Xterra V6 2WD · 3.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Xterra V6 2WD · 3.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Xterra V6 2WD · 3.3L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Xterra V6 4WD · 3.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Xterra V6 4WD · 3.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Xterra V6 4WD · 3.3L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
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