Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Nissan Xterra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Nissan Xterra has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 780 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V517000 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E019000 LOWER LINK REPLACEMENT PARTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V075000 FUEL TANK SHELLS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V690000 FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING/ROAD SALT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E046000 TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 268 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 237 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 106 complaints
- Engine 104 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 94 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
Of the 780 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 780 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Nissan Xterra faces frequent power train and fuel system issues, as indicated by the high complaint counts. With five recall campaigns addressing critical components, including engine cooling and fuel systems, there is some cause for concern. While some parts have fewer complaints, the reliability outlook is marred by these repeated issues. Evidence is limited for other potential failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $400–$800 | very common |
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Air filter replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Check suspension components
- Fuel system inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Erratic fuel gauge readings
- Transmission slipping
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Nissan Xterra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.