Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Nissan Xterra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Nissan Xterra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 557 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E019000 LOWER LINK REPLACEMENT PARTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V690000 FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING/ROAD SALT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 231 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 136 complaints
- Engine 85 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 75 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 63 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 32 complaints
Of the 557 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 557 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Nissan Xterra has a notable number of owner complaints, especially regarding powertrain and fuel system issues, suggesting a below-average reliability. The two recall campaigns, while important, are less frequent compared to complaints, indicating concerns mainly with the powertrain. However, the evidence is limited by the lack of detailed mileage and cost data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $2,000–$4,500 | very common |
| fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
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
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system service
- Belt and hose inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Check engine light
- Unusual engine noise
- Strong fuel smell
- Poor fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Nissan Xterra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.