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Nissan Xterra 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Nissan Xterra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

150Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
26Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Visibility43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System32 complaints

32 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 02V300000, 04V230000.

Electrical System20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V299000.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V299000Reported November 12, 2002 - 143,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 143,000 vehicles across all affected models.

02V300000Reported November 12, 2002 - 44,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 44,000 vehicles across all affected models.

04V230000Reported May 24, 2004 - 586,196 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 586,196 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP03005Opened July 11, 2003 - Closed July 29, 2003

BRAKE ROTOR WARPAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02052Opened June 20, 2002 - Closed December 3, 2002

FUEL SPILL DURING REFUELING. Resulted in recall campaign 02V300000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20001
200116
200214
200338
200422
200511
20067
20078
20085
20092
20104
20114
20122
20133
20145
20152
20161
20171
20181
20191
20211
20221
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.