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Nissan Xterra 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Nissan Xterra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

780Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints 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.

Fuel and Propulsion System377 complaints

377 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V075000.

Power Train272 complaints

272 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine211 complaints

211 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V517000.

Electrical System41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V690000.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 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.

08V690000Reported December 29, 2008 - 242,720 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 242,720 vehicles across all affected models.

10V075000Reported March 3, 2010 - 80,689 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 80,689 vehicles across all affected models.

10V517000Reported October 28, 2010 - 747,480 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 28, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 747,480 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20068
20079
200835
200986
2010152
201139
201248
201396
201486
201564
201657
201721
201830
201920
202010
20216
20224
20235
20242
20251
20261
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.