2005 Nissan Xterra
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,175
- rank #293 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 1
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Power Train
- 406 complaints (35%)
- Reported harm
- 11 crashes / 14 injuries
- 0 deaths; 11 fires
2005 Nissan Xterra vs 2006 Nissan Xterra
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2006 Nissan Xterra
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,034
- rank #372 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 2
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Power Train
- 240 complaints (23%)
- Reported harm
- 18 crashes / 27 injuries
- 1 deaths; 3 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
141
2006 Nissan Xterra has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
1
2005 Nissan Xterra vs 2006 Nissan Xterra
Top component overlap
Same family
Power Train vs Power Train
2005 Nissan Xterra problem mix
- POWER TRAIN 354
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 237
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 123
- ENGINE 114
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 52
2006 Nissan Xterra problem mix
- POWER TRAIN 240
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 204
- ENGINE 104
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 94
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 78
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2005 Nissan Xterra or 2006 Nissan Xterra?
2006 Nissan Xterra has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,034 vs 1,175). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2006 Nissan Xterra is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).