2007 Nissan Xterra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Nissan Xterra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 770
- 16 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 216 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 3 reported crashes · 7 injuries · 9 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#604
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+548
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2005-2009
+501
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
28%
Power Train: 216 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Nissan Xterra
- POWER TRAIN 216
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 133
- ENGINE 85
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 63
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 61
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2007 Nissan Xterra 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Nissan Xterra reliable?
NHTSA has 770 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Nissan Xterra. The most-reported problem area is power train (216 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Nissan Xterra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Xterra?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (216), fuel system, gasoline (133), engine (85), fuel/propulsion system (63). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Nissan Xterra?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.