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Nissan Xterra by year

The Xterra is a SUV sold from 2000–2015 with engines including 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl and 4.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 40 recalls and 3,099 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1015202520002005201020152000: 15–19 MPG combined2001: 15–19 MPG combined2002: 15–19 MPG combined2003: 15–19 MPG combined2004: 15–19 MPG combined2005: 16–17 MPG combined2006: 16–17 MPG combined2007: 16–17 MPG combined2008: 16–17 MPG combined2009: 17–18 MPG combined2010: 17–18 MPG combined2011: 17–18 MPG combined2012: 17–18 MPG combined2013: 17–18 MPG combined2014: 17–18 MPG combined2015: 17–18 MPG combined18 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2000 Xterra2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl15–193214
2001 Xterra2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl15–193150
2002 Xterra2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl15–195157
2003 Xterra2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl15–19372
2004 Xterra2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl15–19284
2005 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl16–173845
2006 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl16–173780
2007 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl16–171557
2008 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl16–176119
2009 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl17–18319
2010 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl17–18438
2011 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl17–18224
2012 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl17–18216
2013 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl17–1804
2014 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl17–18010
2015 Xterra4.0L 6-cyl17–18010

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Nissan Xterra problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Xterra, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Power Train882
  • Fuel System, Gasoline601
  • Engine373
  • Engine and Engine Cooling267
  • Fuel/Propulsion System184
  • Air Bags71

Selling a Nissan Xterra: questions

How much is a junk Nissan Xterra worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Xterras with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Nissan Xterras that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2000–2015), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Nissan Xterra year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2005 Xterra (845). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, fuel system, gasoline and engine.

Which Nissan Xterra year has the most recalls?

The 2008 Xterra has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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