What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Xterra?

The power train group has the most complaints, with 6. Suspension has 3 and brakes have 2.

How many complaints does the 2015 Nissan Xterra have?

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file, and none mention a crash, a fire or an injury.

Has the 2015 Nissan Xterra been recalled?

The by-year data shows 0 recalls for 2015. The Recalls section on this page lists what is on file.

Is the 2015 Nissan Xterra reliable?

The complaint file is small, with 10 complaints. The biggest group is the power train at 6. See the sections on this page for the full picture.

Is 2015 the best year for the Nissan Xterra?

The by-year comparison on this page shows how 2015 stacks up. It has 10 complaints and 0 recalls.

2015 Nissan Xterra Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Nissan Xterra^[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury^[1].

10owner complaints^[1]

17–18MPG combined (EPA)^[2]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints in several areas, and the power train leads the list.

Power Train. 6 complaints^[3]. In the stories we read, owners describe clutch wear that showed up well before they expected it, and some were unhappy that the repair fell outside the warranty. Others describe a short loss of power with a warning light on the dash.
Suspension. 3 complaints^[4]. Owners describe a rear leaf spring that broke, and one calls it a known weak spot. They also talk about high dealer repair costs.
Brakes. 2 complaints^[5]. One owner describes a stuck parking brake button, and another describes a snapped leaf spring.
Electronic Stability Control. 1 complaint^[6].
Speed Control. 1 complaint^[7].
Unknown Or Other. 1 complaint^[8].
Structure. 1 complaint^[9]. The owner describes a rear door that will not open from inside or outside, and worries about getting out in an emergency.

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2015 Xterra^[10].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Xterra 2WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[2]	16 / 22 / 18	$3,700
Xterra 4WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[11]	15 / 20 / 17	$3,950
Xterra 4WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[12]	15 / 20 / 17	$3,950

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 4WD^[13]	n/a	n/a	n/a	3	25.6%
SUV RWD^[14]	n/a	n/a	n/a	3	24.6%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
XTERRA 4DR SUV 4WD S/PRO-4X^[15]	178 in	73 in	75 in	106 in	4,387 lb

How 2015 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Xterra model year. The 2015 is highlighted^[10].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2000	214	3
2001	150	3
2002	157	5
2003	72	3
2004	84	2
2005	845	3
2006	780	3
2007	557	1
2008	119	6
2009	19	3
2010	38	4
2011	24	2
2012	16	2
2013	4	0
2014	10	0
2015	10	0

NHTSA's counts for the Xterra show 10 complaints and 0 recalls for 2015^[10]. Among the 16 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 13 have more^[10]. The fewest complaints are for 2013 (4) and the most are for 2005 (845)^[10]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2015 Xterra?

The 2015 Xterra has a small complaint file, with 10 complaints in total^[1]. The power train is the biggest group at 6 complaints^[3]. Suspension follows with 3^[4]. Nothing in the file mentions a crash, a fire or an injury^[1]. These are unverified owner reports, so treat them as a guide to what to check on a test drive.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Xterra?: The power train group has the most complaints, with 6^[3]. Suspension has 3^[4] and brakes have 2^[5].
How many complaints does the 2015 Nissan Xterra have?: NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file, and none mention a crash, a fire or an injury^[1].
Has the 2015 Nissan Xterra been recalled?: The by-year data shows 0 recalls for 2015^[10]. The Recalls section on this page lists what is on file.
Is the 2015 Nissan Xterra reliable?: The complaint file is small, with 10 complaints^[1]. The biggest group is the power train at 6^[3]. See the sections on this page for the full picture.
Is 2015 the best year for the Nissan Xterra?: The by-year comparison on this page shows how 2015 stacks up. It has 10 complaints and 0 recalls^[10].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Xterra

2001 150 complaints, 3 recalls
2002 157 complaints, 5 recalls
2003 72 complaints, 3 recalls
2004 84 complaints, 2 recalls
2005 845 complaints, 3 recalls
2006 780 complaints, 3 recalls
2007 557 complaints, 1 recall
2008 119 complaints, 6 recalls
2010 38 complaints, 4 recalls
2011 24 complaints, 2 recalls
2012 16 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 this page

Compare all model years of the Nissan Xterra

Other Nissan models from 2015

2015 Nissan Versa 254 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 Nissan Armada 21 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 Nissan Murano 204 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 Nissan Pathfinder 321 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 Nissan Quest 12 complaints, 0 recalls
2015 Nissan Rogue 553 complaints, 9 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2015: small suvs

2015 Ford Edge 731 complaints, 7 recalls
2015 Ford Escape 1,125 complaints, 9 recalls
2015 GMC Terrain 298 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 Honda CR-V 672 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 Honda Pilot 109 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 Jeep Cherokee 1,792 complaints, 11 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Nissan Xterra (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
EPA rating for Xterra 2WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
6 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Xterra model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Xterra 4WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Xterra 4WD, 4.0L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 25.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 24.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, XTERRA 4DR SUV 4WD S/PRO-4X: length 178 in, width 73 in, height 75 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 4,387 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2015 Nissan Xterra: problems, recalls and fuel economy