Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Nissan Xterra has 14 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH... |
| Nov 23, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHI... |
| Sep 1, 2010 | ENGINE | EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKS CAUSING EXHAUST GASES/HEAT INTO ENGINE BAY AND CABIN. *TR |
| Dec 1, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 NISSAN XTERRA XE V6 3.3L ENGINE. ALL MAINTENANCE DONE AT MOSSY NIS... |
| Aug 4, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS CRACKED, CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTM... |
| Apr 10, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE THERMOSTAT AND FAN CLUTCH IN THE COOLING SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN THE YEARS I... |
| Aug 10, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY | 2001 NISSAN XTERRA CURRENTLY HAS 77, 123 MILES. EXPERIENCING POWER WINDOW FAILURE AND CRANKSHAFT PU... |
| Jun 13, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY | BOTH REAR WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED IN THE CONSUMER'S 2001 NISSAN XTERRA. *TS THE BLOWER MOTOR ONLY... |
| Nov 7, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM NISSAN, HOT AIR FROM THE ENGINE CONSTANTLY POURS THRO... |
| Aug 1, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | (1) NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, NO SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES LED TO FAILURE. (2) THE RIGHT CYLINDER BANK ... |
| May 1, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | PASSENGAR EXHUAST MANIFOLD CRACKED. BEING REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT AS FAR AS I CAN TELL... |
| Dec 6, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK ON NISSANS VG33E ENGINE, CAUSING DANGERIOUS EXHAUST GAS TO LEAK IN ENGI... |
| May 6, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AFTER SEVERAL VISITS TO NISSAN FOR NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND PROBLEMS THE 36,000 MILE WARRANTY HAD EXP... |
| Jun 11, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES UP A HILL ENGINE WILL STALL. CONSUMER HAS CALLED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS NOT CA... |