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2003 Nissan Xterra Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Nissan Xterra has 10 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Nissan Xterra

Steering
12
Engine
11
Brakes
10
Fuel System
9
Structure
5
Airbags
4
Visibility
4
Other
3
Tires
3
Suspension
3
Electrical
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 6, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKES FAILED AND THE ABS DIDN'T WORK UNTIL I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE ABS TRIGGER...
Apr 1, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES ...
Feb 8, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK ABNORMALLY ...
Aug 22, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFRONT RIGHT BRAKE FROZE IN THE "ON" POSITION WHILE DRIVING IMPEDING ACCELERATION AND BRAKING CAPACIT...
Apr 14, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2003 XTERRA BRAKES FAILED TO STOP CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN A RED LIGHT. *TS THE FIRST FAILURE OCCUR...
Jun 1, 2004PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE FAILURE AND UNDETERMINED ENGINE NOISE - ON 2 OCCASIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE HOLD BECAME ...
May 22, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MA...
May 21, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2003 NISSAN XTERRA DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS.*MR WHEN THE CONS...
Oct 6, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,AIR BAGSBRAKE PEDAL FADED TO THE FLOOR,WHILE TRYING TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT.RESULTING IN A THREE CAR ACCIDEN...
Oct 6, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGSDRIVER SIDE AIRBAG FAILURE IN A FRONT END COLLISION AT SPEEDS OF 30-40 MPH. DRIVERS AIRBAG DID NOT D...

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