Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Nissan xterra has 11 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2019 | ENGINE | ENGINE OVERHEATING ALL COOLING PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED STILL OVERHEATING WITH NO KNOWN ISSUE FOUND ... |
| Oct 1, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PREMATURE FAILURE OF ... |
| Jun 12, 2016 | ENGINE | JUNE 12 2016 AT THE TRI-PAR IN SLINGER, WI I WAS FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, WHEN GAS BEGAN SPILLING OU... |
| Jun 28, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WE WERE DRIVING ON VACATION AND THE CAR STOPPED. IT STARTED BACK UP AND THEN AFTER A COUPLE OF MILE... |
| Apr 20, 2014 | ENGINE | DURING A DRIVE HOME FROM A WEEKEND IN THE COUNTRY, MY XTERRA BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. A FAINT POP, LIKE A... |
| Mar 4, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SI... |
| Jun 11, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | RADIATOR IS FALLING OUT OF TRUCK ,DUE TO SERIOUS RUST ON FRAMING, HOOD LATCH IS STARTING TO BREAK FR... |
| Aug 26, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN 09. VEHICLE FAILED EMISSIONS DUE TO PROBLEM WITH EVAC SYSTEM. GASKET AT FUEL... |
| Apr 8, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I OWN A 2003 NISSAN XTERRA 4WD. IT HAS 55,000 MILES AND ONLY BEEN SERVICED AT NISSAN DEALERSHIP. I... |
| May 23, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SINCE 2006, SENSOR LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND OFF. IN 2008 FAILED EMISSION INSPECTION DUE TO SENSOR LIG... |
| Oct 31, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. AFTER THE LAST REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT... |