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2004 Nissan Xterra Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Nissan Xterra has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Nissan Xterra

Steering
20
Engine
10
Other
8
Electrical
8
Suspension
8
Powertrain
6
Fuel System
6
Visibility
5
Brakes
4
Airbags
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 19, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFUEL GAUGE REGISTERING IMPROPERLY. ONLY SHOWS 3/4 TANK UPON FILLING TANK FULL AND WILL NOT DROP UPON...
May 22, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE2004 XTERRA HAD BEEN LOW ON RADIATOR FLUID AND NEEDED TOPPING UP EACH WEEK, THEN EACH DAY. AFTER F...
Jan 20, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERGOT INTO MY CAR ONE DAY AND UPON TRYING TO CRANK IT , WHEN TURNING THE KEY IT HESITATED TO CRANK AND...
Jan 13, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY STARTER 3 TIMES IN 4 YEARS. I HAVE ALL OF THE RECEIPTS TO SHOW ALSO. I HAVE...
Nov 5, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHERE WAS A BREAK-IN OF MY CAR AND THE DOME LIGHT WAS LEFT ON. THE DOME LIGHT APPARENTLY SHORT-CIRC...
Jul 28, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMALTERNATOR. *JB
Jan 20, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPROBLEMS WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. TACHOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT DO NOT FUNCTION ...
Dec 26, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE FUSES WERE BURNING. WHEN REMOVING THE FUSE ONE COULD SEE SPARKS. DEALER REPLACED THE FUSES, A...

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