Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Nissan Xterra has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Water pump went out replace water pump motor blown |
| Dec 21, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS... |
| 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... |
| Aug 7, 2015 | ENGINE | THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR FOR MY NISSAN XTERRA HAS RUSTED OUT. THIS CAUSES THE MAIN RADIATOR T... |
| Aug 6, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EVER SINCE I HAD MY 2004 X-TERRA I HAVE TOLD THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT LOUD ENGINE NOISE. SOUNDS ... |
| May 29, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | NISSAN USES FAULTY EQUIPMENT IN THEIR VEHICLES AND ASHLY AT THEIR CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT ACTUALLY TOL... |
| Jul 26, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED FOR APPROXI... |
| Jun 12, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SINCE WEEK I BOUGHT THIS SUV I HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS ABOUT IN PARK AND IN DRIVE YOU HEAR A LIFTER TYP... |
| Nov 23, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FROM THE ONSET OF THE PURCHASE I HAVE BEEN HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE THE MECHANICS AT T... |
| Nov 23, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS AN ENGINE FIRE. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT A FAULTY FUEL CLAMP WAS USED WHICH D... |