Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Nissan Xterra has 20 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
20
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
10V554000
STEERING:COLUMN
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 FRONTIER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2004, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2004, ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | STEERING | I took my xterra to get inspected 12/27/2024. I was informed I have a recall on this vehicle. |
| Oct 17, 2020 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | SPEEDS OVER 60 HITS A BUMP AND STARTS ROCKING AND BOUNCING |
| Sep 10, 2020 | STEERING | THE STEERING WEAL IT'S BECOMING STIFF AND IS BECOMING HARD TO MANEUVER AROUND AND IT MIGHT AFFECT MY... |
| Aug 3, 2020 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WHEN DRIVING MY XTERRA, IT LOSES POWER AND CUTS OUT ON ME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND CUTS COMPLETE... |
| Sep 6, 2019 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO COURTESY... |
| Nov 24, 2017 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE D... |
| Jul 7, 2017 | STEERING | STEERING IS SLOPPY. STEERING WHEEL HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. THERE IS A LOT ON THIS TOPIC ACROSS THE INT... |
| Sep 9, 2016 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I TOOK MY VECHICLE TO ACE AUTO AND HE CLAIM HE FIXED IT GAVE ME A LIST THE SECOND TIME BUT NOT THE F... |
| Jun 1, 2015 | STEERING | STEERING BINDS WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE LEFT TURN, WILL NOT RETURN WHEN MOVING FORWRD UNLESS MANUALLY... |
| Jul 17, 2013 | STEERING | VEHICLE HAS TIGHT STEERING. BARELY ABLE TO TURN WHEEL WHILE NOT MOVING. INDEPENDENT GARAGE CHECKED ... |
| Dec 22, 2012 | STEERING | AFTER REPAIRING STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM (RECALL ID# 10V554000) LESS THAN ONE YEAR, THE GEAR BOX CRAC... |
| Oct 14, 2011 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE REPLACED MY STARTER 3 TIMES. MY BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE A SHORT OR FAULTY WIRING I'M SURE BECAUSE W... |
| Jan 21, 2011 | STEERING | FIRST -MY STEERING WAS GETTING HARD - I ASKED A TECH AT NISSAN WHAT POSSIBLY COULD BE THE PROBLEM. ... |
| Jan 8, 2011 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V554000, STEERING C... |
| Oct 14, 2010 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AROUND A BEN... |
| Jan 30, 2010 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2004. HE NOTICED A LEAK SI... |
| Apr 1, 2009 | STEERING | APRIL 9,2009 THANKS FOR TALKING WITH ME ABOUT MY ISSUE. RE: MAINE'S EXPRESS AND IMPLIED ... |
| Dec 22, 2008 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD FAILED DUE... |
| Oct 20, 2007 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 40... |
| Jan 8, 2006 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ATTEMPTING TO MA... |