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2005 Nissan Xterra Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Nissan Xterra has 10 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Nissan Xterra

Fuel System
283
Powertrain
271
Engine
193
Other
36
Airbags
17
Electrical
16
Steering
10
Suspension
4
Speed Control
4
Visibility
4
Structure
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 7, 2019STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERACCORDING TO YOUR RECALLS AND MY VIN# MY NEW USED VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN MAINTENANCE FOR THE RECALL. T...
Feb 28, 2019STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESMY DAUGHTER HAD JUST PURCHASED A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA, THE DAY BEFORE HER ACCIDENT. SHE WAS TRAVELING ...
Sep 1, 2015STEERING,SUSPENSIONWHILE DRIVING IN THE STREET, THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM OF MY VEHICLE BROKE RESULTING LOST CONTROL OF THE...
Mar 19, 2013STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH OR...
Feb 13, 2013STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE...
Dec 21, 2012STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINEJUST STARTED MOVING AFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. WOULD NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY...
Jan 17, 2011STEERINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN...
Nov 30, 2010STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED OUR 2005 NISSAN XTERRA, 17 MILES YOUNG. EXACTLY ONE MONTH AFTER WE PURCH...
Feb 16, 2010STEERING,SUSPENSION2005 NISSAN XTERRA PURCHASED IN 2006 WITH 19,000 MILES CURRENT MILEAGE 59,000. AFTER THE PURCHASE I...
Mar 1, 2006STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BETWEEN 55 AND 75 MPH, INCONSISTENTLY BUT ALWAYS SOMEWHERE IN THAT RANGE. C...

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