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2006 Nissan Xterra Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Nissan Xterra has 26 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Nissan Xterra

Fuel System
270
Powertrain
174
Engine
152
Other
82
Electrical
26
Steering
22
Airbags
18
Suspension
11
Brakes
6
Tires
5
Speed Control
4
Structure
4

26

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 20, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost mot...
Apr 8, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHEN I TURN THE KEY IN THE ON POSITION ALL LIGHTS COME ON AND THE MOTOR DOES TURN OVER. I TOOK IT TO...
Jan 10, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK
Mar 20, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEA LA SEMANA DE MARZO 30 DEL 2019 QUE SAQUE ESTA CAMIONETA DEL DEALER HAPPY'S AUTO, LLC EN HAYS, KS ...
Feb 19, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVEHICLE FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SHOWING FUEL TANK AT EMPTY AT ALL TIMES
Jun 12, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON 6/12/2018 PULLED INTO MY GARAGE AT HOME AND ON TURNING ENGINE OFF SAW ELECTRICAL SPARK UNDER HOOD...
Aug 8, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINECAR RANDOMLY WILL SHUT OFF
Aug 1, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY XTERRA IS SUBJECT TO DIE AT ANY TIME AS IF THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF. OCCURS WHETHER DRIVING OR PARK...
Feb 26, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRECENTLY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND HAD IT DIAGNOSED AS THE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR. AFTER FILLING GAS...
Mar 2, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1. ENGINE LIGHT ON - REMAINS ON, NEED TO RESET - AT 77000+ MILES FUEL GAUGE IS OFF CHART WHEN FULL ...
Nov 20, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREREAR PASSENGER DOORS KEEP LOCKING AND WON'T OPEN/UNLOCK AT ALL. OEM PARTS WERE USED FOR ACTUATOR AN...
Dec 18, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, AL...
Oct 1, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING, CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON, FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY AND EMPTY FUEL TANK LIGHT CO...
May 1, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVEHICLE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. FAULTY FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT. RAN OUT OF GAS IN TRAFFIC.
Apr 17, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING AN OIL CHANGE PERFOR...
Feb 10, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINAT...
May 13, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH,THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ...
May 1, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVEHICLE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN TESTED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC READER THE CODE P0463 C...
Apr 10, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2006 NISSAN XTERRA FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING WHICH WILL CAUSE ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE SIDE OF TH...
Jul 31, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE ILLUM...

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