Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Nissan Xterra

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 197 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V230000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
586,196
Reported to NHTSA
2004-05-24
Owners notified
2004-06-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR OR SIX CYLINDER ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TERMINAL STRIP TO CORRODE UNDER SOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

IF CORROSION OCCURS, THE TERMINAL STRIP COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP OPERATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE ENGINE OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

IN THE FOLLOWING STATES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT. THESE STATES ARE CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THE OTHER STATES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE SENDING UNIT FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE UNIT. IF THERE IS NOT CORROSION, THE DEALER WILL APPLY SEALANT TO THE TERMINAL HOUSING TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION IN THE FUTURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V300000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
44,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-11-12
Owners notified
2002-12-10

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK INLET SHUTTER VALVE DOES NOT MEET THE SEALING PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION.

Safety risk

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND WHEN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE IS BEING SOLD, FUEL COULD SPILL FROM THE FILLER INLET AS THE TANK IS BEING FILLED. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK INLET SHUTTER VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V299000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
143,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-11-12
Owners notified
2003-12-10

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR AXLE HOUSING DUE TO INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN CORROSION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE FOR WATER INTRUSION AND ANY AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. THE ABS SENSOR WILL BE RESEALED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls3440,000 mi
Wheels1048,900 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump941,558 mi
Electrical system867,188 mi
Fuel/propulsion system8108,000 mi
Engine6110,000 mi
Unknown or other649,100 mi
Air bags: frontal580,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5—
Engine and engine cooling476,000 mi
Suspension4106,000 mi
Air bags343,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe365,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline385,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery377,645 mi
Power train3100,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly367,000 mi
Steering3106,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator233,995 mi
Electrical system: horn215,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring249,100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood276,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers233,995 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2200 mi
Equipment226,500 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights227,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings266,000 mi
Seat belts: front2—
Service brakes2100,709 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2150 mi
Structure2—
Structure: body: roof and pillars226,500 mi
Structure: frame and members227,500 mi
Tires2—
Visibility227,500 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring298,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer25,000 mi
Child seat155,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition183,450 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system139,695 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine189,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner183,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: headlights15,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights149,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: delivery180,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1—
Interior lighting1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Service brakes, hydraulic127,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column127,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar142,833 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire145,500 mi
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Wheels: hub1—

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.