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2001 Nissan Xterra Brakes Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
6%of 150 total for the year
Median mileage
16,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Nissan Xterra, 6% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When applying the brakes after a short period of time the pedal will sink approximately 1 - 2 inches. I have taken the vehicle several times to the dealer since I purchased it. The first time I was told that they replace the bake booster. The symptoms continued. When I return to the dealer I was told that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. The problem continues every time that I have to apply the brakes for more that a few seconds. Ts”

NHTSA complaint #10000163, filed 2002-12, 150 miles

“Nissan, Xterra, 2001. Within 6 months of purchasing the vehicle I began having problems with the brake pedal. When applying the brakes after a short period of time the pedal will sink approximately 1 - 2 inches. I have taken the vehicle several times to the dealer since I purchased it. The first time the dealer told that they replace the booster. The problem still continues, and I have taken it back to the dealer and they tell me that there is nothing wrong with the brakes. The problem had not been resolved to this date which has been three years.”

NHTSA complaint #10047382, filed 2003-11, 5,000 miles

“The vehicle has had 3 brake repairs and 3 horn repairs within 27,500 miles, the vehicle drive crooked down a straight highway, it appears that the frame is bent, the right rear door is not sealed properly and it leaks it also sounds like the window is open, the driver's door rattles, the carpet on the driver's side will not stay in place, the sunroof rattles when its open and leaks when it's closed, the console box lid rattles and has never fit properly, front rotors warped, brake pads were cracked, rear brake light bulb burned out, A/C blows out hot air . Nlm”

NHTSA complaint #568355, filed 2002-12, 27,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the ABS warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken dealer. The technician diagnosed that the g sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,709 and the current mileage was 100,741.”

NHTSA complaint #10609033, filed 2014-07, 100,709 miles

“The vehicle disabled and the steering wheel locked on the highway once the speed hit 70mph. The wheel bearings are always rattling and if I go through a pothole the steering and tire feel really loose. The brake system doesn't feel right and has made a loud metal grind sound. The exhaust and or gasoline smell is way potent and not normal either it is strong smelling all the time. Potential recalls with fuel system, gasoline delivery, fuel pump and suspension, REAR , gasoline storage , tank assembly, filler pipe and cap. All are potential recalls also the exterior lighting”

NHTSA complaint #11468769, filed 2022-06

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015220%
2014110%
2010411%
2009211%
20081311%
200761%
200691%
200540%
200467%
20031217%
20022818%
200196%
2000147%

Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Xterra

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaints
Fuel system
32 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Wheels
11 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Xterra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology