2001 Nissan Xterra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Nissan Xterra, 7% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,500 miles.
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.
“I am the original owner of a 2001 Nissan Xterra xe v6 3.3l engine. All maintenance done at mossy Nissan is san diego. I am now having to replace the head gasket after 89000mi. Nissan does not offer any warranty for the failure of the engine gasket. This is problematic and needs to be corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #10250688, filed 2008-12, 89,000 miles“2001 Nissan Xterra currently has 77, 123 miles. Experiencing power window failure and crankshaft pulley failure. 1. Aug 06 window failed to completely close, had to adjust with hand to close. I thought window was off track so I had dealer service window, dealer applied lubrication. Window is still failing to completely close without assistance. 2.heard noise in engine compartment took vehicle to dealer for service, dealer replaced power steering tensioner pulley noise continued to exist. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166599, filed 2006-08, 76,000 miles“Both rear window regulators failed in the consumer's 2001 Nissan Xterra. The blower motor only blows on high. The dealer found that the blower motor resistor shorted out. The check engine light illuminated while driving. The dealer diagnosed that the thermostat had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10161609, filed 2006-07, 39,695 miles“Passengar exhuast manifold cracked. Being replaced under extended warranty but as far as I can tell this seems to happen on 10-25% of Xterra's and has not been addressed by Nissan. Can possibly lead to exhaust entering the cabin if not detected. This is a variant of the engine that was used in older pathfinder models that suffered from this problem. Nissan is aware of the problem and at a minimum advise the public on it so that they are aware of possible exhaust entering the cabin.”
NHTSA complaint #10122192, filed 2005-05, 65,000 miles“(1) normal vehicle operation, no special circumstances LED to failure. (2) the right cylinder bank exhaust manifold failed which allowed exhaust gases to be present under the hood and drawn into the passenger compartment by the heat and air conditioning system of the vehicle. (3) the right cylinder bank exhaust manifold was replaced. The old part is unavailable due to this repair being covered by a vehicle service contract and the old part was retained by the dealer performing the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10132101, filed 2005-08, 85,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 8 | 7% |
| 2007 | 75 | 13% |
| 2006 | 106 | 14% |
| 2005 | 167 | 20% |
| 2004 | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 | 7 | 10% |
| 2002 | 24 | 15% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 33 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Xterra
43 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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