2001 Nissan Xterra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Nissan Xterra, 4% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 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.
“I am currently recuperating from an SUV rollover accident. A truck ran a red light and hit the passenger side of my 2001 Nissan Xterra xe. The Xterra rolled over several times with the roof crushing in on me, breaking the windows out. When it stopped tumbling, it was upside down and continued sliding down the road on the roof. When the roof caved I was crushed down and my head went toward the door. My hair, which was barely shoulder length, went outside the window and was caught between the roof and the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082385, filed 2004-07, 26,500 miles“Dt: the contact stated that the roof was rusting in and around the roof rack on the rear quarter of the vehicle. He tried to have the problem resolved. The dealer has seen the vehicle in august 2005 .the dealer stated that the roof will have to be replaced, and the cost was around $2,000. The manufacturer said that they were willing to pay $685.00 for the repairs. The vehicle is under a 100,000 mile warranty for rust. The vehicle is a 2001 Nissan Xterra.”
NHTSA complaint #10140247, filed 2005-10, 81,000 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“Right rear floor pan began creaking in may 2002. Upon closer inspection, the right rear floorpan was found to have a crack at least an inch in length. The sheet metal is cracked completely through such that you can see light through it. I took the vehicle to Nissan west in ellicott city maryland at about 38000 miles. They told me I was out of luck since the vehicle was then out of the 3/36 warranty. Since then the purchasing dealer has documented the crack and Nissan has been notified. I am awaiting a response from Nissan. …”
NHTSA complaint #765909, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 10% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Xterra
43 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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