2001 Nissan Xterra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 29%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Nissan Xterra, 29% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Regulators in both windows have failed in the last 8 months. Upon searching, I did not find any recall notices nor did the manufacturer notify me that there was a problem.the driver's side regulator was used quite often, but the passenger side window was rarely used and it still failed within 2 years of owning the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10032734, filed 2003-08, 56,684 miles“In april, both front window regulators went out in our 2001 Xterra. We had both replaced for $400.00 and Nissan did reimburse us the cost of the motor, not labor. Then in june, both rear window regulators have gone out and we have yet to get them fix or the situation resolved with Nissan.”
NHTSA complaint #10038895, filed 2003-09, 50,000 miles“Certain model year 2001-2002 frontier and Xterra models may experience unexpected or difficult operation of windows. Primary cause is extended high temperature conditions affecting window. Nissan will replace window regulator for a period of up to 5 years or vehicle in-service date or 60,000 miles which ever occurs first. My complaint is that my Nissan was manufactured on nov. 2000 and I bought the vehicle in july of 2002. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060504, filed 2004-03, 29,000 miles“I have a 2001 Nissan Xterra and the power windows don't operate properly. They roll down, but need assistance manually to go up. This is occurring on all windows. I have been researching and it is apparent that all Xterra owners are having this problem. I have owned a Nissan for over 5 years with no problems and out of brand loyalty I buy another one and it has a problem that will happen over and over. Can someone please help or issue a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10111843, filed 2005-02, 125,178 miles“I bought my 2001 Nissan Xterra new in feb. 2001. I've had 3 window regulators replaced under warranty on my driver, passenger and rear passenger window. Now less than 10k miles later and out of warranty, both the rear driver and passenger window regulators have quit working.”
NHTSA complaint #10049237, filed 2003-12, 27,437 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024REMOVING 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.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 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.
- 10172258Feb 7, 2020Expiration Notification - Window Regulator Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 2003, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2001 Model Year Altima…
- 10192677Nov 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most…
- 10012843Feb 25, 2005Auto-dimming electrochromic (ec) mirror diagnosis.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Xterra
32 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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