2005 Nissan Xterra Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 845 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,114miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Nissan Xterra, 1% of the 845 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,114 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.
“This complaint is about my Nissan xtera 2005. I had 1/8 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. After filling up my gas tank, I turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. After driving a couple miles, the service engine soon light came on even though my next service was not due yet. I went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor problem and that it not in warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262449, filed 2009-03, 51,114 miles“This vehicle has a faulty fuel gauge, gas tank, fuel pump...whatever! This is the 3rd gas tank and fuel pump for a 2005 model! The first time, after a few months of ownership, was covered by warranty. Now after less than 3 yrs ownership, we have the same problem and we have to pay almost 600.00! Out of warranty. This is extreme maintenance for the same problems/parts on a 3 yr old vehicle! Nissan should pay for these parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10235873, filed 2008-07, 63,000 miles“2005 Xterra 35000 miles filled up at gas station gauge went to completely empty. The dte read ------ . Did some research and found that this is affecting all exterra which seems to indicate this is a real problem with several models, including Xterra's. Now trying to find out why they apparently won't cover it. This needs to be a recall as this is affecting all customers.”
NHTSA complaint #10253944, filed 2009-01, 35,000 miles“My 2005 Xterra gas gage goes to empty and will not show true amount in tank. This has been happening for about 1 month. Also the check engine stays on and I know it is from the fill valve from the gas tank. I had one replaced already about 1 year ago and the problem is back. This is a re occurring problem that has been continuing for the last 2 months. Also the latch for the rear hatch some times will lock and not open I also replaced this about 1 year ago and the problem continues.”
NHTSA complaint #10316572, filed 2010-03“Hello: I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra SUV. The rockford-fosgate cd-player exchanger is malfunctioning with the cd's stalled in the cd player itself. I had serviced the vehicle at a Nissan dealership for an oil change, however, when the service had been completed, the cd-player did not function correctly and I had let the dealership known of the issue. Unfortunately, they had stated that the cd-player could not have mal-functioned due to an oil change visit and had been informed that these types of equipments are electronic devices and they have a tendency to 'act up'. …”
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Xterra
412 complaintsFuel system
323 complaintsEngine cooling
167 complaintsEngine
114 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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