2005 Nissan Xterra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 845 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Nissan Xterra, 1% of the 845 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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.
“According to your recalls and my VIN# my new used vehicle has not been maintenance for the recall. There is distinct play in the steering and the vehicle is bouncy. I need to know where to take my Xterra to have it fixed asap if possible. Recall campaign numbers are 10e019000 & 10v208000”
NHTSA complaint #11218598, filed 2019-06, 140,000 miles“During inspection was told that front hub bearing failed. Nissan unable to get part due to high volume of replacements making me think that this is a common defect. In fact my truck is off road until new part is manufactured. Vehicle is 2005 Nissan Xterra fwd.”
NHTSA complaint #10324097, filed 2010-04, 53,000 miles“2005 Nissan Xterra purchased in 2006 with 19,000 miles current mileage 59,000. After the purchase I noticed that when the truck hits ruts on the highway it will follow them. At times the truck feels completely uncontrollable. About two weeks ago the truck caught ruts that threw me into the other lane no amount of correction could stop it. Had there been a car next to me there would have been an accident. When I asked the dealer to investigate my safety concerns they wanted to charge me money rather than address my safety concerns. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317049, filed 2010-03, 19,000 miles“Steering wheel shakes between 55 and 75 MPH, inconsistently but always somewhere in that range. Customer service at Nissan is non existent. They do not return calls,and are not concerned about customer safety dealers are a-holes, they do not serve their customers, only want to charge a lot of money and then 1/2 the time will not actually fix what was wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10360242, filed 2010-10, 7,500 miles“Bought vehicle from used from private owner a year ago and noticed less then two weeks later while driving including on the freeway the engine just turns off with no steering control, almost no brake control, and sometimes takes a few minutes to start up again just to get out of the way of other vehicles. Now it’s overheating and leaking coolant on front passenger side floor along with the ground now shutting off more frequently . …”
NHTSA complaint #11428187, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10123360Oct 6, 2017Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE October 6, 2017 The announcement from August 15, 2017 has been revised to include: - Claims information for…
- 10109211Mar 7, 2017BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
- 10034904Oct 6, 2010Nissan: front suspension noise. A noise (clunking, squeaking, popping) can be heard when performing at least one of the following actions: turning the steering wheel left or…
- 10032628Apr 8, 2010Nissan: the propeller shaft u joint (journal/journal bearings) is the source of noise and/or vibration on an applied vehicle. Diagnose by evaluating the u joint with the…
- 10033306Jan 15, 2010Nissan: rear axle seal leaks. The rear axle assembly is leaking gear oil from the right and/or left hand axle seal, and the vehicle is equipped with a m226 style axle and no…
- 10017471Oct 27, 2005Cam bolts for front wheel alignment.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 30% |
| 2014 | 3 | 30% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
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 complaintsEquipment
6 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology