2005 Nissan Xterra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 845 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,602miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Nissan Xterra, 1% of the 845 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,602 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.
“Power window device on the drivers side seemed to work fine with the exception of rattling if it was not all the way up or down. And everytime that it would be rolled up it sounded like a chipping noise. I took it into town center Nissan, kennesaw, ga and they replaced it the same day (2-27-06) and it has been working just fine. The vehicle came that way, but I had no issue in getting it replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10151770, filed 2006-03, 200 miles“I noticed that the rear view mirror was wobbling side to side while driving. At a stop light I attempted to adjust it. When I touched it the rear view mirror detached from the windshield. At first I thought that the adhesive had failed, but upon further inspection, I found that the glass itself had chipped out. This rear view mirror is equipped with an electronic compass so it has an electrical cord. I had to drive for several minutes with the mirror swinging from this cord. At the next stop light I was able to disconnect the electrical cord and take the mirror down completely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10405282, filed 2011-06, 68,602 miles“I have a 2005 Nissan Xterra and the blower motor for my heating and air conditioning went out on it and when I went to the dealership the gentlemen from the parts department told me that this is a issue they have seen a lot lately. With my Nissan not being that old I don't think the motor should be going out.”
NHTSA complaint #10286792, filed 2009-10“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH the sun visor on both the passenger and driver side had fallen almost causing a crash to occur. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the sun visor replaced and the dealer stated that they were unable to offer any assistance. The contact stated this was a safety defect and wants the manufacturer be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 151,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10353058, filed 2010-08, 151,000 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.
- 10192727Jan 28, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s…
- 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…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsEquipment
6 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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