2006 Nissan Xterra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 780 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Nissan Xterra, 1% of the 780 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 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 was going aprox. 15 MPH on a straight way off of a dirt road and started to slow down before approaching a stop sign a little way from it , applied the brake like normal, when I heard my engine sound like the accelerator was being romped on, and realized it was in fact speeding up rapidly. I then started thinking fast, put my other foot on the brake too and pulled up the emergency brake. I knew I couldn't make the turn at the stop sign onto a hwy. I woke up after being unconscious for around three hrs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10495177, filed 2013-01, 118,000 miles“These vehicles seem to have a safety flaw. When depressing the brake pedal the amount of travel is such that it is a common occurrence to depress the gas pedal at the same time causing the car to lurch forward. I have had two different Nissan dealers (henderson, nevada and boise, idaho) inspect my vehicle and was told in both cases there is nothing that can be done...its the way the automobile was manufactured. During my last dealer inspection in boise, idaho the mechanic brought a new 2015 model into the garage and put the two cars side by side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713487, filed 2015-04, 45,000 miles“Failure of 4 wheel drive power train due to failure of ABS sensor. This a dedicated off road vehicle with off road package installed by factory. The ABS system should not trump the 4 wheel drive and cause it to not engage. If I was far off road and 4 wheel drive system failed, I could be subject to serious injury or possibly death due to adverse weather conditions as I would have to walk and get help in prevailing weather conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10224660, filed 2008-04, 17,243 miles“And noise was heard like two metal piece hitting against each other the driver stopped did an inspection didn't see any visual signs got back into the vehicle, traveled about 8 to 10 miles. Then while going over a hill the brakes pedal went down to the floor, unable to stop the truck it picked up speed slamming it to the back of a van causing the truck to rollover. I driver sustained and shatter kneel cap and broken ribs.”
NHTSA complaint #10453744, filed 2012-04, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the traction control, ABS, and vdc warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that there was pulsation when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 111,000.”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2010 | 4 | 11% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 13 | 11% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2004 | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 | 12 | 17% |
| 2002 | 28 | 18% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 14 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Nissan Xterra
368 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
268 complaintsEngine cooling
106 complaintsEngine
104 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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