2006 Nissan Xterra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 780 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Nissan Xterra, 1% of the 780 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“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“Depending on the temperature (70 degrees f or below) the hydraulic support arm for the rear lift gate fails to hold the lift gate in the open position resulting in head and neck being struck by said lift gate. Please note that as the temp. Decreases - the lift gate support decreases. I have on several occasions spoke with various Nissan dealerships who have admitted this problem but refused to rectify the situation - we have not received an official notification requiring a dealership to make the necessary repairs. Other owners of this model and year confirm my observations. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637791, filed 2014-09, 6,900 miles“Tried to open rear drivers side passenger door, and will not open from outside or inside of vehicle. Checked locks, opened with the key fob and internal unlock button and you can hear it disengage, yet door will not release. This is a the second time we've had this issue with a Nissan Xterra; once before on another Xterra, model year 2006 as well, and now this 2006 that we purchased used 4 years ago. If this were to happen and not know it; and had to vacate the vehicle in a hurry; would present a safety issue in that most times our children are in this rear seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10494930, filed 2013-01, 105,000 miles“I purchased my 2006 Xterra on feb 18th, 2006. Within 2 weeks I noticed it was leaking during rain showers when parked in my driveway. I took the vehicle to a dealer and they were unable to recreate the problem. I took the vehicle home and it leaked once again. I took it back to the dealer and they were unable to fix it. I took it home and it leaked again so I took it to a new dealer and they concluded, with the help of Nissan engineers, that a design flaw in the Xterra allows water to enter the vehicle when parked on an uphill incline. …”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 10% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
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 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Xterra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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