2007 Nissan Xterra Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 85about this part
- Share
- 15%of 557 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Nissan Xterra, 15% of the 557 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car gave me no warning, I was driving and the car stopped and I was told I needed a new transmission due to a sensor in the transmission going out and mixing oil with the coolant which caused the transmission and radiator needing to be replaced. Now a family of 5 has one car living pay check to pay check and no way to finance another car ot buy one”
NHTSA complaint #10872582, filed 2016-06, 119 miles“Took SUV to woodbury Nissan, hearing sounds when driving and no heat. The radiator coolant leaked into the transmission. Both needs to be replaced. There was never a recall or any notice to me in the 9 years I have had this from new.I feel Nissan should have recalled this, and consumers should not have to pay for a defect they knew about.”
NHTSA complaint #10923813, filed 2016-11, 76,510 miles“I kelp vehicle regularly mantianced shut it off one evening next morning it would start when finally started it wouldn't pull in 1st gear. Took it to transmission shop and found out that a crack had accured and there was coolant mixed with transmission fluid .so 3 days after I pd it off on a 3 yr payment plan it broke down on me . Very hard to find d a placement and someone who will do work on it bc it's so commo”
NHTSA complaint #11282818, filed 2019-11, 19,844 miles“Stopped at Nissan dealer to trade 2007 Xterra. Dealer told me my timing chain needed to be replaced at a cost of $2,000 to $3,000. Nissan issued technical service bulletin ntb09-128. Independent mechanic told me if chain fails valve train and engine will be ruined and could cause accident if failure occurs while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10744558, filed 2015-07, 69,700 miles“I have researched and found many other have had the same issue with the fuel sensor on 2007 Xterra. Last gen was recalled and they need to recall this year. I have ran out of gas twice already while driving down the highway. I am also having a loud wining noise coming from the engine due to a failed timing chain tensioner. Both these items need to be recalled before somebody gets killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10593846, filed 2014-05, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 25% |
| 2011 | 5 | 21% |
| 2010 | 4 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 23 | 19% |
| 2007 | 85 | 15% |
| 2006 | 104 | 13% |
| 2005 | 114 | 13% |
| 2004 | 8 | 10% |
| 2003 | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Xterra
231 complaintsFuel system
228 complaintsEngine cooling
75 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Xterra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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