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Fuel systemPart report

2007 Nissan Xterra Fuel system Problems

Complaints
228about this part
Share
41%of 557 total for the year
Median mileage
58,750miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 228 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Nissan Xterra, 41% of the 557 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,750 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“I filled up my gas tank and it did not register to full it stayed on empty and the gas light came on and the service engine light. I looked this up and seen that there has been a recall on this exact problem for this make year and model with the fuel sendor.”

NHTSA complaint #11196167, filed 2019-04, 72,000 miles

“For over a year we have had a check engine light on with code p0463, the fuel sender unit needs replaced. Our gas gauge never reads correctly and has said we have had gas when we do not. Sometimes it also reads empty right after I fill it up. After more research this is a highly common and expensive issue for Xterra owners. I believe that a recall should be issued for customers with this vey common problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10992498, filed 2017-05, 100,000 miles

“My coolant system has leaked into my transmission system causing malfunction of both. This causes my car to hesitate when accelerating and will eventually cause the transmission to give out completely while in motion.this appears to be a common problem that Nissan is aware of and has not adequately addressed.”

NHTSA complaint #10746856, filed 2015-08, 98,500 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 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201216%
201114%
2010513%
20081815%
200722841%
200636847%
200532338%
20041214%
20031622%
2002138%
20013221%
20006631%

Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Xterra

Transmission and drivetrain
231 complaintsEngine
85 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 Nov 1, 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