2010 Nissan Xterra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Nissan Xterra, 11% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,100 miles. 1 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 started the car to let it warm up. The manual gearshift was in neutral and the emergency brake was engaged. As I got out of the vehicle, it lurched forward and I attempted to get back into the vehicle to apply the brake. It lurched a second time before I was able to get inside. I attempted to get inside the vehicle a second time to apply the brake but was not able to due to the car lurching forward again.. On the third lurch it continued to drive forward, hitting my mother's parked car and pushing it back approximately 3-4 feet into the back wall of her carport. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559437, filed 2014-01, 37,200 miles“Nissan Xterra has faulty ABS actuator and is less than 10 years old. The vehicles ABS, brake, slip, and vdc lights will come on while vehicle is in motion. The lights will go off and come back on periodically. After inspection at dealership, it was determined to be a bad ABS actuator.”
NHTSA complaint #11130443, filed 2018-09, 129,000 miles“Sudden loss of power while driving between 10-15 MPH. Immediate loss of brakes, acceleration, and power steering. Vehicle was in motion on the 405 fwy/sepulveda pass area during morning rush hour in stop-go traffic conditions. Was able to pull to side of road, and shut off vehicle. Waited 1 minute and vehicle restarted with no further issues on drive to work. From a review of online resources this looks eerily similar to issue outlined in prior recall issued by NHTSA listed under ntb10-137. This is serious and dangerous, and could easily result in loss of life!”
NHTSA complaint #11156769, filed 2018-12, 173,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10192638Sep 15, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10046601Sep 25, 2012Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. Model 2007-2013 nissan.
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 2010 Nissan Xterra
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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