Question 1

Is the Nissan XTERRA reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Nissan XTERRA has 138 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2013 (7 complaints), 2014 (14 complaints), 2015 (15 complaints). Years to avoid: 2010 (58 complaints), 2011 (27 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Nissan XTERRA should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2010, 2011 Nissan XTERRA. The 2010 model has the most complaints (58) with the top issue being TRANSMISSION.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Nissan XTERRA?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Nissan XTERRA are 2013 (7 complaints), 2014 (14 complaints), 2015 (15 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2015	15	NISSAN XTERRA 2015 PURCHASED ON 3/14/2015. ODOMET...	Above Average
2014	14	THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT MY XTERRA AND ...	Above Average
2013	7	MY 2013 NISSAN XTERRA PRO4X ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN...	Excellent Reliability
2012	17	VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, BECAUSE OF A BROKEN CLUTC...	Average
2011	27	WHILE DRIVING ON A DIRT ROAD IN MY 2011 NISSAN XTE...	Below Average
2010	58	I HAVE A 2010 NISSAN XTERRA I BOUGHT IN AUG 2010. ...	Avoid This Year

Nissan XTERRA — All Years

Nissan XTERRA — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid