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ProblemsByVin Index / 2014-NISSAN-XTERRA / COMPLAINTS
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2014 Nissan Xterra owner complaints

9 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Listed by category, newest first within each section.

suspension 2 complaints shown

09/10/2018 ODI #11128438.0

My truck has a suspension issue for squeaky noises coming from the front wheel. There was a recall on them but my VIN number isn't included. The truck is sitting down at the local Nissan dealer now to have both fixed. How can this stuff that was previously recalled and now applies to my truck be excluded from recall repairs the tire pressure monitoring system also had 4 bad sensors. It is there now to be fixed. Again my VIN number was excluded for exactly what the recall is for.

04/25/2019 59,181 mi ODI #11203821.0

Left rear leaf spring broke 12/7/2017 replace right rear leaf spring broke 4/25/2019 - will be replaced in may 2019

other 2 complaints shown

07/28/2014 ODI #10616710.0

When accelerating in a straight line, vehicle starts to buck, ABS light goes on, engine shuts off. Speed was ~ 30mph. Mileage is 147. *js

03/24/2016 25,000 mi ODI #10851502.0

The drivers seat wasn't locking into place fully. It would click and then if you make stops when driving it slides and clicks again. The dealership said the seat was loose and said it was fixed, a week later it started doing the exact same thing. No locking fully until you came to a stop while driving then it slides forward and clicks again. I took it back to the dealership and this time was told "it's normal, all our vehicles do it" no other seat in my xterra, or any other Nissan I've been in have done this...

powertrain 1 complaint shown

12/11/2017 86,000 mi ODI #11053826.0

My vehicle will randomly buck and lose drive power. Mostly noticed at slow speeds, but also does it on the highway as well. The description of the problem is exactly like people reported in the 2014 class action suit against Nissan for several of the 2014 Nissan models (specifically, the pathfinder) it is concerning that the transmission will completely go causing a major safety concern.

lighting 1 complaint shown

09/12/2018 77,000 mi ODI #11128848.0

Passenger airbag sensor intermittently stuck on headlamps not turning off when on 'auto' setting

steering 1 complaint shown

08/31/2015 24,000 mi ODI #10760287.0

The Nissan dealership has looked at my xterra and found that a nut welded to the frame from the inside has broken free of the frame. This is causing my suspension noise/issue. The problem I am having is Nissan does not want to fix my problem. The dealership is waiting on Nissan to give the go ahead to schedule repairs but they/I can't get Nissan to move forward with the repairs. The noise is getting worse and I am afraid it will lead to a safety issue if not handled soon. The last I have heard was on august 13th the dealership was waiting to hear back from Nissan but several calls to Nissan has turned up nothing I can't even talk to a supervisor or anything.

airbags 1 complaint shown

07/12/2017 82,000 mi ODI #11004882.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Nissan xterra. The contact stated that he received an unknown Nissan manufacturer safety campaign notice in reference to the air bags. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (denny menholt billings Nissan 2100 king ave w, billings, mt 59012) where the vehicle was serviced. The contact stated that the air bag warning sensor remained illuminated after the repair. A week later, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The sensor was not replaced due to the cost of the part. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

tires 1 complaint shown

02/15/2022 98,454 mi ODI #11452153.0

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Xterra equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T3, Tire Size: P265/70/R16, DOT Number: Not Provided. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side tire had exposed wires. In addition, the tire was bulging on the sidewall. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T002000 (Tires) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire was a replacement tire. The tire failure mileage was 19,700 and the vehicle failure mileage was 98,454.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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